Hey there TechDiva!

Thank you for reading my letter. I hope you find it helpful.

I’ve had a very rewarding career in business and technology leading a global team, serving as a vice president, Senior Information Officer and a couple other fancy titles. I definitely battled the odds as a mixed race (Asian and European) male with only an Associates degree from our local community college and struggling to find my way in my career in a very conservative industry dominated by white males.

Hey there TechDiva!

You’re AWESOME to want to start your STEM journey! I want to share three things you can do to stay on track:

• Don’t feel like you are alone. You have people around you to help you succeed.

• Believe in yourself! Yes, you will be challenged on your journey. You will find a way to push through.

• Be BRAVE to speak up and ask questions.

Hey there TechDiva!

I want to encourage you to continue your pursuit of a career in technology. Technology sales has changed my life. I come from a modest background and the ability to improve myself, care for my family, and give back to those in need has all been enabled by career choice in technology. Keep learning and focus on the following areas to ensure you are prepared for the future.

• Cybersecurity

• Writing code

• Mobile technology

• AR/VR

• Artificial Intelligence

• CRYPTO/METAVERSE/NFTs

Hey there TechDiva!

I hope this letter reaches you in great health and spirit. I am a leader in Verizon Network Operations. I want to encourage you to pursue a career in tech. During the pandemic we saw women leave jobs in large numbers to care for their families and in other cases we saw them leave corporate jobs because they may not have felt like there was a path forward for them. I am here to tell you that there are many amazing opportunities in STEM and we need you to show the world your amazing ideas. Technology is moving at a very fast pace and the best idea hasn’t been created yet I bet it can come from you. To be in STEM you need to study hard and be disciplined around problem solving, science and math. You should be inquisitive and confident that you can do anything you put your mind to. I am proud that you are a part of this program and I know it’s going to offer you the tools and support you need to be successful. I am cheering you on from my desk as I send you this note.

Hi TechDiva!

My name is Deb and I am a VTeamer at Verizon; a global communications technology company delivering the promise of the digital world to millions of customers every day. I’ve worked at Verizon for 16 years; I started as an agent taking phone calls and have worked hard to advance my career as a strong business woman. I have the privilege to manage a team of 15 system engineers to innovate and deploy software technology to our employees that help them do their job each day. I’m writing to you today as a young woman that may be on the fence about the tech industry to help inspire and encourage you on your journey.

Hey there TechDiva!

It’s exciting to choose a STEM field, there’s a lot of opportunities there, but it is a lot of hard work and long hours. Coding is a constantly evolving field and there are many new things coming out as you’re learning. College will be an exciting time but there will be challenges associated with that.

Here are some tips that I hope will be useful to you when studying:

Hey there TechDiva!

Congratulations on being a game changer! You are so important to the world and everyone around you, more than you’ll ever know.

The steps that you are taking to learn about coding and technology will only open doors for you into the future. I have worked for Verizon for a little over 17 years when there was no iPhone in the world, we barely had anything that resembled a smartphone.

Hey there TechDiva!

My name is James and you have made the right choice choosing a STEM career. This field is filled with a number of roles. IT is an incredible field to get started in. There are many career paths and cool things to learn. Here are a few things I’ve learned on choosing a STEM career:

Hey there TechDiva!

You’re AWESOME to want to start your STEM journey! I want to share three things you can do to stay on track:

Don’t feel like you are alone. You have people around you to help you succeed.

Believe in yourself! Yes, you will be challenged on your journey. You will find a way to push through. Be BRAVE to speak up and ask questions.

Hey there TechDiva!

As a fellow STEM professional, here are some study tips that helped me through school.

First off, you want to make sure you stay organized. Whether that is with a full on planner, a wall calendar, or writing things down on sticky notes and putting them around your desk, it is important to write down important assignment dates. I also found writing daily tasks down and crossing them off as I got them done helpful.

Hey there TechDiva!

My name is Krista and I’m a Business Transformation Consultant at Verizon and I wanted to reach out to share a few words of encouragement regarding succeeding at school.

