ACM-W Welcomes Five New Professional Chapters in First Quarter 2025
ACM-W is excited to announce five new professional chapters across four continents, expanding its global reach from December 2024 to March 2025. These chapters showcase our continued commitment to supporting, celebrating, and advocating for women in the global computing field.
Canberra ACM-W Chapter (Australia) – December 2024
The Canberra chapter, chaired by Shabnam Kasra, strengthens our presence in the Australian Capital Territory and joins us as a neighbour to our Dunedin, New Zealand Chapter. The leadership team includes Vice Chair Yawen Wendy Chen, Treasurer Dr. Heba El-Fiqi, Secretary Jing Liu, and Membership Chair Kangjing Li.
Reach out to the chapter by emailing chyawen at gmaildot com.
Software Engineering Research Network ACM-W Chapter (Zacatecas, Mexico) – January 2025
With Dr. Mirna Munoz as the Chair, this chapter becomes our second chapter in Mexico. The leadership team includes Vice Chair Dr Karina Cancino, Treasurer Dr Samantha Jimenez, and Secretary Blanca Dina Valenzuela Robles.
You can contact the chapter by emailing mirna dot munoz at cimat dot mx.
Gothenburg ACM-W Chapter (Gothenburg, Sweden) – February 2025
The Gothenburg chapter is chaired by Dr Birgit S. Penzenstadler, with Dr Irum Inayat as Vice Chair and Farnaz Fotrousi as Treasurer, adding to our growing presence in Northern Europe and establishing a connection to our nearby Kiel Chapter.
The chapter can be reached by emailing Irum at chalmers dot se.
Fez ACM-W Chapter (Morocco) – March 2025
We’re especially excited to welcome our first chapter in Morocco! Established close to International Women’s Day, the Fez chapter is led by Chair Ghita Lazrek, with Vice Chair Fatima Zahra Ouariach and Treasurer Hala Ajaroud completing the leadership team.
Contact the chapter by sending an email to acmwmorocco dot chapter at gmail dot com
Cleveland ACM-W Chapter (Ohio, United States) – March 2025
Cleveland is home to our latest chapter, adding to our Ohio presence with a network of professionals from Northeast Ohio; this is our fourth chapter in the state. Our newest domestic chapter in Cleveland brings together professionals from Northeast Ohio. We’re delighted to welcome Aditi Singh as the Chair of this vibrant new addition to our network, with Sophia Naser Matar as the Vice Chair and Zakiya Parker as the Treasurer.
To reach the chapter, send an email to cleproacmw at gmail dot com
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Professional Chapters
“What better way to celebrate International Women’s Day than by taking this first step?” As noted by Aditi Singh, head of the Cleveland ACM-W Chapter, which highlights the importance of establishing these new Professional Chapters during Women’s History Month. These new chapters expand our worldwide network of professionals promoting women’s leadership and participation in computing.
Future editions of “Spotlighting the Chapter” in the ACM-W Professional Chapter’s Corner will offer in-depth profiles of each chapter; the latest Spotlight, part of Ace’s tours, focused on Dunedin (see the article in this month’s newsletter).
Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us if you are interested in joining an existing chapter or establishing a new one in your region:
- Chair: Bettina Bair (bettina dot bair at gmail dot com) (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bettina-bair/)
- Committee member: Dr. Asegul ‘Ace’ Hulus (asegulhulus at outlook dot com) (www.linkedin.com/in/asegulhulus)
- Committee member: Professor Emeritus Dr. Laura Dillon (ldillon at msu dot edu)
- Committee member: Dr. Wendy Chen (wendy.chen1 at unsw dot edu dot au)
- ACM-W Professional Chapters Webpage (For more information and to start or join): https://women.acm.org/chapters/professional-chapters/
We warmly welcome these new chapters and eagerly anticipate their contributions to ACM-W !