Silicon Valley Archives - #LatinaGeeks™ https://latinageeks.com/event-category/silicon-valley/ NonProfit for Latinas in Technology and Entrepreneurs Tue, 05 Aug 2025 17:08:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://latinageeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/LG_003-70x70.png Silicon Valley Archives - #LatinaGeeks™ https://latinageeks.com/event-category/silicon-valley/ 32 32 From Good to Hired: Resume Building with AI https://latinageeks.com/event/from-good-to-hired-resume-building-with-ai/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 22:54:46 +0000 https://latinageeks.com/?post_type=event&p=12299 Join us for a virtual workshop that blends practical resume strategy with the power of artificial intelligence.

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]]> #LatinaGeeks’ Day Celebration: Silicon Valley https://latinageeks.com/event/latinageeks-day-celebration-silicon-valley/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 17:43:38 +0000 https://latinageeks.com/?post_type=event&p=12285 Officially recognized by the City of San Jose, this annual celebration honors the powerful contributions of Latinas in tech, entrepreneurship, and innovation. For six years, #LatinaGeeks Day has been a tribute to our vibrant community, and this year, we’re taking it to downtown San Jose for a night of connection, cultura, and recognition.  Join us for an uplifting evening filled with meaningful moments, a few surprises, and plenty of time to mingle and make magic happen.  What to Expect: Celebrate Our Community: Mark six years of #LatinaGeeks Day, a celebration rooted in a community that has been championing Latinas in tech and entrepreneurship for over a decade. Be Inspired: Hear from our chapter leaders and a special guest speaker who’s breaking barriers in the tech world. Join the Moment: Witness the City of San Jose’s official proclamation of #LatinaGeeks Day and snap a celebratory photo with local leaders. Make New Connections: Meet new amigas, mentors, and supporters in a fun and welcoming space. Enjoy the Extras: Grab tasty bites, refreshments, and strike a pose at our photo booth. Let’s celebrate sisterhood, impact, and the power of showing up for each other. Allies are always welcome, this comunidad is for everyone who believes in representation and empowerment. ¡Nos vemos pronto! Our Host Sponsor

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]]> Microsoft AI Skills Fest Course: AI in Action – Unlock Productivity at Work https://latinageeks.com/event/aiskillsfest/ Sat, 29 Mar 2025 01:00:07 +0000 https://latinageeks.com/?post_type=event&p=12155 Amigas! Are you interested in exploring Generative AI and learning how to use it today? Join #LatinaGeeks for the official Microsoft AI Skills Fest Course: “AI in Action: Unlock Productivity at Work”. In this fun and interactive 60-min session, you will be equipped with core AI skills to help simplify tasks, reduce errors, and uncover smarter ways of working! #LatinaGeeks let’s make history together! Let’s build and showcase our AI skills while attempting a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title. It’s easy: Join us on April 8, build your skills, test your knowledge, and attest your participation. This is a unique opportunity to learn, compete, and celebrate your achievements. Register today! In this AI Skills Fest Workshops, you will: ✔ Learn what generative AI is and why it matters ✔ Explore common AI uses cases across industries ✔ Discover how to integrate AI for your role ✔ Practice writing effective prompts ✔ Claim your GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title AI Skills Fest badge! This workshop session is open to everyone, but you must be a LatinaGeeks member. It’s easy to become a free member, and there is no fee to attend. Just register and bring an Amiga with you! ABOUT THE SPEAKER Samantha Huerta, Program Manager, Microsoft Samantha Huerta is a Program Manager in the Worldwide Learning Organization at Microsoft. Over her nine-year tenure at Microsoft, she has consistently sought opportunities to solve complex problems, build community, and share her knowledge with others. She is a proud member of the Microsoft Gold Club, which recognizes the top 3% of employees for their contributions to Microsoft and its customers. Samantha has also been recognized as an industry expert in Cloud Application Development, DevOps, and Data Analytics. As a first-generation Latina tech professional, Samantha is dedicated to giving back to her community by sharing her story and lessons learned to inspire the next generation. She actively volunteers through the HOLA Employee Resource Group (ERG) at Microsoft and #LatinaGeeks in Los Angeles. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, and traveling. Who can participate in the event? Whether you’re a technical guru, an AI newbie, or a business professional, Microsoft AI Skills Fest has something for you. The event is open to Microsoft employees, customers, partners, technical professionals, developers, business leaders, students, and AI enthusiasts globally. What types of learning activities will be available? Participants can engage in live events, in-person training, self-paced lessons, hackathons, and more.. How can I participate in the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ attempt? To participate in the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ attempt for most users to take an online multilevel artificial intelligence lesson in 24 hours, you need to take an online multi-level artificial intelligence lesson within a 24-hour period April 7 at 23:00 UTC (9:00 AM AEST) and concluding April 8 at 23:00 UTC (4:00 PM PDT). What are the benefits of participating in the event? Participants will have the opportunity to acquire new AI skills, earn badges and certificates, and be part of a global community of learners and innovators.

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]]> HERstory in the Making: Cafecito & Vision Boards https://latinageeks.com/event/herstory-in-the-making-cafecito-vision-boards/ Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:16:58 +0000 https://latinageeks.com/?post_type=event&p=12111 Join us for HERstory in the Making: Cafecito & Vision Boards, an evening of inspiration, reflection, and community-building. This intimate gathering brings together Latinas and allies for meaningful conversations over cafecito while creating vision boards to manifest personal and professional aspirations. Guided by a spirit of empowerment and shared experiences, participants will reflect on their journeys, set bold intentions, and connect with others who uplift and support one another. Whether you’re focused on career growth, entrepreneurship, or personal development, this event provides the space to visualize your dreams and take actionable steps toward making them a reality. Come sip, create, and celebrate the power of storytelling and manifestation as we shape the next chapter of our HERstory together!

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]]> Storytelling to Connect With Confidence https://latinageeks.com/event/storytelling-to-connect-with-confidence/ Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:44:24 +0000 https://latinageeks.com/?post_type=event&p=12072 Latinas often face unique challenges in career growth, visibility, and access to leadership opportunities. Storytelling to Connect With Confidence empowers participants to harness the power of their personal narratives to build authentic connections, influence effectively, and advance their careers. Using a structured storytelling approach, attendees will gain practical techniques to craft and share impactful stories that resonate across all levels of their professional journey This session will equip participants with the confidence to communicate their identity, strengthen their brand, and make meaningful career moves. What to Expect: ✅ A framework to craft compelling personal and professional stories ✅ Techniques to communicate with authenticity and impact ✅ Strategies to build influence and expand leadership presence Speaker: Sylvia Bonilla | Co-Founder, Cura, Executive & Career Coach Sylvia Bonilla is an entrepreneur and a 25-year Silicon Valley advertising, strategy, and partnership expert. After a long corporate career, she is now an Executive and Career Coach and co-founder of Cura, a start-up career accelerator for early career and first-generation talent. During her 17-year corporate career, Sylvia managed Strategic Partnerships for Google’s top U.S. publishing partners. While at Google, she also led the Latino Employee Resource Group (ERG), served as an internal career coach and mentor for Black and Latino Googlers, and was a Team Development facilitator helping to increase team effectiveness.  As a first-generation college graduate, she is passionate about empowering the next generation of leaders and is committed to supporting the advancement of underrepresented groups in her community. She serves on the Board of Directors for Sacred Heart Nativity Schools in San Jose and San Jose State’s Latino Alumni Network.

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