Ana Roca Castro knows that language is power. She also knows that certain languages are universal, such as coding and math. In this inspiring personal talk Ana, one of the few Latina techies and the founder of LATISM (Latinos in Tech Innovation and Social Media), looks at the achievement gap facing English language learners, the language gap at the root of it, and the solutions that technology can offer. Learn more at Platform. © 2013.
Category Archives: Latin America
Includes Hispanic-American groups and Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries.
WITI’s Hall of Fame has 60+ video interviews
Women in Technology International (WITI) is a global network of smart, talented women and a market reach exceeding 2 million. Membership provides connections, resources, opportunities and a supportive environment of women committed to helping each other. Their Hall of Fame page has 60+ video interviews.
Linda Alvarado from rags to riches
A History of Hispanic Achievement in America. Hispanic women constitute the fastest growing segment of the American economy. From the DVD series “A History of Hispanic Achievement in America” hosted by Patricia Lopez.
Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch, Highest Ranking Hispanic Woman in U.S. Army’s Combat Support Field
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Hispanics Today. Premiere Speakers Bureau: Exclusively Representing the World’s Most Compelling Speakers Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch, Highest Ranking Hispanic Woman in U.S. Army’s Combat Support Field; Founder of Educational Achievement Services Consuelo Kickbush, was born and raised in a tiny barrio in Laredo, Texas where she overcame the fierce challenges of poverty, discrimination and illiteracy, Consuelo Castillo Kickbush grew to become a successful leadership role model for her community. Breaking barriers and setting records in the military, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Consuelo Kickbush rose to senior officer position and became the highest-ranking Hispanic woman in the Combat Support Field of the United States Army. Acknowledged as a charismatic, passionate and entertaining speaker, Consuelo Kickbusch, carries her powerful message of what it takes to be an effective leader in today’s global marketplace to hundreds of colleges/universities, corporations and government institutions, both here in the U.S. and abroad.
Women Role Models Project 