Women Of MENA In Technology

Women Of MENA In Technology

Non-profit Organizations

San Francisco, California 15,784 followers

"Accelerating the next Generation of MENA Women In Tech!"

About us

Women Of MENA In Technology is a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Organization established in Silicon Valley in 2015 with a mission to close the diversity and gender gap in STEM by connecting, mentoring, educating and elevating Middle Eastern and North African women in STEM globally. We have over 100,000 community members, 90% of whom identify as technical and self-reported as engineers, data scientists, researchers, founders, intrapreneurs, entrepreneurs, innovators and investors. Join us to elevate, support, and catalyze diverse Women in STEM. Vision: To be the destination for Middle Eastern and North African Women in Tech, where they can learn, inspire, connect, and thrive as a global community Mission: To empower Middle Eastern and North African women and girls around the world to strive in the fields of technology, STEM, innovation, and entrepreneurship despite the conventional beliefs, societal pressures, or inequality challenges. We want our women and girls all over the world, regardless of what the media, flawed societal narratives, and unfounded perceptions, have the equal opportunity to THRIVE. As technology becomes more integrated in our society and creates a new paradigm, it is up to us to be intentional about equity, inclusion, and diverse representation in the space. Join us to elevate, support, and catalyze diverse Women in STEM.

Website
http://www.womenofmenaintechnology.com
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
2015
Specialties
Programs, Mentorship, Online and Offline Communities, Women In Tech, Networking, Diversity In Tech, Iranian, and persian

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Employees at Women Of MENA In Technology

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    🌟"Reflecting on an Inspiring Evening"🌟 Last night, June 27th, Women Of MENA In Technology Bay Area hosted an exceptional event focused on "AI in Society: Ethical, Environmental, and Governance Implications" hosted by our sponsor ZEDEDA. Our in-person event included a panel discussion about AI on societal dynamics with insights from our distinguished panelists. A special thank to ZEDEDA for supporting our program and community Thank you to our esteemed panelists for sharing their expertise: Nuha Masri, Digital Transformation Leader Sarah Beaudoin, Head of Marketing - ZEDEDA Bita Gorjiara, Senior Engineering Manager - Stripe Arman Pahlavan, Partner - Perkins Coie Their contributions enriched our discussions on AI's impact on ethical, environmental, and governance issues. Special thanks to our moderator for guiding the discussions with expertise: Hannah Kalantari, Senior Software Engineer - Workday Here are snapshots capturing the essence of our event. Let these photos bring back the memorable moments we shared together." * Interested in collaborating or hosting our programs and events in The SF Bay Area? Pls contact us at bayarea@womenofmenaintechnology.com

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  • 🌟 Reflecting on an Incredible Evening 🌟 Last night, WoMENAIT hosted a remarkable event on "How AI is Changing Cyber Offence and Defence" at Nationwide Building Society. It was a privilege to hear from our esteemed panelists and engage in thought-provoking discussions about the transformative role of AI in cybersecurity. A huge thank you to our panelists: - Freha Arshad, Managing Director Accenture - Tara Legg, Head of Operational Resilience Nationwide Building Society - Maher Salem, Deputy Chair Online Cybersecurity ASB and Assistant Professor King's College London London - Maryam Mehrnezhad, Associate Professor Royal Holloway, University of London Special thanks to our moderator Zahra Z., Business Security and Resilience Officer Nationwide Building Society, for guiding the discussion with expertise. 📸 Check out some snapshots from the event below! We're excited to share more insights and photos soon. Stay tuned! #WoMENAIT #CyberSecurity #AI #TechEvent #LondonEvents #WomenInTech

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  • #BayArea Community Join WoMENAIT Bay Area team for their next in-person event hosted on June 27th and join an esteem panel discussion on "AI in Society: Ethical, Environmental, and Governance Implications" hosted by ZEDEDA. Date: Thursday, 27th June Time: 6:30 - 9:30 PM (PST) Location: ZEDEDA HQ: 60 S Market St, San Jose, California, US, 95113 Tickets: https://lnkd.in/gz8kVwU8 Meet our panelist: Bita Gorjiara, Senior Engineering Manager at Stripe Bita Gorjiara is a seasoned engineering leader with a passion for building exceptional products. She has built large scale systems at Microsoft, LinkedIn, Airbnb and Stripe. She has a PhD in Computer Engineering from UC, Irvine, and holds 6 granted US patents. Don't miss out on this opportunity to delve into the world of AI and its effects on our daily lives. #WoMENAIT #WomenInTech #TechEthics #STEM #womensupportingwomen #womenintech #MENAWomenintech

