WiTT News

  • Thu, August 06, 2020 6:00 AM | Anonymous
    WiTT awards first annual $5,000 scholarship to Nashville high school graduating senior, Nyakuoth Jock, entering freshman at Lipscomb University

    For Immediate Release

    Nyakouth "Nya" Jock of Nashville has been awarded the first annual WiTT College Scholarship

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 6, 2020) – Today, Women in Technology of Tennessee (WiTT) announces the winner of its WiTT College Scholarship as RePublic High School graduating senior, Nyakuoth “Nya” Jock, of Nashville.

    Newly announced in spring 2020 with a sponsorship from UDig, the $5,000 scholarship was established to encourage more women to consider careers in technology and to bring more gender diversity to the industry. The WiTT College Scholarship is designated for a graduating female high school senior in the Nashville metro area who will be enrolling in college with the intent to pursue a career in a technology-related field.

    “WiTT is proud to support the educational and career advancement of more bright young women in technology with this new scholarship, and Nya’s commitment to academic excellence and community service make her a very deserving recipient for this award,” said Meg Chamblee, WiTT President.

    “Nya’s essay response also stood out for her maturity and vision, that technology, data, and science can meld together to improve people’s lives, and her career aspirations to fight infectious diseases are inspiring. WiTT is pleased to be able to support the next phase of Nya’s education as an incoming freshman this fall at Lipscomb University,” said Chamblee.

    Applicants submitted transcripts, a resume, a letter of recommendation, and an essay on why they are interested in technology, what problems they plan to solve using technology, and how the scholarship would help them achieve these goals.

    Jock was recommended by Mehreen Butt, her AP Computer Science teacher at RePublic High School and Academic Dean of Instruction, who explained that even though she did not initially care for coding, Jock eventually excelled in it, to include proficiency with back-end and Java coding, due to her work ethic and passion for learning.

    “Nya wants to pursue a STEM major and future career because she wants to help fix the pipeline of women, especially women of color, in science. This scholarship provides one of our brightest students with much-deserved support as she pursues her college education, where I’m confident Nya will continue to flourish as both an academic leader and an important contributor to her community,” said Butt. “WiTT has a worthy mission to advance more women in tech, and I am honored they recognized one of our students as the first recipient of this important, new scholarship.”

    The WiTT College Scholarship is made possible through a sponsorship by UDig, a technology consulting firm with expertise in software development, data platforms and analytics, which expanded to Nashville earlier this year from Richmond, Virginia.

    To date, WiTT has awarded over $200,000 in scholarship opportunities to help high school and college girls, as well as women returning to school, succeed in technology-related fields. For more information about this and other scholarships, visit the WiTT website.

    About WiTT

    Women in Technology of Tennessee (WiTT) is a volunteer organization and community which equips women to shape the future of technology. Founded in 1999 as a small group of female leaders in the Nashville area, the organization has grown to include hundreds of members who seek to promote women in technology in four key areas: through scholarships, education, community outreach and networking. Thanks to its members, corporate sponsors and generous donations, WiTT has awarded over $200,000 in scholarships to advance the next generation of women tech leaders. To learn more, visit WiTT’s website and follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

    About UDig

    UDig is a technology consulting firm that designs, builds, and implements tailored solutions that deliver on business objectives through expertise in software development, data platforms and analytics. Learn more at https://www.udig.com/.



  • Thu, July 30, 2020 10:37 AM | Anonymous

    Upcoming Events

    When is the Right Time to Invest in Data Science and AI for My Business?

    Data Science and AI technologies are becoming ubiquitous across many industries, but businesses are slow to see benefits from investing in data science teams. In 2019, 92% of executives surveyed reported accelerating investments in big data and AI, but 72% reported adoption of these technologies is a major challenge for their business. Has this changed in the past year? What are the obstacles for adoption of data science and AI, and how do you know when is the right time to invest, if at all? We’ll explore some of the opportunities and obstacles to building data science at your organization and discuss strategies to overcome these obstacles.

    Advance questions are welcome and encouraged. Please submit to programs@wittn.org by August 20, 2020.

    Register Here

    Zoom invite information will be sent out to those registered.

    Welcome New Members!

    Lisa Butler
    Thomas Gaddis
    Nya Jock
    Amanda Smith


    Nashville Post: Untapped Potential

    Read this past month's Nashville Post article written by WiTT's very own VP, Amy Harris as she discusses gender representation in the tech space and how Nashville is making an effort to give women more opportunities in tech.

