The GIT Mentoring Program is designed to inform and inspire high school girls about the many opportunities available to women in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, recognized as STEM. During this first session, we’ll hear from four panelists at various stages in their academic and professional careers in STEM fields. We’ll learn about the choices, successes and struggles they’ve experienced to achieve their goals.

1. WELCOME TO GIRLS IN TECHNOLOGY
SESSION #1: ORIENTATION & STEM CAREER EXPLORATION
Location: Marian Koshland Science Museum
525 E Street NW Washington DC 20001
Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Time: 5:45 - 8:30 PM
The GIT Mentoring Program is designed to inform and inspire high school
girls about the many opportunities available to women in the fields of
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, recognized as STEM. During
this first session, we’ll hear from four panelists at various stages in their
academic and professional careers in STEM fields. We’ll learn about the
choices, successes and struggles they’ve experienced to achieve their
goals.
Agenda:
5:45 - 6:10PM: Registration, Refreshments, and Networking
6:10 - 6:30PM: Orientation & Announcements
6:30 - 7:30PM: GIT Talks - STEM Career Exploration Panel
7:30 - 8:15PM: Mentoring Session
8:15 - 8:30PM: Closing
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2. GIT Talks: STEM Career Exploration Panel
Speaker: Linda Powell, Chief Data Officer, Consumer Financial Protection
Linda Powell is the Chief Data Officer of the Consumer Financial Protection
Bureau. Previously, she was the CDO at the Office of Financial Research
within the U.S. Treasury Department as well as the Chief of the Data
Management and Analysis section at the Federal Reserve Board. She has a
BA in Economics from Rutgers University and an MS in Quantitative Finance
from George Washington University. She has over 25 years of experience in
the finance industry including a money center bank, the Federal Reserve
Bank of NY, Board of Governors, OFR, and CFPB.
Speaker: Veronica (Ronni) McTier, Energy Efficiency Manager, ICF International
Ronni McTier was born in Louisville, KY and was graduated from Sullivan
University in Mechanical Engineering. She has lived in the DC area for four
years. She currently works for ICF International as an Energy Efficiency
Manager and provides a platform for industrial companies to reduce their
energy consumption in the state of Maryland. As a result of these efforts, she
reduces the carbon footprint which helps to maintain a cleaner, greener
environment.
She has also volunteered for numerous organizations in the political arena,
arts and local organizations. These include the Annual Legislative Conference, Dallas Museum of
Arts, Sisters for Charity, Louisville International Cultural Center, Big Brother and Big Sister Program
and Habitat for America.
She is especially excited to participant at this event because she is in the process of starting a
foundation called G.E.M.S. which means Girls in Energy Management and Sustainability, to
educate, promote, attract the interest of young women to pursue energy opportunities and
advance their careers in STEM fields.
Speaker: Justin Molineaux, Co-Founder, Chief Technology Officer, Baas Bikes
Justin Molineaux is the Co-Founder & CTO of Baas Bikes - a startup that uses
smartphones, bluetooth technology, geospatial analysis, and machine
learning to create bikeshare systems from existing bike racks and ordinary
bikes. Prior to Baas Bikes, Justin’s career has spanned academia - where he
built data visualization tools to support bioinformatics research at Virginia
Tech, government - where he designed and built computer systems for NASA
and the FCC, and the private sector - where most notably he led engineering
teams for the nation’s largest online retailer of custom apparel, CustomInk.
With each new experience throughout his career in STEM, Justin has witnessed a consistent
trend: diverse teams tend to produce better results than non-diverse teams. It is this trend that
has compelled him to become an advocate for more inclusive education and hiring in STEM
fields.

