Women in Technology Announces 2009-2010 Leadership

ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(Business Wire)--
Women in Technology (WITSM), the premier organization contributing to the
success of professional women in the Washington technology community, today
announced its 2009-2010 Board of Directors. Members in attendance at the June
18, 2009 general meeting elected the Board to serve for the 2009-2010 year.

"As WIT`s incoming President, I look forward to energizing and mobilizing our
membership to make an impact on the D.C.-Metro technology industry," said Toni
Townes-Whitley, President, WIT. "Building on the dedication and hard work of our
past WIT leadership, the incoming officers and committee chairs will continue to
lead the charge for the advancement of girls and women in the technology
industry through innovative programs, networking, mentoring, job fairs and
executive coaching."

Under the leadership and direction of President Townes-Whitley, WIT will focus
on expanding its perspective to recognize the advancement of women globally in
the field of technology. WIT will also increase its advocacy role for positions
that align with its mission, more actively engaging in and shaping the
discussions affecting women in the field. And finally, WIT will prioritize
technology segments to provide more relevant, content rich programs and events
throughout the year.

Executive Committee:
President - Toni Townes-Whitley, VP & General Manager, Global Industries, North
America, Unisys
President-Elect - Nanci Schimizzi, Vice President, Technology, FINRA
Treasurer/Chair Financial Committee - Cynthia Sanchez, Director of Financial
Planning and Analysis, ContourGlobal
Secretary - Jean Leonard, Group Vice President Business Development, QinetiQ
North America

Appointed Positions:
Immediate Past President - Sue Liblong, Vice President of Programs, Binary
Group, Inc.
General Counsel - Kathryn Harris, Principal, The Resolution Law Group, PLC

Board Members at Large:
Member Development - Rose Wang, CEO, Binary Group
SIG Liaison - Mary Ann Wagner, President, XIO Strategies
Special Events - Patricia Burke, Principal, SRA
Strategic Alliances - Lisa Dezzutti, President, Market Connections, Inc.
Women in Government - Mary Davie, Assistant Commissioner for Assisted
Acquisition Services, General Services Administration

Elected Committee Chairs:
Communications Committee - Liz Anthony, Federal Channels Marketing Manager,
Cisco
Membership - Piper Conrad, Senior Director, SpeakerBox Communications
Programs Committee - Kelly Harman, President and Owner, Zephyr Strategy
Sponsorship Committee - Nancy Lamberton, Founding Partner, Excitations, LLC

About Women in Technology
Women in Technology (WIT) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to offering
women involved in all levels of the technology industry a wide range of
professional development and networking opportunities. One of the organization's
main goals is to create a forum where women in technology can be recognized and
promoted as role models. The organization`s values are embodied in its tag line:
Connect. Lead. Succeed. WIT was founded in 1994 and has nearly 1,000 members.
For more information, please visit WIT`s web site, www.womenintechnology.org.

Women in Technology (WIT)
Michelle McWhinney,202-361-2891

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