    Read the article here


    Scholarships

    Congratulations to our Scholarship Winners

    Nya Jock, $5,000 WiTT College Scholarship Winner

    Sponsored by UDig

    We are thrilled to announce Nya Jock as the first recipient of our $5,000 College Scholarship that was offered to any graduating senior girl in Middle TN who plans to pursue a tech related degree. Nya graduated this year from Republic High School and plans to attend Lipscomb University in the fall majoring in Microbiology, combining science and technology to fight diseases.

    Maria Gorchichko, Q2 WiTT Member Professional Development Scholarship

    Maria was accepted into the Space Studies Institute through the International Space Institute and the scholarship will be assisting with programming costs.

    Sharon Asmus, Agile Training Scholarship, CAL E & CAL T Course Winner

    Sponsored by The BrainTrust Consulting Group

    Ruj Haan, CGI Scholarship and Internship Winner

    Ruj is a Computer Science major at MTSU.

    Sponsored by CGI

    WiTT Establishes Diversity Scholarships 

    WiTT will award two $2,500 tuition scholarships to two female students from a traditionally underrepresented minority within Middle Tennessee IT who intend to pursue a career in a technology-related field. This scholarship is one of the ways we plan to focus on supporting and promoting women of color and other minorities in tech. Applicants may be current college students or current high school seniors intending to enroll in a 4-year college or university.

    Learn More About the Diversity Scholarships Here

     

    Featured Jobs

    Looking for a new opportunity or know someone who is? Explore these open positions from our partners.

    Vanderbilt Medical Center: IT Audit & Compliance Project Manager

    Vanderbilt Medical Center: Tableau System Administrator

    Bridgestone: Information Security Compliance Specialist

    Bridgestone: Senior SAP IAM Administrator

    UDig: Healthcare Lead Consultant

    AllianceBernstein: Business Intelligence Analyst

    Asurion: DevOps Engineer II

    GEODIS: Sr. MDM Developer

    L3Harris: Engineering Technical Writer Specialist

    L3Harris: Sr. Specialist Software Engineer

    Opportunity for Businesses to Support High School Girls

    This month we heard about Srichi Dalai, a senior at Ravenwood High School who is hosting a business competition connecting high schoolers with start-ups and businesses that have been affected by COVID-19.

    Her goal is to help businesses get back on their feet while also helping high schoolers learn about the business world by applying skills like marketing, event planning, outreach, etc. 

    Check out her project and sign up to get involved in this creative opportunity!


    WiTT Members - Please Complete This Survey

    2020 has been an interesting year and we want to hear from you to ensure we are providing value to you as a member. Please complete this short survey to help us be a resource to you. Additionally, if you fill out the survey, you'll be entered into our drawing for a FREE All-Inclusive Membership ($260 value)!

    Click here to complete the survey.


    Outreach
     

    We are looking for mentors for WiTT’s Collegiate Mentoring program beginning this Fall and running through Spring 2021.We are hoping for a variety of experience and tenure. The school’s participating are Belmont, MTSU, TSU, and Lipscomb. 

    We are hoping for a variety of experience and tenure. The school’s participating are Belmont, MTSU, TSU, and Lipscomb. 

    For more information reach out to mentors@wittn.org.

  • Tue, June 30, 2020 10:20 AM | Anonymous

    Shared from the WiTT Monthly Newsletter:

    Upcoming Events

    HCA Virtual Panel: IT Operations During COVID-19

    Tuesday, June 30

    4:30 - 5:30

    Our next virtual event will feature a panel of experts from HCA who will share insights into the IT operational aspects of proactively preparing and responding to COVID-19 for a healthcare organization. They will address topics ranging from emergency system access to IT Service Desk support to real time monitoring of HCA's environment.

    Please submit to programs@wittn.org by June 25, 2020.

    Panelists:
    Jennifer Ditmer, Assistant Vice President, HCA IT&S Service Management Organization
    Teresa Lawson, Assistant Vice President, IT Service Management
    Stephanie Smith, Director of Access Management
    Carty Hassett, Director, High Availability Program
    Frances Potts, Director, IT Service Desk Operations
    Kristy Ewton, Director, Service Management
    Tara Ledford, Senior Director, Service Operations

    Moderator: Chris Young, Director Event Management

    Register Here
    Zoom invite information will be sent out to those registered.


    Sponsored by:

    Welcome New Members!

