(Speak With a Geek: San Francisco) -- Technical recruiter Speak With a Geek (SWAG) is using its voice in the industry to raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by women in technology. The Bay Area agency hopes to educate and provide a deeper analysis into the topic of a lack of female representation in technology.

“Beginning almost at birth, girls receive subtle messaging that science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are for not for them,” says Sarah Noyes, director of diversity and inclusion at SWAG. “Everything from gendered toys, stereotypical advertisements, and even the subtle suggestions by parents and teachers can steer girls in directions outside of STEM subjects.” 

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