Heather Rocker, chief executive officer of Women in Technology (WIT), has been named as one of Georgia’s most influential leaders in Georgia Trend’s Georgia 500. At a time when divisive politics and reductions in financial support are impacting nonprofits like WIT, Rocker has led the organization with a steady hand. She’s stayed laser-focused on creating…
On Thursday, October 22nd, the WIT community filled the Georgia Aquarium for the 2026 WIT Awards. The evening was full of applause, laughter, and connections as we celebrated women and girls who are shaping the future of technology. This year’s honorees cover the whole arc of a tech career. Some are students building campus communities….
On October 9, 143 members of our community came together for the Women in Technology (WIT) Careers in Action Summit. Ninety-nine women in tech spent the morning focused on their next career move, and 44 speakers, coaches, and volunteers showed up to help them get there. We created the Summit to bring together the most…
Six Companies, One Day of Possibility On Friday, September 25, college women from WIT Campus chapters across Georgia stepped out of the classroom and into the workplaces of six leading WIT Strategic Partner companies: The Coca-Cola Company, Cox Enterprises, Fiserv, Norfolk Southern, Salesforce, and State Farm. Women in Technology (WIT) Campus Career Exploration Day gives…
September WIT Forum | September 16 | 7:30–9 am ET | Maggiano’s Buckhead Presented by Tier4 Group The September WIT Forum tackled a subject every technology professional runs into at some point, whether they’re managing a team or building their own career: retention. Presented by Tier4 Group, “The Retention Equation: Personal Investment + Organizational Responsibility”…
The Campus Club of the Year Award recognizes an official WIT Campus Club that has created meaningful opportunities for students to connect, develop skills, and build confidence and community in technology. Georgia Gwinnett College Georgia Southern University University of Georgia The 2026 WIT Awards winners will be announced October 22 at the Georgia Aquarium. See all…
The Graduate Success Award recognizes a graduate of WIT’s Single Mothers’ Program who is thriving in her technology career, growing her skills, and delivering real results that show what is possible when determination meets opportunity. Here’s a closer look at this year’s three finalists. Delilah Freeman, Bank of America Delilah Freeman is an AVP, Delivery…
The Early Career Excellence Award recognizes an early-career technology professional whose initiative, creativity, and investment in others significantly exceed what is typical at her stage. Here’s a closer look at this year’s three finalists. Vivian Milender, Cox Automotive Vivian Milender is a Product Manager II at Cox Automotive, where she supports innovation in the digital…
The Woman to Watch Award recognizes a mid-career leader in technology who has already delivered measurable results beyond her formal role, expanded her scope of influence over time, and made a deliberate, visible investment in advancing others. Here’s a closer look at this year’s three finalists. Devi Battina, Primerica Financial Services Lalitha “Devi” Battina is…
The Enterprise Executive Impact Award recognizes executives who have delivered sustained, large-scale impact within a major or highly complex organization. Here’s a closer look at this year’s three finalists. Winner, Missy Lawson, Fiserv Missy Lawson, SVP of Technology, heads cyber, risk and business operations for Finxact, a division of Fiserv Inc, a global leader in…