“I used to think failure should be avoided at all costs, but it often teaches us more than success. Nobody's perfect. Failure doesn't define you—it's how you respond that matters. Keep going. It’s an opportunity to improve and grow. Sometimes we win, sometimes we don’t, but we always learn if we’re intentional about it.”
Heidi Chen
Lead Digital Strategist
Free Logic Inc.
“Reach for the Stars and Don’t Stop until you capture them All!”
Tameka McNair
Director of Program
VivaHR Employee Experience, Microsoft
“Now is the time to make mistakes. You live, and you learn! Don’t hold yourself back, everyone has to start from somewhere. Also, don’t compare yourself to others; you are you. Focus on your own journey and carve your own path, don’t let others discourage or bring you down.”
Whitney Hii
AIA Team Member
Asians In Animation
“If you want to grow, seek discomfort. Learn to do things scared. Make choices out of love, not fear.”
Dachelle Alo
Product Designer
Rapptr Labs
“The world is changing and opening up to celebrate differences, but we are in sincere need of more. So here is to – cheering on for more positive changes, standing tall for healthy encouragements, breaking the stereotype of categories, appreciating multicultural values, repairing media inflicted conundrum, bringing awareness of equality and overcoming retrofitted ideologies. Be your own “one of a kind” individual and pave the way.”
Farah Zaman
Founder
Inspiring Professionals Around The World
“Always tell yourself what you are and stop telling yourself what you are not.”
Aliza Carpio
Tech Evangelist
Intuit
“Set systems, not goals. A goal is perfect for determining where you want to be in the future. The right system can help you ensure that you are on the right track to accomplishing your goals. Above all, make sure to always believe in yourself every step of the way.”
Beryce Garcia
Software Engineer
Intuit
“Do not be afraid to reach for the stars, anything can become a reality if you put your heart to it.”
Megan Jacob
Founder & Executive Director
Tech Girls United
“What other people think of you is none of your business. What you think of you IS your business and is more important. Are you doing your best? Do YOU think well of you? There will always be naysayers and those who think you can’t because of your gender, culture, race or some other difference. Fine. None of your business. Your business is knowing that you can. Keep going.”
Mhaire Fraser
Co-Founder
Mentorship Program
HexagonUX
“Dream big and work hard. Gender, race, age, college degree, past experience… None of them can stop you from pursuing your true passion.”
Cindy Le
Tech Influencer
Software Engineer
“The secret to success is dreaming big, and then taking that dream and making it ten times bigger. Work towards that massive dream, set that bar high for yourself, take that leap of faith; if you actually accomplish that magnified dream, great! If you don’t, chances are you probably achieved your original dream. It’s a win-win either way, so start dreaming today!”
Jade Wang
Chapter Founder & Lead
Superposition Fremont
“As we create our new normal, we must focus on the inequities in the U.S., including in education, youth and the digital divide. Excuses should not be tolerated. We have enough capacity and resources to turn the tide for all children. This is the moment, and we need diversity of thought at the table to tackle what lies ahead.”
Sandy Marshall
CEO & Founder
Project Scientist
Mark Christopher Lawrence
CEO
Prayer Dudz
“When you face difficult times, know that challenges are not sent to destroy you. They are sent to promote, increase and strengthen you. You were never created to live depressed, defeated, guilty, condemned, ashamed or unworthy. You were created to be victorious!”
Pat Chaisang
Co-Founder & CEO
Wayble
“Remember that how you do anything is how you do everything.”
Mychal-Bella Rayne
Actress & Supermodel
Philanthropist
SAG-AFTRA
“GIRLPOWER is more than just WINNING…it’s about HUMANITY …INSPIRING others to BE GREAT! That’s MY SUPERPOWER!”
“Great things never come easy. Being right may keep you in place, but being wrong forces you to explore.”
Ngan (Meliora) Ho
Chapter Founder & Lead
WiTech Vietnam