Book IWD Speaker: Mileyca Oporta

Electronics engineer, award-winning STEM advocate & women-in-space leader empowering girls & women to break barriers, lead boldly & drive inclusive innovation through impactful storytelling & community engagement

Mileyca Oporta is an electronics engineer, award-winning STEM advocate, and community leader dedicated to advancing women in engineering and space.

With over a decade of experience in the technology industry, she bridges the gap between industry and education, empowering girls and women to pursue and thrive in STEM careers.

As President of the Society of Women Engineers Costa Rica, and founder of impactful space and STEM initiatives, she has led large-scale events, mentorship programs, and outreach efforts that create measurable social impact.

In her talks, Mileyca shares practical strategies for inclusive leadership, building resilient communities, accelerating action for gender equity, and transforming passion into purpose-driven initiatives.

Audiences leave inspired and equipped with actionable tools to break barriers, lead with confidence, and create sustainable impact within their organizations and communities.

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