Women to Watch Summit to Address Challenges Faced by Women in STEM

BALTIMORE - May 3, 2023 - PRLog -- The Women of Color STEM Conference (https://metawomenofcolor.com) is gearing up for the second annual Women to Watch Summit, on Friday, May 5th, 2023 from 10:00am to 1:30pm EDT. The event provides a unique opportunity for women to connect with each other, learn from industry experts, and gain valuable insights into the world of STEM.

Women Leading the Change
The first session of the summit, "The Conversation of Change: Addresses the Challenges that Women Encounter When Building a Career," takes place from 10:30am to 11:00am EST. The discussion will be led by Jo Laucirica, Customer Success Operations Lead at Health. Joanna Laucirica is an experienced professional with over 10 years of project management experience in the healthcare technology industry. Laucirica held positions such as Director of Customer Success for Embedded Refills and Implementation Project Manager at DACCO. With her vast knowledge and experience in the healthcare technology industry, she is well-equipped to lead the discussion on advancing diversity, equality, inclusion, and belonging in the tech industry.

Laucirica will be joined by Tamika Gray, Program Manager at Health Catalyst, and Daphne Brooks, Diversity Operations Program Analyst at Office of Secretary of the Air Force. The session will explore efforts to advance Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in the tech industry and the experiences of women.

Highlighting the Urgent Need to Address DEIB in the Tech Industry

The topic of advancing Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in the tech industry and the experiences of women is a crucial one. According to the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT), women hold only 25% of computing-related jobs, despite making up more than half of the overall workforce.

Additionally, women are more likely to experience bias and discrimination in the workplace, with a recent study by Pew Research Center finding that 42% of women in the tech industry report experiencing discrimination. These statistics highlight the importance of discussions such as "The Conversation of Change" summit session.

"We are thrilled to bring together women in STEM for our second annual Women to Watch Summit," said Tyrone Taborn, CEO and CCO of Career Communications Group. "The summit is a unique opportunity for women to connect with each other, learn from industry experts, and gain valuable insights into the world of STEM."

The Women to Watch Summit is now open for registration at www.metawomenofcolor.com.

About Women of Color STEM Conference
The annual Women of Color STEM Conference is produced by Career Communications Group Inc. (CCG), the leader in workforce diversity. Since launching in 1995, the Women of Color STEM Conference has been a leading event for professional development and networking. CCG works with big and small employers to promote multiculturalism and equity in STEM fields.