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  • #BayArea Community Join WoMENAIT Bay Area team for their next in-person event hosted on June 27th and join an esteem panel discussion on "AI in Society: Ethical, Environmental, and Governance Implications" hosted by ZEDEDA. Date: Thursday, 27th June Time: 6:30 - 9:30 PM (PST) Location: ZEDEDA HQ: 60 S Market St, San Jose, California, US, 95113 Tickets: https://lnkd.in/gz8kVwU8 Meet our panelist: Arman Pahlavan, Partner at Perkins Coie Arman Pahlavan is a Partner at Perkins Coie's Emerging Companies and Private Equity groups and a resident of the Palo Alto office. He advises public and private companies, venture capital and private equity funds on various aspects of their business transactions. His clients span across industry sectors including software and communications, life sciences and energy technologies. Arman has represented clients in a multitude of private equity, venture capital and mergers and acquisitions transactions valued at billions of dollars in transaction value. He has acted as fund counsel to several funds. In addition Arman has acted as counsel in the representation of public companies, foreign private issuers and in securities litigation matters. Arman has served as a member of the board of directors of various organizations promoting entrepreneurship and innovation in Silicon Valley. Arman has also been selected by his peers for inclusion in Law & Politics magazine’s list of Northern California Super Lawyers in 2004 and 2011. Don't miss out on this opportunity to delve into the world of AI and its effects on our daily lives. #WoMENAIT #WomenInTech #TechEthics #STEM #womensupportingwomen #womenintech #MENAWomenintech

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  • #BayArea Community Join WoMENAIT Bay Area team for their next in-person event hosted on June 27th and join an esteem panel discussion on "AI in Society: Ethical, Environmental, and Governance Implications" hosted by ZEDEDA. Date: Thursday, 27th June Time: 6:30 - 9:30 PM (PST) Location: ZEDEDA HQ: 60 S Market St, San Jose, California, US, 95113 Tickets: https://lnkd.in/gz8kVwU8 Meet our panelist: Nuha Masri, Digital Transformation Leader Nuha Masri is a seasoned leader with over 15 years of experience at top-tier companies like Deloitte, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Pinterest. Holding a Bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley and an MBA from Kellogg School of Management, she excels in strategic thinking, data-driven decision-making, and leadership. Nuha's expertise spans marketing strategy, MarTech, business operations, product, AI/ML, GenAI, and digital marketing, driving transformative strategies and substantial revenue growth. With a background in management consulting, she has crafted robust go-to-market strategies, leading to millions in annual sales. Driven by innovation and a passion for creating value, Nuha thrives in dynamic environments, navigating complex challenges and delivering exceptional results. Don't miss out on this opportunity to delve into the world of AI and its effects on our daily lives. #WoMENAIT #WomenInTech #TechEthics #STEM #womensupportingwomen #womenintech #MENAWomenintech

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  • 🌟 Elite Tech Gathering Event! 🌟 If you're looking for an amazing event in Tech with elite professionals, join us for an in-person gathering hosted by Women Of MENA In Technology Bay Area on Thursday, June 27th, from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM. This event is in collaboration with ZEDEDA and will take place at their HQ in San Jose. Tickets: https://lnkd.in/dDQUhxW5 Confirmed Speakers: - Nuha Masri, Digital Transformation Leader - Sarah Beaudoin, Head of Marketing - ZEDEDA -Bita Gorjiara, Senior Engineering Manager - Stripe -Arman Pahlavan , Partner at Perkins Coie Moderator: - Hannah Kalantari Senior Software Engineer at Workday Event Details: Date: Thursday, June 27th Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Agenda: 6:30 PM -7:30 PM - Arrival and Networking 7:30 PM - 7:40 PM - Welcome note 7:40 PM - 8:25 PM - Panel Discussion: ""AI in Society: Ethical, Economic, Environmental, and Governance Implications" 8:25 PM - 8:35 PM - Q&A 8:35PM - 9:30 PM - More Networking Join like-minded people in STEM to explore the impact of AI on society, discussing its ethical, environmental, and governance implications. Learn from experts in the field and engage in thought-provoking discussions. Don't miss out on this opportunity to delve into the world of AI and its effects on our daily lives. We look forward to host an esteem panel discussing on "AI in Society: Ethical, Environmental, and Governance Implications". ***All Women Of MENA In Technology programs and events are gender inclusive and open to all in STEM. For any inquiries, please email us at bayarea@womenofmenaintechnology.com We look forward to hosting you, ~WoMENAIT Bay Area Team~

