March 8th was International Women's Day. Girlstart celebrated the day at Visa with a panel of women in technology to discuss how to empower the next generation. Panelists included:
Arleene Porterfield - VP, Global Information Technology - National Instruments
Denise Raper - Sr. Director, Network Processing Architecture & Consulting - Visa
Arleene Porterfield - VP, Global Information Technology - National Instruments
Denise Raper - Sr. Director, Network Processing Architecture & Consulting - Visa
Janet Cinfio - SVP, Technology Operations & CIO - Acxiom
Linda Albornoz - VP, Brokerage Services (CBS) Technology - Charles Schwab
Siobhan McKenney - Senior Manger, Systems Testing Services - Charles Schwan
Stacey Zoll - VP, Corporate Business Systems - Visa
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Photo: Alejandro Landaverde
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Photo: Alejandro Landaverde
Photo: Alejandro Landaverde
Photo: Alejandro Landaverde
After the panel, Visa employees volunteered their time writing encouraging notes for girls attending our Girls in STEM Conference on April 16th. Each participant will receive a postcard in their goody bags encouraging them on their STEM journey and wishing them a great time at the conference.
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Photo: Alejandro Landaverde
We are so thankful for the women on our panel who took time out of their day to share their stories and Visa for hosting such a great event. 
Photo: Alejandro Landaverde
Photo: Alejandro Landaverde