Tune in, as I speak with Diana Iracheta, the founder of Latina Engineer, a non-profit organization who's mission is to empower Latinas in engineering by providing educational and professional development resources.

Diana is a mechanical and manufacturing engineer who is a strong advocate for women in STEM. Diana shares her personal journey into engineering, discussing her passion for physics and math which fuelled her pursuit of a degree in the field. She candidly addresses the challenges she faced as a Latina woman in STEM and emphasizes the significance of community and mentorship in building confidence.

 Diana dives into her role as a manufacturing engineer, where she focuses on automation design and improving manufacturing processes. She highlights the dynamic nature of her work, involving design, training, process writing, and collaboration within a team. Diana's love for problem-solving and finding creative solutions shines through as she discusses her profession.

 Diana speaks to her organization: Latina Engineer. Starting as a blog where she shared her own STEM journey and tips, Latina Engineer has evolved into a thriving community. Diana shares the organization's mission to increase representation of Latinas in STEM through events, mentoring programs, scholarships, and an annual conference, ILEW. 

We speak to the significance of creating a supportive community for Latinas in STEM and the transformative power of representation in inspiring future generations. 

 Join us as we speak to the importance of increasing diversity with STEM, and creating a more inclusive future for all.

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