Lorena Chatterjee

Latinx Heritage Month is a reminder and celebration of the critical contributions Latinos make  to our community. The political climate and media do not portray our community in a positive light. It is through these celebrations where we find so many people that bring us pride and shine a bright light on our latino achievements. 

I was born in Mexico, grew up in San Diego and have lived in San Carlos for over 20 years. I am a widowed mother of 2 fabulous teen boys. I have worked in the high technology field for over 25 years, most recently at Apple in Human Resources. I am an active Philanthropist contributing to our local San Carlos community through the San Carlos Educational Foundation, AYSO and The Parks and Recreation Foundation. My true passion is building and contributing to improving the Latinx community in California. I am a proud member of Latinas in Tech, Latino Giving Circles as part of the Latino Community Foundation, mentor/angel investor for Latino startups through Latino Startup Alliance and Stanford Latino Business Action Network

I am very conscious of my responsibility and proud of my heritage as it plays into my daily life. Latinx means more than food and culture. We have strong family and community bonds.  Most importantly giving back to our collective world is at the core of our culture. 

As a Latina, I grew up in the spirit of giving back to the community. This plays into my everyday life and how I can make an impact to help elevate our community. I do this in my daily work and organizations I am involved in. I want my boys to be proud of their Latino and Indian heritage.