Building Bridges: Driving Equity Through Partnerships with Selene Chala of Code2040

Join us for an inspiring fireside chat with Selene Chala, Partnerships Director at Code2040, as she shares how strategic collaborations are driving meaningful change for Black and Latinx professionals in the tech industry. Selene will discuss the importance of fostering authentic relationships with partners to dismantle systemic barriers and build pathways for equity and inclusion. Learn how Code2040’s partnerships create opportunities for underrepresented talent to thrive and lead in the innovation economy. Selene will also share her personal journey, offering a behind-the-scenes look at what fuels her passion for advancing racial equity in tech.

Selene Chala (She/Her)

Selene is a Queer, Afro Latinx, Racial Equity Advocate living in Los Angeles, CA. She’s deeply passionate about movement building, coaching, and supporting people in implementing racial equity in the work they do. As a community organizer at heart, Selene learned that individual and community transformation is rooted in relationship building and courageous conversations. As a Director of Partnerships and Programs, She focuses on building relationships and partnerships that encourage reciprocity and accountability towards the common goal of Racial Equity.