Shuronda Robinson, President/CEO of Adisa Communications and Owner of Austin Woman Magazine, is a fourth-generation entrepreneur known for her innovative marketing and public affairs leadership.

She is also the first African American CEO of Austin Woman Magazine and supports homelessness initiatives.

Lucero Valle Archuleta is the founder of Lucero Creative, a culturally focused agency specializing in strategic branding and creative production. With over 13 years of marketing and photography experience, she excels in personal branding, social media, and commercial photo and video, emphasizing empowerment, diversity, and Latino culture.

Lucero is also certified as a minority and women-owned business with the City of Austin and the Texas HUB program, furthering her commitment to community representation.

Militza Rosendo is an Electrical Engineer with over 10 years of global experience in Program Management, Business Strategy, and Renewable Energy. She holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Science, focusing on Solar Energy, and is dedicated to empowering the Hispanic/Latinx community through education.

As the Austin Latinas in Tech Director, she works to help the community achieve its full potential.

Born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley, Dr. Caitlin C. Walker is an award-winning community leader and business operations and development expert with over 10 years of experience supporting under-resourced communities.  As the President and Founder of Levántatech, Dr. C is working to eliminate economic vulnerability for Latinas by providing training for the fundamental tech literacy and resilience skills needed to access educational and economic opportunities.  Dr. C holds her clinical doctorate in physical therapy, a Master of Business Administration, and a professional graduate certificate in Learning Design and Technology.

Carina Mata is a data analyst and educator, who has created and delivered course content across a variety of topics in STEM for K-12 students and adult learners. She holds a Bachelor of Science and Arts in mathematics from The University of Texas at Austin and currently analyzes customer data for H-E-B. Carina combines technical expertise with empathetic communication in order to guide others in their pursuit of new skill sets and knowledge. She believes in the transformative power of accessible education to enable personal and professional fulfillment.

Nigel’s mission is to help teams create customer-focused, innovative products that solve real problems. He is passionate about learning new technologies, collaborating with diverse teams, and delivering quality solutions. With experience across corporate, government, and non-profit sectors.

Nigel leverages business agility, product management, and design thinking to drive process improvements and operational efficiency

Angel Cantu-Monsivais, a digital marketing strategist with over a decade of experience working with brands like Microsoft, LEGO, and Nike, founded Rulebreak Media in 2021 to help brands embrace bold, innovative strategies. Angel combines creativity and analytics to deliver standout, measurable results, with a focus on using AI to push marketing boundaries and create impactful, data-driven campaigns.

Paul Aguilar, a business coach at EGBI, is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and small businesses to achieve their goals. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Economics, Paul’s background in software development and digital marketing enables him to provide expert guidance in planning, financial management, marketing, and technology. He values collaboration and innovation and is deeply committed to continuous learning.

Hector is a business coach at EGBI, where he assists entrepreneurs one-on-one with financial and business growth topics. He graduated with a degree in Economics from the University of Texas at Austin and worked as a financial advisor at UBS, focusing on sales and enhancing the client experience. Additionally, he was an ESL instructor, teaching basic computing in a bilingual setting. He has a strong passion for financial guidance, sales, and teaching.

Ericka Barnes is a multifaceted entrepreneur, festival founder, and creative community builder. She founded the Black Makers Market, Dope Creatives web design agency, and Dope Creatives Market. As the instructor behind Dope Crochet, she shares her fiber art expertise with fellow makers. With years of experience in tech and e-commerce, along with strong project management skills, Ericka is passionate about cultivating spaces where creatives and businesses can connect and grow.