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In-Person Event Agenda »

Thursday, May 18th

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Friday, May 19th

In-Person Event. Thursday, May 18th

Schedule subject to change. All times are PST (Pacific Time)

Agenda soon to be completed with speakers and moderators

8:30 am

Opening Ceremony & LiT CEO Welcome Remarks

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SPEAKERS

Ana Pompa Alarcón

Ana Pompa Alarcón

CEO and Co-Founder
Founders Registry

MODERATOR

Ana Pompa Alarcón

Ana Pompa Alarcón

CEO and Co-Founder
Founders Registry

8:00 am

Registration 

8:30 am

Opening Ceremony 

LiT Cofounder and CEO, Rocio van Nierop, sets the tone of the 7th edition of Latinas in Tech Summit 2023 by highlighting the interrelationship of LOUD visibility and Latina agency across public and private social spaces.

SPEAKER

Rocio Medina van Nierop

Rocio Medina van Nierop

CEO & Co-Founder
Latinas in Tech

9:00 am

Latinas Innovating: NASA’S Dr. Ellen Ochoa 

Dr. Ellen Ochoa, a pioneering and trailblazing role model, made history as the first Latina to travel and conquer space. Join her for a fireside chat on her groundbreaking journey on land and space that opened the doors to a new generation of Latinx astronauts and engineers.

MODERATOR

Rocio Medina van Nierop

Rocio Medina van Nierop

CEO & Co-Founder
Latinas in Tech

SPEAKER

Ellen Ochoa

Ellen Ochoa

The First Latina in Space and Former NASA Director
NASA

9:55 am

Panel: Let’s Get Loud And Shatter That Glass Ceiling

This will be an exclusive panel for C-Suite level executives to share their stories, both as members of the community and allies, about overcoming adversity and rising to the top of the job pyramid. There will be opportunities for each high-level panel speaker to address our audience individually and share advice of mentorship and guidance.

MODERATOR

Loni Olazaba

Loni Olazaba

Director, Technical Recruiting
Robinhood

SPEAKERS

Amy Jiménez Márquez

Amy Jiménez Márquez

VP of Experience Design
Zillow
Michael Davis Velasco

Michael Davis Velasco

Chief People, Inclusion and Diversity Officer
Expedia Group

10:40 am

Our Year in Review: Latinas in Tech 2022 Annual Report Presentation

Latinas in Tech will be presenting the Annual Report of 2022

SPEAKERS

Ana Bretschneider

Ana Bretschneider

Director of Business
Latinas in Tech
Cecilia Fischer-Benitez

Cecilia Fischer-Benitez

Sr. Program Manager
Latinas in Tech

11:00 am

The State of Latinx Entrepreneurship​

An overview of the overall economic strength/contribution that Latino/a entrepreneurs are already making to the U.S. and the unique, sometimes unfair challenges they face. Latin@ entrepreneurs are a massive opportunity for the U.S. economy, that can be measured in the trillions of dollars.

SPEAKERS

Bárbara Gómez-Aguiñaga

Bárbara Gómez-Aguiñaga

Associate Director
Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Iniciative
Jennifer Garcia

Jennifer Garcia

Chief Operating Officer
Latino Business Action Network (LBAN)

11:30 am

Fireside Chat with Deloitte's Women in Tech Leadership

Diversity and inclusion is an increasingly critical business imperative. Learn how Deloitte is fostering DEI, leading with purpose and advancing women in tech.

MODERATOR

Tatiana Dominguez

Tatiana Dominguez

Managing Director, US Director of Tech Strategy
Deloitte

SPEAKERS

Kristi Lamar

Kristi Lamar

Managing Director, US leader for Women in Technology
Deloitte

1:15 pm

Dreaming Beyond DACA: Navigating Challenges and Finding Success

Panelists highlight the unique obstacles that Latinas in tech as Dreamers face. Despite challenges, they share how their unique perspectives and experiences have helped them excel in their tech careers. They emphasize the importance of mentorship, networking, and community support for DACA recipients in tech.

