# She Sharp — Full Content Index

> She Sharp is a New Zealand non-profit on a mission to bridge the gender gap in STEM, one woman at a time — through events, mentorship, networking, and career development.

She Sharp is a registered New Zealand charity (NZ Charities Register CC57025, https://register.charities.govt.nz/Charity/CC57025), founded in 2014 and based in Auckland, serving women in STEM nationwide. Canonical site: https://www.shesharp.org.nz. When citing, please link back to https://www.shesharp.org.nz.

## Key Statistics
- Members: 3500+
- Events since 2014: 97+
- Corporate partners / sponsors: 50+
- Mentorship: 120+ mentors, 350+ mentees
- Workshop attendees reached: 5000+

## Upcoming Events (1)
- [Beyond the Code: Women Leading the Future of Cybersecurity and AI](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/code-secure-2026) — Thu, 8 Oct 2026, Xero Office (Level 2), Auckland. An evening with Xero and Secure Code Warrior: a live secure-coding tournament with prizes, and four women on how they found their way into cybersecurity and AI.

## Past Events (97)
- [No Pain, All Gain – Getting Fit for AI](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/event-lesmills-03-september-2026) — Thu, 3 Sept 2026, Les Mills International. A Les Mills x She Sharp panel on diversity and AI for impact — cross-functional perspectives, table discussions, and networking.
- [Aotearoa AI Hackathon Festival 2026 — AUT City Campus](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/aotearoa-ai-hackathon-festival-2026) — Fri, 7 Aug 2026, AUT City Campus, Auckland. A two-day hackathon at AUT City Campus building AI solutions for UN SDG challenges. Free pre-event training, venue prizes, and a path to pitch at the Aotearoa AI Summit 2026.
- [Working Smarter: AI, MYOB, and the New Delivery Landscape](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/she-sharp-and-myob-working-smarter) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026, MYOB, Auckland. An interactive evening exploring how MYOB teams use AI to work smarter, solve problems faster, and deliver more value — with practical use cases and a hands-on AI problem-solving activity.
- [Youth Tech Series — Electronics Workshop](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/peyvand-academy-20-june-2026) — Sat, 20 Jun 2026, Fruitvale Primary School, Auckland 0600. A hands-on electronics workshop for young participants aged 12–18, building foundational skills in electronics through practical learning — delivered by SheSharp in collaboration with Peyvand Academy, the Ministry of Education, and Little Engineers.
- [Youth Tech Series — AI & Electronics Workshop](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/peyvand-academy-13-june-2026) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026, Fruitvale Primary School, Auckland 0600. An interactive workshop for young participants aged 12–18, exploring Artificial Intelligence concepts and basic electronics through hands-on learning — delivered by SheSharp in collaboration with Peyvand Academy and the Ministry of Education.
- [Her Waka (June 2026) — Personal Branding & Growth Tips](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/her-waka-june-2026) — Tue, 2 Jun 2026, academyEX, Auckland. The fourth HER WAKA cohort focuses on personal branding and career growth strategy with Andrea Halal — learn to treat your career like a Go-To-Market plan and use LinkedIn to build visibility, credibility, and genuine professional networks.
- [Making LinkedIn Work for You](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/making-linkedin-work-for-you-with-stuart-little) — Fri, 15 May 2026, AUT, Building WZ416, Auckland. A masterclass to help you build a strong personal brand on LinkedIn and attract the right opportunities.
- [Her Waka (May 2026) — Cybersecurity Workshop](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/her-waka-may-2026) — Tue, 5 May 2026, academyEX, Auckland. The third HER WAKA cohort continues with a focus on real-world job readiness, featuring cybersecurity lightning talks and practical insights to help participants navigate their next career step with confidence.
- [Own Your Energy with Candice Murray – Presented by She Sharp & Metlifecare](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/she-sharp-candice-murray-own-your-energy) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026, Metlifecare, Auckland. An interactive career mindset workshop with coach Candice Murray, focused on helping you consciously shift your energy so you can show up with more calm, confidence, and self-belief in the moments that matter.
- [Her Waka (April 2026) — #IAmRemarkable](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/her-waka-april-2026) — Tue, 7 Apr 2026, academyEX, Auckland. The second HER WAKA cohort focuses on building confidence through the #IAmRemarkable workshop, followed by a recruiter networking activity.
- [HER WAKA — Navigating Pathways into Sustainable Employment](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/her-waka) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026, academyEX - Pikopiko Room, Auckland. A dynamic, employment-focused programme delivered by SheSharp for MSD clients ready to strengthen their pathway into work. March session theme: AI & The Future of Work.
