## How Yadriel Turned a Passion for Art Into a Career
By [Monica Villanueva](/content/author/monicav/index.html) | 2026-06-08 | [Education Equity](/content/category/education-equity/index.html), [Member Spotlight](/content/category/member-spotlight/index.html), [Workforce](/content/category/workforce/index.html), [Workforce Development](/content/category/workforce-development/index.html)

“I was doing freelance illustration, but I couldn't do industry-standard work." Today, Yadriel isn't just creating art;

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## Cristiano Ronaldo, Sesame Street, and the Power of the NEST Network
By [Monica Villanueva](/content/author/monicav/index.html) | 2026-05-11 | [Education Equity](/content/category/education-equity/index.html), [Member Spotlight](/content/category/member-spotlight/index.html), [Workforce](/content/category/workforce/index.html), [Workforce Development](/content/category/workforce-development/index.html)

“I’ve always used my connections to bring opportunities back to my community.” For new grads looking to

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## Seeds of Confidence: Rodrigo’s Story
By [Gabriela Diaz](/content/author/gabriela/index.html) | 2026-04-15 | [Education Equity](/content/category/education-equity/index.html), [Member Spotlight](/content/category/member-spotlight/index.html), [Workforce](/content/category/workforce/index.html), [Workforce Development](/content/category/workforce-development/index.html)

“I gained confidence about starting my own hot sauce company.” New This Fall: Tech Studios This last

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## Belonging & Becoming: Brenda’s Story
By [Jillian Ruiz](/content/author/jillian-ruiz/index.html) | 2026-03-10 | [bizzNEST](/content/category/bizznest/index.html), [Member Spotlight](/content/category/member-spotlight/index.html), [Workforce](/content/category/workforce/index.html), [Workforce Development](/content/category/workforce-development/index.html)

“I still can’t believe I’m getting paid to do something I genuinely love." Brenda is a graphic design

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## Love, Rigor, and 25 Million Views: Juan’s Story
By [Jillian Ruiz](/content/author/jillian-ruiz/index.html) | 2026-02-12 | [bizzNEST](/content/category/bizznest/index.html), [Member Spotlight](/content/category/member-spotlight/index.html), [Workforce](/content/category/workforce/index.html), [Workforce Development](/content/category/workforce-development/index.html)

“I blew it.” That is how Juan felt after his interview for a position at BizzNEST. He arrived

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## Member Spotlight: Ana Marcos-Saldaña
By [Monica Villanueva](/content/author/monicav/index.html) | 2024-05-16 | [Community](/content/category/community/index.html), [Latinx](/content/category/latinx/index.html), [Member Spotlight](/content/category/member-spotlight/index.html), [Programs](/content/category/programs/index.html), [Youth](/content/category/youth/index.html)

From Participant to Powerhouse: Ana Lights Up Digital NEST Gilroy Ana Marcos-Saldaña's story proves that sometimes all it

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## June 2023 Member Spotlight: Max Herrera
By [Diana Hernandez](/content/author/diana/index.html) | 2023-06-16 | [Community](/content/category/community/index.html), [Education Equity](/content/category/education-equity/index.html), [Latinx](/content/category/latinx/index.html), [Member Spotlight](/content/category/member-spotlight/index.html), [Programs](/content/category/programs/index.html), [Youth](/content/category/youth/index.html)

The Digital NEST Member spotlight serves as a platform to celebrate and highlight the accomplishments of our talented

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## Digital NEST Centers
### **WATSONVILLE**
349 Main St, Ste 201
Watsonville, CA 95076

### **SALINAS**
210 Salinas St.
Salinas, CA 93901

### **GILROY**
7365 Monterey Rd, UNIT 203
Gilroy CA, 95020

### **MODESTO**
1012 11th Street,
Modesto, CA 95354

### **STOCKTON**
417 E Main St.
Stockton CA 95202

### **Our Headquarters**
349 Main St, Ste 202 Watsonville, CA.

### **A Trusted Organization**
Digital NEST is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization. Tax ID# 46-5757256