Speaking Engagements
Here you will find some of the speaking engagements I've participated in the last few years. Are you interested in collaborating on a workshop, talk, or panel? Contact me at vanessa.riveraquinones@becode.org.
Invited talks & panels
2025
Thomas Moore International Days
In this session we explores real-world examples of how data and AI drive projects for social good and the limitations and ethical considerations when using AI tools.
2024
Navigating Changes in Data Science
Emergent Leuven
March 2024
Computer Vision with Teachable Machine
WomenTechMakers Brussels
April 2024
Building a Career Path for Women in AI and Data
Women In Data Science Belgium
May 2024
2023
Bias in AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) 🤖 is conquering the world like a rocket! In this workshop, in collaboration with Chrysanthi Katrini (CollectiveUp) we discussed the types of biases present in AI, explored some examples using demos, and shared some strategies to mitigate these biases.
Meaningful tech careers
Why is this an opportunity to attract women? With an amazing set of panelist and talks, I participated in the morning session "Data for good x Women in tech: the right combination for a fairer EU Digital Model?" organized by the Social Good Accelerator. You can watch the recording here!
2021
Math For All in Nola Panel Discussion
Panelists: Kalina Mincheva, Swati Patel, Sindhu Unnithan
Building a Career with Purpose
Building an authentic career can add meaning and purpose to your life. In this talk, I shared my path towards actively creating a career that aligns with my values with the Math SWAGGER family.
Interviews & Podcasts
I had the honor to be interviewed by Padi Fuster and Selvi Kara, co-founders, of "MEET a Mathematician!". Their mission is to introduce students from underrepresented groups to role models through their interview video series. Follow them on Instagram at @meet_a_mathematician and subscribe to their YouTube channel.
Lathisms Podcast - Interview
I was extremely honored to be featured in the Lathisms (Latinxs and Hispanics in the Mathematical Sciences) calendar and to be interviewed in their podcast series. You can listen to the podcast in the video to the left.