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Alexandra Bowers Schoen

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Alexandra Bowers Schoen is the SEO Software Engineer with CareerBuilder and working on her Masters degree through Georgia Tech's new, Online Masters in Computer Science. She has an adorable, energetic 3-year-old that keeps her on my toes! Between school, family and work, you can find Alexandra playing and coaching soccer.

John I. McSwain, III

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A native Atlantan, John I. McSwain develops mobile and web software, but he is also a pretty good saxophonist. John loves technology, interaction design, concept development, a good game of Street Fighter II, and premium vodka.

N. Liberty White

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Liberty is a Digital Marketing Strategist and Executive Director of ATL WEBFEST, the first web series and digital entertainment festival in the Southeast dedicated to connecting content creators, startups, and tech enthusiasts. A native of Toronto, ON, Canada, Liberty strives to build bridges and create opportunities to tell the stories of women and people of color in the area of technology, business, and media.
Atlanta, GA February 28, 2015
What They Didn’t Tell You About Being a Techie and New Mom (Parent)

Are you interested in starting a family, but unsure of how it will affect your career? Then you don't want to miss this talk. Attendees will hear firsthand accounts from women, who made the decision to start a family, discuss how their choice has impacted their career, and the challenges they faced to re-enter the workforce.

Topics will include

  • How to prepare your emotional and mental changes of motherhood/parenthood?
  • How can the tech community provide more support to mothers?
  • Tips to face the demands of work, a newborn, and family
  • The perks of parenthood and technology

Panelists include: John I. McSwain III, Developer; Alex Bowers Schoen, Software Developer at CareerBuilder; and Liberty White.