Women In Tech
Women In Tech is an action-oriented initiative of the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania with a clear goal – creating an inclusive and level playing field regardless of gender within the Central Pennsylvania technology industry. Our current efforts include quarterly Women In Tech Breakfast programming sessions, quarterly Women In Tech ChatHER virtual peer connection sessions, our annual Women In Tech Awards event and our annual Women In Tech Mentoring program. Our quarterly events provide a variety of forums for learning, discussion, debate, collaboration and action. We believe this isn’t just a woman-issue or a man-issue, but an everyone-issue and is one that can only be overcome when we all work together.
Upcoming Women In Tech Breakfasts
Tuesday, 8/25/2026
8:30am – 10am
* IN-PERSON EVENT *
Pennoni
5072 Ritter Road, Suite 102
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Putting It Together: Building Shared Ownership at Work
What does it truly mean to feel ownership at work — not just responsibility, but shared investment, voice, and belonging? Join us for a powerful Women In Tech Breakfast experience where we come together as a community to explore how shared ownership transforms the way we lead, collaborate, and grow.
Facilitated by Jessica Warren, EHS Training Manager at Pennoni, this interactive session invites women and allies across the Central PA tech ecosystem to reflect, learn, and engage in meaningful conversation around building cultures where people feel empowered to contribute and succeed together.
This workshop emphasizes that shared ownership goes beyond delegation and is actually a mindset and set of behaviors that foster accountability, engagement, innovation, and belonging. When people feel like valued contributors to decisions and outcomes, their investment and performance increase. The session highlights common barriers such as siloed priorities, unclear expectations, limited trust, and communication gaps. To build shared ownership, organizations should focus on several key pillars: a clear purpose, aligned goals, consistent communication norms, empowerment and trust, psychological safety, and a healthy feedback culture. Participants are encouraged to self-reflect, discuss whether tasks feel like ownership or obligation, and identify one shift they can make immediately. Ultimately, shared ownership grows when leaders model collaborative behavior, invite participation, clarify expectations, and support capacity-building rather than pressure. Ownership is created, not assigned.
More than a workshop, this Women In Tech Breakfast creates space for authentic connection, shared learning, and supportive dialogue among peers who understand the unique experiences of women and allies in technology and leadership.
🥐 Breakfast will be provided, so arrive early, grab a seat, meet someone new, and start your day fueled by both great food and even better conversation.
We are proud to present the Women In Tech Breakfast series with the generous support of our 2026 series sponsor, Capital Blue Cross, whose commitment helps make these meaningful community experiences possible.
Come curious. Come hungry. Leave with practical tools, renewed perspective, and the confidence to build stronger shared ownership wherever you lead and contribute.
Tuesday, 10/27/2026
8:30am – 10am
* IN-PERSON EVENT *
Capital Blue Cross Connect
4500 Marketplace Way
Enola, PA 17025
Be Who You Needed to See: The Impact of Representation in Technology
Throughout her career, Shanice Mariluz has often found herself as the only woman, the only person of color, or the only leader with a nontraditional path to technology in the room. While that came with challenges, it also revealed the power of representation to inspire confidence, expand possibilities, and create opportunities for others.
In this session, Shanice shares lessons learned throughout her leadership career on confidence, authenticity, and influence, and how embracing what makes us different can become one of our greatest strengths. Through personal stories and practical insights, attendees will be encouraged to lead boldly, own their unique path, and recognize that their presence may be opening doors they will never see.
The impact of representation isn’t measured by who notices you. It’s measured by who believes more is possible because they saw you.
🥐 Breakfast will be provided, so arrive early, grab a seat, meet someone new, and start your day fueled by both great food and even better conversation.
We are proud to present the Women In Tech Breakfast series with the generous support of our 2026 series sponsor, Capital Blue Cross, whose commitment helps make these meaningful community experiences possible.
