Vanessa Hurst@DBNess

August 27, 2013

Girl Geek Dinner NYC

Hi, I'm Vanessa Hurst

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My Goal:

Inspire the use of computing to improve the human experience

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Tech has an image problem

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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

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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

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A platform that empowers coders to improve their knowledge, skills, and impact on the world. Engage with open source projects, training, and events.

CodeMontage

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You know more (and you’re worth more)

than you think

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Lose perfectionism, Keep idealism

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Mahatma Gandhi

"Be the change you want to see in the world."

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Mahatma Gandhi

"Be the EXTREMELY VISIBLE

change you want to see in the world."

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#1 Promote something one of your fellow girl geeks has done recently

#2 Share one of your goals

#girlgeek

Homework

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Vanessa Hurst

vanessahurst.comcodemontage.com

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Questions?