Hear from PDXWIT Executive Director, /@Hazel Valdez, about this year's @GiveGuide season 💚✨. We're hoping to raise $50,000 to help us continue to create access, dismantle inequities, and fuel belonging in the #tech industry.

@black_in_ai To learn more about this incredible organization, visit their website at 🧵2/2.

February is #BlackHistoryMonth! . Today’s spotlight is on @black_in_ai. Black in AI is a place for sharing ideas, fostering collaborations, and discussing initiatives to increase the presence of Black people in the field of Artificial Intelligence. 🧵1/2

Looking for #networking tips for the next PDXWIT or networking event? . If you haven't already, go check out Jana Hodgin's blog!

January is #NationalMentoringMonth! This month is all about raising awareness of the power and impact of mentoring. We'd like to offer a special thank you to all our mentors, both past and active, and the positive impact you've made in our community and beyond. 💚

Imposter syndrome is a real phenomenon, but it’s a systemic issue — not an individual one. Read the full blog by PDXWIT Volunteer Contributor, Garrett Brown, here: . #impostersyndrome #resources

The recording of our virtual January Town Hall is live on YouTube! 🎉. Check out the video here 👉🏻 . 🗓️ Want more PDXWIT events? Visit

Follow up!.Make a plan to follow up with your new connections within 72 hours. It can be as simple as extending an invitation for a virtual coffee chat or an in-person meetup. 🧵6/6.

Ask questions! .Not sure what to talk about? Try asking someone about their experiences or insight. 🧵5/6.

Exchange information early!.Networking means growing your network. The first step to doing this is exchanging contact information. 🧵4/6.

Practice your career statement!.Practice two versions of your answer to "What do you do?": A 1-sentence version, and a 1-minute version. 🧵3/6.

Network with intention! .What is your purpose for networking? Having a purpose can help you authentically connect with others. 🧵2/6.

#Networking doesn’t have to feel calculated or strategic. 💭 It can be an opportunity to form genuine #connections that lead to #career advancement! Here are five tips to help you #network effectively the next time you're in a room of potential new connections! A Thread! 🧵1/6

Navigating potential #career paths can often seem overwhelming amid the ever-evolving landscape of innovation. The Silicon Forest Tech Summit seeks to unveil the true essence of local #tech companies and elucidate pathways to join them.

If you have ever worked with PDXWIT or have felt positively affected by PDXWIT’s mission, we encourage you to #giveback! Any #donation helps to transform lives and support those underrepresented in the PDX #tech community. 💚. 🙌

Special shout-out thank you to our in-kind donation vendor, Nicole Severson Photography, for providing an awesome raffle package! 💚

Special shout-out thank you to our in-kind donation vendors, Hotel Vintage, @portlandopera, and Serratto for contributing to an awesome raffle package for our 2023 Winter Soiree! 💚

Special shout-out thank you to our in-kind donation vendors, @DobbesWinery, @SaffronFields, and @FairsingWines for contributing to an awesome raffle package for our 2023 Winter Soiree! 💚

A special thank you to @OnPointCU for contributing $5,000 through their community giving program! 🙌 Your support of PDXWIT is deeply appreciated and valued. 💚

Our virtual Town Hall Happy Hour is tomorrow! Learn about the results of the 2023 member survey, get insight into PDXWIT’s plans for 2024, and ask questions during a community member Q&A session. RSVP by visiting our website: #virtualevents #tech

Special shout-out thank you to our in-kind donation vendors, Hotel Deluxe and @PCS_Armory for contributing to an awesome raffle package for our 2023 Winter Soiree! 💚