Press Release June 1, 2006

San José, CA — Join the Latina Coalition Silicon Valley (LCSV) on Saturday, June 10 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at San José City College’s Technology Center, 2100 Moorpark Avenue, on the fourth floor. This is the first of a series of workshops that will help Latinas to become active and effective in civic leadership. The inaugural workshop will help Latinas increase their confidence in speaking and presentation skills, and overcoming cultural and language barriers.

Presenters include Dr. Ana Nogales, author of Latina Power! Dr. Nogales, a clinical psychologist and founder of Nogales Psychological Counseling, Inc., is also the founder and Clinical Director for Casa de la Familia, a nonprofit organization established for victims of crime, including rape, sexual assault, child sexual and physical abuse and domestic violence.

Other speakers include Kristy Rogers of eWomen Network who will provide techniques for articulating thoughts; Marina Hinestrosa, former editor/publisher of Nuevo Mundo Newspaper will offer insight on how to become an effective speaker and overcoming cultural and language barriers; and Blanca Alvarado, Santa Clara County Supervisor—the madrina of Latina leadership in Silicon Valley, will conclude the workshop with thought on the importance of active and passionate community advocates and business professionals.

“San José City College is honored to be hosting this important event,” says Rosa Pérez, Chancellor, San José/Evergreen Community College District. “I am a firm advocate in that every woman, Latina or otherwise, finds her voice and is given the tools and confidence she needs to take her place in the community. This workshop is for all women, and I am pleased that the Latina Coalition Silicon Valley chose us as a host for this very first workshop. I hope there will be many more.”

“I am pleased to be joining the team at IBP,” says Ms. Bhargavan. “Right now we have so much to offer Silicon Valley’s professionals—Geographical Information System (GIS) curriculum, Job specific communications skills training, Customer service training and Management & Leadership training, to name a few. We are currently creating a vocational bio-tech and health care program to meet the needs of the rapidly-growing biotechnology and allied health care industry.”

Tickets for this event are $25 for LCSV members, $35 non-members and $15 students.

Please visit the special events page at www.latinacoalition.org.

Contact: Rosa Pérez, Chancellor
San José/Evergreen Community College District
Phone: 408-270-6402
Fax: 408-531-8722
E-mail: rosa.perez@sjeccd.org

Contact: Latina Coalition Silicon Valley
Phone: 408-795-5829
E-mail: info@latinacoalition.org