
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
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
CAR- The Power Ask: Mastering Negotiation with Confidence and Clarity
Carolina Women+ in Tech® All Chapter Virtual EventThe Power Ask: Mastering Negotiation with Confidence and Clarity ****Virtual Event Details**** Date: October 28th Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm Cost: Non-Members $20 Basic Paid Members – $1 **Special discount code for...
CLT: From Invisible to In-Demand: Marketing Yourself with Intention on LinkedIn & Beyond.
Carolina Women+ in Tech® Charlotte Chapter EventFrom Invisible to In-Demand: Marketing Yourself with Intention on LinkedIn & Beyond. Event Details Date: October 21st, 2025 Time: 5:30-7:30pm EST Location: Method 201 S. College St Unit 800Charlotte, NC 28244...
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...
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