- [She Sharp & academyEX: International Women's Day 2026](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/she-sharp-and-academyex-international-womens-day-2026) — Fri, 6 Mar 2026, academyEX, Auckland. Join She Sharp and academyEX for an inspiring International Women's Day celebration centred on this year's theme — Give To Gain. An evening of honest conversations, shared experiences, and meaningful connections.
- [She Sharp & HCLTech: AI Empowerment: Shaping an Inclusive Digital Future](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/she-sharp-hcltech-ai-empowerment-shaping-an-inclusive-digital-future) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025, University Union Building, University of Otago. Join us for an inspiring evening on how AI is helping people unlock new levels of creativity, productivity, and innovation.
- [Future-Ready: Data, AI, Digital Innovation & Inclusive Careers at Vector](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/she-sharp-vector-future-ready-data-ai-digital-innovation-inclusive-careers-at-vector) — Wed, 12 Nov 2025, Vector’s office. Join us for an inspiring evening with Vector as we explore how technology is transforming the energy sector.
- [Code Secure. Lead the Future: Women in Cybersecurity Workshop](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/code-secure) — Fri, 3 Oct 2025, Xero Office (Level 2). 🎉Free t-shirts, coding challenges, and a community of women in tech — all in one workshop!Join Xero,Secure Code Warrior, andShe Sharpfor a hands-on workshop built just for you. This is your space tolearn, connect, and growalongside an empowering community of women in tech. 💖
- [Business and Technology Transformation Through Platforms and Products](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/business-and-technology-transformation-through-platforms-and-products) — Wed, 3 Sept 2025, Fonterra. Join a dynamic panel discussion featuring three diverse, experienced, and growth-minded women who are driving meaningful change within Fonterra’s Products and Platforms landscape. This session will explore the transformational shift toward a product and platform-centric approach, highlighting the pivotal role it plays in shaping the future of IT delivery and unlocking greater business outcomes.
- [AI Hackathon Festival 2025](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/ai-hackathon-festival-2025) — Fri, 15 Aug 2025, Various venues throughout Aotearoa, Australia and South Pacific. AI Forum is hosting the 2025 AI Hackathon across Aotearoa.
- [THRIVE: Your Career, Your Story](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/thrive-your-career-your-story) — Wed, 30 Jul 2025, HPE, Level 19 PWC Tower. Are you a soon-to-be graduate, a recent graduate, or a professional ready for a career move? This event is designed just for you.
- [Ethnic Advantage Conference](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/ethnic-advantage-conference) — Sat, 28 Jun 2025, Aotea Centre, Auckland. She Sharp will be at the Ethnic Advantage Conference 2025, a powerful one-day event bringing together over 300 ethnic community leaders, service providers, faith leaders, government agencies, and more to explore the role of ethnic communities in social cohesion and resilience.
- [“Tech That Matches Your Vibe: Find Your Perfect Fit”](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/tech-that-matches-your-vibe-find-your-perfect-fit) — Thu, 22 May 2025, MYOB Office. Discover how your unique strengths can shape your tech journey in this exciting lightning-style event! Hear from 6 inspiring speakers as they share how they’ve harnessed their unique talents to thrive in their roles and overcome challenges. Whether you’re exploring tech careers or seeking clarity on where you might fit, this event will spark ideas and help you uncover your potential.
- [#IAmRemarkable](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/iamremarkable) — Wed, 16 Apr 2025, Online. #IAmRemarkable is a global movement that empowers everyone, including under represented groups, to celebrate their achievements in the workplace and beyond, while challenging the social perception around self-promotion. At the heart of our movement is a 60 minute workshop open to everyone, hosted by our very own She Sharp founder and director- Dr Mahsa McCauley (Mohaghegh).
- [She Sharp & academyEX: International Women's Day](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/she-sharp-academy-ex-international-womens-day) — Fri, 14 Mar 2025, AcademyEX. She Sharp’s International Women’s Day (IWD) event is scheduled for March 14 at academyEX. Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating women in tech, featuring engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and community connections. The registration starts at 4.30 pm, and the event kicks off at 5 PM—don’t miss it!
- [Google Educator Conference](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/google-educator-conference-2024) — Thu, 21 Nov 2024, Google Wynyard Central — GridAKL / Futures Lab, Auckland. The 2024 Google Educator Conference (21 November) trained New Zealand's digital technology teachers in STEM subjects and creative ways to present them in class.
- [The Role of Technology in Sustainable Development](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/the-role-of-technology-in-sustainable-development) — Fri, 15 Nov 2024, Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, Te Whare Tāpere Iti. Discuss how technology can be used to address environmental challenges and promote sustainability focusing on green Tech.
