GetWITit Pittsburgh & CMUiii | Building the Future: Women's Pathways to Innovation

Join getWITit Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University's Integrated Innovation Institute (CMUiii) for an engaging evening of conversation, connection, and career inspiration.

Whether you're a student exploring what's next, an early-career professional, or someone interested in the evolving world of technology and innovation, this panel will offer valuable perspectives on building a meaningful career.

Hear from accomplished women leaders—including technology executives, entrepreneurs, and founders—as they share their career journeys, the challenges they've overcome, and the lessons they've learned while driving innovation across industries. Speakers will discuss the many pathways into technology, the importance of interdisciplinary thinking, and how today's students can prepare for tomorrow's opportunities.

Agenda

5:30 to 6:00 PM: Arrival and networking
6:00 to 6:45 PM: Panel discussion
6:45 to 7:00 PM: Q&A
7:00 to 8:00 PM: Networking, food, and drinks

⭐️ This event isn't restricted to students. It is open to professionals, alumni, and anyone interested in technology, innovation, and leadership.

Minette Vaccariello
Design Principal, Experience Innovation @ PNC

Olivia Suchko
Founder @ Olive

Alyssa Theroux
Cofounder & Co-CEO @ HeadStrait Labs

Stephanie Steren-Ruta
Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Digitization @ CMU

Parking

• On-street metered parking is available around the 311 S. Craig Street building on Craig Street, Filmore Street, and Winthrop Street.

• On-street metered parking is free after 6:00 PM Monday through Saturday and all day on Sunday.

• There is garage parking available at the East Campus Garage (5040 Forbes Ave.) and at the Dithridge Street Garage (252 S. Dithridge St.). Information on visitor parking and hourly/daily rates can be found on CMU's Transportation Services webpage.

Entering the Building

• Via main door on S. Craig Street

  • Go past the stairs in the main lobby and proceed down the hallway to the rear of the building. Go through the first glass door and take the elevator up to the second floor.

• Via accessible entrance on Filmore Street

  • Enter via the ramp. Once inside, turn right to enter through the glass door to reach the elevator. Take the elevator up to the second floor.