Women

AFCEA actively works to increase the number of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professions through its Women in AFCEA initiatives and panel discussions that occur throughout the year. 

AFCEA offers resources to help women advance their careers through leadership development, education, events and networking. Women who participate in AFCEA activities and events gain new skills, engage with mentors and make lasting connections that help them excel in cyber, defense, intelligence and homeland security disciplines and related technical areas. 

 

 

 

 

Please join us for our upcoming event on March 15, 2024 in McLean, Virginia!

 

 

 

 

STEMpowerment Forum 2024

 

 

 

Events for Women

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Benefits of Membership for Women
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WOMEN APPRECIATION EVENTS
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Our annual Women's Appreciation Event  is held in conjunction with AFCEA/USNI WEST. Attendees enjoy networking with senior leaders in their community, followed by either a keynote speaker or fireside chat and ending with a presentation of the women’s appreciation awards.

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EVENTS AND NETWORKING
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Meet, engage and collaborate with a variety of professionals, including officers and enlisted personnel, academia, civilian government and industry as an individual member of AFCEA. Become involved with one of the many chapters worldwide and attend events like Women in the Workforce, A Journey in STEM, which features invaluable panel and keynote discussions for early-to mid-career women. AFCEA's women-focused events explore issues such as why many girls distance themselves from educational paths that can lead to successful careers in STEM fields. The most recent event featured successful women in the STEM fields discussing the challenges experienced by girls and women throughout grade school, college and early career. 

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WOMEN APPRECIATION AWARDS
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Several AFCEA members each year are honored with the Women's Appreciation Awards for what they have done to elevate women in their network/workplace/professional community. The awards are presented at the Women's Appreciation Event each year during WEST in San Diego. 
2025 awards information and application coming this fall!

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LEADERSHIP
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Women may hold leadership and managerial roles within the association, its board, committees and chapters. Becoming involved at either the local chapter level or the AFCEA International level helps build skills and creates new opportunities. 

 

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EDUCATION
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Through discounts on online courses, a preferred provider network of education providers, and continuing education opportunities at many AFCEA events, AFCEA offers women multiple ways to advance their skills. 

PREFERRED PROVIDERS

ON DEMAND ONLINE COURSES

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CUSTOM CLASSES

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NEWS AND INFORMATION
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SIGNAL Media offers in-depth, relevant news in the cyber, communications and information technology realms of the defense, intelligence and global security communities. Members receive SIGNAL Magazine monthly in print, digital or both formats, based on their preference. 

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AFFORDABILITY
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AFCEA membership is one of the most efficient ways to help the national security, defense industry, yourself and your career.

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The Women's Appreciation Award recognizes and honors AFCEA members, regardless of gender, who have gone above and beyond to further the careers of women. In 2024, AFCEA honored eight such leaders.
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The opportunity to establish and advance Women in AFCEA enabled me to grow as a leader, directly motivating me to take risks at work and create new innovative capabilities
Ashley Becker
Chair, Women in AFCEA
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Brooke Eiser
AFCEA has allowed me to expand my network, give back to the community and grow my career. If you are looking for lifetime relationships and connections while giving back to your community, AFCEA is the place for you!
Brooke Eiser
Account Executive Army in the North East, USSOCOM, INSCOM, EUCOM and DISA; Affigent
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