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I was lucky enough to have the chance to sit down with Brenda Darden Wilkerson, our President & CEO at AnitaB.org, to ask her a few of the questions I had on my mind pre-GHC 25. Here’s how it went (a continuation from Part One):    6. The theme of Grace Hopper Celebration this year is…

Ahead of GHC 25, I had the opportunity to speak with Brenda Darden Wilkerson, our President & CEO, about what’s top of mind this year. Here’s what she shared:   1. What does it mean to you to host GHC in Chicago, a city so near to your heart?  In college it became home, and I really began…

Signs of Burnout at Work  “Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths.” — Etty Hillesum  Burnout is increasingly common in tech, especially among those navigating high-performance roles, persistent bias, and the demands of caregiving, mentorship, and leadership, all at once. It can show up…

The Quiet Confidence Crisis  Imposter syndrome (also known as fraud syndrome) is said to be found most often with gifted and high-achieving women. They feel undeserving and fake and feel they’ve deceived others into thinking they’re competent. They may dismiss their success as luck.  Even the most brilliant women in tech feel like frauds sometimes. …

GHC is just one part of the fantastic AnitaB.org ecosystem that supports women and nonbinary technologists year-round. Here’s how to make the most of your GHC experience, before, during and after Grace Hopper Celebration!     Research Sponsors & Patrons: Check out the Sponsors & Patrons page to see which organizations will be present. Plan your must-visit…

All About Corinne Vargas: A Passionate Innovator Corinne Vargas, founder and CEO of SMARTCharts, is a healthcare innovator and voice for patients and families navigating the complex world of therapeutic rehabilitation. With over a decade of experience in speech-language pathology and a background as an actuary, Corinne brings a unique combination of clinical insight and…