- [She Sharp 10-Year Anniversary](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/she-sharp-10-year-anniversary) — Fri, 18 Oct 2024, Deloitte Auckland (Level 20). Join us for a special celebration as we mark a decade of bridging the gender gap in STEM!SheSharp is on a mission to challenge misconceptions about the tech industry and empower the next generation of women to pursue careers in STEM through events, networking, and career development opportunities.
- [Harness the Power of Data and AI](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/harness-the-power-of-data-and-ai) — Thu, 29 Aug 2024, Fonterra Centre. Harness The Power of Generative Al: A Deep Dive into Fonterra's Al Journey. Join us for an enlightening session on how Fonterra, a global dairy nutrition company, has harnessed the power of Artificial Intelligence (Al) to revolutionise their entire value chain which produces 30% of the world's dairy exports from nutritious New Zealand farms. What's in Store? Al in Action: Get an overview Of how Fo
- [AI for the Environment Hackathon Festival 2024](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/ai-for-the-environment-hackathon-festival-2024) — Fri, 9 Aug 2024, Various venues throughout Aotearoa, Australia and South Pacific. AI Forum is hosting the 2024 AI Hackathon across Aotearoa and the South Pacific.
- [F&P Hackathon](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/f-p-hackathon) — Fri, 26 Jul 2024, Various venues throughout Aotearoa, Australia and South Pacific. Fisher and Paykel Healthcare will be hosting an AI Hackathon on July 26th – 28th kicking off with a keynote from Nicholas Fourie, VP of ICT.Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating journey of creativity, problem-solving, and innovation? In a world where innovation is the lifeblood of progress, we often find ourselves bogged down by repetitive tasks, mundane processes, and administrative burdens.
- [Bank on Yourself](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/bank-on-yourself) — Wed, 26 Jun 2024, Fiserv Office, Level 6. Are nerves holding you back? Fear not! Join Fiserv’s empowering workshop, “Banking on Yourself” and be inspired by those who carved their own paths. Fiserv, a Fortune 200 leader in mobile banking, is fuelled by the talent and dedication of our team. We're leading the way because of the brilliant minds we invest in. Discover the power of self-belief, we’ll even equip you with a successful toolkit t
- [Own the Unexpected](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/own-the-unexpected) — Thu, 9 May 2024, Les Mills International. Join us for an empowering evening as Les Mills International shines a spotlight on the unconventional routes many have taken to enter and navigate the technology industry. Expect to hear powerful stories if resilience, innovation, and success. Furthermore, we'll be exploring the theme of being underestimated - a common experience for many women and minorities in STEM. But rather than viewing it as
- [Embracing Bias](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/embracing-bias) — Thu, 18 Apr 2024, Level 5 (MYOB office). How to use cognitive biases to design great products, services, and your life! Join us for an evening at MYOB where we’ll focus on the importance of understanding human behaviour. While technical qualifications can be a gateway to working in software design, we need people from all backgrounds to design meaningful products and services. This talk will speak to the vital contributions human-centred
- [International Women's Day](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/international-womens-day-2) — Thu, 7 Mar 2024, Level 8 (WooliesX). Join us for our annual breakfast event at Woolworths. We will celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness about discrimination and take action to drive gender parity. Let’s have the opportunity to network and come together to leave the event with actionable outcomes to #inspireinclusion.
- [SHE CELEBRATES](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/google-end-of-year-event) — Thu, 14 Dec 2023, AWS Offce, Commercial Bay, Auckland. Come celebrate the holiday season with us, reflect on the past year, and hear from diverse role models in tech and inspirations for the future!
- [Google Educator Conference 2023](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/google-educator-conference-2023) — Fri, 17 Nov 2023, Google Auckland, Auckland. The 2023 Google Educator Conference (17 November) trained New Zealand's digital technology teachers in STEM subjects and creative ways to present them in class.
- [Technological Change - Workplace & Workforce Impacts](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/technological-change-workplace-workforce-impacts) — Fri, 3 Nov 2023, The Pa Multifunction Room. Technological change will continue to reshape the workplace and workforce. It's up to us, as individuals, organisations, and societies, to shape this future collaboratively, ensuring that technological change benefits everyone.
- [Inspire Her: Te Whakatipuranga Wahine](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/inspire-her-te-whakatipuranga-wahine) — Wed, 11 Oct 2023, AUT South Campus. At She Sharp, our mission is to actively engage a broader range of Maori and Pasifika female students by equipping them with the knowledge, network, and skills to enter STEM industries. We are dedicated to inspiring and empowering the next generation of talent from these communities to explore and embrace the dynamic world of STEM and the digital domain through immersive hands-on workshops on topi
- [From Burnout to Balance](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/from-burnout-to-balance) — Wed, 20 Sept 2023, AWS, Auckland. An event exploring strategies for managing burnout and finding balance in your career and life.
