Girl Geek Dinner NYC 2013
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Vanessa Hurst gave a presentation at the Girl Geek Dinner NYC where she introduced herself and her goal of using computing to improve people's lives. She discussed organizations like Developers for Good, Girl Develop It, and CodeMontage that are working to promote technology for social good. Vanessa encouraged the audience to lose perfectionism, keep idealism, and be the visible change they want to see in the world, as Gandhi said. She concluded by inviting questions.
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Girl Geek Dinner NYC 2013
- 1. Vanessa Hurst @DBNess August 27, 2013 Girl Geek Dinner NYC
- 2. Hi, I'm Vanessa Hurst @DBNess @ggdnyc
- 3. My Goal: Inspire the use of computing to improve the human experience @DBNess @ggdnyc
- 4. Tech has an image problem @DBNess @ggdnyc
- 7. An 800+ member network of developers, software engineers, database administrators - any and all technologists who'd like to use their skills for good. Developers for Good @DBNess @ggdnyc
- 8. A nonprofit that provides low-cost, judgment-free software development education with a focus on women. Over 5,000 students across 16 chapters. Girl Develop It @DBNess @ggdnyc
- 9. A platform that empowers coders to improve their knowledge, skills, and impact on the world. Engage with open source projects, training, and events. CodeMontage @DBNess @ggdnyc
- 10. You know more (and you’re worth more) than you think @DBNess @ggdnyc
- 12. Mahatma Gandhi "Be the change you want to see in the world." @DBNess @ggdnyc
- 13. Mahatma Gandhi "Be the EXTREMELY VISIBLE change you want to see in the world." @DBNess @ggdnyc
- 14. #1 Promote something one of your fellow girl geeks has done recently #2 Share one of your goals #girlgeek Homework @DBNess @ggdnyc