Womxn in Technology (WIT) fosters an inclusive and empowering environment for UC Davis faculty and staff in technology-related roles. Open to all employees, WIT promotes mentorship, professional growth, and equitable advancement across the tech landscape. Through community-building, skill-sharing, and advocacy, WIT strengthens pathways for leadership and collaboration in technology fields.
Fostering Belonging and Advancement Through WIT Participation
WIT is open to all UC Davis faculty and staff who support our mission. By participating, you join a professional network committed to supporting career development, promoting gender equity, and building community within the technology sector. Through events, mentorship, and shared learning, WIT provides opportunities to grow, lead, and innovate at UC Davis.
Engage
WIT creates opportunities for connection through networking events, speaker series, and community forums that bring together faculty and staff working in or adjacent to technology fields. We foster relationships across departments, encourage shared learning, and support a culture of inclusion and collaboration.
Equip
WIT provides resources and programming to help members grow professionally and navigate career advancement in tech-related environments. Through mentorship, panel discussions, and workshops, we offer skill-building opportunities and share strategies for long-term success at UC Davis.
Empower
WIT supports members in developing their leadership potential and making their voices heard. We promote advocacy within the institution, facilitate peer support, and work to remove barriers that limit equitable participation in technology careers.
Elevate
WIT celebrates the contributions of womxn in technology by highlighting their achievements, increasing visibility, and championing equity in institutional systems. We collaborate with campus partners to ensure that innovation, representation, and inclusion remain central to the UC Davis technology workforce.
News, Events, and More
Stay Connected
Join the WIT listserv to receive updates on events, initiatives, and opportunities to get involved. All UC Davis faculty and staff are welcome.
Support WIT’s Mentorship and Professional Development Programs
Your donation directly supports WIT’s mentorship programs, leadership development opportunities, and engagement initiatives open to all employees across the technology community. Your gift helps advance shared learning, visibility, and professional growth in tech at UC Davis.
For UC Davis Employees: UC Davis employees can sign-up for the Employee Contributions Program to support WIT through monthly payroll deductions for as little as $10 a month.
When completing the form, fill out the following:
Gift Type: Ongoing Payroll Deduction
Allocation: Other . . .
What area would you like to support? Women in Technology Constituent Group
UC Davis WIT Scholarship
As part of the UC Davis Staff Scholarship Program, WIT offers the UC Davis WIT Scholarship for professional or personal educational enrichment of career staff who meet at least one of the following criteria:
1) Participate in Womxn in Tech Employee Resource Group meetings and events
2) Advocate for providing a supportive and safe place for womxn in technology to gather, learn, share, and strive for equity.
Individuals who apply must demonstrate how they hold true and apply the Womxn in Tech mission to support the empowerment of womxn pursuing or expanding their careers in IT at UCD/UCDH into their work or personal life.
