Leveraging deep roots in the Los Angeles community, Ivan, the Talent Programs Manager at

LA-Tech.org, champions diversity within the tech industry. He empowers local scholars from underrepresented and marginalized backgrounds, forging pathways for them to pursue tech careers.

Ivan's professional journey reflects a rich blend of education, mentoring, and data analysis expertise. Prior experience in the public charter school system and the nonprofit sector saw them leading educator teams, fostering school partnerships, and utilizing data analysis to improve curriculum development.

A B.A. in Criminal Justice and Latino/a Studies from San Francisco State University fuels Ivan's commitment to social justice and equity within both education and technology.