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title: "Monktoberfest 2016: Mandy Whaley - The Power of #FamilyOps for Women in Tech"
date: 2016-11-18T00:10:12Z
modified: 2017-02-20T18:17:51Z
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status: publish
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series:
  - Monktoberfest 2016
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  - RedMonk Tech Events
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timestamp: 2017-02-20T18:17:51Z
tags:
  - Monktoberfest 2016
  - RedMonk Tech Events
---

A recent study showed that 68% of girls interested in STEM were encouraged by a male champion. [Mandy Whaley](https://twitter.com/mandywhaley) explores specific ways men can be that champion for the girls in their lives.