Congratulations Erica Tamburo! 🥳 Although the getWITit - Pittsburgh chapter will miss you, we are so excited to see you grow within our organization!! We know you'll rock it!! 🦾
We are thrilled to welcome Erica Tamburo as the newest member of the getWITit National Board, serving as our Grants & Funding Strategist. Erica brings an extraordinary blend of creativity, passion, and leadership to our team and a proven track record of making a lasting impact in the communities she serves. Erica has a rich background in technology, holding M.S. degrees in Bioengineering and Rehabilitation Science Technology from the University of Pittsburgh. With over 24 years of experience across healthcare, rehabilitation, medical imaging research, and drone infrastructure, Erica's expertise is broad and deep. Beyond her professional achievements, she is also an award-winning fine art photographer, blending her knowledge of MRI image analysis with her artistic vision. A dedicated advocate for service, Erica has held leadership roles in Engineers for a Sustainable World, RESNA SIG International Appropriate Technology, and the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Research Center Leadership Council. She co-founded the Women In Product Toastmasters Club to amplify women's voices and continues to mentor emerging professionals through programs like the Pittsburgh Technology Council & Fortyx80 L.A.U.N.C.H. initiative. Her contributions have been felt locally and globally, underscoring her commitment to empowering individuals and communities. Erica's focus on grants and funding will be pivotal in advancing getWITit's mission. Grants are vital to our ability to expand programming, remove barriers to inclusion, and diversify our income sources, ensuring long-term sustainability. Erica's grant writing, fundraising, and partnership-building expertise will strengthen our financial foundation and enable us to continue growing opportunities for women and nonbinary people in tech. Join us in welcoming Erica Tamburo to the getWITit National Board! Her dedication and innovative vision will help us shape a more inclusive and sustainable future in tech.