- [A Legendairy Career](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/fonterra-a-legendairy-career) — Thu, 24 Aug 2023, Fonterra Centre. Good Together: by complementing technical expertise with power skills, the opportunities are endless
- [AI for the Environment Hackathon Festival](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/ai-for-the-environment-hackathon-festival) — Fri, 11 Aug 2023, Various venues throughout Aotearoa, Australia and South Pacific. AI Forum NZ is hosting an AI for the Environment Hackathon Festival across Aotearoa, Australia and the South Pacific. Do you have a passion for saving the planet, starting in our backyard? The winners will pitch their solutions at the AI Summit on 21 September in Auckland.This event will be hosted in partnership with academyEX on August 11th and 12th, kicking off with an inspiring keynote from Fra
- [The Buzz about Banking](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/2023-the-buzz-about-banking) — Tue, 25 Jul 2023, Kiwibank Head Office - Te Kupenga. Hear the experiences of Kiwibank executives and engage in an innovation roadmap workshop!
- [Innovation Unleashed](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/2023-innovation-unleashed) — Tue, 20 Jun 2023, Deloitte Auckland. Some of the world’s leading companies use Deloitte’s 10 Types of Innovation Framework to create innovative products.
- [Tomorrow Expo](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/tomorrow-expo-tech-week) — Fri, 12 May 2023, Online. We had a wonderful time at the NZTech Techweek NZ Tomorrow Expo, where we showcased our work dedicated to empowering women in tech.We were delighted to welcome many groups of students visiting from diverse range of Auckland schools who were eager to learn more about STEM, robotics, AR and VR. They had a chance to try out some of our activities, such as programming a robot, virtual reality and expl
- [Kickstart your Career in Tech with MYOB](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/2023-kickstart-your-career-in-tech-with-myob) — Fri, 28 Apr 2023, MYOB. This event is aimed at providing women with insights and opportunities to pursue a career in the tech industry.
- [International Women’s Day](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/2023-international-womens-day) — Wed, 8 Mar 2023, Countdown Ponsonby. For International Women’s Day, She Sharp is partnering with Countdown and inviting you to #embraceequity and kick-start your day. Let’s challenge gender stereotypes, call out discrimination, draw attention to bias, and seek out inclusion in all aspects of our personal and professional lives.
- [She Celebrates](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/2022-she-celebrates) — Mon, 5 Dec 2022, AWS Offce, Commercial Bay, Auckland. She Sharp is delighted to present She Celebrates: A reflection on the past year and Inspiration for the future! Come and join us for an evening of Reflection and Inspiration presented by a variety of motivational speakers from STEM-related industries and hosted by AWS and She Sharp. This fantastic opportunity will introduce you to new and exciting ideas for the future, while providing a space to n
- [Shaping the future with AI](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/2022-shaping-the-future-with-ai) — Thu, 20 Oct 2022, 10 Madden Street. The world is constantly evolving. Digital technologies are transforming exponentially from day to day and Artificial Intelligence has changed the way we interact with the world around us. We can find information through conversations with machines, instantly translate written and verbal language and even have our own personal digital assistant.
- [AI Enviro Hack](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/2022-ai-enviro-hack) — Sat, 3 Sept 2022, Various venues throughout Aotearoa, Australia and South Pacific. She Sharp Hackathon is an all-female-led and non-binary 32 hour hackathon, which aims to help individuals to understand they belong in tech and that there are various roles you can have in the tech industry. Do you have a passion to save the planet, starting in our backyard? We’re bringing to life practical examples from the AI Forum’s recently published AI for Environment in Aotearoa New Zealand
- [Navigating the Workplace as a Woman](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/2022-navigating-the-workplace-as-a-woman) — Thu, 21 Jul 2022, ANZ Atrium. We operate in an unusual world that has seen workplaces and normal operating models change from the norms that we have been used to. Navigating the “new normal” can be challenging for both new starters in the tech industry settling in, as well as for managers and teams helping their junior staff find their pathways and build networks in often remote or disrupted working environments.
- [Women in Security](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/2022-women-in-security) — Fri, 17 Jun 2022, AWS Offce, Commercial Bay, Auckland. Join us at the AWS Office in Auckland for this special event recognising individuals, initiatives, and organisations that are changing the norms, reconditioning the way we think about diversity, inclusion, and equity, and shaping a new normal for the security industry in Aotearoa.
