In 1995 when I got onto the Internet using Compuserve and 14.4 baud modem.   Compared to using Google today with a broadband connection, it sucked, but of course I didn’t know it at the time. It was a life-changing moment.

2. Technology is so big, so diverse: in what parts are you an expert? in what realms are you still learning?

I’m an expert at helping small businesses succeed on the web.  Still have a lot to learn about mobile communication technology.

3. Did you have an experience growing up or as an adult where you felt the huge divide between women and technology?

4. If you answered yes, how did you handle it?

By asking questions and educating myself.

5. What was your favorite part of Geek Girl Camp 2009?

6. List 3 ways that women (or you specifically) can have an impact on technology.

1. We can provide feedback to manufacturers and entrepreneurs on ways that technology can help with all the things women have to do in addition to working–child care, housekeeping, etc.
2. We can help our work environments integrate technological changes.
3. In lockstep, we can make or break Facebook or whatever replaces Facebook.

7. If you could change one thing about the world (and we know you can) what would it be?

I would eliminate poverty by educating and empowering women and also making small loans available to women in poor countries so they can help themselves.  No more foreign aid to the corrupt men running these countries.   They’ve screwed it up for far too long!

8. What is your desire, wish or goal for Geek Girl Camp 2010?

That the attendees put into action what they have learned and tell GGC specific things they learned that had a positive impact on their business.

9. If the Geek Girls could have 1 minute to talk to the world, what would we say?

Embrace change.

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