Our Team - #LatinaGeeks™

Executive Leadership Team

#LatinaGeeks is a nonprofit organization with chapters across the western United States. Our chapters are led by volunteers who are the heart and soul of the organization.

Lala Castro
Co-Founder, Executive Director
Lala Castro is an entrepreneur and digital marketing consultant with a wide array of expertise in Online Marketing. Lala is also the co-founder of #LatinaGeeks, who’s mission is to empower…...
Tanya Salcido
Co-Founder, Administrative Director
With more than 15 years of broad integrated marketing experience, Tanya Salcido is highly skilled at developing proven digital marketing strategies, social media plans, and results-driven advertising solutions. As a…...
Claudia Morales
Director of Operations
As an Impact Strategist, Claudia comes with 20+ years of professional experience working in the nonprofit sector. Her expertise lies in leading collaborative efforts to build-capacity for organizations and streamline…...

Governing Board

#LatinaGeeks Board members are the fiduciaries who steer the organization towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies, as well as by making sure the #LatinaGeeks organization has adequate resources to advance its mission. Our board members play an important role as advocates for the nonprofit’s mission.

Sal Rosales
Board Chair
Sal is a Sr. Premier Field Engineer based in San Diego, California. He has been with Microsoft for 7 years. Sal has been recognized as a highly skilled expert on…...
Lauren Lizárraga
Board Secretary
Lauren Lizárraga oversees and manages the five educational Programs housed within the TELACU Education Foundation (TEF), a non-profit affiliate of TELACU, the largest Community Development Corporation in the United States.…...
Veronica Corona
Board Member
Veronica Corona works hard to keep it clean in Southern California office buildings. In fact, “Keeping It Clean While You Sleep” is the motto of her company, CM Cleaning Solutions,…...
Bracy Fuentes
Board Member
Bracy Fuentes has extensive experience in the private and nonprofit sectors. She is currently the Lead Program Associate for the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship. The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship is…...

Our Team & Volunteers

Our team and volunteers have a passion and personal commitment to our Latina community. They dedicate their time and empower for the #LatinaGeeks Community where Latinas thrive and invest in a bright future in technology.