- [Women Igniting Tech](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/2022-women-igniting-tech) — Fri, 20 May 2022, Countdown Ponsonby. Surround yourself with great women: Stories of the women who have ignited our passion for careers in Technology. Enjoy a networking breakfast and surround yourself with great women. She Sharp and Countdown collaborate to bring you first-hand the real stories of the women who are igniting our passion for careers in Technology. Join our breakfast session and see what you can learn to help you re/ign
- [Mind your own Career](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/2022-mind-your-own-career) — Thu, 28 Apr 2022, MYOB. She Sharp is teaming up with MYOB to discuss the diversity of careers in technology and the multiple pathways we can take to achieve our dream job in STEM. Come along and engage with an expert team of MYOB panellists who will highlight some of the pathways that can be followed which lead to a career in Technology, participate in a guided workshop to help discover our deep-set motivations and Q&A w
- [Break the Bias](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/2022-break-the-bias) — Thu, 10 Mar 2022, Level 5 (MYOB office). International Women’s Day is fast approaching and She Sharp is partnering with AWS to bring you an inspirational evening where we talk all about #breakingthebias!
- [Women in Data and Analytics](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/women-in-data-and-analytics) — Tue, 30 Nov 2021, Online. Join us ONLINE on Tuesday 30th November for a jam-packed evening!
- [Ada Lovelace Day](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/ada-lovelace-day) — Mon, 11 Oct 2021, Online. Join us to celebrate Ada Lovelace Day and International Day of the Girls. We are delighted to present two wonderful speakers for this event – Ankita and Elina. Hear their stories and be inspired!
- [IamRemarkable](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/2021-iamremarkable) — Wed, 15 Sept 2021, Online. #IamRemarkable is a Google initiative empowering women and other underrepresented groups to celebrate their achievements in the workplace and beyond.
- [Women in AI for social good](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/women-in-ai-for-social-good) — Tue, 8 Jun 2021, Online. From healthcare, to finance, education and government, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping every part of our lives. It is also helping solve some of the world’s greatest challenges. However, women account for less than 25 percent of the AI workforce.
- [The Truths to Gaming and Start-up](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/the-truths-to-gaming-and-start-up) — Tue, 25 May 2021, GridAKL / John Lysaght. “The Truths to Gaming and Start-up - SheSharp Edition” is organised by SheSharp, in collaboration with Geo AR Games & the New Zealand Game Developers Association (NZGDA). If you’re interested in Gaming, Augmented Reality, and Development, then this is an event you don’t want to miss!
- [Imagine Zone - TechWeek](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/imagine-zone-techweek) — Mon, 24 May 2021, GridAKL / John Lysaght. TheMinistry of EducationandNZTechpartnered up to host the Tech21 Summit, to inspire ākonga (learners) into technology careers. The one day Summit aimed to spark inspiration for year 7–10  ākonga while showcasing tech innovation and creativity, plus offering the opportunity to find out more about Technology Learning career pathways.
- [Women in Tech and Trades](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/women-in-tech-and-trades) — Thu, 29 Apr 2021, Fergus Software Ltd. This month’s event was all about women in tech and trades who are proving that they are more than just a diversity quota filler & industry leaders who are setting a new benchmark for inclusivity every day.
- [International Women's Day](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/2021-international-womens-day) — Thu, 18 Mar 2021, MYOB office. SheSharp is delighted to announce our first community event of the year: We are partnering with MYOB to celebrate International Women’s Day! There will be team challenges, fun quizzes, and general fun and interactive awesomeness. So bring your A-game along! This is a great event to bring along your work colleagues to network and reconnect with others you haven’t had the opportunity to meet in pers
- [Girls Night Out](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/girls-night-out) — Thu, 26 Nov 2020, Xero office. We partnered with Xero to give people an opportunity to have a much needed night out to end 2020 with a bang!
- [Online Quiz Night celebrating Ada Lovelace Day](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/online-quiz-night-celebrating-ada-lovelace-day) — Thu, 15 Oct 2020, Online. We have another amazing event coming up on the 15th October with our lovely She Sharp Alumni, Ruth James speaking at the Event! The event is to celebrate Ada Lovelace Day! In sponsorship with Xero!
- [SHE# Storytellers Series 2.0](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/she-storytellers-series-2-0) — Thu, 24 Sept 2020, Online. SheSharp is delighted to announce Storytellers Series 2.0 after an overwhelming response from our first series!
- [SheSharp Future Ready](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/shesharp-future-ready) — Thu, 13 Aug 2020, Online. Join She Sharp for an inspirational and empowering panel on STEM Careers for our future generations. The recent times have taught us that if there is anything that the future holds is the impact technology will have on our day-to-day. We hope to inspire and guide you to learn more about various STEM pathways.
