Hampton University

Hampton University is a private historically Black research university in Hampton, Virginia. Founded in 1868 as an institute of higher learning for newly freed people, Hampton University has grown into one of the nation's top-ranked colleges and universities.

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Frances Coronel

I’m Frances Coronel, a Senior Software Engineer at Slack, speaker, and mentor passionate about building intuitive, high-impact experiences that help millions of people get work done efficiently. A proud Peruvian-American and Corgi mom based in the Bay Area, I love scuba diving, laughing with my partner Andrew, and unwinding with a good Netflix binge.

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January 21, 2025

A Month in as EM & Back in SF 🌉

A new chapter in SF begins. Reflecting on my first month as an Engineering Manager, house hunting, and staying hopeful through challenges.

January 18, 2025

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

Kelly Vaughn’s Maven course is a must for those new to engineering management. I appreciated her actionable advice and engaging small-group discussions.

January 16, 2025

Celebrating Community and Career Growth with Techqueria at Salesforce Tower

Spoke at Techqueria x Slack’s fireside event on job hunting, AI, and career resilience—powered by community, cake pops, and Latiné excellence. 🌮💬✨

December 5, 2024

Reflections on My Fireside Chat with Doximity: Women of Color in Engineering

Reflections on my fireside chat with Doximity, where I shared insights on diversity in engineering and actionable steps for building inclusive tech teams.

September 12, 2024

Slack AMA: The team behind Slack lists

Discover how Slack’s Lists feature was built, what's next for it, and how it can elevate your team’s productivity! Highlights from an AMA I was in.

July 31, 2024

Lists Feature Launch: Files Column

Introducing the File Column in Slack Lists! Easily attach and manage files like images, PDFs, and more directly in your lists across desktop and mobile. 🎉📁