3. Speaker: Dr. Allena Willis Kennerly, Founder of Smashing Smiles Orthodontics
Dr. Allena Willis Kennerly has created hundreds of smashing smiles in her 10
years of experience in Orthodontics. Dr. Willis successfully passed the
American Board of Orthodontics’ written examination and graduated from
an American Board of Orthodontics approved residency program at New
York University in 2005. As a former Associate Professor at Howard University,
College of Dentistry, Dr. Willis taught Growth and Development to post-
graduate residents. She currently volunteers her time for occasional lunch
and learns for university residents and is also a current mentor for the
students with an interest in dentistry and orthodontics.
Dr. Willis completed Post-Graduate Orthodontic training at New York University, after earning a
Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree from The University of Medicine and Dentistry, Newark, New
Jersey (UMDNJ). Dr. Willis has also obtained a second orthodontic license in the state of Virginia.
Prior to attending UMDNJ, Dr. Willis successfully completed a Bachelor of Science in
Mathematics from Spelman College in Atlanta. A native of Nevada, she graduated with high
honors from Valley High School in Las Vegas.
Dr. Willis’ hobbies include fashion, traveling with her husband and reading to her two children.
She also enjoys being a style muse and loves all things beautiful. Dr. Willis is dedicated to
motivating children to achieve their personal and educational goals.

4. MEET THE GIT DC TEAM
DC Chair: Jenny Oh
Jenny Oh is the current Chair of the Girls in Technology Washington DC STEM Mentor Protege
Program. She has led Girls in Technology Virginia since 2013, and is now leading GIT’s expansion into
DC. She received the 2016 Washington DC Women in Technology Leadership Award for her
contributions to developing women and youth from the classroom to the boardroom.
Jenny was born in Seoul, South Korea and grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. She has an undergraduate
degree in finance, and a graduate degree in information technology management, both from the
University of Maryland. She is currently an Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton and works on financial and technology
projects. She has always had very strong both right brain and left brain, so to balance out the STEM degrees and career,
Jenny has taken collegiate coursework and has industry certifications in fine arts and in digital media production. Her
artistic and media talents combined with her business acumen and technical abilities, she has consulted local and
international organizations to develop digital content and strategies for various campaigns and events. She has also
produced television shows highlighting the achievements of women, economic development, and social good in DC, and
even fashion!
When she is not in the office, in the studio, or on the front lines of community activism, she is off on a bike, bus, train,
plane, or boat exploring the global backyard. Traveling has opened her eyes to gender and economic inequalities around
the globe. She has dedicated the past several years to actively leading organizations that provide professional
development and education to females, youth, and minorities. She is proud to be part of Girls in Technology, and hopes
that we can collectively make a difference for all.
GIT DC Team
We are proud to announce the dedicated committee members who have provided their dedication
and passion to making the Girls in Technology DC program possible.
Please read more about us here! (http://bit.ly/GITDCTeam)

5. 2016-2017
Girls in Technology Mentor-Protégé
About DC Program
Location:
Marian Koshland Science Museum
of the National Academies of Science
525 E Street NW
Washington DC, 20001
Nearest Metro: Gallery Place Chinatown, Judiciary Square
Nearest Bus: NW E St & NW 6th St stop, Lines: 13Y, D3, D6
Session Time and Dates:
We will meet from 5:45PM – 8:30PM on the 4th Tuesdays of every month.
Light meals will be provided. There is no session in December to observe holidays.
We recommend you arrive no earlier than 5:45PM and no later than 6:00PM to have ample time
to explore the museum and engage in networking activities.
• Session 1: 10/25/2016
• Session 2: 11/22/2016
• Session 3: 1/24/2017
• Session 4: 2/28/2017
• Session 5: 3/28/2017
• Make Up Day: 4/25/2017
Inclement weather policy: Girls in Technology DC will follow all DC Public Schools and DC
Government inclement weather schedule. Make-up date is only if a program session is canceled
due to inclement weather or other DC determined closings.
Attendance to all sessions is required. Girls who attend all sessions will be eligible for
scholarships and awards. If you have an excused absence, you must email the program before
the session: girlsintechdc@gmail.com
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6. LOCATION
Marian Koshland Science Museum of the National Academies of Science
525 E Street NW
Washington DC, 20001
Nearest Metro: Gallery Place Chinatown, Judiciary Square
Nearest Bus: NW E St & NW 6th St stop, Lines: 13Y, D3, D6
Parking
Parking is available near the museum, including both street parking and public parking garages.
The following parking garages are close to the museum and provide accessible parking spaces:
• A&A Parking: 449 K Street NW, 202-224-2247
• Doggett Parking: 701 9th Street NW, 202-638-4995
• Grand Hyatt Washington: 1000 H Street NW, 202-582-1234
• Quikpark: 1001 G Street NW, 202-393-7611
Girls in Technology is not responsible for transportation or transportation costs.
All protégés must be picked up by a guardian.
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Subway/Metro Directions
The Koshland Science Museum is easily
accessible by Washington DC’s Metrorail
system. The museum is located within two
blocks of two Metrorail stations:

