History of Aliza Sherman in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 2, 2025

Aliza Sherman, a new media entrepreneur, author, blogger, and women's issues activist, is renowned for her online marketing and networking expertise. She focuses on empowering women in technology and new media. Sherman gained recognition in 1995 as one of Newsweek's "Top 50 People Who Matter Most on the Internet" and in 2009, Fast Company named her one of the "Most Influential Women in Technology" in the Blogger category. A native of Honolulu, Hawaii, Sherman has dedicated her career to advancing women's roles and involvement in the digital world.

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December 19, 1964: Aliza Sherman's Birth

On December 19, 1964, Aliza Sherman, also known as Aliza Pilar Sherman, Aliza Sherman Risdahl, and Cybergrrl, was born in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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January 1995: Founded Cybergrrl, Inc.

In January 1995, Aliza Sherman founded Cybergrrl, Inc., a significant step in her career.

March 1995: Established Webgrrls International

In March 1995, Aliza Sherman established Webgrrls International, creating a global networking organization for women in technology-related fields to provide networking, education, and mentoring opportunities.

1995: Named as one of the "Top 50 People Who Matter Most on the Internet" by Newsweek magazine

In 1995, Aliza Sherman was recognized by Newsweek magazine as one of the "Top 50 People Who Matter Most on the Internet". She was among only three women on the list.

1998: Some Webgrrls chapters began to establish their independence

Beginning in 1998, some Webgrrls chapters, starting with the San Francisco Chapter in August, began to establish their independence from Webgrrls, signaling a shift in the organization's structure.

April 1999: The Washington, D.C. chapter of Webgrrls formed DC Web Women

In April 1999, the Washington, D.C. chapter followed suit, forming DC Web Women.

1999: Spoke at "1999 Women Leaders Conference" in Wellington, New Zealand and "1999 Women's Summit of the Americas" in Buenos Aires, Argentina

In 1999, Aliza Sherman spoke at the "1999 Women Leaders Conference" in Wellington, New Zealand, and the "1999 Women's Summit of the Americas" in Buenos Aires, Argentina, discussing issues pertaining to women and the Internet.

1999: Speaking about the Internet for women at colleges and universities

Throughout 1995 through 1999, Aliza Sherman spoke about the Internet for women at various colleges and universities, including Harvard Business School, Simmons College Graduate School of Management, Rutgers University, New York University, and Columbia University, School of Business.

November 2000: Nearly one third of Webgrrls' members left to establish DigitalEve

By the end of November 2000, approximately one-third of Webgrrls' 30,000 members, primarily from the US and Canada, departed Webgrrls and established a separate organization known as DigitalEve.

2000: Member of the American Association of University Women's Educational Foundation Commission

In 2000, Aliza Sherman was a member of the American Association of University Women's Educational Foundation Commission on Technology, Gender, and Teacher Education, contributing to a report called Tech-Savvy: Educating Girls in the New Computer Age.

2001: Relocated to Cheyenne, Wyoming

In 2001, Aliza Sherman relocated from New York City to Cheyenne, Wyoming, where she worked in public relations for the Wyoming Business Council.

2003: Established Conversify

In 2003, Aliza Sherman established Conversify, a digital consulting and social media marketing firm, marking another entrepreneurial venture.

2009: Named as one of the "Most Influential Women in Technology" by Fast Company magazine

In 2009, Aliza Sherman was named by Fast Company magazine as one of the "Most Influential Women in Technology" in the Blogger category, recognizing her impact in the field.

2010: Launched Mediaegg LLC

In 2010, Aliza Sherman launched Mediaegg LLC, a strategic digital and mobile consulting agency, further expanding her presence in the consulting industry.