Gabriela Salas Cabrera (born June 6, 1996, in Chapulhuacán, Hidalgo, Mexico) is an engineer and master’s degree holder in information technologies, specializing in data science, object-oriented programming, and artificial intelligence. She is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mathematics at UNADM and a master’s degree in data science at the Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain.
Her hobbies include playing the piano, reading about technology and habits (always using physical books), practicing the violin, staying connected with nature, and donating blood. An Indigenous woman and native speaker of Nahuatl, she is also fluent in Spanish, English, and Tének. Originally from Chapulhuacán, Hidalgo, she has become an influential figure in the fields of technology and education, standing out as a mentor and advocate for information technologies. Her main focus is on developing projects for the common good, leveraging artificial intelligence to address social issues, and inspiring Indigenous girls to pursue STEM careers, combating the underrepresentation of women in technology.
Achievements and Contributions
- First Indigenous woman in technology at OWSD–UNESCO, promoting inclusion in science and technology.
- Creator of innovative systems for suicide prevention and early detection of leukemia, applying AI in public health.
- Named Mentor of the Year 2021 by the organization Mujeres Líderes en STEM.
- Founder of the program “The Future Will Be Bright Because Girls Are Bright”, which provides technological equipment, mentorship, and educational support to underprivileged girls to foster their access to STEM fields.
- Mentor in technology projects for various organizations, including OpenSciencelabs, Femiciencia, and NASA.
- Activist for suicide prevention and mental health promotion among adolescents.
- Speaker and lecturer on technology, data science, AI, and mental health, with over 200 talks at institutions such as Google, NASA, UNAM, IPN, INFOTEC, CITNOVA, and OpenLabs, among others.
- Indigenous programmer and designer for the preservation of Indigenous languages through AI, with projects focused on digitalization and automation of native languages.
- Data scientist in linguistics in collaboration with Google Translate for Nahuatl and Maya.
- Author of books on digital culture, published by Kulkulcán Publishing House under the standards of the Mexican School.
Awards and Recognitions
- Winner of the National Award for the Promotion of Indigenous Women’s Rights.
- Winner of 100 Líderes México 2024 and 50 Líderes México 2024 awards.
- Recipient of the ALPFA Rising Stars award, as an inspiring Latina woman in STEM.
- Nominee for the Globant Awards: Women That Build 4th Edition – 2023.
- Named to BBC Top 100 Women 2024, recognizing her as one of the most influential women in the world.
- Listed among the most powerful women by Forbes México 2025 in “Llegamos Todas.”
- Featured on the cover of magazines such as WomanEvolution, Mente Mujer (Heraldo de México), UNESCO–OWSD, UNAM–CCH Vallejo, and Magazine WAIV.
- Jury member for technology competitions at CITNOVA and NASA Challenge.
Current Work
She is currently engaged in the preservation of Indigenous languages through artificial intelligence and in the development of autonomous vehicles in Madrid, Spain, at the Polytechnic University of Madrid.
Information
🔗 OWSD-UNESCO
🔗 Epistemas – Podcast
🔗 Globant Awards
🔗 Perfil en Sessionize
🔗 Entrevista en YouTube
🔗 BBC News – Mujeres Inspiradoras
🔗 https://forbes.com.mx/las-100-mujeres-mas-poderosas-de-mexico-2025-llegamos-todas/