Christina Xu has long been interested in accessible design. As the product manager for the Accessibility (A11y) team at real-time collaboration software company Quip, it’s more than just a passing fascination—it’s a key part of her job.
Because Quip makes …
In the exhilarating world of entrepreneurship, the path to success is often paved with untold stories of resilience, innovation, and transformation. At Amigahood Elevate, we believe in the power of shared experiences, which is why we’ve created the “Behind The …
On October 17, 2024, Mentra partnered with Boeing to host an exclusive workshop for our neurodivergent community titled “Inside Tips to Landing Your Dream Job.” This event provided invaluable insights into crafting an impactful resume, deciphering job descriptions, and steering …
Do you want to move abroad and work internationally?
A job interview can make or break your chances of landing your dream role. That’s why it’s essential to prepare thoroughly.
To do so, you need to practice and ace these …
In Mentra’s “Careers for Neurodivergent Strengths” series, we’ll explore what it takes to thrive as an NLP Specialist…
Do you ever find yourself hesitating to speak up at work? Maybe you’ve thought, “I’ll just let my boss notice my hard work,” or “I don’t want to seem pushy.”
Many women feel this way, and it’s not surprising—self-advocacy can …
Schira Madan serves as the Deputy Chief of Talent Management in the Workforce Support Activities Directorate for the National Security Agency (NSA), orchestrating human capital strategies, plans, and policies that support the NSA’s global cryptologic workforce. She leverages the “whole-person …
In this Career Spotlight episode, I talk with Jeyra Arocho, an Afro Latina fire protection engineer and trailblazer. Jeyra, who was displaced from her home of Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, shares the challenges she has overcome in her career, …
Networking with professionals in your industry is intimidating as is, let alone when you’re navigating it with potential language barriers and cultural differences. For Hispanic and Latinx professionals who have recently immigrated to the United States, networking can offer new …
