She Sharp

🌟 Meet Our Inspiring Speakers for “The Role of Technology in Sustainable Development”! 🌟 Brought to you by She Sharp and HCLTech NZ Get ready to hear from industry leaders who are pioneering change and innovation! We’re thrilled to announce our incredible lineup for this special event in Hamilton, where they’ll share insights on Green Tech, sustainability, and the future of technology. 🌍✨ 🎙️ Keynote Speaker: 🌱 Lara Higson - Vice President - HCLTech 🎙️ Panel Speakers: 🌿 Loren George - Data Products Lead, Fonterra 🌍 Noor Syed - Account Tech Strategist/Chief Technology Officer- Health Sector NZ Microsoft 📘 Dr. Kim de Graaf - Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering at the The University of Waikato 🚀 Margaret Paiti - Principal Advisor Secondary Transition – Ministry of Education ✨ Yvonne Gill - Executive Director - TechWomen + NZTech Strategic Programmes This lineup is set to inspire and ignite meaningful conversations around tech’s role in a sustainable future. Don’t miss it! 🎉 This is an event you won’t want to miss! Join us for an evening of powerful insights, networking, and inspiration. And don’t forget to show up in your favorite Diwali-inspired attire to celebrate the festive spirit! 🪔🌟 See you there! Get your tickets: https://lnkd.in/g-5KVpDD

🌱✨🌱 The Role of Technology in Sustainable Development: Illuminating Green Tech with She Sharp & HCLTech ✨ ✨🌱 Celebrate the Diwali season with us in Hamilton as we explore how technology can light the way to a sustainable future. Join She Sharp & HCLTech to discuss Green Tech and discover how innovation can tackle environmental challenges. 🪔 Event Highlights: Engage with industry experts on the impact of tech on sustainability Network with like-minded changemakers Embrace the festive spirit—wear your favorite Diwali-inspired attire and enjoy an evening of insights, celebration, and connection! 🗓️ When: 4:30pm – 6:30pm, Friday, November 15, 2024 📍 Where: Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, Te Whare Tāpere Iti Let’s ignite meaningful change together! 🌍 Get your tickets: https://lnkd.in/gC4Cfne8

✨ He Pō Whakamīharo: Celebrating 10 Years of She Sharp! ✨ Friday night, we came together to celebrate a decade of She Sharp—a moemoeā that began with Dr Mahsa McCauley (Mohaghegh) and her unwavering commitment to uplifting wāhine in tech. What once seemed like a distant dream has blossomed into a thriving hapori filled with passion, perseverance, and powerful connections. 💫💖 As we reflected on our journey, it was truly heartwarming to see how far we’ve come. She Sharp is no longer just an organization—it’s a family that has empowered countless women to break barriers and find their voices in the tech industry. Every story shared reminded us of the strength and resilience that define our community. 💪✨ We owe a huge debt of gratitude to Michael McCauley for his invaluable contribution in shaping our content and vision, which has been vital in amplifying our mission. 🙌🌟 A massive thank you to all our past and present ambassadors! Your dedication, passion, and tireless efforts have made She Sharp the empowering force it is today. Together, we’ve built a space where wāhine can thrive, support one another, and inspire change. 💙🙌 The evening was filled with wisdom from our amazing speakers: 🎤 Alexia Hilbertidou 🎤 Libby Lavrova 🎤 Frances Valintine CNZM 🎤 Aravind Subramanian 🎤 Rochelle Moffitt Their inspiring kōrero fueled our determination to keep striving for change, reminding us that together, we can achieve anything. 🌈💪 Ngā mihi nui to Deloitte for hosting us with such care and warmth. Here’s to another decade of dreaming big, embracing challenges, and leading the way for future wāhine in tech! 🚀💜 Sara Ghafoor Meeta Patel Shae Parsons Raquel Anne Maderazo Sabrina TeohTanvee Jamsandekar Maria Paule Julia Shmykova Neda Stefanovic Alyssa Pausanos Belcy Espitia Castellanos Isha Sangrolkar Ania Migdalek-Jablonska Gowri Lokesh Susan Philip Richu Kumari #SheSharp10Years #WomenInTech #Empowerment #Community #Inspiration #SheSharpFamily

🌟Milestones and achievements are vital markers of progress, and She Sharp's 10th Anniversary Celebration was a perfect moment to reflect on our incredible journey. 🔟years has gone by so quickly, and while we have been working towards a common goal of building an equitable future, we have also been blessed with meeting and connecting with so many inspiring individuals, with whom we've built lasting friendships. 🙏A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our special evening last week. Your presence made the event unforgettable. A very special thanks to our speakers Frances Valintine CNZM, Libby Lavrova, Alexia Hilbertidou, Aravind Subramanian, Rochelle Moffitt sharing their insights and inspiration, and to Deloitte and Justin Wood for hosting the event. 📊Here is our impact report, which recaps what we've worked towards and achieved together over the last ten years, https://lnkd.in/gPB3ypUE 🎞️We've also prepared a highlight reel that captures some of our journey and the essense of the 80+ events we've run: https://lnkd.in/g696ZsBH 🌟🫶🏻A big thank you to all our current and former ambassadors for your hard work, and all the companies and organisations who have sponsored us over this time. 💜

