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Where I Give πŸ’›

Wealth in the US is more concentrated than at any point in modern records. I can't fix that alone, but I can put my money where my values are. These are the organizations I've supported with my dollars and my time, shared so giving feels normal, not secret.

Community

Latinos in Tech, Education & Open Source πŸ‘©πŸ½β€πŸ’»

Recurring donor

Techqueria

The largest community of Latinx professionals in tech. I used to run it as Executive Director, and I still give every year because I know exactly where the money goes.

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Donor Β· 2026 Ball

Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley

Invests in Latino students, families and leaders across the Bay Area, from scholarships to civic leadership programs.

Donate to HFSV β†’
Past monthly donor

Latino Community Foundation

Funds Latino-led nonprofits and builds civic power across California.

Donate to LCF β†’
Past donor

Code Nation

Teaches coding to students in under-resourced high schools and connects them to tech careers.

Donate to Code Nation β†’
Past monthly sponsor

docsify

A free, open source documentation site generator. Open source runs on volunteers, so I sponsored it monthly through Open Collective.

Sponsor docsify β†’

Animals & Planet

For the Dogs, the Reefs & the Wild 🐾

Past monthly donor

Humane World for Animals

Formerly the Humane Society of the United States. They rescue dogs from puppy mills and the dog meat trade, and help animals caught in disasters. As a corgi mom to Luna and SueΓ±o, this one is personal.

Donate to Humane World β†’
Volunteer Β· Donor

ReefCI

Reef Conservation International runs volunteer dive trips from Tom Owens Caye, a tiny island on the Belize Barrier Reef near Placencia. Volunteers hunt invasive lionfish and help protect sea turtle hatchlings. I joined through Salesforce's volunteer program. 🀿

Support ReefCI β†’
Past supporter

World Wildlife Fund

Protects endangered species and the places they live. It was my AmazonSmile charity, so every order chipped in.

Support WWF β†’

Rights & Justice

Protecting People's Rights βš–οΈ

Past donor

RAICES

Free and low-cost legal services for immigrant and refugee families in Texas, including kids facing court alone.

Donate to RAICES β†’
Past donor

TIME'S UP Legal Defense Fund

Legal help for workers facing sexual harassment and retaliation, housed at the National Women's Law Center.

Support the fund β†’
Past monthly donor

ACLU

Defends civil rights and civil liberties in courts, legislatures and communities.

Donate to the ACLU β†’

Political Giving

Organizing for an Economy That Works for All of Us ✊🏽

Political contributions aren't tax-deductible, and that's fine. Some change only happens through elections and organizing.

Dues-paying member

Democratic Socialists of America

A member-funded organization working on labor, housing and economic justice campaigns.

Learn about DSA β†’
Small-dollar donor since 2016

Bernie, Our Revolution & Beyond

I chipped in to Bernie Sanders in 2016 and again in 2020 (yes, the famous $27 πŸ™ŒπŸ½), to the Democratic Coalition in 2018, and to Our Revolution and the Harris Victory Fund in 2024.

Learn about Our Revolution β†’

Your Turn

Make Your Giving Go Further πŸ™ŒπŸ½

Small monthly gifts help nonprofits plan ahead. And if your employer matches donations, use it. It doubles your impact for free.

Let’s Work Together πŸ’Ό

9+ years of software engineering experience, from startups to enterprise. Open to speaking, advising, and collaboration opportunities.

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