Learn more about AWT and our dedication to
increasing the influence of women in technology!
100% of our fundraising proceeds support the AWT Charitable Foundation.
Established in 2005, the AWT Charitable Foundation 501(c)(3) provides scholarships to women in California studying technology at four-year institutions.
Since 2005, the AWT Charitable Foundation has awarded over $870,000 in scholarships to women studying at California colleges in pursuit of a career in technology.
Our scholarship awards are made possible through the generous support of our members, community, and industry friends. Our supporters, through their commitment to higher education, play an active role in the future of technology.
AWT’s California fundraising forums and events throughout the year attract both men and women from every area of technology and our members include those just entering the field as well as those holding mid- and senior-level technical and management positions.
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2026 Board
Julie Lowery
President
Laura Peters
Vice President
Beverly Tseng
Secretary
Alexandra Lang
Treasurer
Christine Crawford
Marketing
Brigitte Lindstrom
Marketing
Rebecca Rossini
Scholarships
Lorelle Welch
Corporate Relations
(Sponsorships)
Marvel Zhao
Events
Whitney Underwood
Events
Melissa K. Browne
Community Relations
Anjly Khurana
Operations
Dan Choi
Governance
Sara Siddiqui
Alumni Relations
2026 Board Advisors
Carmella Cassetta
AWT Advisor Chair – AWT for Life
Geraldine Ramezani
AWT Advisor – Corp Relations & AWT for Life
Annette Smith
AWT Advisor – Scholarships
Christi Halay-Stover
AWT Advisor – Marketing
Mary Cruse
AWT Advisor – Events
Joel Manfredo
AWT Advisor – Community Relations
Cynthia Newkirk
AWT Advisor – Alumni Relations
Thomas Phelps
AWT Advisor – Governance