“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

Google

“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