Women in Big Data
Our Story
Women in Big Data (WiBD) started as a grass-roots organization in 2015 with the mission to inspire and connect women in big data careers. Starting with 15 members and one chapter in San Francisco's Bay Area, the WiBD community grew to over 17,000 members across 37 chapters and six continents spreading inspiration, growing networks, and promoting member success on an ever-expanding platform.
In 2020, the organization filed paperwork that shifted Women in Big Data from grassroots to non-profit, expanding funding capabilities and laying a foundation for a new mission. The founders realized that, as important as inspiration and connection are, their ability to move the needle on a future in which gender and resources don't limit equitable participation is finite. A new mission was outlined to cultivate tangible opportunities; unlock latent potential, act as a catalyst for advancement, and empower equity allies of any gender.
Women in Big Data is an inclusive community who appreciate that, in the broadest sense, big data is a tool being harnessed at every level, in every industry today, to shape tomorrow. Broader diversity among leaders and practitioners will improve the use and function of big data, ensuring a future that's better for all of us.
Don't miss out the chance to visit their non-profit launch blog: https://www.womeninbigdata.org/women-in-big-data-usa-non-profit-launch
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Mentorship at PowerToFly
Navigating your career isn't easy — but you don't have to do it alone.
We can help you reach your goals by matching you with a mentor who has been in your shoes and overcame similar challenges.
Get to the next level in your career with the PowerToFly mentorship program.
PowerToFly mentorship program is on a mission to help women get into tech, grow in tech and get to executive roles.
We are missioned around empowering you to overcome your challenges and get the support you need from a mentor who can help you fulfill your goals and career aspirations.
Why do I need a mentor?
The practice of guiding and advising a protégé has long been proven to work to increase promotions and career satisfaction and decrease turnover in the mentee pool. And it's what underrepresented groups want, too: our What Women Want report found that 82% of women surveyed wanted their companies to offer more professional development opportunities.
Mentorship is one of the most cost-effective ways you can invest in training and promoting diverse talent. You probably already know who the rising stars at the junior levels of your organization are — you just need to set them up with someone more senior who can help them navigate the transition to a leadership role.
How does PowerToFly mentorship work?
You submit your application for attending the PowerToFly mentorship program.
PowerToFly mentorship specialists contact you and collect specific information about your goals and challenges.
PowerToFly matches you with the right mentor.
Track development through our mentor/mentee platform
Review progress as 30 minute biweekly meetings
The mentorship period varies from 6 months to 1 year with an option to renew and switch mentors.
How much does PowerToFly mentorship program cost?
The program costs $250/month/mentee.
Because mentor-mentee relationships take time to develop, there is a minimum commitment of 6 months.
How does it work? Check out PowerToFly mentorship testimonial from the Director, Limor Bergman-Gross:
I would like to become a mentor. How do I get started?
Apply on our website. We will review your application and get back to you ASAP.
Want to Learn More about the PowerToFly mentorship program?
PowerToFly mentorship team will be participating in the Product Expo, part of the Diversity Reboot Summit on. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Diversity and Inclusion At Amazon
Amazon is a company of builders who bring varying backgrounds, ideas, and points of view to inventing on behalf of all customers.
Our diverse perspectives are enriched by many dimensions, including race, ethnicity, gender, age, physical and mental ability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, culture, language, and education, as well as professional and life experience.
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and leveraging our unique perspectives to scale our impact and grow.
Visit our Diversity and Inclusion page to learn more.
Our Affinity Groups
With executive and company sponsorship, our affinity groups play an important role in building internal networks for career development and in reaching out to communities outside the company forums to enable Amazon employees to seek out and share diverse perspectives. Our ever-growing list of affinity groups includes:
- Amazon People with Disabilities
- Amazon Women in Engineering
- Asians@Amazon
- Black Employee Network
- Body Positive Peers
- Families@Amazon
- Glamazon
- Indigenous@Amazon
- Latinos@Amazon
- Warriors@Amazon
- Women@Amazon
- Women in Finance Initiative
Amazon Culture & Benefits
Amazon's mission is to be Earth's most customer-centric company. This is what unites Amazonians across teams and geographies as we are all striving to delight our customers and make their lives easier, one innovative product, service, and idea at a time. Learn more about the Amazon culture here.
We use our Leadership Principles every day, whether we're discussing ideas for new projects, deciding on the best solution for a customer's problem, or interviewing candidates.
The perks of being an Amazon employee don't stop at collaborating with great people on exciting and innovative projects. We also offer a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. These benefits include health care coverage, ways to save for the future, and other resources to improve your well-being. Visit our
Benefits page to learn more.
Company News
Visit our blog aboutamazon.com to stay up to date on the latest company news.
Aviatra Accelerators
Aviatra Accelerators is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2010. Our multi state organization enables women to start and sustain businesses by giving them the resources they need to be successful.
Through our expertise in business basics, guidance from mentors and coaches, and access to capital, we continuously encourage our members to move forward, and we embrace them when they return, helping to refuel and reignite their passions.
What started as an opportunity to help women-owned businesses in one city has grown into a multi state organization, educating over 2000 female entrepreneurs. From its inception in 2010, Aviatra's effectiveness has been proven as it rapidly has grown to serve women throughout Ohio and Northern Kentucky, and has granted over $1,000,000 in low-interest loans. Our women have received over $10 million in follow-on funding and have generated over $240 million in combined earned revenue upon completion of our program.
OUR PROMISE
If you're a woman with a business or have a business idea, we can help you. You and your business are unique, that's why we don't have a one-size-fits-all approach. We offer several different programs tailored to meet your needs. Each phase addresses the most critical education, best practices and guidance needed at any stage.
OUR PROGRAMS
- FOR EARLY-STAGE BUSINESS OWNERSAs a first time-entrepreneur, you will explore the feasibility of your business idea and get the tools needed to bring your startup to life.
- FOR CURRENT BUSINESS OWNERSAs an entrepreneur with a viable, well-vetted business with revenue, you will make an SBA-certified business plan, receive a mentor, and compete for funding.
- FOR ALL BUSINESS OWNERSAs an entrepreneur planning for growth and expansion, you will advance your knowledge through workshops and personalized programs with experts.
OUR STATISTICS
- Over 2,000 Women Educated
- 80% Business Success Rate
- 10,000+ Jobs Created
- $1,000,000 Loans Granted
- $10,000,000+ in Follow-On Funding
- Over $240,000 Annual Ohio/NKY Sales Revenue