TechWomen's Mission


"TechWomen aims to empower, connect and support the next generation of women leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by providing them access and opportunity to advance their careers, pursue their dreams, and become role models for women and girls in their communities." - TechWomen


The TechWomen program brings "Emerging Leaders" from Africa, Central and South Asia, and the Middle East mentorship, knowledge sharing, and network opportunities.


Read more about TechWomen's mission and how they achieve it on their website, techwomen.org

Mentors at Berkeley Lab

Alison Hatt

Former User Program Director, Berkeley Lab

Claire Curtin

Former Program Manager, Berkeley Lab

Craig Ulrich

Principal Scientific Engineering Associate, Earth and Environmental Sciences Area, Berkeley Lab

Daniela Ushizima

Data Scientist / Staff Scientist, Computing Sciences Area, Berkeley Lab

Deb Agarwal

Senior Scientist; Data Science and Technology Department Head, Computing Sciences Area, Berkeley Lab

Francesca Toma

Staff Scientist, Energy Sciences Area, Berkeley Lab

Hanna Breunig

Research Scientist, Energy Technologies Area, Berkeley Lab

Helen Budworth

Formerly at Berkeley Lab

Jacqueline Scoggins

Former System Engineer, Berkeley Lab

Jessica Granderson

Interim Division Director: Building Technology & Urban Systems Division, Energy Technologies Area, Berkeley Lab

Jiamin Wan

Staff Scientist, Energy Sciences Area, Berkeley Lab

Laleh Coté

STEM Education Specialist, Workforce Development and Education, Berkeley Lab

Larry Dale

Economist, Energy Technologies Area, Berkeley Lab

Malak Shoukry

Former Principal Research Associate, Berkeley Lab

Marjorie Shapiro

Senior Program Manager for Product Management, Physical Sciences Area, Berkeley Lab

Reshma Singh

Program Director, ETA, Berkeley Lab

Senior Advisor, U.S. Department of Energy

Dr. Romy Chakraborty

Ecology Dept. Head & Staff Scientist, Earth and Environmental Sciences Area, Berkeley Lab

Sandy Chin

Program Manager, Earth and Environmental Sciences Area, Berkeley Lab

Corie Ralston

Facility Director, Biological Nanostructures, Energy Sciences Area, Berkeley Lab

Shruti Deorah

Affiliate Scientist, Energy Technologies Area, Berkeley Lab

Stephane De La Rue Du Can

Program Manager, Energy Technologies Area, Berkeley Lab

Suksham Barun

Operations Administrator, Energy Sciences Area, Berkeley Lab

Virginia Altoe

Principal Engineer, Energy Sciences Area, Berkeley Lab

Inder Monga

Executive Director, ESnet and Division Director, Scientific Networking, Computing Sciences Area, Berkeley Lab

Fatema Bannat Wala

Security Engineer, Computing Sciences Area, Berkeley Lab

Shreya Agarwal

Scientific Engineering Associate, Energy Technologies Area, Berkeley Lab

Weronika Wolszczak

Postdoctoral Fellow, Energy Sciences Area, Berkeley Lab

Sowmya Balasubramanian

Computer Systems Engineer, Computing Sciences Area, Berkeley Lab

Sukhada Gholba

Software Engineer, Computing Sciences Area, Berkeley Lab

Catalina Vega Hurtado

Senior Research Associate, Berkeley Lab

Dupeng Liu

Senior Process Engineer, Biosciences Area, Berkeley Lab

Carolin Sutter Fella

Staff Scientist, Inorganic Nanostructures, Berkeley Lab

Berkeley Lab scientific areas mentoring TechWomen Emerging Leaders and Fellows


Want to get involved as a mentor?

Lab staff can be part of the change by participating in the selection process and mentoring as professional or cultural mentors, or impact coaches. Applications are now open on TechWomen's website.