A Leadership Academy for Women of Color in Tech
Rati Thanawala
Harvard University
This project will explore the experiences of 40+ successful women of color in tech to identify unique strategies, or levers of success, which will accelerate career advancement in tech. The project will then culminate with a Technology Leadership Academy for women of color who want to pursue careers in the tech industry, consisting of weekend academies and coaches and integrating the actionable levers of success. The Academy aims to start in grad school and continue for 3-5 years after transition to industry.