Women In Tech

Women In Tech is an action-oriented initiative of the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania with a clear goal – creating an inclusive and level playing field regardless of gender within the Central Pennsylvania technology industry. Our current efforts include quarterly Women In Tech Breakfast programming sessions, quarterly Women In Tech ChatHER virtual peer connection sessions, our annual Women In Tech Awards event and our annual Women In Tech Mentoring program. Our quarterly events provide a variety of forums for learning, discussion, debate, collaboration and action. We believe this isn’t just a woman-issue or a man-issue, but an everyone-issue and is one that can only be overcome when we all work together.

Upcoming Women In Tech Breakfasts

Tuesday, 5/5/2026
9am – 10am
* VIRTUAL EVENT *

A Conversation with 2025 Women In Tech Award and Scholarship Winners

What happens after you win a Women In Tech Award or Scholarship? Join the Technology Council of Central PA for an inspiring virtual Women In Tech Breakfast panel featuring several of our 2025 Women In Tech Award and Scholarship winners as they reflect on the moments, milestones, and motivations that shaped their journeys.

In this candid conversation, our panelists will share what winning the award or scholarship meant to them, the personal and professional paths that brought them here, and the ways they’re contributing to Central PA’s tech ecosystem today. From career pivots and perseverance to leadership lessons and future aspirations, this session offers an inside look at the stories behind the recognition—and what’s next for these remarkable individuals.

The discussion will be guided by Denise Murren, IT Manager, Diversified Business Solutions – Integration Delivery / Shared Services, enGen, and will feature insights from:

Shirley Clark, Interim Director, School of Science, Engineering, and Technology, Penn State Harrisburg
Vahid Motevalli, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer, Penn State Harrisburg
Alessia Revelli, Student, Susquehanna University

This session is intentionally timed to coincide with the open nomination period for the 2026 Women In Tech Awards, making it the perfect opportunity to get inspired, recognize the impact happening all around us, and take action. As you listen to these stories, we hope you’ll start thinking about the women in your own network whose work, leadership, and influence deserve to be celebrated next.

Whether you’re early in your career, a seasoned leader, or a passionate advocate for women in tech, you’ll leave this session energized—and ready to help spotlight the next class of Women In Tech Award honorees.

Special thanks to Capital Blue Cross for their generous support of the 2026 Women In Tech Breakfast series.

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Tuesday, 8/25/2026
8:30am – 10am
* IN-PERSON EVENT *

Pennoni
5072 Ritter Road, Suite 102
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Putting It Together: Building Shared Ownership at Work

What does it truly mean to feel ownership at work — not just responsibility, but shared investment, voice, and belonging? Join us for a powerful Women In Tech Breakfast experience where we come together as a community to explore how shared ownership transforms the way we lead, collaborate, and grow.

Facilitated by Jessica Warren, EHS Training Manager at Pennoni, this interactive session invites women and allies across the Central PA tech ecosystem to reflect, learn, and engage in meaningful conversation around building cultures where people feel empowered to contribute and succeed together.

This workshop emphasizes that shared ownership goes beyond delegation and is actually a mindset and set of behaviors that foster accountability, engagement, innovation, and belonging. When people feel like valued contributors to decisions and outcomes, their investment and performance increase. The session highlights common barriers such as siloed priorities, unclear expectations, limited trust, and communication gaps. To build shared ownership, organizations should focus on several key pillars: a clear purpose, aligned goals, consistent communication norms, empowerment and trust, psychological safety, and a healthy feedback culture. Participants are encouraged to self-reflect, discuss whether tasks feel like ownership or obligation, and identify one shift they can make immediately. Ultimately, shared ownership grows when leaders model collaborative behavior, invite participation, clarify expectations, and support capacity-building rather than pressure. Ownership is created, not assigned.

More than a workshop, this Women In Tech Breakfast creates space for authentic connection, shared learning, and supportive dialogue among peers who understand the unique experiences of women and allies in technology and leadership.

🥐 Breakfast will be provided, so arrive early, grab a seat, meet someone new, and start your day fueled by both great food and even better conversation.

We are proud to present the Women In Tech Breakfast series with the generous support of our 2026 series sponsor, Capital Blue Cross, whose commitment helps make these meaningful community experiences possible.

Come curious. Come hungry. Leave with practical tools, renewed perspective, and the confidence to build stronger shared ownership wherever you lead and contribute.

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