    Morgan Bortz
    Heather Hartsog-Moore
    Alan Hood
    Tara Little
    Clarissa Renfro

    Scholarships

    WiTT Member Professional Development Scholarship

    Up to $1,000 per request

    The WiTT Member Professional Development Program is designed to support WiTT members in their pursuit of professional development opportunities that will allow them to either advance their existing IT career or transition into the field.

    Click to Apply
    Deadline: June 30


    Nashville State Community College Scholarship ($2,000)

    These scholarships are awarded to female students who are 2+ years out from high school, home school, or from receiving their GED and who demonstrate a passion for technology.

    Click to Apply
    Deadline: July 1


    BrainTrust Consulting Group Agile Course Scholarship (Round 2)

    WiTT In Kind Sponsor BrainTrust Consulting Group is donating one seat in each of the following courses to support the professional development pursuits of WiTT members:

    • Certified Agile Leadership (CAL), Scholarship Value: $2,250
    • Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Scholarship Value: $1,295
    • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Scholarship Value: $1,295
    Click to Apply
    Deadline: July 1

    Congratulations to our BrainTrust Consulting Group Agile Training Scholarship Winners

    Courtney Diaz, Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Course

    Cheryl Vincent, Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) Course


    WiTT Member Scholarship Winner: Cassie Martin

    Professional Development Scholarship Q1: Kelsey Creel


    Outreach

    We are looking for mentors for WiTT’s Collegiate Mentoring program beginning this Fall and running through Spring 2021. We are hoping for a variety of experience and tenure. The school’s participating are Belmont, MTSU, and Lipscomb. For more information reach out to mentors@wittn.org.

     

    Black Lives Matter.

    WiTT’s mission is to promote all women in technology, regardless of race or national origin. In Middle Tennessee, 36% of tech workers are women, while only 10% of tech workers are Black or African American. We know we can and must do more to amplify the voices of Black women and women of color in our community.

    We have formed a committee to focus on this initiative and take action to improve diversity in our membership, student outreach, scholarships, and leadership. We welcome your input as we identify ways to ensure inclusivity and promote diversity. After all, that is what we do. Please send your suggestions to pres@wittn.org.


    Featured Jobs

    Looking for a new opportunity or know someone who is? Explore these open positions from our partners.

    Vanderbilt Medical Center: PHP Developer

    Vanderbilt Medical Center: Lead SCCM Architect

    UDig: Business Development Manager

    AllianceBernstein: Sr. SQL Developer

    Ingram: Systems Architect

    CGI: .NET Software Developer

    Asurion: Sr. Director of Engineering, Soluto

    GEODIS: ETL Developer II


  • Fri, May 29, 2020 9:38 AM | Anonymous

    Shared from the WiTT Monthly Newsletter:


    Upcoming Events

    Career Transitions During COVID-19

    Tuesday, June 2
    4:30 - 5:30pm

    Join us for this free virtual panel discussion! Our next virtual event will feature a panel of multiple perspectives on navigating career transition during these challenging times.

    Advance questions are welcome and encouraged. Please submit to programs@wittn.org by May 28, 2020.

    Panelists:

    Julie Elmore, Chief Technology Officer at Dollar General
    Elise Holmes, Talent Acquisition at Insight
    Lindsey Morgan, Senior Director, Consulting Services at Vaco
    Steve Cherry, VP of Corporate Outreach for Greater Nashville Technology

    Council Moderator: Marla Lamont, WiTT Immediate Past President & Director of Business Development at Relode

    Register Here

    Zoom invite information will be sent out to those registered.

    Welcome New Members!

    Kristyn Bara
    Susan Charest
    Laura Creekmore
    Ruba Hay
    Tammy Hilborn
    Kate Megaw
    Alexandria Northcutt
    Dana Rhodes
    Rachel Vawter

    Scholarships WiTT College Scholarship for High School Senior Girls
    Our WiTT College Scholarship will award $5,000 for college to a high school senior girl choosing to pursue a career in tech. Please share with family and friends who may have students eligible!

    Application Deadline: June 15th

    Winners will be announced by August 1st

    Click to see/share on Facebook >
    Click here for the application >

    Agile Training Opportunities for WiTT Members

    WiTT In Kind Sponsor BrainTrust Consulting Group is donating one seat in each of the following courses to support the professional development pursuits of WiTT members:

    Certified Agile Leadership (CAL), Scholarship Value: $2250
    Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Scholarship Value: $1295
    Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Scholarship Value: $1295

    If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please send an email to Director of Scholarships, Elise Holmes, at scholarships@wittn.org by June 1.

