AWIT is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that empowers women and members of other underrepresented groups to the highest levels of tech leadership

Focusing on skills-based workshops, advocacy and mentorship, AWIT actively addresses the gaps in management roles its members face going from mid-senior and director-level roles into executive positions.

Together with our sponsors and partners, AWIT has helped over 300 women obtain senior-level roles and promotions

About Advancing Women in Tech

"We provide training and upskilling opportunities to broaden the leadership pipeline for women and other underrepresented individuals within the tech industry." 

Board of Directors

Nancy Wang

NANCY WANG | Founder and Board Chair

GENERAL MANAGER @ AWS — BACKUP AND DATA PROTECTION SERVICES

AWIT Aakrit Prasad

AAKRIT PRASAD

CO-FOUNDER & CEO @ APTEDGE

AWIT Pranava Adduri

PRANAVA ADDURI

ENTREPENEUR IN RESIDENCE @ GREYLOCK PARTNERS

SHANTI PUNUKOLLU

PRODUCT LEADER AND COACH, EX-MSFT, EX-AMAZON

KELLI BURNS

CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT @ ACCOLADE

GORDON YU

TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGER @ AWS

AWIT Wayne Duso

WAYNE DUSO

VICE PRESIDENT, ENGINEERING AND PRODUCT @ AWS

Executive Advisors

AWIT Tatyana Mamut

TATYANA MAMUT

SVP NEW PRODUCTS @ PENDO.IO

AWIT Kimberly Ellison-Taylor

KIMBERLY ELLISON-TAYLOR

FOUNDER & CEO @ KET SOLUTIONS