Volunteer Position at WIT? Project Manager for WIT Careers
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How long have you volunteered for WIT?: 1 year
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Supporting WIT…
Why did you start volunteering with WIT?
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Iu2019m passionate about making space for women in areas in the world that are usually dominated by men. STEM related jobs is one of them. Scuba Diving is another!
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What do you find most rewarding about volunteering with WIT?
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These programs give women an opportunity to change their lives. Our single mothersu2019 program is proof of that. For the program Iu2019m part of, itu2019s very rewarding to show women that we can in fact be part of technology jobs, and seeing the light bulb go on for women during the Careers fundamentals classes, is just one of the many rewarding moments of volunteering for WIT.
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What is your favorite program / event within WIT?
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We get to celebrate local women crushing it in their field!
About our Volunteer…
What about youu2026What would you like to share that people may not know? Iu2019m still learning! As a leader in a technology based industry, I still take classes and learn new things regularly. nnn
What experience in your life made you a stronger person? Rejection; Iu2019ve had my share in the professional world. It used to really hurt my feelings and upset me. Now, it drives me. n
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What is the best place you have traveled to? India and Bonaire. India was life changing. Bonaire was incredible diving!
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What is your favorite place to eat? Aviva by Kameel u2013 thereu2019s just something about that manu2019s spirit. His food is amazing, but he greets every customer with love and kindness. And in my own kitchen. My husband makes the best red sauce!
