Thank You to our April 2025 Volunteer of the Month – Erin Whittaker
Erin Whittaker
WIT Volunteer Spotlight
- Hometown: Bryan, TX
- Volunteer Position at WIT? WIT Girls Program Volunteer
- How long have you volunteered for WIT? 2 years
Why did you start volunteering with WIT?
My passion lies in championing women in cybersecurity, no matter where they are in their professional journey. WIT’s commitment to providing targeted programs for every stage—from sparking initial interest to supporting senior leadership— directly aligns with my belief in fostering growth and inclusion in STEM fields.
What do you find most rewarding about volunteering with WIT?
Recently, I watched WIT Girls participants prepare for and compete in DataFest. Their dedication was inspiring, as they committed weekends to learning data analysis and analyzing a complex dataset. What stood out was not only their professional presentation skills and unique insights but also their incredible success: they were the only high school teams participating, and two WIT Girls teams impressively made it to the finals! Their performance was a powerful motivator, inspiring me to want to keep learning and growing in data science! Not to mention, they had so much fun!!
What is your favorite program/event within WIT?
WIT Girls and Emory’s QTM DataFest
What would you like to share that people do not know?
Anyone can thrive in STEM or a technical career! There are so many free resources to keep developing your skills. Don’t let anyone discourage you from trying!
