Mujeres Fuertes: Honoring Latina Leadership in Tech at Ripple’s Fireside Chat

On March 20, 2025, I had the honor of speaking at Ripple’s Mujeres Fuertes Fireside Chat, hosted by the Amigues ERG in celebration of Women’s History Month. 🎉✨

The panel brought together Latina leaders across fintech and tech—including myself and Priscila Couto (Trust & Safety at Google)—to explore how our cultural identities, lived experiences, and personal values have helped us navigate complex systems, build impactful careers, and thrive in Big Tech.

Moderated by Angel Gutierrez, the conversation flowed through:

• 💼 Career journeys and pivots: the unexpected paths that led us to where we are today
• 🧠 Transferable superpowers: resilience, storytelling, adaptability, and self-advocacy
• 🌎 Latinidad in leadership: how our heritage and community continue to shape our impact
  

I shared how I’ve grown from product-focused IC to people-focused EM, what I wish I’d known earlier in my journey, and the industry trends I believe Latinas in tech should be paying close attention to—especially around AI, equity, and visibility.

It was a joy to celebrate mujer power in community with Amigues, Women @ Ripple, and allies from around the world. A huge thank you to Ajshia Najafian and the Ripple team for the warm welcome, thoughtful planning, and opportunity to uplift Latina voices in tech. 🫶🏽

Let’s keep showing up for each other, fuertes as ever.