Simple Health Donates $25,000 To Indy Women in Tech's South Florida Expansion

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. - April 13, 2018 - PRLog -- Simple Health donated $25,000 to Indy Women in Tech Monday, April 9, to help jump start the nonprofit's efforts to help South Florida women entering, re-entering or transitioning their careers into tech and STEM roles.

The successful Indianapolis based nonprofit has chosen South Florida as the first site of its national expansion and is partnering with Keiser University to help grow the area's technology industry workforce.

"We are excited and honored to be part of such a revolutionary nonprofit's efforts to help the South Florida community," said Simple Health President and CEO Steve Dorfman. "South Florida's technology industry is growing by leaps and bounds. Our investment with Indy Women in Tech in the South Florida community will help advance the local tech workforce for years to come."

Florida Chief Financial Officer Jim Patronis agreed.

"A talented workforce gives us an edge, and STEM education is a major component of the workforce development," said Patronis, adding that diversifying the state's workforce is only part of the mission. "It's important that the gender gap is something that we address. We're making a concerted effort. We're putting our money where our mouth is, and Indy Women in Tech certainly fits this goal.

According to Jody Dedon, executive director of Indy Women in Tech, South Florida is the perfect place for the nonprofit to grow their program.

"We've been here a few hours and the wheels are already turning," said Dedon, adding that the non-profit has lined-up additional partners including Israel Bonds, Palm Beach attorney Sharma Schacknow and the Schacknow Foundation which has donated an additional $10,000 to IWiT's efforts. "This program is going to make a great difference in South Florida."

Since its founding in 2016, Indy Women in Tech has partnered with multiple organizations, including the Eleven Fifty Academy and Conner Prairie, to provide women with required training, education and mentoring to pursue a career in STEM.

"So, Keiser University joining forces with Indy Women in Technology South Florida efforts was a natural partnership," said Keiser University president Gary B. Vonk.

The university has already planned summer STEM programs for middle school girls and is planning a golf tournament to benefit the non-profit.

"This strategic partnership between these two non-profits, Indy Women in Technology and Keiser University, is a winning combination," said Dorfman. "We are always looking for sound community investment opportunities. Preparing young women to start careers in STEM will provide innumerable benefits to the women who participate in the program at Keiser University, the business community and the community as a whole."

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