Ahmya Rivera Ahmya Rivera is a dedicated Graphic Design Consultant at NCWIT, where she echoes her commitment to advancing the participation of girls and women in computing. With a robust educational background Read More »
Andrea Bowens-Jones Dr. Andrea Bowens-Jones is a former Procter & Gamble (P&G) R&D Section Head. She has managed multi–discipline teams of scientists and engineers to drive technology, formulation, and process development for Read More »
Brad McLain, Ph.D. Dr. Brad McLain is a social scientist interested in the nature and psychology of identity development, learning, and leadership. He is the Director of the Center for STEM Learning at Read More »
Bridget Quinn Bridget is passionate about STEM education and creating powerful youth development opportunities. Bridget holds a Master of Science degree and began her career as a Field Scientist, working on monitoring, Read More »
Brittany Holmes Brittany brings many years of software implementation and project management experience to the team. As Workforce Alliance and Research Team Coordination Consultant for NCWIT, Brittany coordinates the overall logistics of Read More »
Brittney Anderson-Martin, M.Ed. Brittney Martin is a project manager, facilitator, and diversity and inclusion enthusiast. As a consultant Project Manager for the NCWIT Higher Ed Alliance and Regional Initiatives teams, Brittney supports their Read More »
Catherine Ashcraft, Ph.D. Catherine Ashcraft is a Senior Research Scientist with the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her research focuses on issues related to Read More »
Christopher Lynnly Hovey, Ph.D. Dr. Christopher Lynnly Hovey is a research scientist faculty member in NCWIT at the University of Colorado Boulder. Over the last two decades, Dr. Hovey has served in multiple roles, Read More »
Dua Chaker Dua Chaker is a Senior Project Engineer at Teach Engineering- a free online collective of K-12 STEM resources – within NCWIT at the University of Colorado Boulder. Dua graduated summa Read More »
Edie Cheng Edie Cheng is Director of Programs at NCWIT. She leads the Aspirations in Computing team including the AiC Community, Regional Affiliates and Award Recognitions program. With a background in management Read More »
Elizabeth Litzler Elizabeth Litzler, PhD, is the Director of the University of Washington (UW) Center for Evaluation & Research for STEM Equity (CERSE) and an Affiliate Assistant Professor in UW Sociology. She Read More »
Ellen Sukovich Parrish Ellen Sukovich Parrish is a Project Scientist and Curriculum Specialist for Teach Engineering. Ellen uses her scientific training and background to help authors develop high-quality, hands-on K-12 STEM resources. Prior Read More »
Eva Bradshaw As a Regional Affiliate Manager for the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Award, Eva supports volunteer affiliate teams’ efforts to recognize students and their educators. Prior to NCWIT, Eva served as Read More »
Hahau Yisrael Hahau Yisrael is a Graphic Design Consultant at NCWIT. As a member of the communications team Hahau contributes to brand development, resource design and marketing. He utilizes over 10 years Read More »
J.W. J.W. is the National Center for Women & Information Technology’s Office and Logistics Coordinator. They come from a background in operations, tour management, and the arts. Their primary work is Read More »
Jamie Huber Ward, Ph.D. Jamie Huber Ward is a social scientist and Associate Director of Higher Ed for NCWIT at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her research focuses on issues related to organizational change Read More »
Jane Mason Jane Mason is the C4C curriculum coordinator and a Course Developer at the University of Oklahoma where she works with online master’s programs. Jane received her Master’s in Instructional Systems Read More »
Jeff Lande A Washington DC veteran, Jeff offers The Lande Group and Conlon Public Strategies clients his extensive experience in government relations, public affairs, coalition building, research, geopolitical and market analysis, business Read More »
Jen Kracha Jennifer (Jen) Kracha is a Project Engineer with Teach Engineering Digital Library – a free online collective of K-12 STEM resources – within NCWIT at the University of Colorado Boulder. Read More »
Jill Vollmers Jill Vollmers is the Community Manager for C4C. She has been a school counselor for 13 years and is currently a high school counselor at St. Mary’s Central High School, Read More »
Joanne Esch, Ph.D. Dr. Esch is a faculty research associate at NCWIT and the College of Engineering & Applied Science at the University of Colorado Boulder. At NCWIT, she develops resources to support Read More »
Kate L. Pickle Serving as the organization’s Senior Technology and Program Consultant, Kate has managed their AspireIT program, and currently works across departments to support technology SaaS needs and project manages the organization’s Read More »
Kelsey Kman Kelsey Kman currently serves as the Program Coordinator for NCWIT Counselors for Computing. Kelsey has been a consultant in PA since 2018 and is passionate about engaging diverse interests in Read More »
Kiersten Ferguson, Ph.D. S. Kiersten Ferguson is a faculty research associate at NCWIT and the College of Engineering & Applied Science at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her scholarly and teaching interests include Read More »
Lauren Jones Lauren Crow Jones is the CFO and COO for NCWIT, a position in which she performs accounting functions for both the non-profit and University of Colorado sides of NCWIT’s finances. Read More »
