Empowering Women. Transforming Communities.
About Us
At Paradigm Method, we believe that fighting inequity is a moral imperative, and we are committed to empowering women and girls with technology and education. Our for-profit company is backed by a philanthropic foundation, and our mission is to ensure that women and girls, regardless of their identity or circumstances, have equal opportunities to succeed and lead healthy, productive lives.
Our approach is centered around three key objectives:
Providing technology and education resources to empower women and girls in underprivileged communities.
Fostering gender equality and diversity in technology and education fields.
Partnering with public, private, and multilateral organizations to promote the empowerment of women and girls.
We believe that by pursuing these objectives, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of women and girls and contribute to a more equitable world.
To achieve our objectives, we offer a range of products and services that include:
Access to technology tools and training to develop skills in computer programming, digital design, and other technology-related fields.
Educational scholarships and mentorship programs to support women and girls pursuing careers in technology and education fields.
Partnerships with public and private organizations to provide funding, resources, and expertise in advancing the empowerment of women and girls.
Consulting services to help organizations implement policies and practices that promote gender equality and diversity in the workplace.
We believe that our products and services will help to address the systemic barriers that prevent women and girls from accessing technology and education opportunities. By partnering with organizations and governments, we aim to create sustainable and impactful programs that benefit communities in need.
To achieve our mission, we have developed a sustainable and profitable business model. Our revenue is generated from the sale of our products and services, and the profits are used to fund the foundation's programs. We also seek partnerships with public and private organizations to secure additional funding and resources to support the foundation's mission.
We are committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of women and girls in underprivileged communities around the world. We believe that by providing access to technology tools, educational scholarships, and mentorship programs, we can foster gender equality and diversity in technology and education fields. We are proud of our mission, and we will continue to work tirelessly to achieve our goals.
About Cat.
Cat Fan is an accomplished leader, tech expert, and advocate for gender equity and social justice. As the founder and CEO of Paradigm Method, a tech consultancy with a mission to promote diversity and inclusion in the industry, she has made it her life's work to amplify underrepresented voices in the tech community.
In addition to her groundbreaking work at Paradigm Method, Cat is a passionate writer and indie author, whose children's book series "Mika's Quest" aims to inspire young readers with stories that are fun, exciting, and inclusive.
Cat's dedication to promoting gender equity and inclusion has led her to take on various leadership roles in the tech community. She currently serves on the steering committee of Women in International Security, the premier global network dedicated to advancing the leadership and professional development of women in the field of international peace and security. She is also a member of the Future of Technology committee, where she provides expertise, oversight, and leadership to address the inclusion gap in underserved communities globally and works to weave representation in the future developments within the field of emerging technologies.
Cat was a featured speaker at the United Nation Women, Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) conference in March 2023. In this parallel event organized by Women in International Security and SecurityWomen, she discussed women's influence in cybersecurity, innovation, and emerging technologies and explored the key challenges the technology sector faces.
As a mother herself, Cat is deeply committed to creating a more inclusive world for children of all backgrounds. She brings this same passion and dedication to all aspects of her work, from building extraordinary teams to driving growth and process improvement. Through her work, she strives to be authentic, vulnerable, and practice integrity in all that she does, always keeping her life's mission in mind: to fight for social justice and be a good, well-rounded human being.