TechWomen

07/09/2025

🚨Last call for TechWomen 2025 mentor applications!🚨

For nearly 15 years, our esteemed force of volunteer mentors have empowered global mentees, grown their inner circles, and powered their career trajectories by connecting and supporting the next generation of women leaders in .

Complete your application today and join our network of powerful women and allies in Chicago and the San Francisco Bay Area who are serving as:

🚀Professional Mentors
🚀Cultural Mentors
🚀Innovation Mentors

This is your sign. Submit that application you started three weeks ago 😉 before the close of today, July 9 at: bit.ly/twmentor2025

07/09/2025

Professional Mentors represent one of three types of TechWomen's volunteer mentors. These Chicago and San Francisco-based professionals working in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics help our international Emerging Leaders in to identify learning goals, develop a professional project, and gain exposure to professional networks and U.S. working practices and environments.

The best Professional Mentors are:
💡 approachable and accessible
💡 focused on soft skill development over technical development
💡 dedicated to investing time into their Emerging Leader
💡able to support the Emerging Leader's learning objectives
💡 able to support the Emerging Leader's project implementation
💡able to facilitate experiences that expose the Emerging Leader to an extensive professional network
💡 able to immerse the Emerging Leader into U.S. business practices and work environments

Volunteer with us this September and October in Chicago or the San Francisco Bay Area.

There is still time to submit your application and join this powerful community of women in STEM.
Mentor applications are open until the end of the day today, July 9, 2025.
bit.ly/twmentor2025

07/09/2025

“Opportunities are like sunrises-- after almost missing it, I made it right on time. The sun has just risen!”

In her guest blog, TechWomen mentor Natarajan Gayathri of shares how a last-minute application turned into a life-changing sunrise moment. 🌅

From welcoming Emerging Leaders to sharing a South Indian feast during Navaratri, Gayathri reflects on four unforgettable weeks of cultural exchange, growth, and the mutual power of mentorship.

Read her full story here
📑 https://www.techwomen.org/mentor-application/mentor-or-mentee-my-techwomen-journey-from-imposter-syndrome-to-empowerment-by-natarajan-gayathri 📑

If you’ve ever wondered if you’re ready to mentor—this is your sign. Don't miss your sunrise!
Apply to be a TechWomen mentor by end-of-day today, July 9!
👉 bit.ly/twmentor2025

07/09/2025

💼 On average, 85% or more of TechWomen mentors report that the program has positively impacted their professional growth.

By volunteering with TechWomen, you will:
✔ Connect with driven professionals in your field
✔ Gain public-speaking and facilitation experience
✔ Learn new business, leadership, and management practices
✔ Expand your global perspective on STEM work and innovation
✔ Develop fresh strategies for navigating work challenges and opportunities

Mentorship isn’t just about giving back—it’s a powerful way to build your own skills, grow your career, and strenghthen your company

Are you a STEM professional in Chicago or the San Francisco Bay Area looking to level up through meaningful global collaboration?

TechWomen is a U.S. Department of State initiative that partners with top STEM professionals and companies to host emerging global women leaders in STEM for five weeks of project-based mentorship, professional exchange, and cultural ambassadorship.

👉 Volunteer with us in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, or Chicagoland.
Apply by end of day today, July 9.
There is still time!
bit.ly/twmentor2025

07/09/2025

"My Mentor really helped me look into my potential and rekindled my confidence. I was able to raise a $100,000 investment for my startup, and that is something I learned from her." ~ TechWomen Emerging Leader, 2022

Innovation mentors, an evolution of our past impact coach role, are one of three types of mentor opportunities with TechWomen. Each innovation mentor will support a team of emerging women leaders in STEM through a three-day challenge to develop an impact project proposal designed to support initiatives that inspire change in their communities. Mentors who will excel in this role will have an interest in helping develop skills in design thinking skills, community initiatives, team collaboration, and leadership.

Some examples of successful TechWomen impact projects include:
🚀 Wata Na Life, an initiative established in Sierra Leone to advance access to clean, safe and sustainable water and prevent waterborne illness by and providing water treatment solutions to rural communities.
🚀Tech4Impact, an NGO founded in Uzbekistan that fosters female entrepreneurship and innovation in STEM
🚀eSTEm Morocco, a non-profit that works to promote education and careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (eSTEAM) among Moroccan girls.

Volunteer with us for five weeks this fall in Chicago or the San Francisco Bay Area and become part of a legacy spanning to .

Apply by July 9 at:
bit.ly/twmentor2025

07/08/2025

“You don’t need to have it all figured out. What matters is your willingness to show up.”
In her new blog, TechWomen mentor Kristy Bonham shares how saying yes to mentorship led to one of the most transformative experiences of her career.

From Silicon Valley to Team Nigeria, Kristy reflects on the power of showing up, building trust, and leading with purpose—and how mentorship can change not only others’ lives, but your own.

