Featured #Geeks Archives - #LatinaGeeks™

#LatinaTechHistory: Introducing Nina Vaca of Pinnacle Group

Suzy Reyes — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 00:04:16 +0000

As we continue to celebrate 10 years of #LatinaGeeks we’re highlighting Latinas in tech who have made history and continue to shape the technology field as part of our #LatinaTechHistory campaign. Today, we’re highlighting Nina Vaca, from Pinnacle Group. Nina Vaca personifies the American Dream as a trailblazing Latina entrepreneur, a world-changing philanthropist, and a dynamic global leader. Born in Ecuador, and as a child of immigrant parents her upbringing taught her the important skill to never give up. Since she was a child, she realized how technology changed her parent’s business when they arrived in the United States. She understands how technology truly supports progress in today’s world. For 24 years she worked on building an empire known as the Pinnacle Group, one of the largest Latino companies in the country. What started as a one-woman IT staffing firm has grown into a workforce solutions powerhouse providing multiple service lines to industry leaders in the telecommunications, financial services, transportation, and technology industries. Only two percent of directors serving on publicly traded company boards are Latinas, something Nina is dedicated to changing. As one of the few (and youngest) Latinas serving in this capacity, Nina is working to bring more women into the C-Suite and onto boards with organizations like 2020 Women on Boards. To give back, she has promoted STEM education through scholarships and programs which benefits those in Dallas, Texas and children back in Ecuador. If you know a Latina who deserves recognition for the impact they have made on the community, consider nominating them for an award at our upcoming #LatinaGeeks Inspirada Awards Gala where they can be recognized for their accomplishments. We will also bring together a room of 250+ powerful Latinas and supporters to celebrate our diverse community on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach. Click here learn more and to register ›

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#LatinaTechHistory: Brenda Salinas Baker of ABC News

Suzy Reyes — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 13:32:00 +0000

In continuation of our 10th-anniversary celebration, this #LatinaTechHistory campaign is focused on educating #LatinaGeeks on Latinas in tech who have made history and continue to shape the technology field. Today, we’re highlighting Brenda Salinas Baker, a trilingual Mexican immigrant who works as a Senior Producer, Podcasts, ABC News, the home of Start Here, The Dropout, Life Out Loud, and other award-winning journalism and lifestyle podcasts. Brenda edits and produces audio bits that impact listeners in profound ways. She is passionate about helping newsrooms tell sound-rich stories that reach new and diverse audiences. “Brenda is committed to building a media landscape where every woman of color has the power to tell her story. She is an NPR Next Generation mentor, a former board president of the Association of Independents in Radio and a coach to young women breaking into the world of radio and podcasting.” (https://brendapsalinas.com/). We are so grateful for women like Brenda who ensure Latinas are being represented. Brenda can inspire all of us to consider areas of our lives where we can cheer each other on and make sure our voices are heard. If there’s someone in your life who inspires you, we are honoring four Latina industry leaders who have pioneered innovation, fostered the spirit of entrepreneurship— and are using technology to create a transformative impact in our community, our companies, and our world. at our upcoming #LatinaGeeks Inspirada Awards Gala. We will also bring together a room of 250+ powerful Latinas and supporters to celebrate our diverse community on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach. Click here learn more and to register › Stay tuned for our next #LatinaTechHistory where we highlight a Latina who built one of the largest Latino companies in the country.

