Techqueria New York City

Hola Nueva York ?? , FirstGen?is hosting a seminar on immigration policy changes under the new administration at General Assembly We’ll be hearing from a deep expert on the topic,?Jonathan Grode, who leads the US practice at?Green and Spiegel, an immigration focused law firm. He’ll share: ?? existing and expected legislative changes ???? its impact on entrepreneurs looking to start companies in the US ?? its impact on H1-B and O1 Visas ? provide tactical next steps for those potentially affected. Details: ?? Wednesday, February 19 (Tomorrow!) ?? 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM ?? General Assembly - 10 East 21st Street, NY, NY 10010 (3rd Floor) ??? Registration:?https://lu.ma/ouckj3sy

? Reminder: Volunteer Applications Extended to February 14? That's tomorrow ?? There are ? virtual and in-person? volunteer opportunities Ready to transform the tech landscape and elevate Latine voices? Here's your chance to make a difference! The why ? : - build meaningful connections with industry leaders ?? - develop essential leadership skills ???? - and create lasting impact in our community ?? Whether you're organizing events or mentoring others, you'll play a vital role in shaping a more inclusive future for Latine professionals in tech. ?Don't wait - Apply now? ?? Updated Deadline: TOMORROW February 14 → https://lnkd.in/eaPU6-M6

Techqueria’s success is built on the passion and dedication of our incredible volunteers and chapter directors. ?? Your efforts have strengthened our mission to uplift the Latiné community in tech, and we’re so grateful for everything you do to help Techqueria thrive! You keep asking us how to get involved and now we finally have new opportunities for you to do so!?We’re excited to announce new volunteer roles (including chapter directors!) and invite you to an Info Session on Volunteer Opportunities next Friday, January 24th, at 5 PM ET. If you’re passionate about events, community building, or advocacy, this is your chance to make an impact—locally or virtually. ?? Save the Date: Friday, January 24th ? When: 5 PM ET ?? Where: Virtual (Zoom) ?? ALL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN THIS LINK: including role descriptions, calendar links, and more: https://bit.ly/3Q0BfDv ?? Add to Your Calendar: https://bit.ly/4hi2Awr During the session, we’ll walk you through available roles and share the application process. ?? Important: Techqueria’s Slack channel is our main platform for communication and collaboration. To join our volunteer team, you must be active on Slack. It’s where we plan, coordinate, and build together as a community. We can’t wait to see you there—join us on Slack today and start building with us! https://lnkd.in/eV9v8ybC Juntos vamos pa'lante, siempre pa'lante! #Techqueria #VolunteerOpportunity #LatinéInTech #SlackCommunity #GetInvolved

Hola NYC ?? ?? ?? Join us next week for one final event to wrap up the year ?? This time we will be doing a White Elephant Gift Exchange! ?? ?? 1120 Saint Johns (Community Room), Brooklyn, NY, 1123 ?? Wednesday, Dec. 18th ?? 6 - 8 PM ??? RSVP and details here: https://lnkd.in/eskBYwKD

This election impacts our community in diverse ways, and we stand committed to supporting all members of our community as they navigate the unique challenges they face. Regardless of external challenges, Techqueria remains focused on advocating for a tech industry that is inclusive, diverse, and accessible for all. Read how we are maintaining our commitments to our community.

NYC ?? , Last week we had a vampire, SWAT, Jesus, and Blue (from Blue's Clues) join our monthly Happy Hour - Spooky Edition ?? Among the many costumes Jesus was a crowd favorite and won the costume contest ? Enjoy the gift certificate to Bonita Fierce Candle ?? See ya'll at the next Happy Hour! ??

? Photo recap from last nights event ? Thank you to our partner General Assembly for hosting us ?? Big shout out to the panelists. We enjoyed learning from your experience and insight Daniela Santisteban, Jess Sepulveda, & Izhar Buendia ?? And of course thanks to Erick Dominguez for bringing the engaging moderator vibes ? Join us next week for our regular happy hour - spooky edition! ?? ?? RSVP: https://lu.ma/6akxgxym

Almost two weeks ago we had our Adyen + TIAA event ?? Here's a little recap of what went down ?? : ?? delicious food (we need those recipes fr?) ?? lots of drink options ?? motivating speakers. we appreciate you Teresa (Tessa) Chavez and Juan C Sanchez ?? ?? lots of new connections Dont miss our next event later this week (Oct. 24th) ?? RSVP for the next event: https://lnkd.in/eyzVE9zi

?? NYC, who's ready to get SpOoKy? ?? ?? ?? ?? ? Join us for our monthly happy hour - spooky edition next week? ??: Solas ?? : Oct. 30th (Wednesday) Costumes are highly encouraged ??♀? ?? ?? Prize for best costume! RSVP: https://lu.ma/6akxgxym

? Nueva York ?? get ready? 1 week from today (Oct. 24th) we will be at General Assembly NYC campus ?? What to expect: ?? inspiring panelists ?? supportive community members ?? light bites ?? swag Register now to secure your spot! ?? https://lnkd.in/eyzVE9zi