    Resources for Displaced Tech Professionals

    Greater Nashville Technology Council Job Seekers Program is an avenue for tech job seekers to get in front of GNTC’s 500+ member companies.

    nashforward>> is a community project to help those who have lost employment due to Covid-19 by pairing them with volunteers who will review resumes and conduct practice interviews.

    Featured Jobs

    Looking for a new opportunity or know someone who is? Explore these open positions from our partners.

    L3Harris: Specialist Software Engineer
    L3Harris: Sr. Specialist Embedded Software Engineer
    Asurion: Principal Application Security Automation Engineer
    Trinisys: Healthcare Software Engineer
    CGI: .Net Software Developer
    Geodis: ETL Developer II


    Outreach

    We are looking for mentors for WiTT’s Collegiate Mentoring program beginning this Fall and running through Spring 2021. We are hoping for a variety of experience and tenure. The school’s participating are Belmont, MTSU, and Lipscomb. For more information reach out to mentors@wittn.org.

  • Thu, April 30, 2020 9:16 AM | Anonymous

    Shared from the WiTT Monthly Newsletter:

    Welcome New Members!

    Erica Hightower
    Elsbeth Maurer
    Susanna Penrod
    Andrea Raich
    Ashley Wood

    WiTT College Scholarship for High School Senior Girls

    We launched a new ad campaign to raise awareness among young women for our newest scholarship opportunity - The WiTT College Scholarship. We will award $5,000 for college to a high school senior girl choosing to pursue a career in tech. Please share with family and friends who may have students eligible!

    Application Deadline: June 15th 
    Winners will be announced by August 1st

    Click to see/share the post >

    Click here for the application >

     

    Resources for Displaced Tech Professionals

    Greater Nashville Technology Council Job Seekers Program is an avenue for tech job seekers to get in front of GNTC’s 500+ member companies.

    nashforward>> is a community project to help those who have lost employment due to Covid-19 by pairing them with volunteers who will review resumes and conduct practice interviews. 


    Job Opportunities

    Looking for a new opportunity or know someone who is? Explore these open positions from our partners.

    L3Harris: Embedded Software Engineer

    L3Harris: Lead Systems Engineer

    VUMC: Collaboration Administrator

    VUMC: Senior VMware End User Engineer (Virtual Desktop)

    Asurion: Software Engineer 3

    Trinisys: Healthcare Software Engineer

    CGI: Senior Software Engineer

    Geodis: Network Architect

    Agile Training Opportunities

    WiTT In Kind Sponsor BrainTrust Consulting Group is donating one seat in each of the following courses to support the professional development pursuits of WiTT members:

    • Certified Agile Leadership (CAL), Scholarship Value: $2250
    • Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Scholarship Value: $1295
    • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Scholarship Value: $1295

    If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please send an email to Director of Scholarships, Elise Holmes, at scholarships@wittn.org by June 1.


    Upcoming Events

    Virtual Panel - Security & Risk Mitigation in the Time of COVID-19

    Monday, May
    4:30 - 5:3
    Join us for this free virtual panel discussion!

    The format for this virtual chapter meeting will be a Q&A! Our panelists will be able to answer questions on a variety of topics including: global visibility and trending security issues; remote workers from home; security at home; VPN multi factor authentication; online meeting tools and security; incident management; internal to external security measures; and mitigation.

    Cindy Chadwick, Bridgestone
    Tracy Evers, CheckPoint
    Sheryl Benedict, LBMC

    Moderator: Amy Harris, MTSURegister HeRegister Her

    Zoom invite information will be sent out to those registered.

  • Sun, November 24, 2019 5:48 PM | Anonymous

    We have been running this program at Lipscomb University and MTSU for 3 years and extremely proud that it has grown significantly this fall!  When we started, we had an average of 12 mentees in the program and excited to report that it has grown to 30 this fall!  We also have had an astounding response from our WiTT Community to volunteer as Mentors! 

    I just wanted to say thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers for taking the time to provide your invaluable talents and experiences to help these young ladies in their career paths. 

    I also want to thank my Outreach Team who has lead these two programs and made this possible (Emilie Francis, Brittany Reeves, and Ruth Smith)!  We couldn’t have done it without you! 

    Thank you all!