Read Kristy's story here >>www.techwomen.org/mentorship/more-than-mentorship-how-techwomen-transformed-my-leadership-journey-by-kristy-bonham

07/08/2025

Since 2011, TechWomen has continually expanded, bringing new regions, new disciplines, and new partners into our program each year.

In 2023, we took another great leap, expanding beyond the San Francisco Bay Area to incorporate into our footprint.

As we continue to grow our cross-national community, we are seeking Chicago and San Francisco Bay Area women to support and inspire our Emerging Leaders in from the Middle East, Africa, and South and Central Asia. With your local knowledge and career support, join our network of volunteer mentors and help our leaders reach their professional growth goals, build their networks and gain exposure to U.S. culture and industries in science, technology, engineering, and math.

Applications are closign July 9th, but there is still time! Learn more and apply here! https://bit.ly/twmentor2025

07/01/2025

🌟Who are the 2025 Emerging Leaders?🌟
This spring, 103 outstanding emerging women leaders in STEM from Africa, Europe, and Asia were selected to embark on a transformative journey in mentorship in the U.S. this fall!

Determined from a field of 6,000+ applicants, these incredible individuals have been chosen by our cross-national
review committees for their innovation, professional leadership, and dedication to
community impact.

Apply to match as a volunteer ambassador and mentor of U.S. culture and innvoation with global pioneers in this September and October in Chicago and the San Francisco Bay area.🌍✨

Visit: Bit.ly/twmentor25




*Participant travel is subject to current and evolving U.S. visa mandates

06/30/2025

“The energy is overwhelmingly positive and invigorating.”

Thinking about mentoring with TechWomen in 2025? This is your sign.
In just five weeks as a TechWomen mentor, you’ll build lasting connections, grow professionally, and gain fresh perspective from a global network of STEM leaders.

🚀 Join us in San Francisco or Chicago and see how you can support others --and transform yourself-- when you volunteer with our community.

Applications are open now through July 9 at:
Bit.ly/twmentor2025
🌍✨

06/27/2025

How does a casual brunch turn into a professional and personal growth opportunity—and a global mentorship experience that changes your worldview?

In her new blog, TechWomen Cultural Mentor Amy Graff reflects on her experience welcoming Emerging Leaders to her hometown of Chicago—from bonding over public transit tips to witnessing powerful moments of transformation, connection, and growth.

"TechWomen isn’t just a five-week program; it’s a community that supports one another indefinitely.”

Read her full story and discover how a month of mentorship can expand perspectives, build lifelong bonds, and strengthen your own sense of purpose.
👉 https://www.techwomen.org/cultural-exchange/postcards-from-the-windy-city-a-chicago-content-strategists-techwomen-mentor-journey

Seize your own growth opportunity this fall. Apply to join TechWomen as a volunteer mentor in Chicago or the San Francisco Bay Area.
Visit bit.ly/twmentor2025 to learn more

Guest post by Amy Graff, TechWomen Mentor, Content Strategist and Solutions Architect, Chicago In March 2024 I sat next to a Google technical program manager for breakfast at a hotel in Port of Spain, Trinidad. Between bites of fluffy scrambled eggs and aromatic tomato choka, we reflected on our

06/25/2025

🌍✨TechWomen harnesses the power of mentorship to advance careers, pursue innovation, and inspire other women & girls to explore science, technology, engineering, and math.

In their roles as Professional Mentors ✨Cultural Mentors✨ and ✨Innovation Mentors, our volunteers in Chicago and the San Francisco Bay Area will steward 100+ global Emerging Leaders in through 5 weeks of immersive development in the U.S., while advancing their own competencies as changemakers in innovation and STEM.

Apply by July 9, 2025 to join our global community of trailblazing women:
bit.ly/twmentor2025

06/13/2025

🌍✨ Calling all Chicago women in STEM!

Are you passionate about empowering women in technology? Do you want to help inspire international women leaders from across Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia? Look no further!

TechWomen is a dynamic global initiative that connects women working in fields from around the world, fostering mentorship, professional development, and cultural exchange. We believe in the power of technology to drive innovation and change the world for the better through .

As a TechWomen volunteer mentor, you'll have the opportunity to:
🚀 Engage in mentorship with leading STEM professionals
🌍 Expand your network across 22 countries
💡 Gain valuable skills and insights through immersive experiences
👩‍💻 Contribute to projects aimed at addressing global challenges
🌐 Build lasting relationships with like-minded women in STEM

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, TechWomen welcomes individuals who are eager to make a difference and drive positive change in the tech industry.

👋 Curious about joining? Come to our info session:
📍 Tuesday, June 17
🕟 4:30–6:30 PM
📌 Madison Tavern, 500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL

We’ll share what mentoring looks like — whether it’s innovation coaching, professional hosting, or just helping someone navigate a new city. You do not have to be a technical expert to still be an incredible mentor!
🌐 Learn more + apply: bit.ly/twmentor2025

Tag a woman who should consider mentoring — We’d love to see you there!

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TechWomen is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Visit www.techwomen.org to learn more about the TechWomen program and mentor opportunity.
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