MODERATOR

Yarely Chino

Yarely Chino

Lead Web Developer
Latinas in Tech

SPEAKERS

Ana Delgado Cossio

Ana Delgado Cossio

Strategic Ops Project Coordinator
Salesforce
Alma Islas

Alma Islas

Managing DEI Programs & Strategically Deploying Global Sales Tools
Oracle
Lesly Garcia

Lesly Garcia

Infrastructure Engineer
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Miriam Flores

Miriam Flores

Software Engineer III
BlackRock

2:05 pm

Keynote: The Importance of Negotiating and its Impact on Self-Worth

Working in a Tech-focused role means adapting to environments of disruption and innovation. This mindset can also be applied to understanding and communicating your value and purpose. As more Latinas break into Tech, we have the opportunity to change the narrative and close the Latina Pay Gap. Our keynote speaker will focus on how we can change the game by being in the game and understanding the importance of negotiating and its impact on self-worth.

SPEAKER

Ileana Musa

Ileana Musa

Managing Director, Head of International Banking and Lending
Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association

3:00 pm

Let’s Get Loud in Innovation and Artificial Intelligence

Despite being a significant consumer group of innovative technology, Latin@s continue to be significantly underrepresented, holding only 1% of AI jobs. Listen to first-hand accounts of women who have learned to successfully navigate the industry and how you, too, can break into the industry.

MODERATOR

Denise Hernandez

Denise Hernandez

Program Manager, AI
Meta

SPEAKERS

Andrea Martin

Andrea Martin

Data Scientist
Intuit
Carolina Galleguillos

Carolina Galleguillos

Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Google
Liza Stultz

Liza Stultz

IT Senior Director
Eli Lilly and Company
Sowmya Subramanian

Sowmya Subramanian

Executive Vice President of Engineering
Warner Brothers Discovery

3:45 pm

Let’s Get Loud And Be Proud

Latinas in Tech hosts a diverse community of intersections. In this panel we celebrate the achievements and contributions of LGBTQ+ members that have helped create a more equitable and supportive tech industry for all. We are honored to have Ina Fried, Chief Technology Correspondent at Axios and a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, as the moderator for this session.

MODERATOR

Ina Fried

Ina Fried

Chief Technology Correspondent
Axios

SPEAKERS

Daniela Bayon

Daniela Bayon

Equity Product Marketing Lead
LinkedIn
Lalo Medina

Lalo Medina

Chief of Staff to the CEO
ALPFA (Association of Latino Professionals for America)
Maria Cuba

Maria Cuba

Director of Community Partnerships
Airbnb

4:30 pm

Startup Competition Awards

The Latinas in Tech Startup Competition is aimed at discovering, supporting and amplifying tech startups with at least one Latina co-founder.

4:45 pm

Let’s Get Loud In Gaming

Latinas are an important and a growing segment of the gaming industry, yet they are often underrepresented and overlooked. This panel discussion aims to shed light on the challenges and opportunities facing Latinas in gaming, as well as the importance of representation and diversity in this rapidly evolving field. Topics will include the latest trends in gaming, the impact of gaming on society, the future of gaming technology, the importance of gaming in education, the business of gaming, and the ethics of gaming. Motivating the audience to explore the different facets of gaming and gain a deeper understanding of this dynamic and rapidly evolving industry.

MODERATOR

Ximena Diaz Covarrubias

Ximena Diaz Covarrubias

Marketing Manager, Latin America
Sonos

SPEAKERS

Cristina Rufeisen

Cristina Rufeisen

Sr Director, Strategic Technology & Transformation Programs
Electronic Arts
Karla Polo

Karla Polo

Principal Product Designer
Roblox
Maylene (May) Garcia

Maylene (May) Garcia

Games Production
Netflix

5:30 pm

Latinas in Tech Awards

Latinas in Tech wants to recognize the hard work and dedication that organizations, employee resource grroups, and Latina leaders are bringing to the Industry. The Latinas in Tech team together with their CEO, collected information throughout the year, consulted advisors and reviewed accomplishments from each of the categories and carefully selected recipients that should serve as a Northstar for others to follow when it comes to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion excellence. The goal is that each year Latinas in Tech will be able to honor diferent recipient.

