Ellen Twomey, CEO of You Are TechY Shares How She Helps Increase The Presence Of Women in Tech Queens in Tech

“You are techY is more than a learning platform. It's a movement” that Ellen Twomey is leading to help women and moms enter the tech industry.

Ellen is a Tech Learning Coach, Computer Scientist, & UX Design Expert with years of experience—an effective leader, an innovator with energy and passion for people and her work.

Learn more here: youaretechy.com

In the UX world, Ellen set the bar for user-centered design, using proven methods based “on human learning and neuroscience, as opposed to mutable interface trends that promote aesthetics over usability” raves a colleague.

The movement grew organically from a local Raleigh, NC MeetUp where mostly moms would share their life and work story at the corner coffee shop.

Now, Ellen and her team bring women into the meaningful, flexible, well-paid work of tech through education and inspiration—fully committed to furthering the presence of women in the tech industry

Ellen continues to help women get the skills and confidence they need to secure the tech job of their dreams!

Here's what Ellen shares:

✨ How she became an entrepreneur after working as a consultant & software developer in corporate

✨ Why she’s leading the You Are TechY movement

✨ Her role as CEO & her leadership style

✨ What programming language she would be :)

✨ How she integrates being a mom and an entrepreneur

✨ Actionable entrepreneurial advice for women in STEM