not a beard

Now, I want to make this next point as clear as the glass ceiling beyond which many women in technology have yet to climb: I love, support, and cheer on my tech brethren, bearded or bare-faced, because they are completely, indisputably awesome and deserve every word of the recognition they receive. I have sat in the front row of the conferences at which they presented and beamed and clapped hard while they stood and spoke. I have touted them publicly on social channels and privately in emails and discussions with others. I wish them every success and am fantastically proud to call them friends and co-workers.

But equal consideration and recognition for the work, contributions, and fur-free faces of the ladies who rocked alongside them?

We need that – not just for this campaign or election, but for all we do. Let’s make that happen.

Resources:

• Swiss Miss is compiling a list of female entrepreneurs; you are welcome to add to it.
• Change the Ratio works to improve the balance between men and women and ensure a diverse workforce.
• Suggest others I should add by writing me on Twitter @marihuertas or putting it my questions page here on Tumblr.

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