by Linda Castillo On March 21, 2018 the 53rd Latino Leaders Network Luncheon was held at the Fairmont Hotel in Downtown San Jose. This luncheon is a part of a series of events by the Latino Leaders Network, a non-profit organization founded by the honorable Mickey Ibarra in 2004. The mission of the organization is dedicated to “Bringing Leaders Together” to establish … [Read more...] about 53rd Latino Leaders Network Luncheon Brings Local Leaders Together in San Jose
Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley
Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley Announces the Latinos in Technology Scholarship Initiative
While Latinos make up 28% of the population of Silicon Valley, only about 3% of high technology employees are Latino. The Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley is addressing that disparity with the Latinos in Technology Scholarship Initiative. The Initiative seeks to provide up to100 scholarships annually for five years to Latino college students who have chosen a STEM major … [Read more...] about Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley Announces the Latinos in Technology Scholarship Initiative
HFSV Accepting Applications for the Latino Board Leadership Academy
by Linda Castillo Last spring, I was part of the Hispanic Foundation Silicon Valley’s Latino Board Leadership Acadamy. This 11-week comprehensive program is designed to recruit and train Latinos to serve as potential board members, and match them with boards of non-profit organizations whose missions best match their personal interests. Since its inception the LBLA has … [Read more...] about HFSV Accepting Applications for the Latino Board Leadership Academy