Adriana Maestas
Adriana Maestas is a Southern California based writer. Her work has appeared in various print and digital publications. She's particularly interested in social movements. You can follow her on Twitter @AdrianaMaestas
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Frustration towards the lack of diversity in the technology sector prompted Gregorio Rojas to start a developer training program that seeks to increase the number of women and minorities in the field.
With the proliferation of mobile phones, digital cartography has taken off as a community-building tool. Using geotags for posted photographs and status updates, people can relay valuable information about the communities they live in.
In Los Angeles, where busy urban lifestyles often make it more difficult for groups to organize and engage with the community, social media becomes key medium for messaging.