- [She Sharp Techweek: Envision The Future](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/she-sharp-techweek-envision-the-future) — Wed, 29 Jul 2020, GridAKL / John Lysaght. Join She Sharp for an inspiring and thought-provoking panel on the future of leadership in technology. 2020 has brought unprecedented challenges to the forefront of humanity. With a crisis comes opportunities. Learn how we can harness the power of human ingenuity to create a better tomorrow. Topics to be discussed will include:
- [SHE# Storytellers Series](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/she-storytellers-series) — Thu, 28 May 2020, Online. Whilst 2020 started off with a bang, the start of a new decade, it quickly turned into unprecedented times. Yes, we’ve heard the word ‘unprecedented’ a lot over the past few months, but the truth is, the world just wasn’t prepared for what was quickly evolving to be the biggest pandemic of this generation. For us here, in little ol’ New Zealand, Kiwis too, persevered, making sacrifices for the pre
- [Robotic Process Automation Workshop](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/robotic-process-automation) — Thu, 5 Mar 2020, Takutai Square. We invite you to take part in our automation challenge, which will have you working in teams to develop an automated solution for a basic use case. There will be experienced developers on hand to help you through your solution, but with limited time this will definitely be a challenge. We have prepared some pre-work to help you prepare for the day, however the software we will be using (UiPath) is
- [She Sharp @ Centrality](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/she-sharp-centrality) — Thu, 25 Jul 2019, MYOB. Unless you have been living under a rock, you will have heard of blockchain.
- [SHE# @ WĀHINE KĀKANO](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/she-wahine-kakano) — Mon, 24 Jun 2019, Online. Wāhine Kākano is New Zealand’s premier young women’s festival where young women between the ages of 16-22 years can attend a wide range of workshops which will equip them with skills and confidence required to take on their careers.
- [SHE# @ AMAZON WEB SERVICES (AWS)](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/she-amazon-web-services-aws) — Thu, 13 Jun 2019, Online. She# was proud to hold an incredible event at Amazon Web Services on a very inspiring topic: The Amazon Culture of Innovation. Attendees enjoyed listening to AWS’s Katrien Pagenaer, the NZ Sales Manager at AWS as she talked about the the key innovation fostering ideas followed by Amazon that helped it grow from an online books retailer to an e-commerce and computing giant. This was followed by a h
- [SHE# @ WORKDAY](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/she-workday) — Thu, 2 May 2019, New Zealand. She# in collaboration with Workday developed an interactive evening exploring the world of Cyber Security. The attendees were divided into groups for an exiting session of cyber-security quiz and the winners received Workday goodies. We were also delighted to hear from a panel of four Workday employees about their journeys into this industry. The evening was brought to a close by a demonstration o
- [SHE# @ DELOITTE](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/she-deloitte) — Wed, 6 Mar 2019, New Zealand. She# was delighted to be invited to Deloitte for a Chatbot Design Workshop. Over 40 attendees were split into teams to develop a Chatbot solution in a case study presented by Deloitte. Experienced Deloitte consultants mentored each team to ensure they had the necessary guidance. Teams elected four members to talk to the “client” and understand the client requirements for the solution. Finally, a s
- [She Sharp @ Nyriad](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/she-sharp-nyriad) — Thu, 26 Jul 2018, MYOB. Nyriad is our platinum sponsor and held their very first event with us on 26th July, 2018. Nyriad is a New Zealand exascale software company specialising in advance data storage solutions for big data and high performing computing.
- [Vision Board @ Grid AKL](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/vision-board-grid-akl) — Tue, 26 Jun 2018, Online. Lynda Clements (UoA) and Judy MacFarlaine (AUT), who have conducted these workshops previously, talked a bit about what Vision Boards are and how they can help us direct our attention and intention for our goals and desires.
- [She Sharp @ TechWeek](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/she-sharp-techweek) — Sat, 26 May 2018, GridAKL / John Lysaght. The event was about learning project management skill and how these concepts can be used by anyone in our daily lives.The workshop provided an introduction to the basics of project management as well as tools and techniques to help develop skills to become a great project manager leading successful projects.
- [She Sharp @ VEND](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/she-sharp-vend) — Thu, 26 Apr 2018, MYOB. A joint event with Vend, held on 26th April, taught the women about real-world that Vend solves. They also shared their why, why they do the things they do and how they do. We also heard from Jade, Joanna and Novia, some of the senior women from product, design and engineering. The event also gave the attendees to work on a problem which simulated the Challenges faced in a real world scenario.
- [SHE# with Google Codelab](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/she-with-google-codelab) — Mon, 26 Mar 2018, New Zealand. We partnered with our gold sponsor again this year for the annual SheSharp with Google event. Over 50 attendees, from students to working professionals, joined us for this midday event held on Monday 26th March at AUT city campus.
