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

    CLT – Four Crucial Career Relationships & Where To Find Them

    CLT – Four Crucial Career Relationships & Where To Find Them

    Carolina Women+ in Tech® Charlotte Chapter Event4 Crucial Career Relationships & Where To Find Them  Event Details  Date: June 17th  Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: Method, 201 S. College St Unit 800, Charlotte, NC 28244 Ticket Cost: Non-Members – $20 Basic Paid...

    Leveling Up Your Career in Tech

    Leveling Up Your Career in Tech

    Carolina Women+ in Tech® Wilmington Chapter EventLeveling Up Your Career in Tech  Join Carolina Women in Tech for an inspiring and practical panel event designed to help you navigate the next phase of your tech career. "Leveling Up Your Career in Tech" brings...

    Your Tech Journey: Crafting Your Professional Story

    Your Tech Journey: Crafting Your Professional Story

    Carolina Women+ in Tech® Charlotte Chapter EventYour Tech Journey: Crafting Your Professional Story  Event Details Date: May 20, 2025 Time: 5:30-7:30pm EST Location: Method201 S. College St Unit 800Charlotte, NC 28244 Who: Anyone Cost: Non-Members – $20 Basic...

    Engage. Educate. Empower.

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

    Carolina women+ in Tech

    Charlotte,  North Carolina
    Raleigh, North Carolina
    Wilmington, North Carolina
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    704-609-8078