“Great things never come easy. Being right may keep you in place, but being wrong forces you to explore.”
Ngan (Meliora) Ho
Chapter Founder & Lead
WiTech Vietnam
“If you feel uncertain about your future, this is precisely when you are most powerful. Only you can determine your future, so invest in yourself, your well-being, your work ethic, and your dreams.”
Gwen Masonsong
Chapter Head
WiTech Sydney
“When you’re a young person just entering the field, it can be somewhat daunting and overwhelming. Keep the big picture in mind and stay the course.”
Amanda Hua
Director & Architect
Rivian
“You only have one life to live. Chase your most ambitious goals now.”
Jolie Li
Student & VR Developer
Clark Science Olympiad
“She believed she could, so she did.”
Christina Yang
Graphic Designer
Freelance
“Don’t compare yourself to others, don’t be afraid of what others say or think of you. Just focus on yourself – be genuine, truthful, and courageous – and strive to be a better person than you were yesterday.”
Heidi Chen
Lead Digital Strategist
Free Logic Inc.
“At Girls Who Code we strongly believe that “you can’t be what you can’t see”! STEM role models can be a guiding light for all students. Look for female STEM role models from your local community, school district, or universities and organizations that you hope to join one day. Don’t be shy to reach out and introduce yourself to learn more about their career journey and any tips they might have for you to get started on your own STEM goals!”
Christine Thompson
Manager, Curriculum & Instruction
Girls Who Code
“Yes, you will be alone. It will feel lonely at times, and you will live with the data points that tell you that you don’t belong. All that is true…but if your passion is in technology, and you stick with it, you will find us—a handful of champions, advocates, sponsors, and allies that are rooting for your success. And that will energize you to be part of the movement and get more of us into STEM.”
Paola RĂos Schaaf
Director of Product
Ellevation
“Keep a journal. Self-awareness is the most important skill you can hold through life.”
Rachana Bhide
International Broadcaster
Leadership Psychologist
“When you start to second guess yourself, you know the moment has arrived to soar like an eagle and never take a look back.”
Priyanka Komala
CEO
CurryUp LEADership
“You are stronger and smarter than you think. Don’t ever underestimate your abilities to pursue and excel in a career that you are passionate about. No matter what the hurdles, keep going, and moving towards your end goal one step at a time. The STEM field encompasses a broad spectrum of career paths and it can be overwhelming initially, but with dedicated time and effort, you will get where you want to be.”
Ketaki Vaidya
Senior Software Engineer
Oracle Corporation
“There will be people along your journey telling you, you don’t belong or can’t do it. Listen to your heart and believe in yourself.”
Diana Macias
Senior Engineering Manager
Apple
“Be curious; ask questions. Seek to understand yourself and your needs and your assets. Knowing yourself will serve you well in both your personal and professional life.”
Collier Wimmer
Communications Specialist
Deloitte
“The quality of your thoughts corresponds to the quality of your reality. Believe that you are designed for greatness and dream big!”
Janna Hong
Computational Neuroscience Researcher & Leader
University of Washington
“If you feel like you’re plateauing, look around at who you’re spending your time with. Surround yourself with a mix of people that you can mentor, that are on your level, and that you can look up to.”
Elena Haskins
Founder
Converge & Anele LLC
“It is so empowering working with a female founded tech company! Queenly is truly transforming the formal wear industry and prioritizing sustainability during a time when it is needed most. Each day I’m inspired by the women in STEM that I am surrounded by.”
Katerina Katakalides
Content Marketer
Queenly