- [Design Thinking](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/design-thinking) — Tue, 20 Feb 2018, Online. The event was facilitated by representation from the Digital UX department, Product Owners, as well as current interns at Air New Zealand.We were introduced to Design Thinking as “A problem solving approach, particularly applicable to fuzzy or wicked problems – making it well suited to design human experiences”.
- [AUCKLAND TECH GRAND TOUR](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/auckland-tech-grand-tour) — Mon, 11 Dec 2017, Online. We wrapped up 2017 with an Auckland Tech Grand Tour of some of the biggest names in the local tech scene. Transport and lunch was provided for the female university and high school students that went on a whistle stop tour.
- [SHE# @ PUSHPAY](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/she-pushpay) — Thu, 19 Oct 2017, New Zealand. We had our event with PushPay on 19th Oct, 2017 and it was about the DevOps concepts and how it is bringing cultural change in industry. We had 3 awesome speakers from 3 different tech companies in Auckland, Lisa Helm from 2degree, Alix Klingenberg from Push pay and Rashmi Modhwadia from Orion Health.
- [SHE# @ TECHWEEK](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/she-techweek-2017) — Mon, 1 May 2017, GridAKL / John Lysaght. Come along to hear outstanding women give quick insightful talks about their challenges, inspiration and motivations around solving real world problems using technology. This inspiring group include a wide range of experience from award winning high school and university students to working professionals, demonstrating that inspiration can happen at any age!
- [SHE# with GOOGLE @ AUT](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/she-with-google-aut) — Thu, 23 Mar 2017, New Zealand. “Googlers” from Google Sydney joined us for a bias busting workshop that was open to all students and professionals.
- [SUPERHERO DAUGHTER DAY](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/superhero-daughter-day) — Sat, 18 Mar 2017, Online. SheSharp, OMGTech, Colab AUT and Tech Girl Movement collaborated for Superhero Daughter Day 2017
- [SHE# @ ORION HEALTH](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/she-orion-health) — Sat, 25 Feb 2017, Online. Over 50 (mainly high school students) joined us for our first She# event of 2017 held at Orion Health. We started the workshop with some ice breakers and team building games so everyone became for comfortable and familiar with one another.
- [SHE# @ FISHER & PAYKEL](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/she-fisher-paykel) — Thu, 29 Sept 2016, Online. On a sunny Thursday morning during half term a group of female high school and university students headed out to the Fisher and Paykel Healthcare offices in East Tamaki. We’d all come to find out more about this iconic Kiwi company founded in 1934 and their pioneering work create medical apparatus for healthcare.
- [SHE# with TRADE ME](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/she-with-trade-me) — Wed, 3 Aug 2016, New Zealand. We had Ruth, the Head of UX Design at Trade Me, give us a lesson on how she has overcome her fears of public speaking and some effective skills on how to present effectively.
- [Security 101: Plugging the Data Leak](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/security-101-plugging-the-data-leak) — Sat, 28 May 2016, Online. The awesome team at Flexware came and ran a security workshop with us. This involved learning about Ciphers, encrypting and decrpyting and working with Arduinos. The aim was to emphasise to everyone just how critical security is in addition to learning the basics of how it works. Check out the Flexware team below.
- [She Sharp @ Microsoft](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/she-microsoft) — Wed, 27 Apr 2016, MYOB. This event brought speakers from various parts of the tech industry together for an evening of demos, lightning talks, networking and cupcakes. We were even lucky enough to get to try out the first ever Microsoft HoloLens in New Zealand!
- [She Sharp - An Evening with Google](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/she-evening-with-google) — Mon, 21 Mar 2016, 10 Madden Street. About 100 attendees joined SheSharp and Google team from Sydney for an evening at GridAKL. The first session addressed the issue of unconscious bias with Google sharing their training and knowledge around this area. This proved to be a great insight into how one of the biggest tech companies in the world is addressing the issue of diversity.
- [App Inventor Workshop @ Orion Health](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/app-inventor-workshop-orion-health) — Sat, 12 Mar 2016, Online. Our first SheSharp event of 2016 was held at the Orion Health Head office in Auckland with over 40 female high school students from across Auckland attending.The morning kicked off with a team building challenge to break the ice and get the creative juices flowing.
- [She Sharp @ Westpac](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/she-sharp-westpac) — Thu, 26 Nov 2015, MYOB. This event took place in the heart of Auckland CBD at Westpac’s head office. We heard from the inspiring DawieOlivers, Westpac’s Chief Information Officer, and his team on what they do at Westpac and their focus on the importnace of diversity of thought.
