Open call Kickstart Your Career · Applications due July 12.
About Laboratoria
We are an organization that empowers women to build quality careers in the AI era, combining skills, human support, and community.
We were founded to close gaps in access opportunities and to enable more women to decide on their professional future with autonomy, confidence, and networks.
Who we are
Our Story: Where We Started, and Where We're Headed
Our Impact
For over a decade, we've been driving the future of thousands of women
2014
Laboratoria was founded in Lima with a pilot group of 15 women. That first cohort marked the start of a model that would go on to transform lives through technology in Latin America.
2015
We are expanding our model to Mexico and Chile, opening up technology opportunities for more women in Latin America.
2017
We expanded Laboratoria to the United States from California, strengthening our connection with the global tech ecosystem to amplify our impact.
2018
We arrived in Brazil, one of the largest technology markets in the region, adapting our model to new cultural and linguistic contexts.
2020
We transformed our programs into a completely remote format, eliminating geographical barriers and expanding access to technological training.
2024
We are reimagining Laboratoria to respond to a job market transformed by artificial intelligence, strengthening the employability of more women.
2025
We officially launched Kickstart Your Career in Peru, Chile, Mexico, and Colombia to promote employability and continuous professional growth for more women.
Methodology
Hands-on learning, mentoring, and strategic guidance
Guided practice sessions
Activities and exercises that help participants define their next steps, make informed decisions, and move forward with focus.
Pillar 1
Employability Mentorship
The participants practice with simulations and real exercises that strengthen their communication and professional clarity.
Pillar 2
Collaborative learning
Group spaces to share experiences, receive feedback, practice together, and grow in community
Pillar 3
Strategic partnership
We support each participant with coaches who guide their progress according to their goals, needs, and job search pace.
Pillar 4
Connections with Impact
The participants practice with recruitment and selection specialists, which helps them increase their confidence for real interviews.
Pillar 5
Transparency
Impact Reports
Learn about the results, learnings, and impact of our work through our annual reports.
2025 Impact Report
2024 Impact Report
Research
Research and Publications
Explore research, analysis, and publications on employability, technology, and gender equity in Latin America
Do you want to be part of our impact?
Together, we can drive progress in Latin America, transforming the lives of more women and expanding access to quality jobs and sustainable careers in the age of artificial intelligence.
Donors
We have the best allies and donors, who from the beginning have bet on
our impact and have accompanied us in our growth.
Team
The team behind Laboratoria
A regional team with experience in education, employability, technology, and impact management.
Our Board
Board Member
Mariana Costa
President Co-founder, Laboratoria+
Board Member
Julie T. Katzman
Treasurer Director, Advisor, Investor
Board Member
Giovanna Cortez
Senior Director, Scale Partners Microsoft Latin America
Board Member
Silvia Vasquez-Lavado
Founder + CEO, Courageous Girls
Board Member
Karen Sun
Secretary CTO, VelezReyes+
Board Member
Alberto Saracho
Founder + CEO, Soy Más
Board Member
Juan Pablo Buriticá
CTO, Convergint
Board Member
Isadora Kimura
Founder, Nilo
Leadership
Gabriela Rocha
Co-founder & CEO
Rodulfo Prieto
Co-founder & CPO
Regina Acher
Co-founder Brazil
Ursula Quijano
Mexico Country Director & B2B Sales
Carolina Covarrubias
Country Lead Peru & Senior Director Learning Programs
Karen Kelly
Partnerships Director
Lucile Baratier
Senior Director of Product Operations
Jorge Gonzalez
Financial Director & Talent Operations & Compliance
Stephanie Hoyle
Senior Director of Communications & Marketing
Belén Recabal Fernández
Engagement Director
Paola Andrea Sierra
Country Lead - Colombia
Newsletters
Get inspired, learn, and connect
Moving Together
In each edition, you'll receive real stories from our community, useful tools, concrete opportunities, and all the latest from Laboratoria: events, calls for applications, meetups, and much more.
Journeys
In each edition, you'll find intimate and heartfelt stories that will accompany you on your journey of professional growth, along with reflections, lessons, and inspiration for your path.