7. ABOUT KOSHLAND
Marian Koshland Science Museum
of the National Academies of Science
The Marian Koshland Science Museum of the National Academy of
Sciences invites visitors to explore contemporary science issues in a
thought-provoking setting. Through interactive exhibits the museum
encourages visitors to investigate the causes and effects of climate
change, discover the human brain and consider ways to build resilient
communities in light of natural disasters. The museum is also pleased
to offer free field trips to middle and high school students in the DC
metropolitan area, and unique public programs and community
events. From exhibits to educational programming,
the Koshland Science museum inspires visitors to use science to solve
problems in their communities.
Website: www.koshland-science-museum.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KoshlandScience
Twitter: https://twitter.com/koshlandscience
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KoshlandSciMuseum
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8. BLOG:
http://bit.ly/GITBlog
FACEBOOK:
http://bit.ly/GITfacebook
INSTAGRAM:
Connect with
us on Social
Media!
SNAPCHAT:
http://bit.ly/GITSnapchat
TWITTER:
http://bit.ly/GITTweet
YOUTUBE:
Thanks to our Program Underwriter and Sponsor:
About WIT and STEM for Her
STEM for Her is the philanthropic arm of Northern Virginia’s powerful organization, Women in
Technology (WIT), and the primary funder of WIT’s committee, Girls in Technology (GIT). STEM for Her is
focused on championing programs and initiatives that foster enthusiasm and empower girls and young
women to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering and math fields of study. The foundation
offers financial support in a variety of ways as it works towards its vision of empowering women to
change the world by excelling in STEM-related care
Girls in Technology programs are made possible through the generosity of corporate sponsorships, Women in Technology and
STEM for Her. Program speakers, mentors and committee members volunteer their time to make a difference in the lives of the
future generation.
http://bit.ly/GITInsta http://bit.ly/GITYouTube
THANK YOU SPONSORS
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9. IMPORTANT CONTACTS
Please save these contacts in your email and phone
Girls in Technology DC Email
girlsintechdc@gmail.com
(any GIT related emails, absences, questions, etc)
Jenny Oh – DC Chair
Jenny.k.oh@gmail.com
202-329-4753
(During the day of the event, I will not be able to take
phone calls)
Tauanja Kittrell – Protégé Liaison POC
tauanjakittrell@gmail.com
202-210-2066
(She is the person to call on the day of the event)
Mary Sapountsakis - Mentor Liaison POC
mtzakis@gmail.com
202-841-3151
(She is the person to call on the day of the event)
Koshland Science Museum
202-334-1201
(for general museum information – all GIT related questions
should be sent to GIT POCs)
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BLOG:
http://bit.ly/GITBlog
FACEBOOK:
http://bit.ly/GITfacebook
INSTAGRAM:
Connect with
us on Social
Media!
#GITGirl
#GITGirls
#GITDC
SNAPCHAT:
http://bit.ly/GITSnapchat
TWITTER:
http://bit.ly/GITTweet
YOUTUBE:
http://bit.ly/GITInsta http://bit.ly/GITYouTube
Curlis Phillip - Girls in Technology Chair
curlis_git@yahoo.com
Monica Dillingham - Girls in Technology Vice Chair
mdillingham.git@gmail.com
Women in Technology Office
staff@womenintechnology.org
703-766-1153
To host or underwrite a Girls in Technology Program, please
contact:
Marian McKee - Executive Committee Chair
STEM for Her Foundation
mmckee929@gmail.com
Karen Louis - Treasurer
STEM for Her Foundation
Email: Karen.louis@WJTechnologies.com