Executive Testimonials About WIT

” WIT is doing an amazing job with programs throughout the year to raise awareness and help promote women in the STEAM fields. All of the WIT community programs are centered around making women grow into and establish in their career. WIT provides a great network for women in Atlanta. WIT Female role models can make a big difference in the community. I am thankful for the WIT organization and fully support everything they do.”

Shobha Shivaiah
Sr. Manager, Software Development at Amazon

“WIT has fundamentally changed the lives of women, their families, the companies who employed WIT program graduates, and the Atlanta community.  WIT is a game-changer, and I am so proud to support its programs through company sponsorship, ongoing engagement, and as a mentor.”

Renee Pearson
GVP & CTO at Rollins

“WIT is a positive force in our community that provides empowerment and structural support for girls and women in writing their future within STEAM. The work that WIT does within our community is critical to ensure representation of women in technology and in leadership roles. As a long-time WIT supporter, I am grateful to be an ally in its mission to empower girls and women throughout their education and career.“

Anup Thomas
VP & CTO of Card Payments at Capital One

“The work that WIT champions empowers the next generation of women to continue to break barriers and keep writing playbooks where women take leading roles. I believe in their mission and am a proud, long-time supporter. By supporting WIT, I am part of something bigger, and inspire women and girls to achieve great things.”

Lo Li
Managing Vice President Technology, Digital Customer Experience & Payments, Capital One

“WIT is a phenomenal organization focused on helping women achieve their full potential in STEAM fields.

Through a well-coordinated set of programs, WIT educates, trains and provides career opportunities to women in fields where they have traditionally been under-represented. WIT provides the support, network connections and education required for women to take advantage of the significant opportunities in our growing economy.

I have been a long-time supporter of WIT here in Atlanta as we work to increase the participation of women in STEAM fields and help them reach their potential.”

Vish Narendra
CIO & SVP, Global Business Services at Graphic Packaging

“WIT is creating a community to educate, energize and empower young girls and aspiring female professionals.  The holistic approach towards elevating women at all levels across the community helps companies benefit with the talent and creativity that women bring to the table resulting in organization effectiveness and growth.  

Additionally, WIT is making a  concerted effort to recognize successful women who can be role models across the community to showcase possibilities. Being a female leader and longtime supporter of WIT I applaud these efforts and am committed to partner in WIT’s mission to encourage women to aspire and accomplish.”

Lakshmi Vitthanala
Senior Vice President, Enterprise Application Development at IncommPayments