50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #5: Wendy Haro - A Journey from South Central to Software Engineering

Welcome back to SHPE Out Loud, your go-to podcast for amplifying the voices of Hispanics in STEM. In our 5th episode of the "50 Stories for 50 Years'' series, host Demian Servín Hernández introduces us to the incredible journey of Wendy Haro, a true change-maker within the SHPE community. Born and raised in South Central LA, Wendy's story is one of perseverance, initiative, and selflessness. As a first-generation high school and college graduate, she's now a Software Quality Assurance Manager at WebPT, illustrating how SHPE can change lives, families, and communities. Wendy's extensive SHPE leadership roles, from Chapter Vice President to Vice RSR and RSR, showcase her dedication to giving back and her pivotal role in shaping the organization. Stay tuned to discover Wendy's inspiring path from South Central to becoming a software engineer, the eye-opening experiences at her first SHPE Convention, and why she's the reason we all know and love the regional chants. A heartfelt thank you to Wendy for sharing her impactful story. Her generosity of time, talent, and resourcefulness has contributed significantly to SHPE's growth and success. Missed an episode? Don't worry, we've got you covered! Check out our archive at shpe.org/50-stories. For an opportunity to meet incredible leaders like Wendy in person, join us at one of the 2024 Regional Leadership Development Conferences (RLDCs) in California, Indiana, Texas, and Florida. Register today at shpe.org/engage. Learn more about SHPE on our website www.SHPE.org and become a member using code POD22 for an exclusive 10% off. Subscribe to the podcast for weekly SHPE stories and head to our YouTube channel for select interviews to watch, not just listen. Remember, you belong here and at every level of the STEM industry. ¡Cuidate Familia! 50 Stories Website: shpe.org/50-stories RLDC INFO: https://shpe.org/engage/events/rldc/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shpenational/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SHPE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shpenational/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/society-of-hispanic-professional-engineers/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SHPENational The SHPE Out Loud Podcast is produced by Epics Productions | Podcasts with Purpose. To learn more about starting a podcast for your organization visit EpicsProductions.com Listen to, and follow The Epics Podcast: EpicsPodcast.com