🌟 Celebrating 10 Years of She Sharp: A Decade of Empowerment and Progress 🌟 As we reflect on the past decade, She Sharp stands proud as a community that has driven impactful change, empowered countless women, and championed diversity in tech. Over the last 10 years, we've worked tirelessly to build a platform that not only supports women but also creates pathways for future generations to thrive in the tech industry. Here’s a look at what we’ve achieved: 💡 Empowered over 5,000 women through workshops, mentorship, and hands-on tech events. 💡 Forged lasting partnerships with leading tech companies, universities, and community groups, uniting forces to create opportunities for women across all stages of their careers. 💡 Launched multiple initiatives that focus on education, innovation, and leadership development, allowing women to excel in areas like AI, data science, software development, and more. 💡 Amplified women’s voices by providing a platform for women in tech to share their stories, experiences, and expertise, inspiring others to follow their lead. 💡 Built a supportive network of current and former ambassadors who have dedicated their time and passion to mentoring, advocating, and shaping the future of women in tech. Over the years, She Sharp has become more than a movement—it’s a community where women are encouraged to dream big, break barriers, and make their mark in tech. As we continue our journey, we’re excited about the future, the milestones yet to come, and the lives we’ll impact. 🚀 Thank you to everyone who has been part of this incredible journey. Here’s to another decade of empowering, inspiring, and leading! 💜 #SheSharp10Years #WomenInTech #Empowerment #DiversityInTech #Community #Leadership #Innovation

Friday night was truly unforgettable as She Sharp celebrated 10 powerful years of empowering women in tech! 🎉💫 It was a night overflowing with love, laughter, and deep reflection. Being part of She Sharp for over a year has been such a privilege, and I felt so uplifted connecting with inspiring individuals, each with their own passion for tech and innovation. 💡💖 A heartfelt thank you to Dr Mahsa McCauley (Mohaghegh) for her unwavering support and visionary leadership in founding She Sharp. 🌟 Huge appreciation also goes to Michael McCauley for your constant support for past 10 years and to all the current and ex-ambassadors for their tireless efforts in making She Sharp the empowering community it is today. Together, we have built something truly special, helping countless women thrive in tech. 💙🙌 The evening was made even more impactful by these incredible speakers: 🎤 Alexia Hilbertidou, Libby Lavrova, Frances Valintine CNZM, Aravind Subramanian, Rochelle Moffitt Their words were full of wisdom, inspiration, and hope for the future of women in tech. Every moment felt charged with purpose and possibility. ⚡️✨ It was also heartwarming to reconnect with old friends and make new ones, each conversation sparked fresh energy and motivation! 🌈💬 A huge shout-out to Deloitte NZ for hosting us! Here’s to another decade of trailblazing, breaking boundaries, and creating more opportunities for women in tech. 🚀💜 #SheSharp10Years #WomenInTech #Empowerment #CelebratingSuccess #Inspiration #BreakingBarriers #TechCommunity #SheSharp Meeta Patel Raquel Anne Maderazo Alyssa Pausanos Ania Migdalek-Jablonska Maria Paule Tanvee Jamsandekar Melinda Legg Shae Parsons Belcy Espitia Castellanos Amy Ding Lakshmi Appikatla Geetanjali Vashisth Gowri Lokesh

Today I'd like to do a shout out to Dr Mahsa McCauley (Mohaghegh) Mahsa and I share a common goal. To enable women to be equal participants in out technology sector in Aotearoa. 🎉 She's been working relentlessly in this space, and and today celebrates 10 years of She# https://lnkd.in/g_fM3TKB 🎉 I've had the great pleasure of working with Mahsa in AI in Education and Curriculum spaces, which she always clears time for around her many teaching, industry and family obligations. Here she is connecting with digital technology teachers co-presenting at a recent DTTA AI Summit with the awesome Kathryn MacCallum on the AI Literacy framework research project they have been working on with David Parsons at academyEX. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gbBGJ2tq Congratulations Dr Mahsa McCauley (Mohaghegh)! Wishing I could be in Tāmaki Makaurau today to celebrate this milestone with you and your wider team and community. 🥂 Here's to you and championing the change we need to see in the world. #WomeninTech

Friday evening attending an incredible IT Technology Networking Event celebrating 10 years of innovation and connection! 🎉 congratulations Dr Mahsa McCauley (Mohaghegh) #shesharp Team 😍 The lineup of elite guest speakers was truly inspiring. Their insights on the latest trends and challenges in the tech landscape highlighted why this event has been a cornerstone of our industry for a decade. A huge thank you to all the speakers for sharing their expertise and vision! Truely grateful for the opportunity to connect with so many talented professionals. Here’s to another decade of collaboration and growth in the tech community! #ITNetworking #Anniversary #GuestSpeakers #TechInnovation #ProfessionalGrowth #WomenInSTEM #SheSharp #TechCommunity #Inspiration #Networking #CareerDevelopment Ania Migdalek-Jablonska Alexia Hilbertidou #girlsbossnz Meeta Patel Shobha Rajashekaraiah Sara Ghafoor

Congratulations to Dr Mahsa McCauley (Mohaghegh) on reaching an incredible milestone of 10 years in SheSharp 🎉🥳 Your dedication and commitment are truly inspiring! Here’s to all the growth, learning and achievements over the past decade🙌 Thank you for championing diversity and fostering a supportive community. Keep up the amazing work. Thanks to all the amazing speakers for sharing your insights at this event. Your expertise and passion truly enriched the experience for all attendees. And would like to thank Naved Shafiq Chris Phillips for supporting us in attending these fantastic events where we can connect with others in the field, get the opportunity to learn and upskill ourselves. As we always say - We are good together😊 when we meet HCLTech Fonterra Katrina Webber Suzanne Holland Sona k Alexia Hilbertidou Priyanka Balutia Moksha Shah Shobha Rajashekaraiah Rochelle Moffitt

These two incredible Wahine together bring all the magic to the room. Dr Mahsa McCauley (Mohaghegh) congratulations for 10 year anniversary of #SheSharp and Frances Valintine CNZM being the opening speaker rounds of the circle of respect, support and passion for continuous learning and development for women in tech. You are both formidable and unstoppable.