MCWT Celebrates Two Trailblazing Women in Tech

‘Woman of the Year in Technology’ awards presented at nonprofit’s 17th Annual Gala.

SOUTHFIELD, MI, Nov. 3, 2025 – MCWT revealed its 9th Woman of the Year in Technology recipients during the evening’s programming. The recognition celebrates women who embody MCWT’s mission, making an impact in the field of technology for girls and women in Michigan.

The 2025 Woman of the Year in Technology winners are:

• Community Impact – Rosemary Bayer, State Senator, Michigan District 13: Shortly after co-founding MCWT, Bayer started building and delivering technology programs, such as MCWT’s summer camps, high school GET-IT clubs, and scholarship program. She volunteered with schools to work with girls on programming and robotics and has mentored young women and senior women looking for support in career development. More recently, she has provided state funding for tech programs in Michigan. In her role as a state senator, Bayer speaks to groups around the state with the goal of inspiring girls and women to help others grow. She has since worked to increase equity in funding as well as adding more technology-based programming and tools across the k-12 education system.
  
• Empowering Leader – Mamatha Charmathi, Chief Digital Officer and Software Business Growth Officer: Charmathi helped shape MCWT’s lifecycle approach and vision to make Michigan the No. 1 state for women in tech when she served as a board member. She also launched MCWT’s summer internship program and founded the West Michigan chapter, engaging local companies and extending MCWT’s reach across the state. She is the founder of T200, a community dedicated to empowering women in technology through mentorship, leadership development, and connection. Charmathi has guided hundreds of women across Michigan and beyond, helping them not only reach leadership roles but also thrive once there.

Bayer and Charmathi join a community of 11 other past Woman of the Year in Technology awardees.

“We are here to illuminate a path forward for women in technology,” said MCWT President Judy Asher. “Our Woman of the Year recipients, partners, volunteers, board members and supporters are creating connections and guiding girls and women toward tech careers that make a difference.”