SC SIM Women

 Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month is a powerful reminder that when women rise, the whole tech industry rises with us. Women still make up only about a third of the tech and STEM workforce, yet where women lead, teams innovate more, perform better, and build more inclusive products for the world we actually live in.

This month, let’s celebrate the women who are coding, architecting, securing, designing, and leading the future of technology—and the allies who open doors, amplify voices, and make room at the table. To every woman in technology at every stage of your journey: your perspective is needed, your leadership matters, and the next generation is watching you do what once seemed impossible.

Here’s to the women who debug systems, challenge ceilings, and prove every day that talent has no gender—only opportunity.

   

Mission

Empowering IT executives through a curated community, empowering collaboration, driving leadership, and advancing technology for sustainable growth and meaningful impact.

  

Vision

By fostering inclusion, providing mentorship, promoting leadership, and creating visible, impactful programs, SIM SC Women can become the go-to community for women in technology across South Carolina. With a clear value proposition and targeted outreach, the network will attract, retain, and empower more women to lead and innovate in tech.

  

Strong Women, Strong Coffee

SIM SC Women’s “Strong Coffee, Strong Women” at Coffee Underground was such an energizing way to start the day. We filled that cozy, iconic Greenville spot with laughter, candid conversations, and plenty of caffeine-fueled encouragement.

From swapping leadership stories to making new connections across roles and companies, the room buzzed with women showing up for themselves and for each other. Huge thanks to Coffee Underground in downtown Greenville, SC, for the warm atmosphere and delicious coffee and pastries that kept the ideas flowing.

If you missed this one, keep an eye out for the next SIM SC Women gathering—you’ll want to pull up a chair at the table next time.

Wine and Whine

The SIM SC Women’s “Wine and Whine” event at Uncork in Charleston was absolutely wonderful—exactly the kind of evening that reminds us why this community matters. From the first pour to the last conversation, the atmosphere at Uncork’s relaxed, wine-forward space on King Street gave us the perfect backdrop to unwind, share real stories, and reconnect with women leading across technology and business in South Carolina.

We laughed, we vented, we celebrated wins big and small—and left feeling a little lighter and a lot more supported. Huge thanks to the Uncork team for taking such great care of us and creating a warm, welcoming space for meaningful connection. Here’s to more evenings like this as SIM SC Women continues to grow across the state.

What an incredible night in Columbia SC! On February 27th, SIM SC Women launched in style at Smoked on Main Street, and the energy in the room from the amazing women in technology who joined us was unforgettable.
From meaningful conversations to plenty of laughs over great food and cocktails, the evening was the perfect blend of connection and inspiration in one of downtown Columbia’s most beautiful settings. A huge thank you to our special guest speaker, Chetna Jain, Director of IT for SLED, for sharing her leadership journey and insights on serving South Carolina through technology and innovation.
This is just the beginning for SIM SC Women, and we’re excited to keep building this community of leaders, mentors, and rising stars across the state. If you couldn’t make it this time, stay tuned—there’s much more to come!