Women in Technology of the Washington, DC Metro Area

06/17/2026

Join us tomorrow for our final WIT.Connect event of the year: The Intelligence of Silence: Mastering Mirroring and Labeling to Build Instant Rapport.

Guest speaker Kaylan Sites, Senior Program Director at BTI360, will share practical techniques for building trust, strengthening relationships, and uncovering what stakeholders truly need – especially in complex, fast-moving environments.

Whether you're looking to enhance your communication skills, grow your network, or gain new leadership insights, this is an event you won't want to miss.

Attendees will also have access to discounted WIT memberships, making it a great opportunity to continue building connections and growing your professional community.

Bring a guest and register today: https://tinyurl.com/ydevzsp3

06/16/2026

If your next move is on the horizon, visibility is key – and a WIT membership is one of the most direct ways to increase it.

As a WIT member, you have access to the Career Center, where you can upload your resume and be discovered by employers actively recruiting across the tech industry. It’s a simple but powerful way to showcase your experience to the right people at the right time.

Whether you’re actively exploring new opportunities or just starting to think about what’s next, the platform is designed to connect WIT members with roles that align with their skills and ambitions.

Learn more about the WIT Career Center: https://tinyurl.com/2s4h3efv

06/12/2026

We're reflecting on the highlights from our 27th Annual Leadership Awards Gala and celebrating the remarkable leaders helping shape the future of technology.

Hear from our Emerging Leader finalists as they share what has been the most valuable lesson they’ve gained from a mentor so far in their career: https://tinyurl.com/4r5nhssy.

⭐ Amy Bahrani, Accenture Federal Services
⭐ Miranda O’Connor, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
⭐ Sarah Piekarski, BTI360
⭐ Naga Lalitha Sree Thatavarthi, American Physical Therapy Association

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this year’s finalists and honorees!

27th Annual Leadership Awards Finalists - Emerging LeaderMay 6, 2026

06/11/2026

Join us next week for our next WIT.Connect evening event: The Intelligence of Silence: Mastering Mirroring and Labeling to Build Instant Rapport!

Guest speaker Kaylan Sites, Senior Program Director at BTI360 will share how subtle communication techniques can quickly build trust and uncover what stakeholders truly need, especially in complex, fast-moving environments.

Guests are welcome – bring a colleague, mentor, mentee, or friend to this inspiring discussion!

✨ Interested in becoming a WIT member? Attendees will also have access to special discounted membership rates available at the event.

Register today: https://tinyurl.com/ydevzsp3

06/09/2026

Join us tomorrow for our next Virtual Meet the Company event with UVA McIntire School of Commerce!

Don’t miss this comprehensive overview of the UVA M.S. in the Management of Information Technology (MSMIT) Program and the UVA M.S. In Business Analytics (MSBA) Program and admissions process.

This free session will provide you with an understanding of the academic, student, and professional experience as well as highlight distinctive features of the program and community.

Learn more and register today! https://tinyurl.com/mrx4af8s

06/05/2026

As we look back on our 27th Annual Leadership Awards Gala, we're continuing to spotlight the exceptional leaders recognized across the technology community.

Hear from our finalists in the Founder/Entrepreneur category as they share how advice or support from a mentor influenced key decisions in the building of their businesses: https://tinyurl.com/47k5tn6t

⭐ Shanikqua Burks, Presales Advancement and Training Hub (PATH) Foundation
⭐ Stacey Champagne, Women’s Cybersecurity Alliance (WCA)
⭐ Aisha Niazi, Annexos

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this year’s finalists and honorees.

27th Annual Leadership Awards Finalists - Founder/Entrepreneur May 6, 2026

06/04/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Accenture Federal Services as a WIT sponsor!

Your partnership will play a key role in supporting our mission to uplift and empower women throughout every stage of their careers in technology.

We truly appreciate your support and look forward to an exciting year!

Ready to make an impact? Become a WIT sponsor and help drive meaningful change in the tech industry: https://tinyurl.com/5524jxt4

06/03/2026

We're reflecting on the highlights from our 27th Annual Leadership Awards Gala and celebrating the remarkable leaders helping shape the future of technology.

Hear from our Public Sector and Education finalists as they share the values and principles they aim to pass on through mentorship: https://tinyurl.com/ywj5syrt

⭐ Andi Fisher-Colwill, US Department of Commerce
⭐ Kimberly Long, DHS Cyber Crimes Center
⭐ Amy Ritualo, US Department of State
⭐ Kristin Ruiz, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
⭐ Paula Sorrell, George Mason University

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this year’s finalists and honorees.

27th Annual Leadership Awards Finalists - Public Sector and EducationMay 6, 2026

06/02/2026

We can’t wait for our next WIT.Connect evening event: The Intelligence of Silence: Mastering Mirroring and Labeling to Build Instant Rapport!

Join us on June 18 as guest speaker Kaylan Sites, Senior Program Director at BTI360 will share how subtle communication techniques can quickly build trust and uncover what stakeholders truly need – especially in complex, fast-moving environments.

This is our final event of the year, don’t miss out!

Bring a guest and register today: https://tinyurl.com/ydevzsp3