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It’s no secret that womxn only account for a small fraction of the workforce in tech.

If all goes according to plan, that won’t be the case for much longer. It’s time for girls & womxn to take up space in tech, but there are a few pieces to that puzzle – early education, professional development, and mentorship are only a few.

Studies show that only 19% of computer science majors in the United States are women. How can we change that number? Our panelists are ready to show you.

Join us as we discuss actionable means of empowering girls & womxn wherever they are in their tech journey.

We’ll cover the importance of mentorship, opportunities for professional development, and uncover the gaps in early education that prevent womxn from pursuing computer science.

Together, we can close those gaps, and create more space for girls and womxn to succeed in tech.

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Our Speakers:

Cynthia is an innovative scientist, an advocate for black girls and women, and champion of equity. In keeping with this work she is founder of Black Girls Do STEM an organization offering exploration of STEM career pathways through hands-on engaging curriculum in the areas of Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics to middle and high school black girls to expose them to career pathways and empowering them to become STEM professionals.

Cynthia received her Bachelor of Chemistry Degree from Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI) and her Master of Science in Chemistry from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). She is a Senior Research and Development Chemist in the manufacturing industry where she specializes in coating technologies for electrical and electronic markets.

She has been a featured speaker for numerous platforms and spoken on an array of topics, most recently the Keynote Speaker for Colorado College FemSTEM Symposium in Colorado Springs, Co where she discussed the impact of Black Girls Do STEM and its benefits to intersectional feminism. Her ideas around best practices to cultivate the STEM community for black girls is deeply personal and fueled by her desire to make the road less challenging for the next generation of black girls innovators.

Bannya is currently a junior at the City University of New York's Queens College Campus pursuing her bachelor's degree in computer science. She started doing internships during the winter break of her freshman year. Since then, she has completed three internships with Verizon and one internship with Aetna. Previous to attending college, she attended Aviation High School in Long Island City, where she received her FAA certification that authorizes her to be an Aircraft Mechanic in the United States.

Michael A. Urbina is a human capital and executive search professional, currently leading executive diversity recruiting efforts at Box, Inc. Michael’s mission is to disrupt traditional recruiting practices in Silicon Valley and empower the next generation of high-performing executives from underrepresented backgrounds.

Michael is an internationally-recognized public speaker, with his most recent engagements including partners such as Techqueria, Runa, EmpleosTI, The Kapor Center, PsychoSocial Media, Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley, CBS Interactive, Silicon Valley Latino, LatinxAmerica, and Saint Mary's College of California. Additionally, Michael currently sits on the Board of Directors of Turning Basin Labs, a cooperative staffing agency that creates value for progressive Bay Area businesses by sourcing, placing, and supporting the best, most diverse talent.

Prior to entering Silicon Valley, Michael worked in the non-profit sector, specializing in gender violence and sexual assault prevention. Michael holds Bachelor’s Degrees in both Sociology and Women’s and Gender Studies from Saint Mary's College of California.

His passions outside of work include portrait and travel photography, rugby, public speaking, and anti-violence prevention & advocacy.

Our Host:

Lesia Harhaj is Fullstack Academy's Director of Career Success. A career development and education professional with over 12 years of experience, Lesia's work focuses on engaging with employers to help them build a robust pipeline of Fullstack Academy graduates. Additionally, she oversees the development and execution of strategic career development initiatives for Fullstack Academy's students and alumni. Lesia is also a member of the Board of Directors for CIRR (Council on Integrity in Results Reporting), an organization of which Fullstack Academy is a founding member.

Prior to joining Fullstack, Lesia was the Recruitment Manager for the NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development and a Campus Recruiter for Citi's Investment Banking MBA Programs. She holds a BA in Political Science and International Studies from American University in Washington, DC and MA in Higher Education and Student Affairs from New York University.

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Thank you to our partners:

Fullstack Academy

Fullstack Academy is an award-winning, immersive coding school based in New York City. Backed by Y Combinator, co-founders David Yang and Nimit Maru leveraged their experience at Yahoo, Gilt Groupe, and Bloomspot (acquired by JP Morgan Chase in 2011) to create an elite program centered on fullstack JavaScript and emerging technologies. Fullstack Academy graduates enjoy excellent outcomes, with alumni working at startups as well as technology leaders, including Google, Dropbox, and Venmo. In January 2016, Fullstack Academy launched Grace Hopper Academy, the first all-women coding bootcamp in New York City, and the first in the country to offer a deferred tuition model.

37 Angels

At 37 Angels, our mission is to close the gender gap in startup investing. We are committed to:

• Clarity Through Education: 37 Angels is the antidote to the fuzzy, black box world of angel investing. Our goal is to bring this world into focus through education – education of our investors, our founders, and the broader startup community.
• Transparency In Communication: Too often, founders are unaware of why they didn’t receive investment, and investors don’t communicate the steps in the due diligence process. 37 Angels has a process that’s built around open communication.
• Advice Grounded In Empathy: We’ve been there. Our process was built by investors who are former entrepreneurs who understand the highs and lows of business-building. The collective experience of our network creates a body of understanding that we extract, document, and organize as a resource.

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