----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2000 6:48
AM
Subject: Re: [issues] Heroins?
I've often wondered what it is that has encouraged me to
break with traditional female roles and forge my way into traditionally male
areas. In reflecting upon your question, the only thing that screams out
to me is the urging of my aunt when I was in Grade School and Jr. High.
She urged me to think for myself, overcome shyness, and never, ever be afraid
to ask questions. I can't tell you how many times she told me to ask,
ask, ask when something wasn't clear - and I applied that wisdom to school,
work, and personal life. By understanding the reasons, rather than just
accepting them, I have been able to apply the experience and wisdom of others
to new situations that come up in the computer industry.
While I'm not a techie, I serve on the Linux Professional
Institute Advisory Council, Chair the Linux International Marketing Committee
and currently I'm Vice President of Sales for LinuxMall.com. I am the
working parent in a family of five, devoting countless hours to volunteering
for Girl Scouts, animal care organizations, and am active in my church.
Many of these roles are traditionally male, while others are traditionally
female. I've had to deal with lots of paradigm issues in my life, but I
do what interests me, and I serve where God leads me - regardless of my
gender.
Hope this helps!
Julie
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2000 2:57
PM
Subject: [issues] Heroins?
Who, if any woman, has inspired you to be a Linux
Chik? I'm trying to develop a mentoring program for young women to
meet & be inspired by female high tech "success stories". Know
any?
Thanks!
Justine Tenzeldam
Public Relations
Open Country,
Inc.