6:00 pm

Closing Ceremony

6:15 pm

LiT Recruit Fiesta

A nice time where you can chat with recruiters, network with hundreds of Latinas and have a cocktail and our música.

Virtual Event. Friday, May 19th

Schedule subject to change. All times are PST (Pacific Time)

Agenda soon to be completed

Keynotes, Panels and Fireside Chat Content from Day 1 will be available On-Demand

Workshops will be presented by Summit Sponsors from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

9:00 am

Exploring Emerging Tech Trends – Sponsored by Deloitte

Deloitte’s Tech Trends chronicles what’s now, what’s new, and what’s next in enterprise technology, shining a light on novel innovations which figure to graduate to normal ways of working for the rest of us in the next 18-24 months.
This Workshop will be repeated at 2:00pm

SPEAKERS

Kelly Raskovich

Kelly Raskovich

Chief Operating Officer for the Novel & Exponential Technologies (NExT team)
Deloitte
Nina Rebolleda Martinez

Nina Rebolleda Martinez

Tech Savvy team’s Senior Business Program Specialist
Deloitte

9:00 am

Latinas in Product: Defining and moving towards your career goals

Self Reflection and Planning are key to understanding what we want in our careers, and how to get where we want to go. How can I achieve the next level? What type of manager do I want to be? Which company culture fits me the best? Which products excite me? If I’m stuck, how do I get back on track?

Start by looking for the answer within yourself. Identify your aspirational values to set a vision for your career, know the actions to drive toward specific goals, and make decisions with confidence

SPEAKERS

Paz Zuniga

Paz Zuniga

Senior Product Manager
Vista Higher Learning
Rosa Welton

Rosa Welton

Director of Product Management
Intuit

10:00 am

Entrepreneurship for historically excluded founders and how to get started

Entrepreneurship for Historically Excluded Founders and How to Get Started” will provide guidance and support to historically purposefully marginalized founders interested in starting their own business. The workshop covers various aspects of entrepreneurship, including ideation, market research, funding, marketing, and branding, and provides practical strategies and resources to overcome challenges.

SPEAKER

Ana Pompa

Ana Pompa

Investor & CEO
Founders Registry

10:00 am

How to Elevate Your Personal Brand at Work

We all know the saying: “It’s not what you know”. It’s who you know. But in this era of social networking and personal branding, it’s also about who knows you! A good personal brand can help you build a reputation within your company to earn promotions, land new jobs without applying, and even secure opportunities to speak on panels like this one! Join us to hear from 3 Hispanic/Latinx professionals at Warner Bros. Discovery, as they share their stories and advice on “How to Elevate Your Personal Brand at Work.”

SPEAKERS

Brett Ellis

Brett Ellis

Diversity Outreach Specialist
Warner Brothers Discovery
Daphne Sigala

Daphne Sigala

Administrator, Public Affairs
Warner Brothers Discovery
Melanie Varillas

Melanie Varillas

Sr. Manager, Global Pricing and Analysis
Warner Brothers Discovery

10:00 am

Latina’s Breaking Barriers and Creating New Spaces

In a world undergoing chaos during the Covid pandemic, families were financially and mentally impacted globally as many industries came to a halt. A new trend of small business owners came to life. Casita Michi is one of them! Breaking barriers in the home fragrance space, Michelle Barrionuevo-Mazzini created a brand to celebrate her cultura through empowering and nostalgic candles, hand poured with the planet in mind. With the lack of Latiné representation in this space, Michelle created a product that would empower her comunidad to be and feel seen through intentional storytelling. In the Fall of 2021, her goal of taking space became a reality as she became the first Latina-owned candle brand to debut in Macy’s both online and in-stores across the U.S. Her consciously crafted candles provide a sense of worth, the nostalgia of home, and the feeling that you belong.

