Thrilled to have joined the 2024 OYE Latinx Youth Conference at Cañada College! Many first-gen Latino college students connected with our resources, and over 100 attendees, from middle school to college, explored identity and purpose through workshops and speakers. It was a fantastic day filled with exploration, community-building, and empowerment. Together, we’re making a difference in the San Mateo County Latino community! The post Building Bridges: 2024 OYE Latinx Youth Conference appeared first on Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley ..read more

Our Foundation was thrilled to join the Hispanic Scholarship Fund’s (HSF) College Camp at Santa Clara University, attracting 500 families from across the Bay Area. We were especially pleased to welcome families from our Eastside Education Initiative, reaffirming our commitment to community empowerment through education. Attendees gained valuable insights into college preparation and financial aid, focusing on maximizing educational opportunities and career prospects. They also found essential resources at the resource fair, where our team had the opportunity to connect with and support familie ..read more

In Celebration of Women’s History Month, some of our Foundation staff and six outstanding Latinas in Tech Scholars attended the S.H.E. Leads STEM Summit event hosted by Junior Achievement of Northern California at Google! Participants increased their career knowledge and confidence to further their aspirations through panelist speakers, table discussions, hands-on AI workshops, and interactive student/mentor activities. Thank you to Evita Anaya Bryden from Junior Achievement of Northern California for the invitation and support to our mission, helping us stay true ..read more

HFSV is thrilled to announce the launch of our 2024 Monthly Giving Campaign—a powerful opportunity for you to make a difference in our community. Your ongoing support enables us to continue our mission of empowering lives and transforming the futures of Latinos in Silicon Valley.  Monthly donations provide a steady and reliable source of funding, ensuring that we can sustain our programs and initiatives year-round. Your consistent support allows us to plan ahead, adapt to evolving needs, and create a lasting impact in our community. Your support has the power to transform lives, upli ..read more

Through the Conexiones Mentorship Program, Ivan Hernandez, a Latinos in Tech Scholar, was matched with Virginia Puccio, an experienced tech entrepreneur, CEO & Founder of Fuel AI and visionary leader. “Being a mentor to the next generation brings me great fulfillment. I highly encourage anyone with available time in their schedule to consider becoming a mentor as well. It’s a rewarding experience that fosters personal and professional development for both mentor and mentee alike.” Virginia Puccio Over the five-month program, they shared a transformative journey. Guided by Virginia’s mento ..read more

The 23-24 school year is finishing strongly! Our winter-spring quarter STEM programs will engage over 120 middle and elementary school students in hands-on activities, fostering curiosity in science, coding, and math from an early age. This impact on Silicon Valley Latinos has been possible through our successful partnership model, built on an ecosystem of collaboration with other nonprofit organizations that deliver to our community excellent programming in their area of expertise. Like our long-lasting partnership with Calculus Roundtable, which has supported us in introducing innovative STE ..read more

We celebrate the first year of our program coordinators at the Foundation! They have significantly contributed to our organization and the Silicon Valley Latino Community in a year. Evelyn Rojas has exemplified unwavering dedication and passion for serving our community in East San Jose. Through her visionary leadership, she has spearheaded pivotal parent and student engagement initiatives that have impacted countless families. Evelyn’s proactive approach has broadened our outreach efforts, introducing invaluable digital and financial literacy programs that have empowered our community members ..read more

Our Latinos in Technology Scholarship boosts representation and empowers the next generation of Latinos in STEM. In January, we were at UC Santa Cruz and hosted over 35 students and over ten faculty members who learned about our Scholarship program and how to apply. We are grateful for UCSC’s partnership and support. It’s all about opening doors and supporting Latinos to thrive in STEM! In February, we teamed up with San Francisco State University and San Jose State University to co-host reception nights to share our scholarship program impact, application requirements, eligibility ..read more

This past month, we welcomed over 27 middle school students into our Girls Who Code (GWC) Clubs in Santa Clara County.  In the 8-week clubs, students from Renaissance Academy, KIPP Heartwood, and KIPP Prize will:  Learn the fundamentals of coding  Explore STEM Careers guided by our fantastic facilitators Develop teamwork, time management, and more Our Clubs facilitators play an essential role in empowering and promoting sisterhood among participants, helping us shape Silicon Valley’s STEM future. We are happy to share that this quarter, we welcomed three first-time facili ..read more

Powered by our partner Technovation, we launched a new Girls Empowerment Club this month!  This 12-week after-school program at KIPP Valiant in East Menlo Park will introduce AI and entrepreneurship to middle school students. Thanks to Wipro, a local tech company, we’ll provide supplementary educational resources, field trips, and mentorship from local women in STEM.  Facilitated by our Latinas in Technology scholar, Katalina Huerta, this initiative reflects our commitment to fostering girls’ interest and success in STEM.  We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Technovation and ea ..read more