Malena de la Fuente didn’t always see herself working in the technology space. But as a software engineer at BlackRock, she’s learned that tech has many facets. We spoke to her about how she makes an impact in tech and how young women can inspire others to become tech leaders.
This Woman Is Making an Impact in Tech, and You Can Too

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