Lauren Tomkinson As the Aspirations in Computing (AiC) Community Program Manager, Lauren is responsible for program strategy and implementation. She manages stewardship and reporting for a community of over 22,000 women, genderqueer, Read More »
Lauren Von Roenn Lauren Von Roenn is the National Center for Women & Information Technology’s Operations Director. She directs the NCWIT Operations Team to prioritize programmatic objectives, provides strategic guidance to programs, and Read More »
Lecia Barker, Ph.D. Lecia Barker is an NCWIT Senior Research Scientist and is an Associate Professor of Information Science at the University of Colorado at Boulder. In this role, she helps to build Read More »
Lucy Sanders Lucy Sanders is Founder and Executive in Residence of the NCWIT, a national organization that works to broaden participation in computing. She personally focuses on building inclusive cultures in academic Read More »
Lyn Swackhamer, Ph.D. Lyn Swackhamer is the Director of Aspirations Evaluation and a Co-PI on the Teach Engineering NSF grant at NCWIT which is housed at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her research Read More »
Mary Bell, MBA As a Workforce Alliance Relationship Manager Consultant for NCWIT, Mary partners with organizations to leverage NCWIT’s vast array of services and programs to meet their company’s goals. Mary brings over Read More »
Melissa Cameron Melissa currently serves as NCWIT’s Solutions Architect and is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the organization’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database, SuiteCRM, by ensuring that all data remains consistent Read More »
Paula Stern A former chairwoman of the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and distinguished scholar, The Honorable Paula Stern founded The Stern Group, Inc. in 1988 and leads its practice, serving national Read More »
Sarah Blithe, Ph.D. Dr. Sarah Blithe is a Research Scientist with the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her research is in in organizational communication, Read More »
Sarayu Sundar, Ph.D. Dr. Sarayu Sundar serves as a Higher Education Research Associate with NCWIT at the University of Colorado Boulder. In this role, Dr. Sundar focuses on leveraging quantitative and qualitative data Read More »
Sharmaine Jackson, Ph.D. Sharmaine Jackson is a social scientist and serves as the Strategic Engagement Director at the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) at the University of Colorado Boulder. Sharmaine Read More »
Sherri L. Sanders, Ph.D. Sherri Sanders serves as the Director of Higher Education Initiatives and BridgeUP STEM and a Senior Research Associate at the University of Colorado Boulder. As director of higher education and Read More »
Stephanie Weber As NCWIT’s Assistant Director of Programs, Stephanie leads the efforts of multiple NCWIT program teams and works with many partners to create collaborative programs in order to broaden participation in Read More »
Susahnn Valente Susahnn Valente is the Recognitions Program Manager for Aspirations in Computing (AiC). As a nonprofit professional for over ten years, Susahnn is thrilled to highlight and support aspiring technologists through Read More »
Susie Park-Kelly As a Regional Affiliate Manager for the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Award, Susie supports both the Aspirations staff and volunteer affiliate teams in recognizing young women and their educators. Prior Read More »
Tanner Bergamo Tanner Bergamo is the NCWIT Operations Manager, where he provides operational support for the organization, manages Human Resources processes, plans and executes events, and performs financial and project management. In Read More »
Terina-Jasmine (TJ) Alladin Terina–Jasmine (TJ) TJ is a Senior Engagement Consultant at NCWIT and has been working with NCWIT’s Alliances for over 9 years. Read More »
Terry Hogan Teresa (Terry) Hogan is the Executive Director and CEO at NCWIT. Her career began at US WEST where she was the lead engineer of the original region-wide dialup Internet access Read More »
Tim Faiella Tim Faiella is the Content Director for the NCWIT at the University of Colorado Boulder. He works to develop a variety of content across all media channels and formats, including Read More »
Tim Weston, Ph.D. Tim Weston is a Research Associate for the University of Colorado’s Alliance for Technology, Learning and Society (ATLAS) where he has worked on NSF, Department of Education, NASA, and private Read More »
Valerie Williams, Ph.D. Valerie L. Williams, Ph.D. is a Senior Research Scientist and Evaluator at the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT), where she leads and supports evaluation efforts throughout the Read More »
Wendy Chi Dr. Wendy Chi is the internal evaluator for NCWIT Counselors for Computing (C4C). She has over 15 years of experience in education, including evaluations of programs addressing underrepresented populations in Read More »
Wendy DuBow, Ph.D. Wendy DuBow is a Senior Research Scientist and the Director of Strategies for Education Research & Evaluation at NCWIT. In her multi-faceted role, Dr. DuBow conducts primary research, manages the Read More »
Willow Peluso Willow Peluso is the Project Coordinator for NCWIT’s Counselors for Computing. Willow has gained professional experience in workforce development, higher education, and a variety of youth programming roles. Willow holds Read More »
Zoë Levitt, MS As a Regional Affiliate Manager for the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Award, Zoë supports both the Aspirations staff and volunteer affiliate teams in recognizing tech-inspired students and their educators. Zoë Read More »
