Women in Technology is a not for profit organization dedicated to offering women involved in all levels of the technology industry a wide range of professional development and networking opportunities. The organization serves as an advocate for and a representative of the interests of women in the technology industry, acts as a liaison with other similar organizations on women’s issues, and plays an advocacy role for technology issues in the Greater Washington, D.C., region.

Girls In Technology (GIT) is an outreach committee within WIT that provides scholarships, mentoring, speakers and other types of support for programs that foster technology interest in elementary, middle, and high school girls. We especially target disadvantaged girls.

In 2004 - 2005, GIT had an exciting year that included continued support for traditional programs as well as development of new programs and partnerships. The committee has grown to over 20 members, who have been extraordinary in their enthusiasm and willingness to invest their time and energies to furthering GIT’s mission. The GIT volunteer database has grown to over 100 WIT members.
Special thanks go to Deloitte & Touche for hosting our monthly committee meetings. We very much appreciate the hospitality!

2007 - 2008 GIT Members

2007 - 2008 Goals

• Continue GIT signature programs, while developing other repeatable programming and/or fundraiser programs.
• Further the GIT Community Forum, including:
  Continuing expansion of Outreach programs in Virginia, Maryland and DC;
  1. Providing support to schools and instructors seeking to increase the enrollment of girls in technology programs, including the development of mentoring programs such as participation in the WIT Mentor/Protégé program;
  2. Leveraging partnerships with other community organizations; and
  3. Leveraging both financial and people (Human Resources) programming support from Corporate sponsors and partnerships.
• Support the annual WIT Golf Tournament charity event focused on the WIT Education Foundation.
• Expand the WIT Education Foundation Board of Directors.
• Continue communications programs to promote GIT, WITEF, and their activities.
• Consider developing a GIT Advisory Board and/or a GIT Teacher Award/Student Award.

PR and Communications

• GIT maintains its web site with the generous support of Cyber Services, its hosting provider. The site (www.girlsintechnology.org) includes program information, a photo gallery, Press Releases and media coverage, and opportunities for volunteers to register for mentoring and speaking opportunities.