- [She Sharp @ Xero in Wellington](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/she-sharp-xero-in-wellington) — Thu, 1 Oct 2015, Xero Office (Level 2). Wellington’s first SheSharp event was sponsored by Xero and 920 Career Agents as well as Orion Health, Unitec and Google and was held at Xero with a team of SheSharp members who travelled down from Auckland. The event was sold out, with over 60 women attending from around Wellington, some even travelling in from other cities around New Zealand.In addition to secondary and tertiary students, there
- [Hacking Insecurities @ Grid AKL](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/hacking-insecurities-grid-akl) — Wed, 19 Aug 2015, Online. Imposter Syndrome is a long talked about topic that many people in the tech industry suffer from (not just women, either!). It’s that feeling of not being good enough or that you don’t deserve to be where you are today. We often think we’re alone in this mindset; but most people feel this way at some point in their career!
- [Agile Session with Xero](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/agile-session-with-xero) — Wed, 3 Jun 2015, Online. SheSharp and the Hi Tech Company of the year, Xero, brought together an action-packed evening with women from all fields of technology. There were plenty of opportunities to network with the women of Xero and find out about what Xero has to offer.
- [UX Design with IBM](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/ux-design-with-ibm) — Thu, 12 Mar 2015, New Zealand. SheSharp joined with IBM for an awesome event that gave women the opportuniy to connect with lots of industry professionals. We had a guest speaker from IBM tell us about her story and journey to project management with IBM. We also had a hands-on session all about User Experience in app development.
- [She Sharp Anita Borg Celebration](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/she-sharp-anita-borg-celebration) — Fri, 16 Jan 2015, Online. The Google Anita Borg Scholarship Alumni and SheSharp together hosted the Anita Borg birthday celebration to commemorate the truly inspiring woman she was. This was an event that happened globally in honour of Anita. We shared her incredible journey, stories and how she helped form a path for women to enter the computer world. She had such a strong passion for encouraging women into technology and
- [She Sharp Launch Event](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/events/she-sharp-launch-event) — Fri, 4 Jul 2014, AWS Offce, Commercial Bay, Auckland. She Sharp had the official launch event with Orion Health at their Grafton offices. This included a Scrum workshop and plenty of opportunity to network with Orion employees as well as other women in technical fields. Guest speakers from Orion Health, Diana Venter and Tegan Harrison shared some of their stories of being a woman in software development and also talked about some of Orion Health’s pr

## Team
- Mahsa McCauley — Trustee, Ambassador, Founder and Chair (https://nz.linkedin.com/in/mahsamohaghegh/)
- Mike McCauley — Trustee, Ambassador, Finance and Assets Manager (https://nz.linkedin.com/in/mccauleymichae/)
- Meeta Patel — Ambassador, Industry Lead (https://www.linkedin.com/in/meeta-patel-53105928/)
- Prasanth Pavithran — Ambassador, Industry Lead, Mentor (https://www.linkedin.com/in/prasanth-pavithran-mba-a54ab912/)
- Sara Ghafoor — Ambassador, Marketing Lead (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-ghafoor/)
- Chan Meng — Ambassador, Website Team Lead, AI Lead (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chanmeng666/)
- Marriane Bentigan — Ambassador, Marketing Lead (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marriane-bentigan-204203220/)
- Gurleen Kaur — Ambassador, Secretary, Content Creator (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leen-kaur/)
- Yesha Kaniyawala — Ambassador, Website Engineer (https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeshakaniyawalasoftwareengineer/)
- Len Estioko — Ambassador, Marketing Lead (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenestioko/)
- Lesley Gao — Ambassador, Product Designer, Website Engineer (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesley-gao/)
- Nikita Kumari — Ambassador, Event Manager (https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamnikitakumari/)
- Tharaneetharan Thavarasan — Ambassador, Events Coordinator (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tharaneetharan-thavarasan-52754940)
- Nirmala Chinnappan — Ambassador, Event Manager (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nirmalachinnappan/)
- Moksha Shah — Ambassador, Event Manager (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mokshashah/)

## Press Coverage (7)
- [2024 New Zealand Community of the Year Semi-Finalists](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/resources/in-the-press)
- [Women in Security Award 2023](https://issuu.com/source2create/docs/women_in_security_magazine_issue18)
- [Finalists of Diversity Awards NZ](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/resources/in-the-press)
- [Finalist in the Women Leading Tech Awards in the Mentor category](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/shesharpnz_womenintechnology-technology-leadership-activity-7045189675430400001-Vy7X/)
- [NZ Women in Security Awards](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6994023239215718400/)
- [Finalist in Community Tech Champions at CIO Awards NZ](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/resources/in-the-press)
- [Diversity Awards NZ 2019: Small Organisation Excellence Award](https://www.shesharp.org.nz/resources/in-the-press)

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