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

Lala Castro — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 20:00:00 +0000

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 the full video on Univision News ›

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

Lala Castro — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 00:23:00 +0000

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, the gala will feature a lineup of nominees befitting the seminal occasion and will bring together 200+ Latinas & supporters from across the states. The Inspirada Awards will honor Latinas who have pioneered innovation and are using technology to create a transformative impact in our community and our world. The nominees are: SOCIAL IMPACTLaura Cancel, CEO & Founder, NeddieCaeley Looney, CEO & Founder, ReinventedMartha Montoya, CEO & Founder, AgTools TECH ENTREPRENEURMaria Oliveira Tamellini, COO & Cofounder, GamerSaferMartha Hernández, CEO & Founder, MadeBOSCecilia Corral, VP & Cofounder, CareMessage EMERGING LEADERDiana Iracheta, Executive Director, Latina EngineerJannie Fernandez, Tech Coalition Program Manager, Reboot RepresentationSophia Valdez, Early Career Technical Recruiter, TikTok RISING STARFernanda Sulantay Vargas, Graduate Student Researcher, Yale UniversityLiliana Rodriguez, Engineer I, LPL FinancialDiana Segura, Intern, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory The event will include a panel on “Latinas Shaping the Future of Technology,” moderated by Annabelle Sedano, anchor/reporter at Univision- with speakers: Nuria Santamaria Wolf, Meta Tanya Menendez, Snowball Wealth Valeria Martinez, VamosVentures Daniela Corrente, Reel The gala will feature Emmy-Award-winning journalist, Claudia Botero as the MC, a cocktail reception, music and dancing, dinner, and a silent auction that boasts signed items from Kobe Bryant, Jennifer Lopez, Julio Urías, and a beach retreat for two in Baja California, Mexico. “Our gala is a night of inspiration and excitement to help raise funds and awareness so we can continue to drive change for a more equitable and inclusive future for Latinas in tech careers,” said LaLa Castro, Cofounder and Executive Director of #LatinaGeeks. “Each of the award nominees embodies the spirit of innovation, creativity, and fearless leadership- and we are honored to host this event and highlight our Latina trailblazers.” “Tomorrow’s technology is being shaped by Latina innovators and leaders,” stated #LatinaGeeks Managing Director, Denyse Cardozo. “Helping Latinas take their next step in their tech career is at the heart of what we stand for. Our gala will be a great chance for Latina professionals to meet people who can help them take the next step in their journey.” #LatinaGeeks welcomes Western Governors University as its Red Carpet sponsor and Microsoft, Intuit, Autodesk, and Cox Communications as table sponsors. Companies interested in sponsoring should contact denyse@latinageeks.org. Learn more about the event and purchase tickets on the gala website. About #LatinaGeeks Our mission is to empower and educate Latinas by sharing technical knowledge, business skills, and entrepreneur resources through hands-on workshops, strategic partnerships, and community events. #LatinaGeeks is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit. To learn more, visit their website at http://latinageeks.com. Contact:Denyse Cardozodenyse@latinageeks.org

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

Lala Castro — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 20:00:00 +0000

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 chances of criminals succeeding with their fraud attempt. View the full video on Univision News ›

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

Lala Castro — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 20:00:00 +0000

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 know. View the full video on Univision News ›

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

Lala Castro — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 20:00:00 +0000

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 News ›

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#LatinaGeeks Featured in San Diego Business Journal

Lala Castro — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 21:04:02 +0000

#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

Tanya Salcido — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 07:34:24 +0000

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 who as a whole have only earned 8 percent of degrees in STEM fields. Latinas hold a mere 2 percent of the computing workforce. With the growing focus of Latinas in STEM roles and businesses, it’s no surprise organizations such as #LatinaGeeks have received a strong embrace from communities throughout the United States. Tanya Salcido, #LatinaGeeks co-founder, sat down with Diversity in Action magazine to share her journey into STEM and how #LatinaGeeks is working towards the advancement of Latinas in STEM-focused roles and businesses. Read the September/October issue of Diversity in Action magazine ›

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#LatinaGeeks featured in Univision News

Lala Castro — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 14:00:19 +0000

Why do people tend to record violent events instead of trying to stop them? Lala Castro, the co-founder of Latinageeks.com, a non-profit organization that empowers Latinas to embrace technology, analyzes user behavior on social networks and believes that the interest of many is to record an incident to be the first to upload it to the internet and gain likes, followers and comments, instead of helping people who are being victims. View the full video on Univision News ›

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#LatinaGeeks featured in Univision Tu Vida Tec

Lala Castro — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 17:00:44 +0000

Mobile Apps and Gadgets for Seniors Lala Castro, from #LatinaGeeks, says that although many elders have a cell phone, few know all the possibilities they offer. There are many mobile applications that could help them monitor their health, and even remind them of their medications. View the full video on Univision News ›

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