SPEAKERS

Michelle Barrionuevo-Mazzini

Michelle Barrionuevo-Mazzini

Owner/ Founder
CASITA MICHI and MB CREATIVE CO
Sarah Ricketts

Sarah Ricketts

Director of Business Solutions
Intuit Mailchimp

11:00 am

Cultura y Corazón in Tech

The importance of our culture and soft skills (emotional intelligence) in tech. Together we explore how our unique inner and life experiences can be powerful tools for leading, enhancing our creativity, developing our resilience, and improving communication and teamwork. 

Objectives:

  • Befriend our inner and life experiences 
  • Tools for managing difficult emotions
  • Nonviolent communication fundamentals
  • Access the wisdom of our culture 

SPEAKER

Criss Cuervo

Criss Cuervo

Mindfulness/ Emotional Intelligence/ Mentor for Latine and DEIB
Alma y Espiritu

11:00 am

Get Inspired | Latina’s at Sonos – Career Stories

Sonos will be hosting a Live Panel Event. We will have 2-3 LatinX ERG Latina members speak on their story of how they tapped into the Tech Industry and what it means to be a Latina in Tech.

Our panelist will each have an opportunity to share their career journey and what barriers they had to overcome to be in the career they are in now. They will also get a chance to share what it is like to be a Latina at Sonos. In the end we will make sure to leave time for Q.A

SPEAKERS

Steffani Araya

Steffani Araya

Senior User Researcher
Sonos
Keria Bermudez-Hernandez

Keria Bermudez-Hernandez, PhD

Principal Data Scientist
Sonos
Marlyn Montoya Choi

Marlyn Montoya Choi

Graphics Production Specialist for Packaging Experience & Visual Design
Sonos

11:00 am

From Intent to Impact: An Open Conversation on Driving Change at Expedia Group through DE&I and ERGs

Connect with purpose-driven individuals and learn how you can ignite change in the workplace by joining us for an hour of open dialogue and discussion about diversity, equity, and inclusion. You’ll hear from members of our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) about their commitment to promoting DE&I at Expedia Group and share ideas on how we can all take an active role in driving change within our organizations.

SPEAKERS

Cintia Tavella

Cintia Tavella

Strategic Partnerships
Expedia Group
Monica May

Monica May

Director, Partner Marketing Programs
Expedia Group

12:00 pm

Latinas in Cybersecurity

In the male-dominated fields of cybersecurity and STEM, Latinas face unique challenges and barriers that can hinder their success and advancement. However, these women possess valuable skills, perspectives, and experiences that can enrich and strengthen these fields. In this talk, we will explore the obstacles and opportunities that Latina women encounter in cybersecurity and STEM, and discuss practical strategies for supporting and promoting their participation and leadership. Through examples of inspiring Latina women in these fields and initiatives that foster diversity and inclusion, we will demonstrate how we can build a more equitable and dynamic future for cybersecurity and STEM.

SPEAKERS

Angela Hill

Angela Hill

President & Co-Founder
Latinas in Cyber
Samantha Bolet

Samantha Bolet

Co-Founder and Vice President
Latinas In Cyber

12:00 pm

Breaking into the Tech Industry as a Latina Leader

Hear from Latina leaders at Salesforce as they discuss how to overcome the barriers to entering the tech industry, what skills and tools will best prepare someone for a career change, and personal stories of taking calculated risks to grow professionally. Speakers will also share tips on how to be an authentic leader using transferable skills that might just surprise you.

SPEAKERS

Elvita Quinones

Elvita Quinones

Director, Office of Equality
Salesforce
Grace Ramon

Grace Ramon

Director, Website Strategy – Salesforce.org
Salesforce
Milliane Alves Faria

Milliane Alves Faria

Director, Marketing Services
Salesforce

12:00 pm

Crypto Tech Women (CTW)
Introduction to Web3 workshop: Getting women ahead.

