Rochelle S.

Her Tech Community is opening applications for upcoming leadership‑focused workshops, and we’d love to spotlight voices from Tightknit We’re an intimate, in‑person community in NYC for women and nonbinary professionals in tech, creating thoughtfully designed experiences centered on honest conversation, meaningful connection, and real career support. If you lead workshops on communication, confidence, career growth, leadership, or any of the topics listed in the form, we’d be thrilled to learn more about your work. Our next workshop need is for September 24, with additional opportunities in October 2026 and January–June 2027. Workshops are one hour and held in person in Manhattan from 6:00-8:00pm. Check out some of our past workshops here. If you’re interested in facilitating, you can submit your workshop here.

We’re hosting a new Her Tech Community workshop: Pitching Yourself in the Moments That Matter! If you’ve ever struggled to introduce yourself in a way that actually lands, this session is for you. Eloïse Eonnet (Eloquence) will guide us through building a clear, natural pitch you can use in networking, intros, client conversations, and interviews. Expect live practice, small groups, and real‑time coaching. 📅 Thu, June 25 | 6–8 PM ET 👋 Women + nonbinary folks only 🥤 Light refreshments provided 🔗 Register: https://luma.com/xw3gseol

I’m excited to announce our next Her Tech Community event, hosted in partnership with The WIT Network and facilitated by Monica Rivera. We’ll dive into how to communicate your value with clarity and confidence using the Leadership Trifecta Framework. Expect breakout discussions, optional hot‑seat coaching, and practical tools you can use right away. 📅 April 20 • 🕕 6–8 PM • 📍 Fabrik NYC 🔗 Register: https://luma.com/hp93zhfe

I’m excited to announce our next Her Tech Community event, hosted in partnership with The WIT Network and facilitated by Monica Rivera. We’ll dive into how to communicate your value with clarity and confidence using the Leadership Trifecta Framework. Expect breakout discussions, optional hot‑seat coaching, and practical tools you can use right away. 📅 April 20 • 🕕 6–8 PM • 📍 Fabrik NYC 🔗 Register: https://luma.com/hp93zhfe

Lauren I. and I are excited to relaunch CMX NYC and kick things off with our Community Builder Lab — a fast‑paced, collaborative space to share challenges, spark ideas, and learn from fellow community builders. How it works: ✨ 3 min to share your challenge or idea ✨ 3 min of clarifying questions ✨ 3 min of insights + suggestions from the group No slides, just real conversation and thoughtful support. You’ll leave with fresh ideas, new connections, and real momentum. 📅 Wed, May 6 🕕 6–8 PM 📍 Fabrik NYC 🎟️ Approval required — request your spot on Luma

Lauren I. and I are excited to relaunch CMX NYC and kick things off with our Community Builder Lab — a fast‑paced, collaborative space to share challenges, spark ideas, and learn from fellow community builders. How it works: ✨ 3 min to share your challenge or idea ✨ 3 min of clarifying questions ✨ 3 min of insights + suggestions from the group No slides, just real conversation and thoughtful support. You’ll leave with fresh ideas, new connections, and real momentum. 📅 Wed, May 6 🕕 6–8 PM 📍 Fabrik NYC 🎟️ Approval required — request your spot on Luma

Excited to share that Her Tech Community is hosting a workshop on strengthening your voice and presence at work: Own the Room: How to Speak and Present Effectively in Meetings. We’ll cover practical strategies for communicating clearly, projecting confidence, and navigating challenging meeting dynamics. We’re joined by Radhika Paliwal, technology leader and author of From Ramen Noodles to Riches, who will share actionable frameworks from her experience leading teams and presenting to senior stakeholders. 📅 March 19 🕕 6:00–8:00 PM 📍 Fabrik NYC 🔗 https://luma.com/wiy1rrva

I’m hosting the Her Tech Community Launch Gathering on Feb 26, 6–8pm at Fabrik (NYC) a women‑only event designed for real connection and honest conversation. We’ll kick off with open networking, then move into facilitated pod discussions (5 women per table) to surface what women in tech truly need right now from support and leadership growth to event formats that actually help us thrive. If you want to connect with incredible women across roles and help shape this new community, join us. 🔗 Register: https://luma.com/u2wlxs5f

🌿 Kicking off 2026 with connection, fresh air, and community! I’m excited to share that TechWalk NYC is back on January 23, and I’ll be leading this week’s walk through Central Park. If you’ve been craving a more human, low‑pressure way to meet others in tech, this is such a refreshing way to start the day. Instead of another happy hour, we’ll meet at Le Pain Quotidien and take a relaxed walk through the park — creating space for real conversation, new connections, and a moment to reset before diving into the rest of the day. Whether you’re exploring new roles, building something new, or simply looking for community, you’re welcome here. 🗓️ Friday, January 23 🕘 9:00–10:00 AM 📍 Central Park, NYC 👟 Led by me If you’re looking for a meaningful way to grow your network and connect with others in tech, I’d love to walk with you. 👉 Register here: https://luma.com/m3ezirlj Let’s start the year with intention — one step at a time.

Hey everyone! I’m hosting a special roundtable event on February 2nd from 6–8 PM at Fabrik NYC: Beyond Engagement: Developer Experience, Databases & AI with Jay Gordon. Jay is a Senior Program Manager for Azure Cosmos DB at Microsoft, with deep experience in developer advocacy, cloud infrastructure, and community building. We’ll dig into what he’s learned helping developers build fast, reliable apps, and explore how AI is reshaping the developer experience—from new search techniques to how we create documentation, learn, and build every day. This will be a collaborative, conversation‑driven meetup where we share experiences, ask questions, and connect with others working in DevRel, data, and AI. If you’d like to join, here’s the registration link: https://luma.com/topvs8ct Would love to see you there!