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  • ✨ Don't Miss This Incredible Event! ✨ We are thrilled to share Women Of MENA In Technology Bay Area is hosting an in-person event on Thursday, June 27th from 6:30pm - 9:30pm in partnership with ZEDEDA, cohosted at their HQ in San Jose. Tickets: https://lnkd.in/dDQUhxW5 Confirmed Speakers: - Nuha Masri, Digital Transformation Leader - Sarah Beaudoin, Head of Marketing - ZEDEDA -Sepideh Nasiri, Founder & CEO WoMENAIT Moderator: - Hannah Kalantari Senior Software Engineer at Workday Event Details: Date: Thursday, June 27th Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Agenda: 6:30 PM -7:30 PM - Arrival and Networking 7:30 PM - 7:40 PM - Welcome note 7:40 PM - 8:25 PM - Panel Discussion: ""AI in Society: Ethical, Economic, Environmental, and Governance Implications" 8:25 PM - 8:35 PM - Q&A 8:35PM - 9:30 PM - More Networking Join like-minded people in STEM to explore the impact of AI on society, discussing its ethical, environmental, and governance implications. Learn from experts in the field and engage in thought-provoking discussions. Don't miss out on this opportunity to delve into the world of AI and its effects on our daily lives. We look forward to host an esteem panel discussing on "AI in Society: Ethical, Environmental, and Governance Implications". ***All Women Of MENA In Technology programs and events are gender inclusive and open to all in STEM. For any inquiries, please email us at bayarea@womenofmenaintechnology.com We look forward to hosting you, ~WoMENAIT Bay Area Team~

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  • 🚨 Less Than a Week to Go! 🚨 Dear WoMENAIT #London Community, Our highly anticipated event on "How AI is Changing Cyber Offence and Defence," hosted by Nationwide Building Society, is just one week away! Join us on June 27th from 6 PM to 9 PM for an evening of expert insights and valuable networking. 📅 Date: June 27th ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 📍 Location: Nationwide Building Society, 1 Threadneedle Street, London, EC2R 8AY 🎟️ Grab your tickets now: https://lnkd.in/enVEZRyY Our panelists include: Freha Arshad, Managing Director @ Accenture Tara Legg, Head of Operational Resilience @ Nationwide Building Society Maher Salem, Deputy Chair Online Cybersecurity ASB and Assistant Professor @ King’s College London Maryam Mehrnezhad, Associate Professor @ Royal Holloway University of London Moderator: Zahra Z., Business Security and Resilience Officer @ Nationwide Building Society Don't miss this opportunity to engage with industry leaders and explore the transformative role of AI in cybersecurity. See you there! #WoMENAIT #CyberSecurity #AI #TechEvent #LondonEvents #WomenInTech

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  • #DinnerOfMinds Women Of MENA In Technology Seattle hosted a ”Dinner Of Minds” dinner on June 6th in partnership with AG Consulting Partners, Inc. at the beautiful “the Lakehouse” in Bellevue ✨ 🙏🏼Thank you Sanaz Zhalehdoust-Sani and the entire team at AG Consulting Partners for supporting our program in Seattle! We can’t wait for more announcements soon! 👏🏼 Thank you to our guest of honor Mariam Naini for her inspiring talk. 🙏🏼Thank you to our WoMENAIT Seattle team for a successful event Mahdokht Shafaei Sanam Karami 👉🏼Dinner of Minds is a highly curated gathering designed to foster connections, accelerate progress, and empower women leaders of Middle Eastern and North African descent in the field of technology. This unique occasion brings together an exceptional community of trailblazers in STEM, providing them with a platform to showcase their accomplishments over a beautiful 3-course meal. cc Hitu Chawla Sanaz Namdar Sielen N. Sahar Samiei, CISM Sally Richardson Eman Barhoumeh Heba Ramzy Hoda Parvin, Ph.D. Saliha Azzam, PhD 🌸Interested in collaborating with WoMENAIT? DM us or email events@womenofmenaintechnology.com #leadership #collaborate #MENAwomen #tech #stem #womensupportingwomen

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    🌟 Exciting Event Alert! 🌟 Dear WoMENAIT #London Community, We are thrilled to announce our upcoming in-person event hosted by Nationwide Building Society on Thursday, June 27th from 6 PM to 9 PM. Join us for an engaging panel discussion on "How AI is Changing Cyber Offence and Defence." 🎟 Get your tickets:  https://lnkd.in/enVEZRyY 📅 Date: June 27th  ⏲ Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM  📌 Location: Nationwide Building Society, 1 Threadneedle Street, London, EC2R 8AY Meet our amazing panelists: - Freha Arshad, Managing Director @ Accenture - Tara Legg, Head of Operational Resilience @ Nationwide Building Society - Maher Salem, Deputy Chair Online Cybersecurity ASB and Assistant Professor @ King’s College London - Maryam Mehrnezhad, Associate Professor @ Royal Holloway University of London Moderator: Zahra Z., Business Security and Resilience Officer @ Nationwide Building Society Don't miss this chance to dive into the world of AI in cybersecurity with leading experts. Secure your spot now and join us for an evening of insightful discussions and networking. #WoMENAIT #CyberSecurity #AI #TechEvent #LondonEvents #WomenInTech

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