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#LatinaTechHistory: Introducing Diana Trujillo of NASA

Suzy Reyes — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 19:41:26 +0000

In honor of #LatinaGeek’s 10th anniversary, we’re launching a #LatinaTechHistory campaign focused on educating our community on Latinas in tech who have made history and continue to shape the technology field. We hope you find this series educational and thought-provoking as you continue your own journey in tech. We’re kicking it off with Diana Trujillo, Technical Group Supervisor for Sequence Planning and Execution and a Tactical Mission Lead for the Mars Perseverance rover at NASA. Diana is an aerospace engineer who always wanted to reach the stars. Being raised in Cali, Colombia, getting to NASA has been a dream she thought was unreachable. She immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 17 to pursue this dream and enrolled in English-as-a-second-language courses and worked full time to support her studies at Miami-Dade community college and later at the University of Florida and the University of Maryland where she earned her BS in Aerospace Engineering. She has held several roles for NASA and JPL, including Mars Curiosity rover mission lead, deputy project system engineer, and Deputy Team Chief of Engineering Operations on Curiosity. Diana also co-created and hosted #JuntosPerseveramos– meaning “together, we persevere,” NASA’s first-ever Spanish-language live broadcast of a planetary landing, for Perseverance’s arrival on Mars, which attracted millions of viewers worldwide. Diana is a fearless trailblazer of the unknown and if there’s anything to take away from her tenacity, continue to work for your dreams because the hard work will unlock your potential and make those dreams become a reality. We are proud to highlight Diana’s incredible achievements and legacy in our first #LatinasTechHistory series as we recognize and honor more Latina trailblazers at our 10th Anniversary celebration. We invite you to join us at our upcoming celebration at our first #LatinaGeeks Inspirada Awards Gala as we celebrate Latina achievements in technology on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach. Click here to learn more and to register › Stay tuned for our next #LatinaTechHistory where we highlight a trailblazer in the radio and podcasting world who is re-imagining the future of radio.

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Celebrating Gabriela “Gabby” Baker for Hispanic Heritage Month

Lala Castro — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 16:38:50 +0000

To conclude our 2021 Hispanic Heritage Month spotlights, #LatinaGeeks is proud to feature Gabriela “Gabby” Baker, Digital Marketer and our San Diego Chapter President.

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#LatinaGeeks Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight – Suzy Reyes

Lala Castro — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 05:42:30 +0000

This year OSO Digital, LLC selected #LatinaGeeks to spotlight for their Latinas Chingonas in San Diego for Hispanic Heritage Month campaign.

We were beyond thrilled and honored to be considered and excited to have our very own Suzy Reyes, Vice President of the #LatinaGeeks San Diego chapter, and marketing consultant at LPL Financial represent #LatinaGeeks for this campaign.

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Celebrating Cristina Collazos for Hispanic Heritage Month

Denyse Cardozo — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 03:39:28 +0000

This week, we’re recognizing our very own Los Angeles Chapter Secretary, Cristina Collazos. Read on to learn more about Cristina Collazos’ journey as a Cyber Security professional and why she believes in helping those who can’t always help themselves.

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Celebrating Samantha Huerta for Hispanic Heritage Month

Lala Castro — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 18:15:11 +0000

For Hispanic Heritage Month, #LatinaGeeks is spotlighting some of the many incredible women working in technology-related fields today. Today’s honoree is our very own #LatinaGeeks Los Angeles Chapter President, Samantha Huerta.

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New Year, New Board and Team!

Denyse Cardozo — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 04:44:13 +0000

As 2020 came to a close, we can’t say we’ll miss it! Even though 2020 was an interesting year, to say the least, it led to incredible growth and development for #LatinaGeeks.

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2020 Annual Recognition Awards

Denyse Cardozo — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 04:28:44 +0000

Every year, we at #LatinaGeeks like to shine a spotlight on a few key volunteers and members of our organization. These individuals go above and beyond in their dedication, hard work, and commitment to our mission to empower and inspire Latinas.

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Celebrating Jaqueline Cortez Wang for Hispanic Heritage Month

Tanya Salcido — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 20:04:26 +0000

We’re continuing our celebration of Hispanic Heritage week by honoring brilliant woman in technology-focused careers. This week, we’re recognizing Jaqueline Cortez Wang who has had an extraordinary career that began with an internship at NASA and later lead her to an opportunity to serve as a Deputy Director for the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for
Hispanics.

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