Valeria Avila
Position: Board Member
Valeria Avila (she/her) is a robotics engineer and founder of Aprumo Design LLC, a firm that helps startups bring early-stage ideas to life through design and automation. Originally from Mexico, she immigrated at sixteen and earned a full scholarship to Santa Clara University, later completing a master’s in Robotics and Mechatronics.
Valeria is passionate about creating pathways for others in STEM through entrepreneurship. She shares her story to inspire immigrant students and advocates for equity in tech and education. As a board member of Immigrants Rising, she’s committed to empowering the next generation of immigrant leaders.
