Thank you for joining us, we will see you in 2027!
Saturday, May 30, 2026
10:00am - 3:30pm
Santa Clara University
(500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053)
At Futura Fest, we believe in the power of dreams, innovation, and limitless possibilities. This one-day career fair is designed to ignite your imagination and help you unlock your true potential.
Get ready for a day filled with captivating keynote speakers, interactive workshops, thought-provoking panel discussions, and companies ready to hire! Our lineup of industry experts, entrepreneurs, and visionaries will share their insights and experiences, providing you with valuable knowledge and actionable strategies.
While Futura Fest is inspired by the resilience and creativity of Latinas, it celebrates the collective success of our entire community and the support from our allies. We encourage and welcome our community to join.
Participating Employers
Futura Fest Agenda
10:00am
General Event Access
Ongoing, throughout the day:
Networking
Meet with Employers, Career Coaches, Book Authors, and more!
10:20am
Leadership Without Permission: Breaking through & Taking Initiative
Room 1308
Noelia Corzo: Supervisor, San Mateo County District 2
Shá Duncan Smith: Vice President, Inclusive Excellence
Dennise Rosas: Healthcare Executive & Community Leader
Frances Coronel: Senior Software Engineer Agentic SDLC Team, Slack
Moderated by Elena Valle: Podcaster, Speaker & Writer, Founder of Latinas OutLoud
10:20am
Principles of Investing brought to you by Chase Business
Room 1302
Gabriela de Oliveira: J.P. Morgan Private Client Advisor | Vice President – Investments
11:30am
Welcoming Remarks | Main Stage
Gabby Chavez- Lopez: Executive Director, Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley
Vianey Arana: Meteorologist, NBC Bay Area
12:00pm : Lunch & Networking
2:00pm
Leadership Foundations: Building an Entrepreneurship & Founder Mindset
Room 1308
Abigail (Aby) Figueroa- Vera: Founder, Aby’s Upholstery
Sandra Sertel: Founder & CEO, Tzun
Kat Da Silva: Executive Director, Be the Change Collective
Lizett Rodriguez Pena: CEO and Principal Attorney of LRP Law Firm, APC
Moderated by Diana Garcia, First Gen Latina Money Coach and Founder, Amigas y Dinero
2:00pm
Building Wealth in an Era of Uncertainty
Room 1302
Illyasha Peete: CEO, Catalyze & Cultivate Consulting & Board Chair, Association of Fundraising Professionals of Silicon Valley Chapter
Luisa Herrera: Chief Experience Officer, Central Willamette Credit Union
2:00pm
Unlocking the Dream: Homeownership for Our Community
Room 1301
Silvia Perez: Program Specialist, Housing Trust Silicon Valley
3:10pm
Closing Ceremony and Giveaway by Visit San José | Main Stage
Thank you to our Sponsors
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Community Sponsors
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