Professional Associations

 Joining professional affiliations can greatly enhance your career as a software development manager by providing networking opportunities, professional development, and the chance to contribute to the community. Here are some notable affiliations and organizations that can help you grow in your career and contribute to the community:

Diversity and Inclusion Focused Organizations

1. AfroTech:

   • A community and conference that brings together Black professionals in tech for networking, learning, and career advancement.

2. Blacks in Technology (BIT):

   • Dedicated to increasing the representation and participation of Black people in the tech industry through networking, professional development, and mentorship opportunities.

3. Code2040:

   • Works to activate, connect, and mobilize the largest racial equity community in tech to dismantle structural barriers preventing the full participation and leadership of Black and Latinx people in the innovation economy.

4. Fairygodboss:

   • A platform offering career connections, job reviews, and support for women in the workplace, focusing on workplace equality and career growth.

5. Girl Geek X:

   • Organizes events and provides a community for women in tech to connect, share experiences, and advance their careers through networking and professional development.

6. Girls Who Code:

   • Aims to close the gender gap in technology by teaching girls computing skills and fostering a passion for technology through clubs, programs, and events.

7. Half the Sky:

   • Focuses on empowering women globally and providing career opportunities and support networks, with an emphasis on gender equality and leadership.

8. HBCU 20x20:

   • Focuses on creating job opportunities for graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through career fairs, networking events, and partnerships with employers.

9. HSI Career Collaborative:

   • Supports career development for students and graduates from Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) by providing resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities.

10. Latinas in Tech:

    • Aims to connect, support, and empower Latina women working in tech through events, mentorship programs, and community building.

11. Lesbians Who Tech:

    • A global community of LGBTQ women and non-binary individuals in tech, offering networking events, professional development opportunities, and a platform for visibility and advocacy.

12. Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT):

    • Equips African Americans, Latinos, and Native Americans with the skills, coaching, and connections to succeed in leadership roles, with programs focusing on career advancement and leadership development.

13. MyGwork:

    • A business community for LGBTQ+ professionals, students, and organizations, providing career development, networking opportunities, and promoting workplace equality.

14. National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME):

    • Provides scholarships and support to minority students in engineering and promotes diversity in the engineering profession through partnerships with educational institutions and corporations.

15. Nextplay Events:

    • Hosts networking events and career development opportunities specifically aimed at underrepresented professionals in tech, facilitating connections with industry leaders and peers.