"It was years of my life in a moment of time": A Conversation with Anna Dapelo-Garcia

Lean In Latinas began with Anna in an organic moment. She started the group in her home, and it quickly grew too large - from a few women to over 800 four years later. As a single mom who was raised in a non-traditional household, Anna realized early on that life placed her in a room with leaders. She pursued her education, and along with her grit and history, grew into the woman she is today. Follow the conversation and discover how Anna learned to have the confidence to lead first, insisting on equality at home and in life.

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Anna Dapelo-Garcia is Founder and President of Lean In Latinas. Anna acquired a Master of Public Administration from the University of San Francisco and a Bachelor of Arts degree in management from Saint Mary’s College. In 2013 she was named as a Silicon Valley Business Journal Woman of Influence. In 2017, she was named as the Woman of the Year by the Women’s Health Care Executives. She also served as a State Commissioner with the California State Senate for Cost Control in State Government.  She’s currently vice chair and board member for the University of San Francisco Master of Public Administration program and 2nd vice chair and board member for the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley. In 2015, she became the Founder of Lean In Latinas and was appointed as a Regional Program Leader by LeanIn.Org. Anna was featured in The New York Times for her role in creating Lean In Latinas, now a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.  In 2018, she received a Top Latino Leaders Award by the National Diversity Council in Los Angeles. In March 2019, she was chosen by the Silicon Valley Business Journal for a Latino Leadership award. Anna has also been featured in Forbes and on National Public Radio (NPR).