Things have been quiet for a few months, but we’re back and ready to run with the NYC chapter of Girls in Tech!
Introductions
I’m Amy Cham, the new Managing Director for the NYC chapter. For some quick background, I’m the Tech/Marketing Convergence Manager at Tree House Agency, an interactive development firm. After a few years in front-end web development, I decided to get an MBA and focus more on the business side of things; today my work with Tree House Agency is a blend of marketing and project management, though I maintain a healthy interest in Drupal and use it for most of my own projects. I am also beginning to pursue professional photography, something that I’ve wanted to do since high school.
Also on board getting things going is Janine Just, owner of The Avid Group, a NYC firm specializing in events, marketing, and PR. Janine (and a team of associates from NextWeb) will be instrumental in helping to put on what we all hope will be a series of fun and valuable events throughout this year.
We are looking for more people to get involved! If you would like to help Girls in Tech move forward as a blogger, organizer, or in some other capacity, please send me an email at amy@girlsintech.net. I’d love to hear from you!
Upcoming Events
Speaking of events, the NYC chapter of Girls in Tech will be having a “relaunch” launch party late next month. Details will follow soon…to keep tabs on chapter news the minute it is available, join our Facebook group!
So what’s a techie girl to do in the meantime? Well, for us open sourceresses, there’s the NYC DrupalCamp 6 happening February 28, and DrupalCon in Washington, DC, at the beginning of March. I’ll be at both events, and would love to meet any members who make it out. (Especially, don’t forget to stop by the DrupalChix birds of a feather at DrupalCon!)
Hot on the heels of DrupalCon is the iconic SXSW Interactive in Austin, TX, running March 13-17. While I cannot attend this, there are sure to be fellow Girls in Tech members joining the festivities!
Beyond these events, there are always an incredible number of technology-related Meetups happening in New York City. Whether you’re more inclined toward the business or development side of things, there is probably a meetup event for you during any given week.
Getting Connected
The Facebook group is a great place to leave a note and reach out to other members to arrange face-to-face introductions at events, or just around the City. Don’t be shy!
Do you know of another upcoming event that the ladies of Girls in Tech NYC should know about? Post your favorites in the comments!
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