Frances Coronel

Frances Coronel is a Senior Software Engineer at Slack, where she specializes in UI development on the Lists team, focusing on enhancing project management solutions for users. With over seven years of experience in software engineering, she has a strong background in frontend development, particularly using technologies like React and TypeScript.124

Education and Career Background

Frances holds both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Computer Science, obtained from Hampton University and Cornell Tech, respectively. She began her professional career in 2015 and has since worked at various companies, including Accenture and Byteboard, before returning to Slack.234

Advocacy and Mentorship

Beyond her technical role, Frances is a passionate advocate for diversity in tech, actively mentoring aspiring software engineers and supporting Latinx professionals. She has logged over 250 hours of mentoring and has been involved in initiatives aimed at uplifting underrepresented groups in technology.245 Additionally, she co-founded the Fuego Employee Resource Group (ERG) for Latinx employees at Slack.4

Personal Life

Frances identifies as Peruvian-American and is based in Norfolk, Virginia, where she lives with her two Corgis. She is also known for her contributions to open-source projects and for being a speaker on topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the tech industry.245