{"id":133770,"date":"2022-09-12T14:49:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-12T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-latinas-in-tech-partners-with-korbel-california-champagne-to-celebrate-influential-hispanic-women-in-stem-with-luminarias-nft-collection-and-metaverse-art-exhibition\/"},"modified":"2022-09-12T15:00:02","modified_gmt":"2022-09-12T19:00:02","slug":"latinas-in-tech-se-asocia-con-korbel-california-champagne-para-celebrar-a-mujeres-hispanas-influyentes-en-campos-stem-con-la-coleccion-de-nft-luminarias-y-su-exposicion-de-arte-en-el-metaverso","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/latinas-in-tech-se-asocia-con-korbel-california-champagne-para-celebrar-a-mujeres-hispanas-influyentes-en-campos-stem-con-la-coleccion-de-nft-luminarias-y-su-exposicion-de-arte-en-el-metaverso\/","title":{"rendered":"LATINAS IN TECH PARTNERS WITH KORBEL\u00ae CALIFORNIA CHAMPAGNE TO CELEBRATE INFLUENTIAL HISPANIC WOMEN IN STEM WITH LUMINARIAS NFT COLLECTION AND METAVERSE ART EXHIBITION"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><i>Program toasts the achievements of Latinas revolutionizing the tech industry and <\/i><i>uplifting their communities in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month <\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">SAN FRANCISCO<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 12, 2022<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3644432-1&amp;h=3991371446&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flatinasintech.org%2F&amp;a=Latinas+in+Tech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Latinas in Tech<\/a>, a non-profit organization with the aim to connect, support, and empower Hispanic women working in technology, is entering the metaverse in partnership with <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3644432-1&amp;h=1861316162&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.korbel.com%2F&amp;a=Korbel%C2%AE+California+Champagne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Korbel<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> California Champagne<\/a><\/u> to present <i>Luminarias<\/i>, a virtual art exhibition spotlighting 30 Latina changemakers in the STEM industries. Ranging from corporate executives to digital creators, the honorees will be represented as individual NFT portraits and featured in a fully-immersive VR gallery. For more information, visit <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3644432-1&amp;h=114583436&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.weareluminarias.com%2F&amp;a=here\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n<p>Designed by award-winning illustrator and digital artist <span class=\"xn-person\">Lucia Diaz<\/span>, each <i>Luminarias<\/i> portrait may be purchased as a charity NFT, with all proceeds donated to Latinas in Tech. Bidding will begin at 0.030 Ethereum (ETH) or <span class=\"xn-money\">$50 USD<\/span> on OpenSea. Launching <span class=\"xn-chron\">September 15<\/span> and open throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, the metaverse exhibition will be accessible via VR headset, computer, tablet, or smartphone. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>While women represent 28.8% of the U.S. tech workforce, Hispanic women only make up 2%, according to a <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3644432-1&amp;h=3886527701&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pewresearch.org%2Ffact-tank%2F2021%2F04%2F14%2F6-facts-about-americas-stem-workforce-and-those-training-for-it%2F&amp;a=recent+study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">recent study<\/a><\/u>. This notable disparity, as well as the highly-publicized <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3644432-1&amp;h=2713329505&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fnwlc.org%2Fresource%2Fequal-pay-for-latinas%2F%3Fms%3Dhero&amp;a=Latina+wage+gap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Latina wage gap<\/a><\/u>, have prompted community and professional leaders to advocate for more Latinas building careers in STEM. Empowering and connecting Hispanic women since 2014, Latinas in Tech works hand in hand with top technology companies to create safe spaces for learning, mentorship, and recruitment.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<i>Luminarias<\/i> shines a light on some of the extraordinary Hispanic women who are illuminating career paths for Latinas in STEM,&#8221; said <b>Roc\u00edo van Nierop, Co-Founder and CEO of Latinas in Tech.<\/b>&#8221; Latinas in Tech is incredibly proud to partner with Korbel to raise a toast to these pioneers and role models who are making tremendous contributions to their industries and our community as a whole.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The first class of <i>Luminarias, presented by Latinas in Tech x Korbel,<\/i> are:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Beatriz Acevedo<\/span><\/b>, CEO and Co-Founder at SUMA Wealth<\/li>\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Julie Acosta<\/span><\/b>, Senior Web Analytics Manager at AutoZone<\/li>\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Cecilia Ambros<\/span><\/b>, Director of Research, Data Sciences at Compass<\/li>\n<li><b>Deborah Berebichez<\/b>, Lead Scientist in Microelectronics and Quantum Computing at VTT<\/li>\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Luz Bratcher<\/span><\/b>, Founder at Golden Repair<\/li>\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Ana Bretschneider<\/span><\/b>, Director of Sponsorship and Program Operations at Latinas in Tech<\/li>\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Diana Centeno-Gomez<\/span><\/b>, Chief, Smart Sensing and Electronics Systems Branch at NASA Glenn Research Center<\/li>\n<li><b>Melissa Cintr\u00f3n-Mu\u00f1oz<\/b>, Events Producer at Meta<\/li>\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Priscila Cordero<\/span><\/b>, Principle Product Marketing Manager at Amazon Luna<\/li>\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Cecilia Corral<\/span><\/b>, Co-Founder and Vice President of Product at CareMessage<\/li>\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Claudia Cruz<\/span><\/b>, Director, Internships and Experiential Learning at <span class=\"xn-org\">University of Nevada, Reno<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Sarahi Espinoza Salamanca<\/span><\/b>, CEO and Founder at DREAMers Roadmap<\/li>\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Adriana Gil Miner<\/span><\/b>, Chief Marketing Officer at Iterable<\/li>\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Veronica Gilliard<\/span><\/b>, Deputy Director of Platform Services at the California Department of Technology\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Michelle Heng<\/span><\/b>, CEO and Co-Founder at Everlaunch<\/li>\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Catalina Laverde<\/span><\/b>, Engineering Manager at Spotify<\/li>\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Michelle LeClerc<\/span><\/b>, Creative Director at LeClerc<\/li>\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Heather Martinez<\/span><\/b>, Senior Counsel at