Paving The Way For Latinas in Software Engineering With Catalina Laverde
Catalina Laverde is a 27-year-old Senior Software Engineer at Spotify. Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, Catalina moved to the United States in 2010 in pursuit of the American dream. Before transitioning into a career in software engineering, Catalina’s biggest role model has always been her mother whom has helped shape her journey. Observing her mother relentlessly […]
Elevating Minority and Veteran Owned Small Businesses With ‘We Keep Thinking’ Founder Cecilia Burgos
Cecilia Burgos is a leading latina of many talents. Born in Honduras and raised in New Jersey, Cecilia Burgos’ passion for food and the community has played a significant role in her journey. After graduating high school, Ceci pursued a career in the United States Navy where she served as a photographer, documenting missions in […]
Exploring Cultural Heritage in Fashion with Encargos y Envios Founder Joshe Ordonez
Joshe Ordonez is an Entrepreneur and Creative Strategist with expertise in fashion and culture. She focuses on the combination of cultural heritage and contemporary art and design in order to preserve and promote techniques and practices from ethnic minority communities. Born and raised in Cuenca, Ecuador, Joshed Ordonez found inspiration in her family where she […]
Helping Women Find Fulfillment and Happiness with Viva La Forty Founder Omayra Jimenez
Omayra Perez-Jimenez is a woman of the people, always looking to inspire positive change in others. Her career demonstrates the immense compassion this Leading Latina holds in her heart for helping others. At the age of 19 years old, Omayra returned to the United States after spending most of her childhood in Puerto Rico. Although […]
Bring Passion and Storytelling to your Entrepreneurial Journey with OneKIN Inc. Co-founder Jennifer Gomez
When Jennifer Gomez embarked on her career as an entrepreneur, no one mentioned the whirlwind of emotional and mental unpredictability this path would hold. “The highs are very high, and the lows are super low. You feel everything in extremes but it is worth every bit.” Although there were moments of self-doubt, this Leading […]
Leading Latinas 2019: Behind The Scenes Photoshoot of This Year tech professionals and entrepreneurs
Leading Latinas 2019: The Behind The Scenes! Every year, LENY nominates a group of women to form part of a community seeking to empower like-minded individuals in the world of business, career, and entrepreneurship. Making meaningful connections, and sharing inspiring stories that spark profound conversations is at the core of the Leading Latinas campaign strategy […]
Adventurous, gregarious, and determined meet Olga Maria |Leading Latina 2018
Olga Maria is a professional travel writer, storyteller, and a full-time digital nomad who runs an award-winning solo female travel & lifestyle blog called Dreams in Heels, featuring travel tips, style, trending destinations, off-the-beaten-path recommendations and lifestyle to inspire people (especially women) to follow their dreams and live life to the maximum. Before becoming a […]
The only way to do great work is to love what you do. —Steve Jobs
The only way to do great work is to love what you do. —Steve Jobs
Powerful, loving, and grateful, Nadia W. Sierra Mercedes | Latinas en New York
Meet Nadia W. Sierra Mercedes an independent Banking professional with 15+ years of experience in her field. Her background encompasses International Business Development and Management, with a solid experience in Corporate and Investment Finance, Private Banking, and Portfolio Management. Her successful experience in finance and marketing is supplemented by an MBA in Computer Sciences and […]
