Black Women in Computing

Black Women in Computing

Welcome to Systers: Black Women in Computing

BWiC is an online community created to provide support and resources aimed at increasing the number of black women and other underrepresented groups in computing-related fields. BWiC focuses on the following 4 areas: BWiC Presence, Recruitment and Retention, Online Resources, and Support Systems.

Leaders

Synge Tyson

Committee Chair

2019

3 Years

Rose Robinson

Advisory Board

2019

3 Years

Constance D. Barnes

Education Ambassador Liaison

2023

1 Year

Danielle Cummings

Advisory Board

January 2019

Rosalind McCullough

Advisory Board

January 2019

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Where to Find Us

GHC Events + Activities

Community Lounge: Black & African Women in Computing

Septmeber 27th 2:30pm - 3:30pm ET

Location: Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL

Visit the Community Lounge to meet and join AnitaB.org Local Communities and Systers Groups. Meet Community and Systers leaders and members who will share valuable insights about their groups including events, activities and networking opportunities. Volunteers will be on hand to help GHC 23 attendees join a Local Community or Systers Group on the spot! This Community Lounge is hosted by Syster Leader Synge Tyson.

https://ghc.anitab.org/

Celebrating Systers Networking Session

September 27th, 2:45pm - 3:45pm ET

Location: Zoom

Join us as we celebrate Systers members and 2023 Pass it On Award winners in this networking reception where you will learn more about joining the world’s largest community of women technologists. Connect with inspiring change makers and engage in conversations that will shape the future.

https://ghc.anitab.org/

Celebrating Systers Networking Reception

September 28th, 2:30pm - 4:00pm ET

Location: Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL

Join us as we celebrate Systers members and 2023 Pass it On Award winners in this networking reception where you will learn more about joining the world’s largest community of women technologists. Connect with inspiring change makers and engage in conversations that will shape the future.

Previous Leaders

Danielle Cummings

Committee Chair

2011

8 Years

Loretta Cheeks

Committee Member

2014

5 Years