Avis Yates Rivers

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Technology Concepts Group Int'l., LLC

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Avis Yates Rivers

Avis Yates Rivers possesses more than forty years of…

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  • Board Member

    National Centerfor Women & IT (NCWIT)

    - Present 19 years

    Science and Technology

    The National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) is the preeminent organization solely focused on increasing the meaningful participation of women in computing. Chartered in 2004, NCWIT has created an impressive community of change agents that includes global corporations, colleges and universities, non-profit organizations, entrepreneurial support organizations and tech start-ups. The 575 (and growing) member organizations all seek to effect change within their organizations to…

    The National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) is the preeminent organization solely focused on increasing the meaningful participation of women in computing. Chartered in 2004, NCWIT has created an impressive community of change agents that includes global corporations, colleges and universities, non-profit organizations, entrepreneurial support organizations and tech start-ups. The 575 (and growing) member organizations all seek to effect change within their organizations to successfully attract, retain and advance women in IT.

    In addition, NCWIT has an impressive corps of social scientists who help its members with research, advice and evidence-backed resources.

    As a member of this prestigious Board of Directors from its early days, I am gratified to see how much has been accomplished, while being reminded daily that there is so much more to be done. Imagine how rich the technology we use every day could be if women and people of color were meaningfully involved with its invention?

    I serve as Chair of the Development Committee and as National Spokesperson for the Sit With Me Campaign.

  • Vice Chairperson

    Women Presidents' Educational Organization (WPEO)

    Economic Empowerment

    The WPEO is the NY and DC Regional Partner Organization of the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). It is the advocacy organization that certifies women-owned businesses in its region.

    Women-owned businesses is one of the fastest growing segments of the U.S. marketplace and the overwhelming majority of purchase decisions are made by women. U.S. corporations and government agencies are looking to increase the utilization of women and minority-owned businesses as they…

    The WPEO is the NY and DC Regional Partner Organization of the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). It is the advocacy organization that certifies women-owned businesses in its region.

    Women-owned businesses is one of the fastest growing segments of the U.S. marketplace and the overwhelming majority of purchase decisions are made by women. U.S. corporations and government agencies are looking to increase the utilization of women and minority-owned businesses as they understand women and people of color are increasingly becoming the majority of their targeted customer base.

    As Vice Chairperson of the Board of the WPEO, I am responsible for helping to guide the organization in carrying out its mission in addition to governance and fiduciary duties. In this position, I also serve as a member of the Executive Committee and Chair of the Nominating Committee.

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  • White House Champion of Change in STEM

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