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

    MENTORSHIP Membership

    Only available in Charlotte and Raleigh in 2025

    • $150*
    • Access to our membership events at a discounted rate of 95% off
    • Access to being paired directly with a mentor or mentee
    • 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

    * Must already be a member to apply for Mentorship. The $75 is on top of general membership. 



    Charlotte Women+ in Tech Leadership Team

    Vanessa Baker

    Vanessa Baker

    CWIT Role: Charlotte Curator

    Job Title: Enterprise Data Governance Analyst
    Nandini Krishnan

    Nandini Krishnan

    CWIT Role: Event Lead

    Job Title: Senior Product Manager

    Rachel Warren

    Rachel Warren

    CWIT Role: Past Charlotte Curator

    Job Title: Client Partner, Account Management, Career Advisor

    Erinn Reinhard

    Erinn Reinhard

    CWIT Role: Volunteer Lead

    Job Title: Marketing & Business Development Manager

    Amanda Desai

    Amanda Desai

    CWIT Role: Co-Events Lead

    Job Title: Strategic Portfolio Manager

    Allison Messana

    Allison Messana

    CWIT Role: Co Mentorship Lead

    Job Title:  Director of National Accounts

    Lara Traynham

    Lara Traynham

    CWIT Role: Finance Committee Lead

    Praneetha Kotla

    Praneetha Kotla

    CWIT Role: Charlotte Tech Lead

    Job Title: Lead Robotics Process Automation Developer
    Nariah Allen

    Nariah Allen

    CWIT Role: Charlotte Communications Co-Lead

    Job Title: Data Governance Consultant
    Effy White

    Effy White

    CWIT Role: Charlotte Membership Lead

    Job Title: Lead UX/UI Designer
    Elizabeth Schuerman

    Elizabeth Schuerman

    CWIT Role: Co- Social/ Communications Lead

    Job Title: VP of Sales

    Upcoming Events

    Thriving in Chaos Summit 2025

    Thriving in Chaos Summit 2025

    Carolina Women+ in Tech® PresentsTHRIVING IN CHAOS 2025 SUMMITTHE DETAILS Date: Friday, September 12, 2025 Time: 9:00 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...

    Engage. Educate. Empower.

    Let’s celebrate, support, and build each other up.

    Carolina women+ in Tech

    Charlotte,  North Carolina
    Raleigh, North Carolina
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    Call Us

    704-609-8078