Women Tech Council

Kicking off the new year with our amazing community at the WTC Connection Lunch at the Silicon Slopes Summit. Our first event of the year brought together talented individuals who inspire, innovate, and create meaningful connections. Seeing our community come together to network, share ideas, and support one another was the perfect way to start 2025. Here’s to a year filled with more collaboration and impact! Misty Dawson, Aniza Brown 👩🏻💻🚀, Kristin Wright, Cydni Rogers Tetro, Mikel Blake, Marlene P., Robbyn Scribner, Jessica A. Elwell, Laura Albretsen, Stephanie Ballantyne, Anitha Christopher, Tami Fisher, Jaswandi Sakpal, Tara Rosander, Martyna Shallenberg, Julie Simmons, Atim Atte Enyenihi, Ph.D., Jon Bradshaw, Rob Rueckert, Becki Wright, Brenda Betteridge, Earl Foote, Adam Fairbanks

Applications for the 2025 Shatter List are now open! This exclusive list recognizes Utah tech companies that are actively creating cultures and practices to break the glass ceiling for women in tech. What does it take to make the Shatter List? Organizations are scored on four critical factors: 1️⃣ Executive Engagement: Leadership driving inclusive change. 2️⃣ Company Leadership Initiatives: Representation of women in leadership and technical roles. 3️⃣ Community Investment: Sharing best practices to foster industry-wide progress. 4️⃣ Formal Internal Programs: Programs supporting and empowering women. While no company has all the answers, Shatter List honorees showcase a strong commitment to innovation and inclusion. Applications close January 31, 2025. Be part of the movement creating impact for women in tech! 👉 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gXEehcfj

✨ Goodbye 2024, Hello 2025! ✨ This year, we’ve seen incredible progress in amplifying the voices and achievements of women in technology. From K-12 to the C-suite, our mission has been to inspire, innovate, activate, and amplify the impact of women in the tech sector. 🚀 As we look ahead to 2025, we’re excited to continue building inclusive environments, fostering high performance, and creating even more opportunities for women to thrive in tech. The future is bright, and we can’t wait to see what’s next!

2024 Highlight — Reflecting on one of our proudest moments this year – the annual Innovation Summit and Shatter List Awards! This summit isn't just an event; it’s a movement driving change for women in tech. From groundbreaking industry insights to inspiring panels and one-on-one conversations, we celebrated innovation and honored the Utah companies shattering glass ceilings. A huge thank you to our speakers, panelists, and the incredible companies committed to building inclusive workplaces. Together, we're creating more opportunities for women to thrive in tech. Can't wait for 2025 and the progress we'll continue to make. Nate Randle, Cydni Rogers Tetro, Manu Sood

2024 was a year of growth, innovation, and impact for SheTech. Over 3,000 high school girls explored the possibilities of STEM through hands-on learning, mentorship, and community. From coding workshops to engineering challenges, every moment was a step toward closing the gender gap in tech and empowering the next generation of innovators. What stands out most isn’t just the numbers – it’s the curiosity, resilience, and excitement these girls brought to every experience. As we reflect on the year, we’re reminded that the future of STEM is brighter and more inclusive because of these young women and the mentors who lift them up. Here’s to continuing this momentum in 2025 and beyond. Thank you to everyone who made this year possible! Cydni Rogers Tetro  

It takes an ecosystem to create lasting impact. This year, we took a moment to reflect on the incredible strides made for women in tech over the past decade. The momentum we’ve seen—the mentorship, funding, advocacy, and leadership—has transformed industries, communities, and futures. At our annual Women Tech Awards, the Impact Award is a symbol of that collective effort. Typically given to one outstanding individual, this year we honored several trailblazers whose unwavering commitment over the last ten years has shaped the path for countless women in tech. Their contributions span sectors—venture, government, education, and corporate leadership—creating space and expanding opportunities at every level. To each recipient, thank you. Your dedication reminds us that meaningful change doesn’t happen alone. It takes time, resilience, and the belief that more is possible. As we celebrate this milestone, we invite everyone to think about how they can take action. The next ten years will be even more transformative, and we can’t wait to see who joins us on this stage. Here's to an amazing 2025! Catherine Wong, Jennifer Smith, Dan Burton, Denise (Laguens) Leleux, Ambria Johnson, Mandi Fang, Heather Conlan-Katz, Clint Betts, Sara Jones, Tara Rosander, Jefferson Moss, Jamie D., Sunny Washington, Glen Mella, Trina L., Vanessa Quigley, Aniza Brown 👩🏻💻🚀, Ben Hart, Kim Wittman, Val Peterson, Jill Wiggins, Carine Strom Clark, Sid K., Tami Goetz Ph.D, Daniel Horns, Jamie Morningstar, Tom Ngo, Julie Simmons, Maile K.

As we near the end of 2024, we look back on some of the top events, themes, and moments from the year. As we begin our end-of-year countdown, we have to start by reflecting on the incredible Women Tech Awards event. We love an opportunity to celebrate women in tech and this event offered us a chance to celebrate and recognize some of the most talented change makers in our technology community. This year's finalists and recipients were an impressive group of women — 5 PhDs, 15 master degrees, a law degree, countless STEM degrees to name a few. We had 7 C-suite executives, 5 board members, a dozen entrepreneurs, and 2 VC investors. Additionally, these women hold 8 patents and 1 patent-pending while others are STEM educators who are helping make tech education more accessible to women. And those facts just scratch the surface of the impact these women have had and continue to have! Three cheers for the 2024 Women Tech Awards honorees and recipients, the Rising Stars, and the Student Pathway Recipients. These women are the future of STEM. Diane Acevedo, Cydni Rogers Tetro, Atim Atte Enyenihi, Ph.D., Bonnie Brinton Anderson, Xinru Page, Jessica A. Elwell

ONE MORE. It’s a simple idea, but in 2024, it’s been a game-changer. For the past few years, we've championed the power of inviting one more person — one more woman to mentor, one more friend to network with, one more high school girl to attend SheTech Explorer Day. This year, we’ve seen that power in action. ✨ People are showing up. ✨ They’re bringing their friends. ✨ They’re making room for more women in tech. Share your "one more" for 2025 or tell us how you've been felt the impact of someone adding one more seat at the table for you. Together, we're building a stronger community for women in STEM. Let’s keep the momentum going into 2025! #WomenInTech #STEMLeadership #EmpowerWomen #WomenSupportingWomen #TechPipeline Cydni Rogers Tetro

At our holiday social, Georgi Ann Rausch, PhD inspired us with a powerful metaphor: just like working out, we can build muscles in our careers. We can grow stronger, trust ourselves, and know we’re worthy of success. Whether it’s having a “spotter” to support you, pushing through the hard reps, or simply remembering to smile along the way – every journey is uniquely yours to build. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a beautiful night of connection, reflection, and celebration. And thanks to our host Adobe for providing a warm welcome and amazing venue. Here’s to growing, supporting each other, and embracing the future we’re building together.

Final Reminder! Don’t Miss Our Holiday Social Tomorrow! 🎉 Come celebrate an incredible year with us and the tech community! Let's connect, reflect, and set our sights on the unique journeys ahead. Date: December 11, 2024 Time: 4:00 - 5:30 PM Location: Adobe Enjoy inspiring discussions about Building Your Unique Journey, delicious food, great entertainment, and connections with friends and colleagues. Embrace the spirit of the season with us and make this moment count! If you don't have tickets, get them now and let’s create a future that’s uniquely your own. https://lu.ma/xo06xfgv