Q&A with Ruth James after her presentation, Increasing the Sisterhood in Tech – A Call to Action to the Village, from the Finding Ada Conference 2020.
Talk Synopsis
They say it takes a village to raise a child, well, this is my call to the global village to increase the number of women entering the technology sector. I will share some of the fundamentals I’ve learnt over my time in tech outreach to encourage more girls into tech:
- Showcasing what it really looks like to work in tech.
- Championing girls into tech.
- Connecting with opportunities locally and online.
- Building confidence in young women so they may continue to stay curious about tech.
Links
The links mentioned by Ruth are:
- https://www.xero.com/blog/2020/10/ada-lovelace-celebrating-women-in-stem/
- https://rise.articulate.com/share/8ynDMb65QgXVWLGs0PkmCdDLZjKyAqeV#/
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn1dSClbRZxyzhqHSSadxLQ/
- https://hourofcode.com/nz
About Ruth
At 21, I graduated with a degree in Graphic Design & Illustration (which I’ve never used). At 29, I moved from the UK to NZ – this is when I first experienced working in tech (as a receptionist!) At 37, I’d finally discovered what I wanted to do when I grew up – Tech Outreach! I originally started volunteering with not-for-profits and charities working in this space. I now work at Xero as a Tech Outreach & Engage Coordinator.
Twitter: @RuthJamesNZ
LinkedIn: /RuthJames