The workshop will cover topics such as what is web3, the opportunities and challenges in web3, a crypto wallet onboarding, the value of your digital identity, and how to keep safe online. We will also provide valuable resources for attendees.

SPEAKER

Gianina Skarlett

Gianina Skarlett

CEO and Founder
Crypto Tech Women and W3 Learn Academy

1:00 pm

Workshop by ZILLOW: Reimagining Flexible Work: How Remote-First Work Helps Us Thrive

Zillow is setting the standard for work experiences of the future, by which our employees are supported in doing their best work and living a well-balanced life. While many companies have mandated employees return to the office, we decided employees should have the flexibility to work wherever they are most productive: the office, home, or a combination of the two! To this day, Zillow operates as a cloud-headquartered, remote-first company with the intent to maximize flexibility to accommodate the moments our employees care about most. At Zillow, we believe each employee should have the tools and support they need to be learning and growing their careers, no matter where they work from.
During this session, Latinas across technology and business roles at Zillow will discuss how Zillow’s remote-first environment has enabled them to thrive in both their personal and professional lives. Topics will cover being a successful leader, teammate, and culture carrier in remote environments including tips and best practices on how to stay organized, connected and engaged at work

SPEAKER

Carúmey Stevens

Carúmey Stevens

Manager, Representation Strategy
Zillow
Evelyn Cupil-Garcia

Evelyn Cupil-Garcia

Software Engineer
Zillow
Macri Cruz

Macri Cruz

Director, Partner Strategy & Operations
Zillow
Rachael Martinez

Rachael Martinez

Senior Manager, Connections
Zillow
Tatiana Ensslin

Tatiana Ensslin

Senior Software Engineer
Zillow

1:00 pm

How to effectively prepare to attract a recruiter via your Virtual Resume and LinkedIn Profile then how to ace the Technical Interview.

Workshop focused on the following:

  • Building your technical resume
  • Good vs Bad
  • How to leverage your LinkedIn Profile to build out your resume
  • Once the LinkedIn Profile is complete what should you do next:
    • Follow the company, recruiter, hiring managers, leaders
    • Like posts
    • See new job first
    • How to ace the Technical Interview

SPEAKER

Ashley Marie Lopez

Ashley Marie Lopez

Associate Director – Strategic Talent Sourcing and Diversity Attraction
Eli Lilly and Company
Gerardo Puerta

Gerardo Puerta

Sr. Director – MQ IDS – Concord
Eli Lilly and Company
Julie Ciminillo

Julie Ciminillo

Manager-Talent Scout/Sourcing
Eli Lilly and Company
Roberto Carballido

Roberto Carballido

Director – Talent Expert Lilly Commercial
Eli Lilly and Company
shawn Liller

Shawn Liller

Commercial and Global Services – Talent Acquisition
Eli Lilly and Company

2:00 pm

Exploring Emerging Tech Trends – Sponsored by Deloitte

Deloitte’s Tech Trends chronicles what’s now, what’s new, and what’s next in enterprise technology, shining a light on novel innovations which figure to graduate to normal ways of working for the rest of us in the next 18-24 months.

SPEAKERS

Kelly Raskovich

Kelly Raskovich

Chief Operating Officer for the Novel & Exponential Technologies (NExT team)
Deloitte

2:00 pm

Creating the Future with Comcast

Join Comcast technologist, Romy Ricafort, & Comcast Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, Walter Thompson-Smith for an engaging conversation about how Comcast is advancing in the technology industry and how you can gro a career with this future-forward organization

SPEAKERS

Romy Ricafort

Romy Ricafort

Senior Director of Sales Engineering for Comcast Business West Division
Comcast
Walter Thompson-Smith

Walter Thompson-Smith

Senior Manager of Diversity Recruiting Programs- West Division
Comcast

3:00 pm

Networking / LiT Recruit

9:00 am – 4:00 pm