At Girls in Tech we base a lot of our guiding principles on inspiration and motivation. As it is, the organization that has existed for over two years, grown to over 6,000 members and reached over 30 chapters globally, was created by an all-volunteer team – volunteers with the same passion, drive and vision to make the world a better place by encouraging women to take risks, venture through unchartered territory and achieve their dreams.
A wise person by the name of Kobi Yamada once said, “Intense desire not only creates its own possibilities, but its own talents. Don’t be afraid to do something just because it’s impossible.” I believe this to be true. Together we can change the world.
And that is why I’m writing today about the nomination of federal appeals judge Sonia Sotomayor – the first Hispanic justice on the Supreme Court. It gives me chills just to think about this. Born from Puerto Rican parents, Sotomayor grew up in the projects of a New York suburb. Defying all odds, she was able to rise above the trials and tribulations she encountered along the way and blossomed into a top-notch jurist with more credentials and experience on the bench than any of the current nine justices. President Obama clearly raved about her capabilities as having ”an understanding of how the world works and how ordinary people live.”
Today, President Obama made a great decision. Through minds and hearts like that of Sotomayor, we will be able to redefine the impossible and inspire girls and women representing any socio-economic bracket, race or religion to reach for the stars.