    Julie

     

    This Fall’s Mentors:

    Emily Nash

    Barbra Rieger

    Kelsey Rowley

    Erica Hightower

    Lisa Buckley

    Sharon Asmus

    Kimberly Clay

    Tamana Hye

    Lauren Lockridge-Davis

    April Watson

    Sandy Blevins

    April Romero

    Evila Melgoza

    Hannah Moore

    Amy Henderson

    Mary Mayfield

    Ruth Smith

    Sarah Daley

    Amy Askey

    Tina Tsui

    Sophia Wing

    Amanda Banks

    Linda Catlett

    Karen Bailey

    Katherine Bennett

    Anna Siphavong

    Yogini Pathak

    Courtney Diaz

    Kimberly Barboza

    Viviana Wesley

    Libby Pittman

    Nichole Yeargin

    Paige Fenwick

    Joy Mangrum

    Susan Matyas-Breedlove

    Alle Amos

    Paula Sullivan

    Sierra Caskey

    Stephanie Judd

    Sheila Richardson

    Stephanie Goldstein

  • Tue, October 29, 2019 8:00 AM | Anonymous

    November 7th dinner will celebrate progress with area women in tech positions and leadership, over $200K awarded in scholarships

    For Immediate Release

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 29, 2019) - On November 7, 2019, Women in Technology of Tennessee (WiTT) will host its 20 Years of WiTT Benefit Dinner at Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) Nashville headquarters from 5-8 p.m.

    Co-hosted by two of WiTT’s original founders, Tracy Evers, regional sales manager at Check Point Software Technologies, and Theresa Zuckowsky, enterprise program manager at BMI, the evening will also feature retrospectives from other prominent IT professionals and leaders with the organization and from throughout the community.

    WiTT was founded in 1999 because several Nashville-area women working in technology roles each found themselves as “the only woman in the room” at board meetings, entire divisions or companies, and they sought more camaraderie and support. Less than 10 women comprised the individual meetings, but the group formalized around four pillars of focus, which remain unchanged since the group’s inception: education for its members, to establish a sense of community and support for the women in tech roles in the area, outreach to inform students at varying ages about the possibilities in tech, and scholarships to encourage more women to enter the field.

    “The pillars we established 20 years ago are still very relevant today,” said Zuckowsky. “Organizations are increasingly recognizing that they will not be as successful if they don’t get in front of the diversity and inclusion effort, which dovetails into the fiber of what WiTT was founded to address.”

    During Zuckowsky’s term as president during 2005-2008, STEM was becoming more popular, and she expanded WiTT’s focus to recognize more of the sciences. “We needed to extend into medical and other fields, because technical roles are found in a wide variety of industries, not unlike how Nashville is an emerging tech hub, but we have historically been more known for the entertainment and health care industries.”

    The tech workforce and availability of tech jobs in Middle Tennessee is reflective of the recent and burgeoning growth of the Nashville metro area, according to Dr. Amy Harris, Associate Professor of Information Systems & Analytics at Middle Tennessee State University and WiTT board member who authored the State of Middle Tennessee Tech 2019 workforce report. The report similarly focuses on a broader definition of “tech workforce,” to encompass not only traditional tech occupations, but also analytics occupations that lie at the intersection of tech, business and mathematics. 2001 to 2018 marked an 88% growth in technical jobs in the 15-county radius, from 26,275 technical jobs to 49,465, with the last five years accounting for 34% of that growth.

    According to another recent study, women only hold about 20% of tech roles in the U.S., despite making up more than half of the workforce. Girls become interested in STEM at around age 11 but lose interest by 15, with the study citing lack of female mentors and gender inequality in STEM jobs as the main contributing factors.

    “Our work is more important now than ever before,” said Penny Grogan, former WiTT president (2013-2014) and a business development manager for C Spire. “Each former president focused on building out certain aspects of WiTT’s mission. During my tenure, we focused on strengthening our exposure to the business community and expanding our scholarships to encourage more young women to enter the field as well as to help women transition into technology careers for leadership advancements and financial independence. With continual technology advances reaching every part of our lives, women hold a valuable perspective for the enrichment of those advances.”

    To-date, WiTT has awarded over $200,000 in scholarships to 86 recipients, some of whom will be featured during the November 7 event festivities.

    During the tenure of past-president Barbara Webb (2010-2012), a telecommunications veteran, she focused heavily on recruitment and decided to enlist male membership as well.

    “I became aware of just how important it was to have their buy-in, because most of the leadership in the organizations we were working for were men,” Webb said. “We needed for them to know why it was important to send their female employees, and at the same time, we needed male leaders as advocates if we were going to drive institutional change in our community and throughout all of the various industries that employ tech workers.”

