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February 13, 2026
I think I’m becoming a “cracked” engineer ⚡⚡⚡
AI tools have me in a new flow state—Idea → prompt → output → refine → ship. It’s fun, addictive, and changing how I build.
January 7, 2026
Reflecting on 2025, Looking Ahead to 2026
2025 brought growth, humility, and clarity. As I look toward 2026, I’m choosing focus, community, and a deep commitment to leveling up.
October 16, 2025
Speaking at Dreamforce: Exploring AI Agents in Slack 💬
My first Dreamforce experience — sharing how Slack is shaping the future of work through AI agents and conversational workflows.
October 10, 2025
Reflections from SheTO Summit: Why Community Still Matters 💛
How the SheTO Summit reminded me that intention, investment, and community still open doors for women in tech.
February 13, 2026
I think I’m becoming a “cracked” engineer ⚡⚡⚡
AI tools have me in a new flow state—Idea → prompt → output → refine → ship. It’s fun, addictive, and changing how I build.
January 7, 2026
Reflecting on 2025, Looking Ahead to 2026
2025 brought growth, humility, and clarity. As I look toward 2026, I’m choosing focus, community, and a deep commitment to leveling up.

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Culture Fit Podcast Episode 1: Monoculture

November 16, 2020
Interviewed as part of a podcast focused on tech culture and racial diversity.
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Speaking
Culture Fit Podcast Episode 1: Monoculture

Leadership Boot Camp from CEN

November 6, 2020
Took a nonprofit course through the Center for Nonprofit Excellence so I can better understand how to govern Techqueria as Executive Director.
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Leadership Boot Camp from CEN

Coaching Sessions with Dr. Christina Villarreal

October 24, 2020
Dr. Christina Villarreal is an executive leadership coach, organizational leadership trainer and UC Berkeley professor in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Coaching Sessions with Dr. Christina Villarreal

Pluralsight LIVE 2020

October 16, 2020
I was invited back to the Pluralsight LIVE event 2020 as a speaker with my topic being "The Unexpecting Beauty & Complexity of Web Forms."
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Speaking
Pluralsight LIVE 2020

Slack Native App Homepage

October 2, 2020
Launched Slack's new homepage for mobile pages focusing on native app downloads.
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Slack Native App Homepage

Conexión y Cultura con Asana

September 25, 2020
Organized an event for Techqueria in partnership with Asana on finding your community in tech.
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Conexión y Cultura con Asana

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