
Karina Velazquez
Nacida en Mexico and San Jose raised, Karina is a long-standing advocate for social justice, equity, and inclusion. She has worked across the nonprofit, higher education, and public sectors supporting programs that advance equity and create meaningful opportunities. In her free time, she mentors underrepresented college students as they navigate…...

Christy Celis
Christy Celis is a dedicated professional in public health and real estate investment, with a passion for creating opportunities and improving community well-being. She has experience leading vaccination and wellness initiatives, bridging partnerships across organizations, and developing strategies that address healthcare and housing inequities. Alongside her public health work, Christy…...

Rebeca Lopez
Hecha en Mexico and Silicon Valley raised, Rebeca pushed beyond her undocumented status to become a Hardware Engineer at Cisco Systems. She developed her technical background while running a sole proprietorship and LLC, earning a degree in Electrical Engineering from San Jose State University...

Valeria Avila Guerrero
Valeria Avila Guerrero started Aprumo Design, a mechanical engineering company with an emphasis in prototyping and mechanical design. Valeria holds a Master of Science degree in Robotics and Mechatronics from Santa Clara University with over 6 years of comprehensive experience in robotics, mechatronics, and manufacturing. Valeria’s expertise extends to autonomous…...
