From street child in China to Intel mentor

The chasm grew wider the higher she rose up the ranks, eventually becoming technical adviser to Intel’s data center CTO.

“There are very few women at the higher levels,” she said.

Eager to change that trend, Garver joined the Women at Intel (WIN) Network five years ago as a mentor.

She signed on to run its first franchise, and for the past three years, she’s been visiting local schools and running engineering and science programs.

“This isn’t work for me. I’m planting seeds and acting as a role model with my personal experience,” said Garver. “I want to inspire young girls to become engineers.”

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