ABOUT AWT

Austin Women in Technology is an Austin-based 501(c)(3) organization. Chartered in 2000, we are a professional organization committed to providing opportunities for women in technology to network and assist others who work in or have a passion for technology. We offer:

  • Events in Austin and virtual events
  • Networking for jobs in tech
  • Professional development
  • Allyship and mentors
  • Leadership and executive coaching

The founding members of AWT are trailblazers. They were the first in their families to attend college, to study in tech, or to start a company. They were the first female managers and board members in their companys. AWT continues to be a support system for women pushing their own boundaries - whether they be the first, fiftieth, or five-hundredth to achieve their goals.

We're building a visible community of individuals supporting women in tech. We offer opportunities for networking and programs for members to learn about a variety of topics. Members also have the chance to work side-by-side with other intelligent, civic-minded women through our volunteer leadership positions.

OUR MISSION

Austin Women in Technology is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating a community of women interested in technology. We aim to foster the personal and professional success of women by providing opportunities to connect, learn, grow, and lead. 

MEET OUR BOARD


NICOLE PLETKA
President


HANNA BUSEKRUS
Community Partnership Director
SHARYN LEYENDECKER
Treasurer
     


TARYN WISE
Membership Director


LESLIE DILL
PR Director


REGAN MASHBURN 
DEIB Director


TAMMY HUNTER
Secretary


NOOPURR
Technology Director

CHAIRS


RACHAEL LEAF 
Membership Support

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LOUISE HOLE
 Program Support


JOURDAN JAMES
 Partnership & Community Support


MADDIE TOOLEY
Marketing Director






 PAULA SHEPHERD
  Membership Support


ELSIE VALEDEZ
 Membership Support


NICOLE SCOTT
 Program Support


DEIRDRE BARDG
Operations


SARAH WILLIAMS
Programs Director


ASPEN STREETY
 Sponsorship Director



Kathleen Brunner
Program Support


EMILY GUPTON
 Program Support


KELLY JORG
 Marketing Support
Genesis Road

MEET OUR ADVISORY BOARD

The AWT Advisory Board is comprised of members from our community who support our organization in a non-voting, advisory capacity.

HEATHER TRUMPFHELLER
Delivery Manager

EMMY CHILTON
Senior IT Project Manager

DANA HUYLER 
Software Architect 

ANDREA GALLOWAY
Director Technical Program Management

CHERYL MILLER
Director of National Accounts

DIANE KENYON
Sr. Director, Project Management

DOMINIQUE BURKETT
Product Design Recruiter

TERI PENNINGTON
Founder of Pennington Technologies

BELINDA PEREZ
Founder of Government Technology Solutions








OPEN CHAIR POSITIONS

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