Break out of the café and tune in for this real conversation with a Latina First-Gen Leader in the business sector. She shares with us her story of triumph and self-doubt, ultimately coming to her realization of self-awareness and authenticity at a young age. As Mac Miller once declared, "No matter where life takes me, find me with a smile. Pursuit to be happy, only laughing like a child." This lyric resonates with Ana's story so tune in to see how.
Born in Colombia, Ana Maria Villegas is a first-generation college graduate and professional. She graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics fully funded by merit scholarships. She finds great interest in analyzing the reasoning behind decisions and using data to predict and plan for a better future, which drew her to the study of economics. Now, she has joined one of the world’s largest consulting firms where she proudly represents Latinas in Business. Ana is also an advocate for first-generation students, aiming to provide the resources and mentoring they need to achieve their career aspirations. With her passion for DEI, she serves as a board member of the Georgia First Generation Foundation and actively volunteers and leads several DEI efforts. Ana enjoys training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in her free time, a martial art that challenges her physically and mentally. Many would describe Ana as a reliable, ambitious, and joyful young woman.
