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.

AWT is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the careers of women in technology. We do this through awarding scholarships, developing leaders and creating community.

Established in 2005, the AWT Charitable Foundation 501(c)(3) provides scholarships to women in Southern California studying technology at four-year institutions.

Since 2005, the AWT Charitable Foundation has awarded over $750,000 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.

MEET THE BOARD

Erin Shimura
President

Beverly Tseng
Secretary

Julie Lowery
Director of Scholarships

Alexandra Lang
Treasurer

Kathy Melgar
Director of Operations

Geraldine Ramezani
Director of Sponsorship

Susan Tweedy
Director of Community Outreach

Board Advisors

Thomas Phelps
Scholarship Application Committee Chair

Carmella Cassetta
Scholarship Evaluation & Selection Committee Chair

Advisors

Melissa Browne
Advisor,
Community Awards & Gala Marketing

Lorellee Welch