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Elevating Women in Tech: Why Mentoring MattersSeptember 25, 2018
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Presenters
Heidi WilliamsFounder, WEST
Liz KosinskiHead of People Operations, Sift Science
Kim VappieChief Experience Officer,Everwise
“This is empowering women professionals at different stages in their career. My company sponsored this
amazing program that paired me with a really seasoned mentor who gives me really actionable advice. I leave
every conversation with her reenergized - I can see a new world.”
Elle Wang, Medallia
The needle hasn’t moved
NCWIT. Bureau of Labor, 2016.
Women are feeling stalled...
Hewlett et al., 2014.
…and uninspired and unsupported
NCWIT Women in Tech study, 2016
So they’re leaving mid-career
In the high tech industry, the quit rate is more
than twice as high for women, as it is men
41% For Women
17% For Men
NCWIT Women in Tech study, 2016
WEST is a cross-company
mentorship program for
women in tech
The MissionTo help more women enter &
flourish in increasingly important & necessary
technical roles by providing more direct support, advocacy, and community development.
How does it work?
● Professionals in technical roles serve as 1:1 mentors to early/mid-career women● 6-month partnership to support their technical career growth and development● Focus areas include things like Career Planning, Personal Brand,
Creative/Innovative Thinking, Communications, and Influence
Mentors
Women and men in technical rolesMid to late career
Mentees
Women in technical rolesEarly to mid career
WEST has partnered with Everwise to deliver this mentoring experience. With Everwise, participants have access to a social learning platform that connects them with content and community. Mentors and mentees also have an Experience Manager, who serves as an on-demand guide for participants working through their journey.
The participant experience
WEST mentees benefit from the perspective of a mentor and network outside of their company
WEST mentors get an opportunity to give back and flex their coaching skills
Mentees are seeing the benefits
One of my goals this year was to build executive presence by getting more public speaking experience. Through the course of the WEST program, with guidance on goal-setting from my mentor, I spoke at three local meetups, two conferences in the US, and three conferences internationally.
My mentor helped me take a big career leap, moving from web development to android engineering; a leap I would have been much more hesitant to take if I didn't have her help working through the risks and benefits, and ultimately, her encouragement.
I love having the opportunity to be mentored by someone outside of the company who can give me an independent and earnest opinion on my career development.
My mentorship has helped me step into a management role and become a better manager for it. That helps me, my company and the people I manage.
In fact, 2017 mentees reported...
SURVEY RESPONSE
100%Feel more prepared to navigate their career in
tech
SURVEY RESPONSE
82%Feel they are making significant progress against their goals
And mentors are seeing benefits too...
Meet our panelists
Demetrius ComesVP of Software, GoDaddy
Tim KrajcarDirector of Engineering, New Relic
Sumathi SwaminathanVP Engineering, Stride
Kesha WilliamsSoftware Engineering Manager, Chick-fil-A Corporate
Questions?
The next cohort with WEST is launching the week of 10/15.
If you’re interested in sponsoring or partnering with us, then reach out to [email protected]
