Motherhood still appears in too many conversations as a professional barrier. But more and more women are finding in technology a way to balance professional ambition, stability, and flexibility without giving up family life.

One of the initiatives that best represents this change is Supermums. Born in the United Kingdom around the Salesforce ecosystem, the community has established itself as a benchmark in inclusive tech training and women’s access to the digital sector. More than 1,800 mothers — and also some fathers — have already gone through its upskilling, reskilling, or career transition programs into digital careers within more than 400 companies.

Cristina P. Manjavacas (Madrid, 1983) is part of the company’s growth in Spain and LATAM as Head of Marketing and Community. Through events, partnerships, and community building, she works with a very clear mission: to open more doors for women in technology.

TB: What is the purpose of your project?

CP: To grow the Supermums community in Spain, already established in the UK, to train and support more women towards careers in technology, especially in AI and Salesforce.

TB: At what stage is your project and where do you see it in two years?

CP: We are in an expansion phase in Spain, building community, partnerships, and visibility. In two years I see it as a solid network of talent, mentors, and partner companies that facilitates training, employment, and female leadership in technology.

TB: A key decision that has shaped your project.

CP: Choosing to build community through events and collaborations with the tech ecosystem, rather than focusing solely on online training.

TB: What has been the biggest challenge you’ve faced and what has it taught you?

CP: Introducing an international initiative into a new market requires building trust from scratch. It has taught me the importance of listening to the local ecosystem and building long-term relationships.

TB: The best advice you’ve ever received.

CP: “Opportunities come through people.” Investing time in building relationships is always worth it.

TB: We all change over time. Have you changed your mind about anything?

CP: I used to think everything had to be perfectly planned and that you had to know absolutely everything before starting something new; now I believe more in experimenting, iterating, and learning fast.

TB: A professional role model who inspires you.

CP: I’m inspired by professionals who build communities and generate real impact in talent development, especially those who pave the way for more diversity in tech. Like Heather Black, our CEO.

TB: What do you value most in the people you work with?

CP: Attitude, generosity in sharing knowledge, and the ability to build together.

TB: A startup or company you admire and why.

CP: Salesforce, for how it has built a global ecosystem of talent, partners, and community around its technology.

TB: What do you do to disconnect?

CP: Reading, going to concerts, walking in nature, and spending time with friends and family.

TB: A book recommendation.

CP: ‘The Little Prince’, always.

TB: A song that defines your current moment in life.

CP: “El Bien”, Viva Suecia.

TB: A recipe, dish, or restaurant.

CP: Any meal shared with friends.

TB: A place in the world.

CP: My family.

TB: Where would you invest 100k?

CP: In tech education, especially AI training and diverse talent, particularly women.

TB: If you weren’t doing what you do today…

CP: I would probably work in education or talent development projects.

TB: What is Tech Barcelona to you?

CP: A meeting point to connect talent, innovation, and community within Barcelona’s tech ecosystem.