World Wide Technology (WWT), a global technology solutions provider, has announced that six of its employees were honored during the Women of Color STEM Conference — Digital Twin Experience (DTX) on October 7-9.
In conjunction with Women of Color magazine, this annual multicultural event has promoted career advancement, provided a platform for networking and education, and honored women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) since 1995.
The Women of Color STEM Awards recognize the significant contributions and outstanding achievements of women in STEM disciplines. Each year, judges select award recipients from a talented pool of promising new hires, mid-career professionals, managers, and executives.
The WWT Women of Color STEM Award winners include Technology All-Stars: Tammi Gray, Ph.D. a delivery lead in application services, and Aria Jones, also a delivery lead in application services.
“I’m so honored and grateful to receive this award, especially considering that data shows the smallest percentage of women in STEM are women of color,” said Dr. Gray. “This recognition is a testament that my contribution to technology helps remove barriers and allow greater access and advancement for women of color in the STEM field.”
Technology Rising Stars from WWT were: Nicole Plair, information technology business solutions manager, Belinda Rodriguez, senior manager, integration operations, Dana Scott, global service desk analyst, and Shaina Turner, a federal capture manager.
To women interested in a STEM-related career, Plair shared the following advice: “Seize all opportunities. A career in STEM is ever-changing and as it evolves, it’s important that you continue to grow, challenge yourself, and evolve with it.”
WWT emphasizes the importance of these disciplines in supporting the future of technological and scientific breakthroughs. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are also a priority at WWT.
WWT remains involved with several organizations aimed at increasing diversity and inclusion in STEM fields, such as the BEYA STEM Conference; NPower, which creates pathways to economic prosperity by launching digital careers for military veterans and young adults from underserved communities; the National Academy Foundation (NAF) to promote interest in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) related fields; and the Hawthorn Leadership School for Girls to help enable diverse women leaders.