Uber<\/li>\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Mariana Matus<\/span><\/b>, CEO and Co-founder at Biobot Analytics<\/li>\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Cynthia Maxwell<\/span><\/b>, Director of Engineering, Animation Studio Technology at Netflix<\/li>\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Hady Mendez<\/span><\/b>, Director of Equality at Slack<\/li>\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Alejandra Meza<\/span><\/b>, Head of Product Design at Huckleberry Labs<\/li>\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Lynette Midy<\/span><\/b>, Senior Director Of Engineering at SpotHero<\/li>\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Elaine Montilla<\/span><\/b>, Chief Technology Officer for US School Assessment at Pearson<\/li>\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Shannon Morales<\/span><\/b>, CEO and Founder at Tribaja<\/li>\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Sandra Mosquera<\/span><\/b>, Vice President and Product Manager at JP Morgan Chase<\/li>\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Maria Rubio<\/span><\/b>, UX Lead at Keybank<\/li>\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Monica SanMiguel<\/span><\/b>, Head of Business at Enova International<\/li>\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Diana Toscas<\/span><\/b>, Director of Engineering, Developer Experience at PayPal<\/li>\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Daniela Veloz<\/span><\/b>, Senior Software Engineer at Expedia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Hosted on the Spatial metaverse platform, the <i>Luminarias <\/i>exhibition was inspired by the career journeys of its honorees. Visitors are invited to navigate a short maze to access their ultimate destination: the <i>Luminarias <\/i>Gallery. A sprawling two-level venue, the custom-built space features the NFT collection on its ground floor and a sun-drenched gathering lounge on its rooftop. Visitors can enjoy the scenic view from the top, along with a closing remark from the Luminarias spanning the sky. To celebrate its grand opening, Latinas in Tech and Korbel will host an exclusive launch event at the gallery on <span class=\"xn-chron\">September 15<\/span>. Click <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3644432-1&amp;h=4007344688&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flatinasintech.org%2Fevent%2Fluminarias%2F&amp;a=here\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here<\/a><\/u> for more details.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<i>Luminarias<\/i> is a celebration of legacy, excellence, and innovation,&#8221; said <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Gary Heck<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Korbel President<\/span> and Owner<\/b>. &#8220;For this year&#8217;s Hispanic Heritage Month, we not only wanted to recognize the historic contributions of the community but also showcase how they are also helping to shape our future. Korbel is honored to partner with Latinas in Tech for our very first entry into the metaverse that&#8217;s both culturally-led and purpose-driven.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m thrilled to be part of such a timely and important conversation happening within the Hispanic community,&#8221; said<b> <span class=\"xn-person\">Lucia Diaz<\/span><\/b>, who has previously collaborated with global luxury fashion and beauty brands. &#8220;For this NFT collection, my intention was to portray each of the <i>Luminarias <\/i>as relatable iconoclasts that were both inspirational <i>and<\/i> aspirational. I want guests coming out of this exhibition to feel like anything is possible, especially in the age of the Web3 and the metaverse.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b>About Latinas in Tech<br \/><\/b>Latinas in Tech is a non-profit with humble origins. What started as two friends in need of career support is now a global community of almost 20,000 Latinx women. Our group began in Silicon Valley in 2014 and has since then expanded to 20 additional cities with a local footprint around the world. Our mission is ambitious, just like our members: we seek to reshape the tech industry so that Latinx women are not only well-represented but also thriving in the technology ecosystem. For more information or to donate to our non-profit, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.latinasintech.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.latinasintech.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Korbel<\/b><b><sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/b><b>\u00a0California Champagne <\/b><br \/>Established in 1882 in <span class=\"xn-location\">Sonoma County&#8217;s<\/span> Russian <span class=\"xn-person\">River Valley<\/span>, Korbel Champagne Cellars produces <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States&#8217;<\/span> most popular m\u00e9thode champenoise champagne. But the true measure of Korbel&#8217;s success during its 140 years can be seen in the impact it&#8217;s had on American consumers and its presence at various celebrations throughout the years. Owned and managed by the Heck family since 1954, Korbel currently makes eleven <span class=\"xn-location\">California<\/span> champagnes and a limited amount of still wine. In a separate facility, Korbel also produces one of the country&#8217;s most respected brandies.<\/p>\n<p>For downloadable press information, click <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3644432-1&amp;h=2073427458&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Fdrive%2Ffolders%2F1I8A-ye8ZTgQ0-kXCD5e9Xn3QZ8UTUkEd%3Fusp%3Dsharing&amp;a=here\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Celebrate responsibly.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  Latinas in Tech<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><i>Program toasts the achievements of Latinas revolutionizing the tech industry and <\/i><i>uplifting their communities in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month <\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">SAN FRANCISCO<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 12, 2022<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3644432-1&amp;h=3991371446&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flatinasintech.org%2F&amp;a=Latinas+in+Tech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Latinas in Tech<\/a>, a non-profit organization with the aim to connect, support, and empower Hispanic&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-133770","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-comida-y-bebida"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/133770","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=133770"}],"version-history":[{"count":"1","href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/133770\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":133783,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/133770\/revisions\/133783"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=133770"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=133770"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=133770"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}