Listen "Alberto Vargas: Tech Policy Advocate - Family, Working in Policy, Navigating Tech"
Episode Synopsis
Alberto Vargas is a tech policy advocate, policy expert, and board member of ZETA.Alberto Vargas joins Jose to talk about growing up in a working class latino family, working his way up in the tech policy field, navigating policy and tech spaces, and the lessons he learned along the way. In this conversation, we’ll dive into his hands-on experience from the Mayor's Office to the Latino Policy Institute, his work on the front lines of community engagement, and his big dreams for tech policy reform in California. Following his journey from Granada Hills to the halls of government.Alberto's story is rooted in resilience, shaped by his parents' hard work and his dedication to uplifting his community. Whether he's drafting human rights action plans for the FIFA World Cup, championing Latino representation in tech policy, or leading initiatives to ensure inclusive games for all, Alberto is all about impact.Thank you for listening, for more information about ZETA visit www.connectZETA.org.
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