What is VanWit?
Vancouver Women in Technology (VanWIT) is a non-profit society that supports women pursuing careers in the technology sector. We provide mentorship, networking and educational opportunities to help women thrive in Vancouver’s technology community. Founded in 2016, VanWIT is led by a group of professional women with a passion for helping other women grow and advance in their careers.
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Our Upcoming Events
14jan5:30 pm8:30 pmCrawling out of the Coffin: Face your Fear of Public Speaking
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REGISTER NOW Studies have shown that public speaking is more feared than death, so as Jerry Seinfeld said, "this
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REGISTER NOW
Studies have shown that public speaking is more feared than death, so as Jerry Seinfeld said, “this means if you have to be at a funeral, you would rather be in the casket than giving the eulogy!” The truth is that it just takes planning, practice and purpose to conquer that fear and the reap the rewards. Regardless of your chosen career path, the ability to convey a message to 1 person, 10 people or a roomful is a skill too few take the time to invest in.
It’s time to Face your Fear!
In this engaging workshop, you will discover:
- Strategies to get over your fear of public speaking
- Tips for how to prepare an impactful presentation
- Advice for how to not subject your colleagues to death by Powerpoint
Workshop Facilitator: Stacey Marshall
Stacey Marshall is a unicorn, who has actually loved speaking since she first took the stage at age 10! Though she loves it, she still feels nervous but has learned how to channel those nerves into the energy of a powerful performance. As a Keynote Speaker, Executive Speaking Coach and Tech Sales Executive her ability to prepare for the worst and think on her feet when it happens make her a sought after resource. Stacey has won provincial Humorous speaking competitions, serves on the Executive of a Professional Toastmasters Club and stands at the front of the room just for fun…So no matter where you are starting from, it is fewer steps from the back to the front than you think and Stacey can help you get there.
Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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Stacey Marshall
Stacey Marshall
Executive Speaking Coach
Executive Speaking Coach
11feb5:30 pm8:30 pmGo Public - Why Public Sector could be your ‘Plan A’ Career Path?
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REGISTER NOW If you think working in the public sector means settling for sub-par technology and endless red-tape in return for a guaranteed pension – think again!
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REGISTER NOW
If you think working in the public sector means settling for sub-par technology and endless red-tape in return for a guaranteed pension – think again! Technology plays a huge role in the delivery of government services at the local, regional and national level. Citizens expect a consumer-level experience at an affordable price point. They also hold government agencies to a higher standard of data privacy and protection than all of the other services they consume online. All this at a time when the Internet of Things provides the opportunity to sensor-enable almost any municipal process from balancing swimming pool chemicals to intelligent traffic signalling.
Speaker: Shari Wallace
Shari Wallace is a technology veteran who works for the City of Burnaby as their CIO. During this event Shari will share her experiences as a senior female technology leader in the public sector. She will share, looking back in her career, lessons she has learned through the years, what has worked for her in this industry, what she wishes she had done better, and will contrast her experiences in the public vs. the private sector. She will tell us about what skills and capabilities will help any technology leader be successful and what pitfalls to avoid – with the help of hindsight.
Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Speakers for this event
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Shari Wallace
Shari Wallace
CIO, City of Burnaby
Shari Wallace is a technology veteran who works for the City of Burnaby as their CIO. During this event Shari will share her experiences as a senior female technology leader in the public sector. She will share, looking back in her career, lessons she has learned through the years, what has worked for her in this industry, what she wishes she had done better, and will contrast her experiences in the public vs. the private sector. She will tell us about what skills and capabilities will help any technology leader be successful and what pitfalls to avoid – with the help of hindsight.
CIO, City of Burnaby
11mar5:30 pm8:30 pmDifficult Conversations
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Have you been told that you are a shoe-in for a new job “because you are a woman”? Are you tired of letting sexist and racist comments from others slip
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Have you been told that you are a shoe-in for a new job “because you are a woman”? Are you tired of letting sexist and racist comments from others slip by without speaking up? Do you wish you had a toolbox of effective responses at your fingertips? Come to a workshop on strategies for responding well and constructively to micro aggressions and biases — whether you are the target of the comment or a bystander. This will be an interactive workshop, with lots of group discussion of different scenarios in different contexts.
Facilitator: Dr. Jo Atlee
Dr. Joanne Atlee (P.Eng) is a Professor in the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science at the University of Waterloo, where she is the former Director of Women in Computer Science and a HeForShe advocate. She is deeply committed to addressing and removing gender-based biases and obstacles that women in computing face in their studies and careers — with a focus on actionable advice and strategies to recognize and confront these biases
Time
(Wednesday) 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Speakers for this event
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Dr. Jo Atlee
Dr. Jo Atlee
Professor, David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science, University of Waterloo
Dr. Joanne Atlee (P.Eng) is a Professor in the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science at the University of Waterloo, where she is the former Director of Women in Computer Science and a HeForShe advocate. She is deeply committed to addressing and removing gender-based biases and obstacles that women in computing face in their studies and careers — with a focus on actionable advice and strategies to recognize and confront these biases.
Professor, David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science, University of Waterloo
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