article_snippet.sent: Over the past couple years, I've come into contact with some awesome women in tech through Stanford or work, and I kept thinking to myself
article_snippet.sent: , why have I never heard of some awesome women before?'
article_snippet.sent: In Lea 'Letter from the Editor', Lea also describes how an internship Lea completed at Facebook was viewed as a 'give away' by one of Lea classmates – who suggested that anyone would be able to secure one of the highly sought-after positions if a woman had been offered one, despite applauding a male friend for being given the very same job.
article_snippet.sent: Lea recounts other moments of horrific sexism Lea has experienced while working in various offices - from shameless come-ons from married colleagues to blanket, patronizing statements of 'women don't code' told directly to Lea by colleagues.
article_snippet.sent: It was after such experiences that, Lea says, Lea realized the importance of having idols in the industry.
article_snippet.sent: Speaking in more detail to Buzzfeed, Lea added: 'As a woman who's worked in almost entirely male environments, I know being able to look up to someone is crucial for getting through rough patches, for feeling a sense of belonging to your work.'