WElcome to Charlotte!
The Charlotte Chapter of Carolina Women+ in Tech® is dedicated to empowering, engaging, and educating women+ in the technology field.
As a local chapter of the 501(c)(3) Carolina Women+ in Tech®, we are committed to fostering a supportive community for women+ in the Charlotte and surrounding areas.
Explore our membership options below, join our committees, and plug into our community.
Student Membership
- $25
- Early access to all events with discount
- Access to private Facebook group page
- Access to Slack community
- Access to job board
- Access to scholarships and grants
- Discounts to post to job boards
- Renews every January
Basic Membership
- $75
- Access to our membership events at a discounted rate of $5 off
- Access to two membership appreciation mixers annually
- Access to four virtual events annually
- Access to discounts for annual events (Galentines, Women In Confidence, Thriving In Chaos, and Tech Your Seat).
- Access to our private social groups
- Access to our private Slack community
- Access to exclusive invitations to our partnered events
Charlotte Women+ in Tech Leadership Team
Vanessa Baker
CWIT Role: Charlotte Curator
Nandini Krishnan
CWIT Role: Event Lead
Job Title: Senior Product Manager
Rachel Warren
CWIT Role: Past Charlotte Curator
Job Title: Client Partner, Account Management, Career Advisor
Erinn Reinhard
CWIT Role: Volunteer Lead
Job Title: Marketing & Business Development Manager
Amanda Desai
CWIT Role: Co-Events Lead
Job Title: Strategic Portfolio Manager
Allison Messana
CWIT Role: Co Mentorship Lead
Job Title: Director of National Accounts
Lara Traynham
CWIT Role: Finance Committee Lead
Praneetha Kotla
CWIT Role: Charlotte Tech Lead
Nariah Allen
CWIT Role: Charlotte Communications Co-Lead
Effy White
CWIT Role: Charlotte Membership Lead
Elizabeth Schuerman
CWIT Role: Co- Social/ Communications Lead
Job Title: VP of Sales
Upcoming Events
VIRTUAL: The Invisible Mental Load of Women+ in Tech (+ How It Leads to Burnout)
The pressure to keep up, perform, and hold everything together can take a toll. Dr. Lauren Chase, therapist and founder of Climbing Hills Counseling, will unpack the invisible mental load women+ in tech often carry and share practical strategies for preventing burnout.
Thriving in Chaos Summit 2026
Carolina Women+ in Tech® PresentsTHRIVING IN CHAOS SUMMIT 2026THE DETAILS Date: Friday, September 18, 2026 Time: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Red Ventures 1423 Red Ventures Dr, Fort Mill, SC 29707Ticket Details General Admission: $100 Please reach out to us for bulk...
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