For me, tech hasn't been a straightforward journey, it has been a series of zig-zags, ups and downs, diagonals, like a jungle gym. When I was younger, I loved computers. I've been obsessed with computers since I was 6. As I got older, I experienced comments like, “you don't belong”, which made me feel like I didn’t fit into the sector, like, you're a girl - what are you doing here. Those words do hurt when you're young, when you're still trying to figure out what you want to do, these words can really affect you. What's been important for me throughout this entire journey is my commitment to giving back to our communities helping other young women and girls who were in my shoes, who have doubted themselves, who had no mentors, who had no overview of what they could become, because I felt that was a lonely experience for me. I felt the pain and the alienation of not being included, and being told that I didn’t belong and I don't want anyone else to ever feel that way. That is my mission, which is why I'm just really honored to be part of She Sharp, being part of this awesome team of amazing women who are pushing the boundaries and challenging the status quo, bridging the gender gap. A lot of incredible people have come through and made this platform possible. I'm really proud that we are all pushing forward in the best way that we can to allow more women to be visible, to be heard, to be seen, to be included, to be able to move through the ranks, to be able to disrupt the status quo, so that we can create a more equitable inclusive and diverse future for all of us.
