PDXWIT is thrilled to be partnering with Simple for a special edition happy hour on November 19th as part of the Give!Guide drive!
The theme of the evening is Supporting our Community. Let’s connect at Simple and talk about how we can really show up and support one another. New Relic is also going to be matching the first $3k to PDXWIT as part of #givingtuesday!
While the event is primarily intended for networking, we will have a short speaking segment at 5:30 to share important announcements and showcase some individuals in our community.
We are excited that CymaSpace, a non-profit performance venue and technology incubator here in Portland, will be providing their stand-alone system dedicated to providing a more accessible and inclusive event to Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities utilizing Cymatic technology (translating sound waves into visual and tactile phenomena).
An employee from Simple will provide an introduction to the company and share open job opportunities, and a representative from New Relic will also be on-hand to let everyone know about opportunities in their organization.
Guest speaker Hazel Valdez will share her story of the impact PDXWIT has had on her professional and personal life.
Megan Bigelow will talk about how critical it is for community members to do what they can to support organizations that matter to them.
During the event, we’ll have more to do than free-form networking:
An activity table where you can get creative. This is a fantastic way to meet others if large groups are not your thing. If you have trouble finding it, look for Meg Aul, our Event Activities Director.
Table topics to help break the ice.
A section for job seekers and our sponsors who are hiring, to ensure people get connected.
A #givingtuesday table with raffle prizes and other goodies for folks who decide to support PDXWIT at the event.
Agenda:
4:30 p.m. - Doors open/networking
5:30 p.m. - Introductions, announcements + speakers
6:15 p.m. - Raffle drawings
6:30 p.m. - Event ends
Host Spotlight
MEET Morgan Senkal
What is your title and your favorite thing about your job?
I get to work in a beautiful space with smart, kind people for a company that strives to uphold my values of diversity, inclusion and equity.
How did you become involved in PDXWIT?
I've always sought out community in the PDX tech scene, going all the way back to Beer and Blog in 2009. Back then however, I didn't realize how much I lacked a community that supported women in technology until I attended a few PDXWIT meetups and felt the support and power of being in a group of women talking about and supporting each other around the issues I've been seeing and experiencing this whole time.
What do you like to do for fun in Portland?
Fun events (Dogtoberfest is one of my favorites!), great food and heading out for adventures in the nearby natural wonderland that surrounds us. I especially love heading to the coast.
Where can we find you on a Saturday night?
I'm often out with friends enjoying the food, fun and community I've built up here.
We’re on the lookout for speakers
Do you have a unique story to tell? Do you have a specific skill set you’d like to share with our community? We’re always looking for speakers to share their knowledge at an upcoming PDXWIT event. Learn more about our current speaking opportunities.
Do you want to host an event?
Is your company interested in hosting a PDXWIT event? This is a great opportunity to gain powerful exposure to the local workforce while showing your support for inclusion in Portland’s technology industry.
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