Succeeding at school does not mean never making mistakes. Everybody makes mistakes. That’s how we learn and grow. It’s avoiding making the same mistake that gets you closer to your goals.

Hey there TechDiva!

How exciting to be part of a program that helps you in your journey of life. You will have ups and down however know that each day you push yourself to do what you love it will get easier. Science and technology are fascinating the more you are open to learning and being confident in yourself you will make it. Keep focused on your career, your future and love of STEM. Make sure to raise your hand and ask questions, find a strong mentor that will be there for you to also answer questions and help you with your STEM journey.

Hey there TechDiva!

It is important to stay motivated in accomplishing all your goals. Make sure you have confidence in your projects. Flexibility is another factor to continue focus on your career path. It is significant to be patient, since future obstacles would come on the way. But, the let them distract you.

Tips for support diversity and inclusion challenges are learning and listening. We learned from past mistakes. Make sure you listen to your mentors since they have more life experiences.

Hey there TechDiva!

Study Tips

Hi I am Rinku,

I am Manager-FP&A at Verizon. While I was in school, I utilized the following school & study tips to maximize my educational experience. I hope you all can take from these tips and apply it to further your academic journey

Now is the time to break out of your same-old homework habits. Try these study tips and get the brain boost you need for fun with education.

Hey there TechDiva!

Education is the most important things which cannot be bought by money, so it is very important to get educated. Here are school or some study tips:

• Find a Peaceful Spot to Study.

• Be Engaged, Take Notes, and Listen During Discussions.

• Make Use of Your Extra Time Wisely.

• Use a Planner to Track Your Homework & Other Tasks.

• Avoid Stressing about how to study or whether I can complete it or not.

Hey there TechDiva!

My name is Sushanta. I work for Verizon in the Information Technology department. I work with computers and also I do coding in different computer languages for my work. I enjoy my work which is very important to me.

Hope your day is going well and staying safe. I am writing this letter to give you some study tips that I have used myself over the years and I am hoping that these tips will help you getting good grades in STEM courses and you become successful in a STEM career. Students pursuing a career in STEM gets more opportunities compared to other fields of studies. They also make more money than others. Lastly, they enjoy a higher job satisfaction.

Hey there TechDiva!

My name is Teresa and I am a Manager in the Global Technology Solutions organization within the company of Verizon.

I am writing to provide some of my school and study tips that have helped me throughout my young life and have helped to get me where I am today.

There were many times in my early life when there were so many things that needed to get done at once that I would become overwhelmed. I would get anxious just thinking about all of the work in front of me and how I just didn’t have time to get it all done when expected.

Hey there TechDiva!

My name is Traci and I am a people leader for Verizon Communications. I have a B.A degree in Human Relations, a MBA and a Master’s in Human Resources. I am writing to you to provide some tips on being a successful college student.

First, choose and attend a college or university that is perfect for you! It should have activities and clubs that you are interested in socially. Additionally, it should be strong in the area that you are specifically interested in academically. Lastly, it should help you get to where you want to be professionally. You will know from the day you step foot on campus that it's the one!

Hey there TechDiva!

My name is Vanessa, and I’m a communications expert in the technology realm of Verizon. Thanks to women like YOU, I am constantly inspired to tell the stories of the people behind our future-forward ideas, products, and solutions. It’s your creative mindset that makes my job so enjoyable - and I hope that I get to help tell your story one day.

I’ve been in the industry for almost 15 years (yikes!), and I wanted to share with you an obvious lesson - but a critically important one - that will help keep your head clear, and to stay inspired.

Hey there TechDiva!

My name is Wayne and I’m a Threat Intelligence Analyst with Verizon. I’ve been in the field of Cybersecurity for over 15 years.

I’m so pleased that you are interested in STEM. The future in the field is bright because of students like you.

When I was your age, I always worked to be the best student that I could be. However, sometimes my study habits were not very good. Luckily, I found some tips that helped me very much and I’d like to share them with you.