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Women in Tech

Women's History Month
2019-03-25 19:00:00 2019-03-25 20:00:00 America/New_York Women in Tech Join Amina Elgouacem to learn how she started an award-winning IT and Information Management Company, and about the growing opportunities for women in technology fields. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Monday, March 25
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2019-03-25 19:00:00 2019-03-25 20:00:00 America/New_York Women in Tech Join Amina Elgouacem to learn how she started an award-winning IT and Information Management Company, and about the growing opportunities for women in technology fields. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Join Amina Elgouacem to learn how she started an award-winning IT and Information Management Company, and about the growing opportunities for women in technology fields.

Amina Elgouacem, President and CEO of NEOSTEK, Inc., an award winning Information Management and IT Compan, will share her personal story of starting her own business in 2010.  As a Computer Scientist and a Microsoft Certified Software Engineer she speaks regularly on her story and how women can thrive in technology careers.  Ms. Elgouacem has won numerous awards, including the Smart CEO Brava Award for top female entrepreneurs in Washington. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Technology | STEM/STEAM | Special Event | Diversity |

TAGS: | women's history | Jobs |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Branch manager
James Cahill
Hours
We're closed Thursday June 19 due to Juneteenth
Mon, Jun 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 19 Closed
(Juneteenth)
Fri, Jun 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 21 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 22 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Parking: No library parking lot.  Street parking is available.  A paid parking lot is available on the 100 block of North Alfred Street. 

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1 mile) and King Street Stations (1.1 miles). 
  • Metrobus: 10A/B, 11C
  • DASH Bus: 30, 31, Old Town Circulator
  • King Street Trolley:  King & Columbus

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

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