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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.
September 18, 2025
Panel Event: How the Slack Team Uses Slack 💬
Shared how the Slack team uses Slack—from favorite features to behind-the-scenes engineering tips—at our community panel in SF! ✨
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.

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How Mentorship Helped Me Grow (and Get Promoted)

April 2, 2025
Mentorship has been the biggest lever in my career growth—helping me level up, get promoted, and step into leadership.
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How Mentorship Helped Me Grow (and Get Promoted)

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

March 20, 2025
Spoke at Ripple’s Mujeres Fuertes chat for WHM! Shared my story as a Latina in tech alongside amazing leaders building resilience and impact. 💬✨💪🏽
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Mujeres Fuertes: Honoring Latina Leadership in Tech at Ripple’s Fireside Chat

A Great Night with the CTO Community

February 5, 2025
Had such a great time at the CTOs Dinner hosted by Persona and AWS — an inspiring night of connection and conversation with brilliant engineering leaders. 💡
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A Great Night with the CTO Community

A Month in as EM & Back in SF 🌉

January 21, 2025
A new chapter in SF begins. Reflecting on my first month as an Engineering Manager, house hunting, and staying hopeful through challenges.
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A Month in as EM & Back in SF 🌉

Course Review: Management Fundamentals for the Modern Leader with Kelly Vaughn

January 18, 2025
Kelly Vaughn’s Maven course is a must for those new to engineering management. I appreciated her actionable advice and engaging small-group discussions.
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Course Review: Management Fundamentals for the Modern Leader with Kelly Vaughn

Celebrating Community and Career Growth with Techqueria at Salesforce Tower

January 16, 2025
Spoke at Techqueria x Slack’s fireside event on job hunting, AI, and career resilience—powered by community, cake pops, and Latiné excellence. 🌮💬✨
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Celebrating Community and Career Growth with Techqueria at Salesforce Tower

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