"Tech is built by and for people. So the question is: Who do we want our future builders to be, and how do we invest in them?”
“In a sea of male peers, my presence felt more like an anomaly than the norm, with classmates recognizing me simply because I stood out as one of the few women in the room. I wanted to be recognized for my skills, knowledge, and contributions—not just because of my gender.”
Increasing the number of young women entering tech and AI through paid, real world experiences
As a female engineer working in tech and finance, Yvonne has been a long-time champion of initiatives to increase the number of women working in those areas and is about to be a three-peat mentor for Break Through Tech, this time for their AI program.
