At the recent “Latina Business Leaders: Diverse Pathways to Success” event, a panel of local Latina leaders gathered at the Los Altos History Museum to honor the legacy of Juana Briones. Juana was a dynamic 19th century businesswoman, traditional healer and advocate. She owned many parcels of land in what is now Los Altos Hills, Palo Alto, San Jose, and San Francisco. Prior … [Read more...] about Latina Business Leaders: Diverse Pathways to Success
Inspired by Juana: La Doña de la Frontera
Inspired by Juana: La Doña de la Frontera Exhibit Runs October 18- March 31, 2019
Congratulations to the co-curators Dr. Perlita Dicochea and Halimah Van Tuyl, the Los Altos History Museum staff and volunteers for creating an incredible exhibit to share the story of Juana Briones, a tale of resilience, ingenuity and business savvy - the hallmarks of Silicon Valley. Juana Briones was a dynamic 19th century figure who owned several businesses, many parcels of … [Read more...] about Inspired by Juana: La Doña de la Frontera Exhibit Runs October 18- March 31, 2019