Frances Coronel

Driving Innovation & Inclusion in Tech

Title: Engineering Manager

Organization: Slack

Age: 29

Frances Coronel is an Engineering Manager at Slack, where she leads the development of Lists—a new way for teams to manage tasks, track work, and stay organized directly within Slack. In this role, she manages a team of engineers, drives collaboration across product and design, and advocates for inclusive and scalable engineering practices. Her leadership is helping define how modern teams coordinate work more efficiently in the most popular AI-driven productivity platform.

With nearly a decade of experience in software engineering, Frances brings deep technical expertise in frontend development and a strong commitment to mentorship. She has guided over 250 engineers through career transitions and continues to support the growth of future leaders in tech.

Previously, Frances served as Executive Director of Techqueria, a nonprofit with over 25,000 members dedicated to uplifting Latino professionals in the tech industry. During her tenure, she expanded the organization’s national footprint and strengthened its internal infrastructure to serve the community better.

Recognized as a changemaker in the Bay Area and beyond, Frances is committed to building a tech industry that is not only innovative but also equitable for all.