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How Slack Rebuilt Notifications
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How Slack Rebuilt Notifications

Slack completely redesigned its notification system to address user overwhelm, migrating from four conflicting preference models to a unified system with three clear options. This architectural overhaul separated notification content from delivery method, giving users independent control over what activities trigger notifications and which devices receive push alerts.

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I think I’m becoming a “cracked” engineer ⚡⚡⚡
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I think I’m becoming a “cracked” engineer ⚡⚡⚡

AI tools have me in a new flow state—Idea → prompt → output → refine → ship. It’s fun, addictive, and changing how I build.

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Reflecting on 2025, Looking Ahead to 2026
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Reflecting on 2025, Looking Ahead to 2026

2025 brought growth, humility, and clarity. As I look toward 2026, I’m choosing focus, community, and a deep commitment to leveling up.

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Speaking at Dreamforce: Exploring AI Agents in Slack 💬
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Speaking at Dreamforce: Exploring AI Agents in Slack 💬

My first Dreamforce experience — sharing how Slack is shaping the future of work through AI agents and conversational workflows.

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Reflections from SheTO Summit: Why Community Still Matters 💛
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Reflections from SheTO Summit: Why Community Still Matters 💛

How the SheTO Summit reminded me that intention, investment, and community still open doors for women in tech.

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Panel Event: How the Slack Team Uses Slack 💬
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Panel Event: How the Slack Team Uses Slack 💬

Shared how the Slack team uses Slack—from favorite features to behind-the-scenes engineering tips—at our community panel in SF! ✨

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Mentoring & Momentum: My Year with GNC at ODU
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Mentoring & Momentum: My Year with GNC at ODU

Mentored an ODU computer science student through GNC’s Executive Mentorship Program — helping her blend design and cybersecurity into a clear career path. 🚀

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Bringing Builders Together: AI Dev Tools Night at Salesforce Tower
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Bringing Builders Together: AI Dev Tools Night at Salesforce Tower

We brought the dev community together for an epic night of AI agents, dev tools, and pizza at Salesforce Tower. Here’s how it all went down. 🍕🤖

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How Mentorship Helped Me Grow (and Get Promoted)
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How Mentorship Helped Me Grow (and Get Promoted)

Mentorship has been the biggest lever in my career growth—helping me level up, get promoted, and step into leadership.

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Mujeres Fuertes: Honoring Latina Leadership in Tech at Ripple’s Fireside Chat
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Mujeres Fuertes: Honoring Latina Leadership in Tech at Ripple’s Fireside Chat

Spoke at Ripple’s Mujeres Fuertes chat for WHM! Shared my story as a Latina in tech alongside amazing leaders building resilience and impact. 💬✨💪🏽

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A Great Night with the CTO Community
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A Great Night with the CTO Community

Had such a great time at the CTOs Dinner hosted by Persona and AWS — an inspiring night of connection and conversation with brilliant engineering leaders. 💡

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A Month in as EM & Back in SF 🌉
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A Month in as EM & Back in SF 🌉

A new chapter in SF begins. Reflecting on my first month as an Engineering Manager, house hunting, and staying hopeful through challenges.

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Course Review: Management Fundamentals for the Modern Leader with Kelly Vaughn
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Course Review: Management Fundamentals for the Modern Leader with Kelly Vaughn

Kelly Vaughn’s Maven course is a must for those new to engineering management. I appreciated her actionable advice and engaging small-group discussions.

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Celebrating Community and Career Growth with Techqueria at Salesforce Tower
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Celebrating Community and Career Growth with Techqueria at Salesforce Tower

Spoke at Techqueria x Slack’s fireside event on job hunting, AI, and career resilience—powered by community, cake pops, and Latiné excellence. 🌮💬✨

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Reflections on My Fireside Chat with Doximity: Women of Color in Engineering
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Reflections on My Fireside Chat with Doximity: Women of Color in Engineering

Reflections on my fireside chat with Doximity, where I shared insights on diversity in engineering and actionable steps for building inclusive tech teams.

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Slack AMA: The team behind Slack lists
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Slack AMA: The team behind Slack lists

Discover how Slack’s Lists feature was built, what's next for it, and how it can elevate your team’s productivity! Highlights from an AMA I was in.

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Slack Lists Unleashed: Revolutionize Your Workflow!
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Slack Lists Unleashed: Revolutionize Your Workflow!

Discover how Slack Lists can transform your team’s productivity! Highlights from my in-depth demo for the Slack Twin Cities community.

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Call of the Roach 🪳
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Call of the Roach 🪳

This is a short story I wrote after my father passed away and I was back home helping my mom. Writing this story helped me process the grief I was feeling.

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