    “There is still much work to be done to advance women in tech in the Middle Tennessee area and beyond,” said current WiTT president and Director of Talent Acquisition for the iLOB Group with HCA Healthcare, Marla Lamont. “But we want to acknowledge and honor the work of everyone who has come before us, forming and growing this special organization to the level of success it now enjoys. The anniversary event will be an evening of celebration, with each speaker sharing meaningful stories about how their lives and careers have been impacted by WiTT.”

    Learn more about the 20 Years of WiTT Benefit Dinner event, or purchase tickets on their website.

    About WiTT

    Women in Technology of Tennessee (WiTT) is a volunteer organization and community which equips women to shape the future of technology. Founded in 1999 as a small group of female leaders in the Nashville area, the organization has grown to include hundreds of members who seek to promote women in technology in four key areas: through scholarships, education, community outreach and networking. Thanks to its corporate members and generous donations, WiTT has awarded over $200,000 in scholarships to advance the next generation of women tech leaders.

    To learn more, visit WiTT’s website, and follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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  • Fri, October 18, 2019 9:07 AM | Anonymous

    WiTT's 2020 Board of Directors

    Thank you to our members for voting in our 2020 Board election. We are pleased to announce our 2020 Board of Directors.

    All of these women are committed to WiTT's mission of providing technology leadership to women, providing options for women in technology to give back through community involvement, and encouraging young women to pursue careers in technology.

    We also want to extend a special thank you to our outgoing Board members, Beth Hoeg, Christine Smalley, Lurleen Sargent, Juliet Orgain, Julie Danielson, Kathryn Acord, Lane Harbin, and Deanna Steele for their hard work and dedication to WiTT!



    Meg Chamblee, President
    Director, Consulting Services at CGI



    Amy Harris, Vice President
    Associate Professor Department of Computer Information Systems at MTSU



    Marla Lamont, Immediate Past President
    Director, ILOB Talent Acquisition at HCA



    Joleen Wadlington, Treasurer
    Senior Matrix Operations Officer at Ramsey Solutions
    (New Board Member)



    Victoria Collins, Secretary
    Director of Key Talent and Development at HCA
    (New Board Member)



    Sunny Cartmell, Membership
    CEO and Founder of Catalyst Collective
    (New Board Member)



    Katie Prevost, Sponsorship
    Business Development Manager at CGI



    Emilie Francis, Outreach
    Territory Account Manager at Juniper Networks
    (New Board Member)



    Joumana Rahime, STEM Education
    Founder of my1stCode
    (Newly Created Board Position)



    Martha Delaney, Programs
    CEO of HealthcareQA
    (New Board Member)



    Elise Holmes, Scholarships
    Talent Manager at Insight
    (New Board Member)



    Tom Corridon, Member at Large
    Executive Director of IT Operations at Bridgestone Americas
    (New Board Member)



    Brian Moyer, ex officio Nashville Technology Council
    President and CEO of Nashville Technology Council

  • Fri, October 18, 2019 8:58 AM | Anonymous

    We are excited to share the stories of two Lipscomb Engineering students who are pursuing their future in the world of tech!



    Princess Ukazim Attends #GHC19

    Lipscomb Engineering student, Princess Ukazim, had the opportunity to attend the AnitaB.org Grace Hopper Conference in Orlando this month thanks to a partial sponsorship from WiTT. This event is the largest gathering of female technologists and offers an unforgettable educational and inspirational experience for women in tech of all ages. We were thrilled to provide the chance for Princess to attend!



    Hannah Mason, Lipscomb Engineering Student

    Hannah Mason, a senior EECE major, was invited to present her research on autonomous cars to the IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference in Honolulu this past month.

    When WiTT heard about this once-in-a-lifetime professional development opportunity we offered to sponsor half of her trip. Way to go Hannah!


  • Thu, June 27, 2019 9:35 AM | Anonymous

    Approximately one year ago, Bridgestone approached WiTT about creating a new mentor program for our members.

    As a new sponsor of WiTT, Bridgestone was looking for a way to not only make an impact on the community but also to improve diversity in their workforce and connect with local women in the IT field. We are so grateful to Bridgestone for the time and effort they put into organizing and leading this program.

    While most mentors were IT leaders, they were also able to provide mentors in other areas of the business based on the needs of our member applicants. Ultimately, Bridgestone selected 11 WiTT members to participate in this inaugural program, and the feedback from our members was overwhelmingly positive.

    Our members have built lasting relationships that will continue to be valuable throughout their careers. We are now working with Bridgestone on a plan for the next cohort and will announce those details as soon as they are available.


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