The Franklin D. Roosevelt
Presidential Library and Museum,
Hudson Valley Tech Meetup
and AT&T to present
A DAY OF WOMEN IN TECH
Saturday, January 28, 2017
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Henry A. Wallace Center at the
FDR Presidential Library and Home
Registration required
HYDE PARK, NY -- Saturday, January 28, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, Hudson Valley Tech Meetup and AT&T will present
A DAY OF WOMEN IN TECH in the Henry A. Wallace Center at the FDR Presidential Library and Home. This program is a celebration and showcase of women in New York's Hudson Valley who are making significant contributions in the field of technology. A DAY OF WOMEN IN TECH, which welcomes everyone regardless of gender identity, will feature speakers and discussions on a diverse number of timely tech topics as well as Eleanor Roosevelt's own use of technology to reshape the role of First Lady.
Admission is free. Lunch and a light breakfast will be provided by AT&T.
Registration is required. Visit www.meetup.com/hvtech to register. Please respond by Wednesday, January 25, 2017.
Confirmed distinguished speakers and topics of discussion include
New York State Senator Sue Serino delivering opening remarks;
Manuela Roosevelt, editorial director at Callaway Arts & Entertainment, presenting on Eleanor Roosevelt as a technology pioneer and champion of women's leadership;
Marissa Shorenstein, New York president, AT&T, discussing AT&T's ongoing efforts to help bridge the gender gap in the tech industry and what needs to be done on a global level -- as well as thoughts about AT&T's long standing commitment to a diverse workforce and dedication to providing tech related education and resources to high school aged girls to help ensure they are prepared to compete in the future innovation economy;
Kate Bradley Chernis, Founder & CEO of Lately speaking on the launch of a new tech startup in the Hudson Valley -- from an idea to recently closing their first major round of investment;
Eileen Uchitelle, Senior Systems Engineer at Github discussing performance, Active Record, and contributing to Rails;
Teresa Garrett, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Vassar College with
Ariane Garrett, Engineering Student, University of Connecticut speaking on attracting and retaining diverse talent in STEM fields; and
Amanda Kievet, Software Engineer & Consultant at Stride Consulting sharing her journey into the tech industry after she finished college and the mentors and role models that helped and motivated her along the way.
Organized and created by
Hudson Valley Tech Meetup -- a monthly meetup that supports, promotes and creates community around "all things tech" in the Hudson Valley of New York -- A DAY OF WOMEN IN TECH will be hosted by Sabrina Schutzsmith, co-founder of Hudson Valley Tech Meetup and Digital Empire and Shauna Keating, Co-Organizer, Hudson Valley Tech Meetup.
AT&T's support for A DAY OF WOMEN IN TECH is part of the company's legacy of supporting educational programs focused on STEM disciplines in New York through AT&T Aspire, the company's signature $350 million philanthropic initiative that drives innovation in education by bringing diverse resources to bear on the issue including funding, technology, employee volunteerism and mentoring. Aspire is one of the nation's largest corporate commitments focused on school success and workforce readiness by creating new learning environments and educational delivery systems to help students succeed and prepare them to take on 21st century careers. The event also aligns with AT&T's commitment to closing the gender gap in the technology industry by supporting education and community based programming and events that encourage both girls and women to study STEM related fields and peruse technology related jobs, while celebrating women that are and have left their mark on technology and innovation.
For more information and to register for this event, please visit www.meetup.com/hvtech or contact
Sabrina Schutzsmith at (914) 629-1405 or
Shauna Keating at (201) 669-1525.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
