News Archive - #LatinaGeeks™

Refurbished Technology: What is it and how profitable is it to invest in it for the new school year?

In refurbished technology, certain parts of the electronic devices or devices have been repaired by the manufacturer or by other companies with a good reputation, explains Cristina Collazos, of #LatinaGeeks. Computers, tablets and cell phones are some of the products worth testing with refurbished versions, according to the expert. View…...

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10 Years in the Making: #LatinaGeeks Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Inaugural Inspirada Awards and Fundraising Gala

An evening to celebrate our community and honor Four Latina Industry Leaders LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — California-based nonprofit, #LatinaGeeks announces their 10th Anniversary and Inspirada Awards Gala this August 20, 2022– honoring some of the brightest stars in tech. Held at the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach, CA,…...

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Keep these recommendations in mind to avoid being a victim of telephone fraud – Univision

Cristina Collazos, spokeswoman for #LatinaGeeks, assures that these types of calls or texts usually come from supposed representatives of recognized brands or banks, making it easier for potential victims to reveal their information. For this reason, she recommends ignoring unknown numbers or avoiding opening unreliable links, as this limits the…...

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Are you looking to save some money when buying gas? These apps can be of great help.

Trying to find the places where they offer the cheapest gasoline is the goal of many drivers when it comes to filling the tank of their vehicles. Cristina Collazos, from #LatinaGeeks, talks about some digital platforms that will help you save when making your purchase. This is what you should…...

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Technological scams, a crime of which more and more young people are victims – Univision

According to a study by Social Catfish, victims of online scams are typically 20 years old or younger. Cristina Collazos, from #LatinaGeeks, assures that sextortion, false influencers and romantic scams are some of the tactics most used by criminals to steal through digital means. View the full video on Univision…...

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#LatinaGeeks Featured in San Diego Business Journal

#LatinaGeeks, a nonprofit focused on increasing the number of Latinas in technology-related careers, aims to expand its reach into more cities after seeing exponential growth over the last two years....

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#LatinaGeeks featured in Diversity In Action Magazine

September 2019 – There are more than 5 million Latino-owned businesses across the United States according to a report released by the Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative—technology being one of those business categories. Although there are millions of Latino-owned businesses, the lack of STEM representation is even more prevalent among Hispanics…...

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