NHMC Is Working to Ensure That Young Women of Color Learn About Opportunities In Telecommunications Policy and Technology

On April 30, 2019, Francella Ochillo, the National Hispanic Media Coalition’s Vice President of Policy and General Counsel, presented at GirlTech in Washington, DC. Girl Tech is an annual conference hosted by the National Council of Negro Women which brings together women leaders working in technology and telecommunications. It is designed to educate and empower young women of color who would like to pursue careers in tech as entrepreneurs, researchers, and policymakers.

Ms. Ochillo spoke on the Privacy and Cybersecurity panel. She offered insights into why consumers, particularly Latinos and other communities of color, should care about data privacy. She also discussed the need to help people understand the lasting consequences of their digital footprints. Panelists weighed-in on several issues related to cyberethics, rules or standards that may be beneficial to ensure that data-sharing and collection practices are safe and ethical.

National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) is a 40+ year old 501(c)(3) non-profit, nonpartisan, civil and human rights organization that was founded to eliminate hate, discrimination, and racism toward Latino and marginalized communities.

We advance Latino visibility and influence from the halls of Washington, D.C., to the studios of Hollywood. Through our media advocacy and workforce development initiatives, NHMC creates spaces where diverse creators can connect, collaborate, and thrive. Our Series Scriptwriters Program, Latinx Stream Showcase, Creators Networking Program, Careers in Entertainment Youth Program, and Media Advocacy Fellowships serve as both incubators and pipelines, preparing the next generation of storytellers, advocates, and industry leaders. Through mentorship, education, networking opportunities, and direct access to entertainment executives, these programs help transform emerging talent into lasting industry voices while expanding authentic representation across media.

We lead the work to eliminate online hate and disinformation across media platforms. We advocate in the space of Artificial Intelligence when it intersects with civil & human rights, including making sure Latino-Interest and children’s protections are included in AI initiatives and implementations. We advocate for the Affordable Connectivity Program, Lifeline Program, Net Neutrality protections, and closing the digital divide for Latino and other marginalized communities. NHMC works in partnership with other social justice organizations to safeguard democracy in the United States of America.

NHMC is a not-for-profit, and provides equal opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, religion, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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