AWIS is a national advocacy organization championing the interests of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics across all disciplines and employment sectors. By breaking down barriers and creating opportunities, AWIS strives to ensure that women in these fields can achieve their full potential. The Mission of the Los Angeles and Ventura County Chapter of AWIS is to foster the personal and professional skills of women so they can become leaders in their field, support women at all stages of their career through career development workshops, networking opportunities, social gatherings, and specific mentoring programs, promote a collegial environment where women from different disciplines and employment sectors, feel confident to share their experience, advice, and expertise for the benefit of all members, and cultivate the next generation of women in science to be confident and ready to pursue their full potential.