Calling All Women in AV & Tech: Share Your Inspiring Origin Stories!
Update: Thanks to everyone who contributed their stories! You can find the article here.
Are you a woman in the AV or tech industries? In honor of International Women's Day, I'd love to hear your AV origin stories! I'm delving into the crucial topic of how early exposure to technology can ignite a lifelong passion and career path for young women. Your personal journey can play a pivotal role in illustrating this.
Think back to what inspired you to pursue a career in AV or technology. Was there a person who opened your eyes to the possibilities? Perhaps you attended a particular class, camp, or program that fueled your passion. Did your family cultivate a tech-friendly environment, or was there a teacher or mentor who guided you along the way?
I'm compiling these narratives in an Xchange article to highlight the various ways young women can be encouraged to explore the tech world. By sharing your story, you can help illuminate the path for the next generation of female tech enthusiasts and underline the importance of representation.
Add your voice to this conversation! Share your story in the comments below or send me an email at djelter@avixa.org. At a time when representation and inclusivity matter most, your journey might just be the inspiration someone needs to step into the world of AV.
Don't forget to join AVIXA TV and Diversified for our International Women's Day live stream this Thursday March 6! You can get all the details here.
As AVIXA's manager of editorial content, I bring to the role fifteen years of marketing experience and ten working predominantly in editorial and video content. I've spent many years in the entertainment industry working for Nickelodeon, Lucasfilm, Disney, and even a small theater in the heart of Florence, Italy. I love great stories and finding the right way to tell them. I am also a stop-motion animation aficionado who makes puppets and writes books. And if you have a food-related AV story, I'd love to hear it!
