Women in Technology

Empower women to achieve endless possibilities and transformations in technology, leadership and economic prosperity

about us

Our Mission

We are a purpose-driven team of Women in Technology in Los Angeles County. Our mission is to encourage women to reach their goals through mentorship, awareness, career growth, and effective partnerships for and within our communities. We aim to educate and support workforce opportunities for those interested in advancing their career in the technology fields.

We envision having a county where women are empowered to pursue their careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), and become IT leaders in their organizations and in our community.

Our Goals

Provide a platform of connections, resources, and opportunities
Transform the work culture in the perceptions of women
Create a pipeline of women to fill leadership positions in Los Angeles County
Demonstrate that advancing women directly contributes to the prosperity of all
Encourage girls and young women to choose business and technology careers

DID YOU KNOW?

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Women Leave the Tech Industry 56% More than Men

Lack of career growth to management roles
Slow salary growth
No work life balance
Discrimination
Sexual harassment

Our focus

These are our methods on how we are going to inspire change.

Make an Impact

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Current Activities

Here are some on-going projects that contribute to the WIT|LA mission.

Project Management Bootcamp

Free PM training catered to government employees seeking to get their Project Management Professional Certification (PMP). There are 11 classes in this course.

More about PMP

Mentorship

Professional gatherings focusing on providing mentorship to women who are looking to more effectively navigate the technology space.

More about Mentorship

Youth Outreach

Outreach to Middle & High School Students

Guest speakers at schools to encourage students in planning a future in the technology field.

women in Data Science (WIDS)

Actively advocate for women to pursue careers in data science.

Support and provide advice to women & men interested in a career in data science.

Host data science workshops with guest speakers with hands-on experiences using data to inform policy & practice.

More about Data Science

Upcoming Events

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Past Events

Read about our events and WiT related news articles.

Women Leadership Conference

On September 1, 2022, WiT|LA participated in the LA County Women’s Leadership Conference 2022 at the Westin Bonaventure Downtown Los Angeles. This year’s conference theme, WE RISE, celebrates the journey overcoming life’s hurdles and our growth as individuals and as a community, lifting each other up to reach our greatest potential. The team had an amazing experience networking with others and left feeling very empowered. We highly recommend participating in next year’s conference!

EMPOWHER - GIRLS TO GREATNESS

On April 30, 2021, EmpowHer Institute hosted their 4th Annual Girls to Greatness Teen Summit virtually. This year’s theme: Our Voice. Our Time. refers to the powerful leadership young women have exemplified in bringing awareness to societal crises and serving as the catalysts of today’s important movements. With the help of our Sponsors, LA County Auditor Controller’s Office (Arlene Barrera), CISCO and World-Wide Technologies, WIT assisted the Girls in getting “swag bags” filled with goodies and snacks.

Breakfast and Brainstorm

On May 9, 2019 the Women in Technology (WiT) team kicked off an executive Breakfast & Brainstorming session with Los Angeles County leaders. At this event, five topics of conversation were discussed; Mentorship, Recruitment, Career Growth, Workforce Development and Public/Private Partnerships. The goal is for representatives from various county departments to champion these areas of focus and assist in the development of a framework to further promote the Women in Technology initiative.

Testimonials

How joining WIT has been such an enriching experience

“Ever since I joined the WiT committee, I have met and made so many deeper connections with other like minded Technology professionals. My involvement has helped me build new skill sets and broader experience. It gives me such great satisfaction knowing that my efforts are contributing towards changing the culture and promoting women to join the Technology industry.”

“It has been a pleasure being a part of the Women in Technology (WiT) committee. Our WIT projects and events have been exciting and very informative . I’ve also had the opportunity to learn new ideas and concepts from my fellow WiT committee members, such as the online Project Management (PMP) classes and networking . The WIT team has proven themselves to be great leaders and members of the Information Technology community.”

“Being a member of the Women in Technology team has given the opportunity to work with women that I would have otherwise not known. It has been a pleasure to meet and hear all their ideas and I look forward to seeing the results of our work.”

“For me WiT is a place where ideas can turn into life. It is a place where you can speak your mind and collaborate with people who you can learn from. It is a place where you can make a positive difference for all things LA County; whether it is for employees or the communities we live in.”

“I have enjoyed being part of the Women in Technology (WiT) cohort. My favorite event was the Breakfast and Brainstorm session which gave me the opportunity to be part of an open discussion with County leaders and innovators about the state of Women in Technology in Los Angeles County as well as to propose potential solutions to advance women in this field.”

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Our Partners

Initiatives, Associates and Sponsors

The WGI examines the systemic issues that lead to inequitable gender outcomes and recommend changes to improve the quality of life for women and girls in the County.

A morning speaker series and networking event that brings together the makers and doers that are changing local gov’t.

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The Public Works Women’s Leadership Council was formed in 2004 to establish a network to provide mentorship & support, particularly to address women’s issues.

This is an annual event.

ibi is a leading end-to-end data and analytics software company that embeds intelligence into everything. ibi has a business partnership with LA County for over 30 years. ibi has supported many Women/Girls in Technology initiatives throughout the globe.

Los Angeles Digital Government Summit is an annual event that includes inspirational keynotes, leadership discussions, networking breaks, and timely topics discussed in the numerous breakout sessions.

Women of CISCO is a global community with a mission centered around attracting, developing, retaining, and celebrating talented women as part of a competitive and diverse workforce. What started with five women has grown to more than 8,000 CISCO employees in nearly 49 countries.

An initiative led by the County of Los Angeles to empower youth, young adults, and small businesses in underserved communities who are adversely impacted by the digital divide.

Koru Strategies is a woman owned company focused on helping improve the business of government through strategic communications, marketing, and business development advisory services.

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