LiC Co-founder Raquel Romano was recognized as CNET’s 20 Most Influential Latino/as in 2014. You can learn more about Raquel in her Wogrammer profile.
For many, math is a useful method for solving problems, but for Raquel Romano, math is a fascinating way to think. Captivated by how math expanded her mind and the many different methods she could use to formulate an answer, Raquel developed a deep love for mathematics and abstract thinking at a young age. She never imagined that math would open a door to earn a Ph.D. in computer science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and lead to a career in building technology for good. In her youth, Raquel was a true renaissance woman, and was involved in several activities such as debate team, piano, soccer, and violin. Although she did not participate in any math competitions, she was naturally drawn to the subject in school. She enjoyed the mystery that math presented for her, and its puzzle-like qualities.
Raquel is a principal software engineer at Threadloom, a startup that connects people with shared hobbies through online forums. She was previously an engineering lead at the United States Digital Service, where she improved and modernized digital services for immigrants and for veterans. She spent 10 years as a software engineer at Google building machine learning, accessibility, and social impact products via Google.org. She co-founded Latinas in Computing and was recognized as one of CNET’s 20 Most Influential Latino/as in 2014. She earned her BA in Math from Harvard and her MS/PhD in Computer Science from MIT. Raquel is a strong advocate for those entering the tech industry through nontraditional paths.
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