Meet the advocates, organizers, and nonprofit leaders working to close gaps in our comunidad, in education, healthcare, housing, and beyond. This is where SVL covers the people who show up when nobody's watching and the causes worth showing up for.
Business
On Friday, August 9, 2024, the LinkedIn headquarters in Mountain View, California buzzed with energy as over 270 Latinas and allies gathered for the 6th Lean In Latinas Take Charge Conference.
Social Impact Advocates
Join us at the 6th annual Lean In Latinas "Take Charge" conference! This year, we’ll join a community of extraordinary women to engage in meaningful discussions and purpose-driven networking.
Social Impact Advocates
After last week’s call by our Founder (Alex Ontiveros) we are excited to share an important update on the 555 Kelly Project (affordable housing for farmworkers) in Half Moon Bay.
Cultura Ambassador
We are excited to invite you to support the incredible work of SVL Cultura Ambassador Santalynda Marrero, Ed. D. as she participates in The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Visionaries of the Year fundraising campaign.
Cultura Ambassador
Ivan Martinez is a renowned community leader and advocate, deeply rooted in the fabric of Redwood City CA, with his upbringing in the North Fair Oaks neighborhood.
Social Impact Advocates
Lilian López Peña, CEO of the non-profit organization Soccer and Smiles, sees one ball as the gateway to a million opportunities. Embracing this philosophy as CEO and co-founder, she and her team strive to make a global impact through the power of soccer.
Business
We at Silicon Valley Latino are excited to share that in a landmark decision for Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area (RMHC Bay Area), SVL Advisory Board Member, Katty Coulson, has been appointed as the new Board President, marking the first time a Latina Leader assumes this role.
Cultura Ambassador
We are excited to have Sylvia Juárez-Magaña back as an Executive Cultura Ambassador. Read all about her and how she continues to impact our community, especially students, in a positive way as they head out into the world.
Cultura Ambassador
Meet our newest SVL Executive Cultura Ambassador, Anna Dapelo-Garcia! Her inspiring journey from a humble beginning to breaking glass ceilings is a testament to what determination can achieve. Join us in welcoming her to the SVL family!
Art & Culture
Silicon Valley Latino, are excited to share that our friends at Ayudando Latinos A Soñar (ALAS) have been recognized as the 2023 California Nonprofit of the Year.
Social Impact Advocates
We are delighted to share this video from our CAMPESINOS BOGO (buy one, give one) hoodies delivery to farm workers in Half Moon Bay. We accompanied Ayudando Latinos A Soñar staff on their "Farmworker Fridays" outing as we visited a few farms delivering free lunches and supplies along
Art & Culture
Dr. Arriaga is proud to announce the ALAS Equity Express Bus launch - a heartfelt project that ensures that farmworkers receive services such as education, counseling, and healthcare.