An international organization is demonstrating that one must not have a tech career to be into tech, but a passion for it.
Stacy Whitenight, of Dominican descent, is the president of the Charlotte Chapter of Latinas in Tech.The non-profit organization has the mission to connect, support, and empower Latina women working in technology. According to its official website, the organization is composed of more than 25,000 women representing more than 15 countries. “It is a lonely place to be as a Latina, working in tech. I wanted to be part of a community that was ready to fight to make sure these voices are being surfaced as we innovate in tech.