2024 Year-End Review: Building Bridges, Creating Impact
SOMOS.tech ?????? (We are tech)
Your AI powered community for tech pros, aspiring tech pros, and allies advancing the Hispanic & LatinX community. ??
? Big Announcement! ? We’re excited to share two major updates:
1?? Our online community platform is now live at SOMOS.tech/online! ?? With one click, you can join, introduce yourself, and start connecting with Latinx technologists, mentors, and allies worldwide. ??
2?? We are leveraging AI to translate our resources into Spanish and Portuguese, making our content accessible to a global community. ?? Find our new translated videos at:
These initiatives are just the beginning of creating a more inclusive, accessible future in tech.
?? Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Growth and Impact
As 2024 comes to a close, we’re filled with pride and gratitude for the milestones we’ve achieved together. This year was transformative, marked by initiatives that uplifted the Latinx community in tech and expanded our reach worldwide.
?? Expanding Our Impact locally
This year, SOMOS.tech launched chapters in New York, Houston, Los Angeles, and Chicago, creating thriving hubs for connection and innovation.
? What we achieved locally:
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?? Empowering Through Education
We proudly launched our inaugural scholarship program in September! ??
This initiative provided financial support to Latinx students pursuing tech careers, breaking barriers and creating opportunities. We are proud to announce we awarded our first scholarship and hope it's one of many, it was the start of transformative journeys in education and beyond. ????
?? Strengthening Community
Community remains the heartbeat of SOMOS.tech, and our events this year brought people together like never before:
?? Meet your communities: Tech leaders like Stephanie C. and Roberto Rodriguez shared strategies for success. somos.tech/meet
?? Noche de Conexiones: Our networking nights—from Seattle to online platforms—helped attendees build meaningful connections. somos.tech/events
?? Career Workshops: Interactive sessions provided actionable insights for thriving in tech. somos.tech/career
?? Looking Ahead to 2025
Here’s what’s next:
?? Expanding Scholarships: Supporting more students worldwide. ?? New Chapters: Growing into additional cities and countries. ?? Broader Partnerships: Creating even more pipelines for equity, mentorship, and career growth.
?? Join Us Online!
Connect with us today at SOMOS.tech/online! ????? Introduce yourself, grow your network, and be part of a community shaping the future of tech.
?? Thank You! To everyone who contributed to our success in 2024—our members, partners, and supporters—thank you for believing in our mission. Let’s make 2025 even more impactful! ??
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Principal PM at Microsoft (Security Copilot) | Co-Founder of SOMOS.tech | U.S. Marine Corps Veteran | HOLA Microsoft Security Lead
2 个月So thankful for the amazing team that made this year such a success! ????
its been such an amazing year, cant wait for the community impact we will have for next year. ????