Empowering Immigrant Communities Through Technology

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Panelists: Gaby Aguilera (Google), Laura Valdéz (Caminos), Michelle Guevara (Caminos), Emily Johnston (Google)

The digital divide is commonly recognized in the developing world, but often ignored in our own communities. Caminos, a non-profit organization, and THREAD, a volunteer initiative at Google, train Silicon Valley professionals to leverage their technical abilities to empower low income immigrant communities through digital literacy. This presentation will suggest ways to replicate their models in different environments, and will offer a support network for community organizers and volunteers.