Irma Olguin, the tech CEO of Geekwise Academy, is not your typical CEO. Though she lives in California, where many business owners have taken to big cities, such as Los Angeles and San Francisco, Olguin runs her business in Fresno, California, one of the poorest cities in the United States.
Continue reading Meet the Latina CEO who Won’t Stop Exceeding Expectations
When it comes to encouraging diversity, especially during the Black Lives Matter movement, here are some of the companies that are supporting racial equality. Continue reading These Companies are Stepping Up in the Fight for Racial Equality
The Navajo Nation patrol car pulled up to the jail near the center of town and Officer Carolyn Tallsalt stepped out. She adjusted her surgical mask, pressing the edges so they sealed against her cheeks, then flung open the door to the back seat where there was a woman in handcuffs. Continue reading She’s patrolled the Navajo Nation for nearly 20 years. Nothing prepared her for the COVID-19 outbreak
For many people in the LGBTQ+ community, the gender question, asked in every type of official form, can be an unpleasant experience. Those who identify as non-binary, genderfluid, or a gender that isn’t simply “male” or “female” can find this question daunting, Continue reading Despite the Census’ Sensitive Questions, Here’s Why LGBTQ+ People Should Still Fill it Out
Recently, and for a while now, new dad of the entertainingly-named little boy, X Æ A-12 Musk, and footloose Twitter aficionado Elon Musk is having one of what he hopes will be a long future of space moments. Continue reading The Man Behind America’s New Spacesuit: Jose Fernandez
Whether it’s time to start a new career opportunity, find a place to retire, or change up your current environment, finding the right place to move to can be difficult. Continue reading See the Best Cities to Live In for LGBTQ+ People
In Early May, the Village of Gambier, in Knox County, Ohio, made history when they passed their county’s first ever LGBTQ anti-discrimination legislation. The village’s council met the night of May 4 via a Zoom Call and passed the law unanimously. Continue reading See which City is Doing the Most to Stop Discrimination Against the LGBTQ+ Community
Meet the Latino and Latina Power Houses that are gaining the world’s attention. Continue reading ¡Mi Triunfo!
By Elizabeth Vasquez
As global citizens prepare to fight against the current COVID-19 pandemic, I have been inspired by the individual stories of the women-owned businesses in the WEConnect International community and the resilience of my team and our supporters around the world. Continue reading COVID-19 Highlights the Need for Increased Supplier Diversity
From the arts to activism, here are five Latina Woman that are making strides, breaking boundaries and that you should be paying attention to. Continue reading Latinas on the Rise
