My name is Leslie, and I am excited to serve as a volunteer Program Coordinator at LatinaGeeks! Based in San Diego, I hold a B.S. in Biology and am currently pursuing my MBA. I am a Business Systems Analyst for a biotech company, and I will be supporting the coordination…...
Aliza Carpio
Aliza Carpio works with product development teams to design and build AI-driven insights and solutions that optimize operations for property teams. She is passionate about delivering exceptional client experiences, cultivating strategic partnerships, and establishing JLL PMTech, Property Management Tech, as the market leader. Prior to JLL, she was Director of…...
Desiree Alvarado, MEd
With more than 15 years of entrepreneurial experience, Desiree has founded and led successful businesses across marketing, advertising, e-commerce, residential care, and community outreach. Her expertise spans business development, strategic marketing, fundraising, media design, team leadership, and small business growth. As CEO of Crown Promotions Group, she helps organizations expand…...
Maria Jimenez
Maria Jimenez is a Master’s-prepared educator, workforce development leader, and community advocate committed to expanding access, opportunity, and empowerment for underserved communities across Southern California and beyond. With a Master’s degree in Education and years of hands-on program leadership including the San Bernardino Workforce Youth Program. Maria has built a…...
Shirley Calderon
A graduate of San José State University with a B.S. in Business Admin. Marketing, Shirley Calderon blends brand strategy with a deep-rooted passion for community engagement, using storytelling as a tool to inspire, connect, and create opportunity. Shirley is dedicated to amplifying representation in STEM through impactful campaigns and community-driven…...
Sophia Carballo
Sophia brings over seven years of operations experience and a strong commitment to expanding opportunities for Latinos in the United States and Latin America. A UC Berkeley graduate, she serves as Silicon Valley Chapter Programs Manager for #LatinaGeeks, where she supports the planning and delivery of programs that help Latinas…...
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…...