Founded by Eva Balan-Vnuk in 2016, HerTechPath was originally established as a grass-roots community in South Australia to lead and inspire more women into tech careers.rnSince this time, we have grown to become an influential and supportive network of women working in tech, with a diverse network of industry sponsors and educational partnerships, helping us to fulfill our mission – and take our vision nationwide.rnu003ch3u003eWhy we existu003c/h3u003ernHistorically, careers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) have seen a higher representation of men than women. The old-school sentiment that ‘STEM is for boys’ is still prevalent in our culture – and this stigma begins at school.rnrnEva’s core belief upon which HerTechPath was founded is: ‘It’s easier for girls to be what they can see.’ This means we need to model STEM and tech opportunities for young girls to help drive more equal representations in technology careers now, and for future generations.rnu003ch3u003eNurturing her tech pathwaysu003c/h3u003ernOur programs, resources and networking opportunities are designed to help encourage more women to tech, digital and cyber careers, and empower them to change the narrative and be leaders within technology sectors. We are engaging girls, women and industry across all stages of the tech pathway to secure a more sustainable and innovative tech landscape for Australia.rnrnWe have established a dynamic, growing community that is helping us build awareness and participation across the tech pathway; from high school educators and students, right through to the workforce.rnrnu003cstrongu003eTogether we will inspire, connect and support girls and women to discover their tech-potential.u003c/strongu003e
Our Impact
Through our programs, actions and partnerships, we are driving change across Australia’s tech ecosystem, paving the way for girls to realise their own tech-potential.
Our vision is not something we can realise alone. It requires the generous contribution and participation of people and organisations who together will help us spark curiosity and foster meaningful opportunities to influence and evolve the narrative for women in tech.
Critical to our mission is inspiring girls to see the possibilities of a future in tech – motivating them to explore, consider and discover what their tech-potential could be. Since our beginnings in 2016, HerTechPath has:
- Delivered in-person workshops to more than 8000 secondary students in over 30 schools throughout South Australia.
- Participated in numerous career expos and events, engaging with students, parents and educators.
- Grown and maintained a diverse member base of women working in technology sectors.
- Delivered mentorship programs that connect young women to professional mentors.
- Inspired the support and active contribution of over 100 women from our sponsor networks to show up as role models for young girls; together demonstrating the diversity and breadth of careers in STEM.
We are extremely proud of what we have achieved so far – and we’re just getting started!
We are ready to scale our impact in partnership with our sponsors and members, and are excited about the programs and opportunities we will be bringing to girls and women throughout Australia in 2025 and beyond.
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