In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, SWE will be highlighting Latinx/Hispanic women engineers and entrepreneurs in a series of blog posts.
Meet and learn about three SWEesters in SWE’s Latinos Affinity Group: Rosa Araiza, Claudia Galvan, and Kayra Johnson.
Rosa Araiza
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Degrees/Certifications: B.S. Biomedical Engineering; M.S. in Biomedical Engineering (Graduating December 2020!)
Current Job/Title: Graduate Student
Hobbies: running, cooking, dancing
Connection to the Latinos AG: members of SWE and SHPE
What does being Latina/Hispanic/an Ally mean to you?
Being Latina means bringing ambition, pride, and confidence in everything I do – from my studies to my work to my cooking and running
Claudia Galvan
Pronouns: she/her (ella)
Degrees/Certifications: BSc, Computer Science; MSc Program and Project Management, EdD Education
Current Job/Title: Technical Advisor
Hobbies: Math, Reading, and Hiking
Connection to the Latinos AG: “Made in Mexico” Latina, Former Lead of Latinos AG, AG Lead for Diversity and Inclusion.
What does being a Latina/Hispanic/an ally mean to you?
“Being Latina means having huge pride and passion for my heritage, language, food, family, and friends. If you are ever in Silicon Valley, mi casa es su casa!”
Kayra Johnson
Pronouns: She, her
Degrees/Certifications: B.S. Chemical Engineering, M.S. Environmental Engineering, Licensed Professional Engineer-MS, Board Certified Environmental Engineer-American Academy of Environmental Engineers
Current Job/Title: Senior Engineer at FC&E Engineering
Hobbies: Reading, Travelling, Volunteering, Mentoring
Connection to Latinos AG: SWE Member
What does being Latina/an ally mean to you?
“It means to represent my culture with pride, to pave the ways for the younger generations of Latina engineers, to show others how Latinos have contributed to the world for so many years.”
Other info: I’m proud to be an immigrant and to represent other Latinas in STEM and other careers. There aren’t many Latinos where I currently live, so I feel it’s my duty to represent us well.
Related Content:
- Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight #3
- Hispanic Heritage Month Member Spotlight #2
- Hispanic Heritage Month Member Spotlight #1
