Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley

Celebrating Sintia’s first year at HFSV 🌟 We celebrate how our team's unique backgrounds enhance our mission to increase Latino representation in STEM careers. Today, we honor Sintia Marquez Jimenez on her first work anniversary with #HFSV! Just weeks before last year's Ball, she joined our team and impressed us with her quick learning and creativity in fundraising. As a first-generation college graduate raised in San Jose, Sintia understands the challenges our community faces, from financial barriers to imposter syndrome. Her Economics and Math background, coupled with her personal experiences, equips her to support students and families through HFSV’s programs. Diversity and inclusion have fueled Sintia’s growth, inspiring her to advocate for #SiliconValleyLatinos. Thank you, Sintia, for all your hard work and dedication! 🎉

You can support us while you shop at Target! #HFSV 🌟Here's how you can make a difference: 1. Open the Target app and select "My Target" 2. Find the "Community support votes" and click on Cast votes 3. Go to "Vote for nonprofits" 4. Locate the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley and cast all your votes! This simple action helps us continue our mission and positively impact #SiliconValleyLatinos. Thank you!

This month, we proudly partnered with the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) and Familias Unidas to host a successful Noche de Ciencias at the North Fair Oaks Community Center! 🚀🔬 Our goal was to ignite curiosity for #STEMEducation and show families that higher education is possible and within reach. We welcomed over 150 Latino families from our Parent Education Academies for an inspiring evening filled with mentorship, a keynote address by Jose Luiz Sarabia Torres, President of SHPE Silicon Valley Chapter, an engaging STEM activity, and a Q&A session with SHPE mentors and our Latinos in Technology Scholars, who shared valuable insights on navigating college applications. Special thanks to the SHPE team and Familias Unidas; we keep inspiring and connecting our communities! #HFSV #SiliconValleyLatinos

This week, our CEO Kyra Kazantzis attended the Stanford Social Innovation Review's Nonprofit Management Institute, together with a number of nonprofit leaders from around the world. Here's some of our Santa Clara County crew; what a great group of changemakers. One of the highlights was hearing a keynote from Cynthia Bissett Germanotta, the president of the Born This Way Foundation (aka Lady Gaga's mom!). Thanks to the The David and Lucile Packard Foundation for sponsoring attendance for so many of our local colleagues. Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley, SV at Home, LifeMoves, Local Color, SOMOS Mayfair, Sacred Heart Community Service, San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, PARTI Program , MACLA/Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana, Veggielution, Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice & Empowerment, Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley, Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence, Child Advocates of Silicon Valley, HomeFirst, San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, SVCREATES

We continue celebrating how our team's unique backgrounds and experiences enhance our mission of increasing Latino representation in STEM careers. #HispanicHeritageMonth 🌟 Meet Clara Roa, HFSV's Chief Development & Operations Officer🌟 Clara's immigration journey from Colombia to the U.S. gives her a deep understanding of Latino families' challenges in navigating new educational systems. Her experiences drive her commitment to creating academically supportive and culturally relevant programs. Arriving in the U.S. for graduate school, she faced significant cultural and language barriers despite being academically prepared. This experience highlighted for her the need for support systems that acknowledge and address cultural differences and ensure our programs reflect these values. Clara's unique perspective as an immigrant drives her advocacy for inclusion and diversity in STEM. By aligning our mission with the real needs of our community, Clara helps us provide programs that truly resonate and support the next generation of #SiliconValleyLatinos. Join us in celebrating the exceptional voices that strengthen our mission!

📣Become a Mentor today 👉 https://bit.ly/45vjelN The power of mentorship is transformative. It offers guidance, support, and encouragement to aim higher. By sharing your expertise, you can help talented Latino students like Paige unlock new possibilities and thrive in their careers. Help us support the next generation of #LatinosInSTEM! #HFSV #SiliconValleyLatinos #Mentorship

This #HispanicHeritageMonth, HFSV is spotlighting the incredible diversity within our Board of Directors and team members. We’re celebrating how our unique backgrounds and experiences enhance our mission of increasing Latino representation in STEM careers. 🌟 Meet Isaura S Gaeta, Chair of HFSV’s Board of Directors 🌟 Isaura Gaeta, a Silicon Valley native, brings a deeply personal perspective to our Board of Directors. Her journey as a first-generation college student shapes her commitment to making STEM pathways more accessible for Latino students and families. With over 40 years of experience in high tech, Isaura has seen firsthand how diverse perspectives drive innovation. Her unique insights have led to breakthroughs and successful products, demonstrating the critical role of Latino representation in STEM. Isaura is a second-generation #HFSV advocate with a deep understanding of our community’s needs, who, as Board Chair, has seen the impact of our educational programs firsthand and is dedicated to advancing our mission. Join us in celebrating the exceptional voices that strengthen our mission! #SiliconValleyLatinos

🌟 Personal branding is a powerful tool for growth! 🌟 We're thrilled to share this impactful moment from one of our LBLA fellows, who highlighted the value of our recent personal branding session. Sessions like these play a critical role in shaping the professional development of Latino leaders, empowering them to step into leadership roles confidently. Thank you to our long-time partner, Guisselle Nuñez, for leading this transformative session and for your continued support of our mission! #LeadershipDevelopment #HFSV #SiliconValleyLatinos

👏A special thank you to our Silver Sponsors for their incredible support of our mission to increase the number of Latino professionals pursuing successful STEM careers to improve the trajectory of #SiliconValleyLatino Families. We can't wait to celebrate our 35th #HispanicFoundationBall on October 19, 2024, at the Signia by Hilton San Jose! To learn more about the event, visit hfsv.org/theball

Congratulations to our incredible LBLA Senior Fellows! 🎉 We're thrilled to celebrate these exceptional leaders who have recently joined the Boards of Directors of various Silicon Valley nonprofits. With 684 graduates, the LBLA program creates a powerful ripple effect across our #LatinoCommunity. The unwavering dedication of our fellows to drive change and make a lasting impact is nothing short of extraordinary and inspiring! 🌟 If you're an LBLA Alumni and want to participate in our upcoming Board Match Night on September 25, 2024, contact Karla Mondragon at karla@hfsv.org for more information. #HFSV #LeadershipDevelopment #SiliconValleyLatinos