Explore Careers In Technology Event (ExCITE) is a triannual event sponsored by the CIO Council and the People of Color in Technology (POC-IT) affinity group. ExCITE is focused on career advancement and increasing internal DEI hiring within the Stanford technology community.

This event is co-hosted by Stanford Women in Technology (WIT).

POC-IT's Explore Careers in Technology Event

Sessions for this upcoming event focus on the self, including self-empowerment, self-improvement, self-advocacy, and self-compassion.

Speakers include:

• Dr. Al'ai Alvarez | Overcoming Self-Judgment With Self-Compassion
• Brittany Cripe | IT Experiential Development Program
• Mia Love | Wellness in the Workplace and Beyond 
• Jaclyn Westlake | Resume Tips and Tricks
• Bianca Zamora | Uplifting Yourself by Taking the “I” out of Impostor

This virtual event will be open to all of Stanford, including the hospitals/clinics and SLAC.

Whether or not you work in an IT role, ExCITE events enable you to learn about technology fields, hear more about job shadowing opportunities, and connect with technologists across Stanford.

If you need a disability-related accommodation (such as sign language interpretation) contact Hanna Yimer by email at hyimer@stanford.edu and disability.access@stanford.edu.