In this episode of the Greater Than Zero Percent, Adelaide Canino, Founder and CEO of Dev 46 talks to Joseph about her mission to increase the representation of Latinas in the tech industry in Puerto Rico. Adelaide highlights the lack of opportunities and options for Latinas in the tech industry and how Dev 46 is addressing this issue by providing technology education to young girls in Puerto Rico.
She emphasizes the importance of starting technology education in pre-K, with an emphasis on logical thinking and creative thought, to increase representation and empower young girls. Dev 46 has three major components: technology education, nutrition education, and personal development, with a focus on self-esteem and mentorship. Adelaide also discusses the larger tech industry and the lack of representation for women and Latinas.
She emphasizes the importance of individual growth and empowerment in Dev 46's program and highlights the need for inclusivity in the tech industry. Adelaide and Joseph also discuss the challenges facing Puerto Rico, including low math and reading rates and high poverty and dropout rates, and how Dev 46 is addressing these challenges.
The conversation concludes with a discussion of the organization's website and the importance of duplication and expansion of their program to other regions of the island.
Overall, the conversation highlights the organization's dedication to empowering Puerto Rican youth through technology and personal growth.
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Email: saludos@dev46.org
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