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Pulso ComunitarioPulso Comunitario: The Encanto Kicks and Coffee in Fishtown, ALPFA Gala, Casa BoriqueñaThis Sunday on Pulso Comunitario we have Luis Quiles of The Encanto Kicks and Coffee in Fishtown Philadelphia, Ms Maria Dicostanzo of ALPFA talking about upcoming Gala and Chef LuLu of Casa Boriqueña and her vegan restaurants. Este domingo en Pulso Comunitario tendremos a Luis Quiles de The Encanto Kicks and Coffee en Fishtown, Philadelphia. ALPFA Year End Gala
2025-11-1332 minPulso ComunitarioPulso Comunitario: Women of ALPFA Presents: Elevating Voices, Inspiring Change,Primero, conversamos con María DiCostanzo, Vicepresidenta Ejecutiva de ALPFA Philadelphia, sobre Women of ALPFA Presents: Elevating Voices, Inspiring Change — una celebración del liderazgo, la colaboración y el crecimiento colectivo.📅 Viernes, 7 de noviembre de 2025🕢 7:30 a. m. – 12:30 p. m.📍 1439 Chestnut Street, FiladelfiaÚnete a mujeres líderes y aliados inspiradores para una mañana llena de historias, talleres y reconocimientos a pioneras que promueven la equidad y el impacto comunitario — con el orgulloso patrocinio de Lincoln Financial.🌐 Regístrate: www.alpfaphila.org/eventsFinalmente, retransmitimos una entrevista con la artista Bruja the Villain, cuya creatividad...
2025-10-3029 min
Philadelphia Community PodcastInsight Pt. 2: Women of ALPFA Event, Urban League Home Buyers Program, Homecoming: A Day for Justice-Impacted Philadelphians🎙️ INSIGHT with Loraine Ballard MorrillEpisode: Elevating Voices, Inspiring Change In this episode of Insight, we’re celebrating leadership, empowerment, and second chances across our community.First, we talk with Maria DiCostanzo, Executive Vice President of ALPFA Philadelphia, about Women of ALPFA Presents: Elevating Voices, Inspiring Change — a celebration of leadership, allyship, and collective growth.📅 Thursday, November 7, 2025🕢 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM📍 1439 Chestnut Street, PhiladelphiaJoin inspiring women leaders and allies for a morning of storytelling, workshops, and recognition of trailblazers driving equity and community impact — proudly sponsored by Lincoln Financial.🌐 More info: www.alpfaphila.org📱 Socials: @ALPF...
2025-10-3028 min
Inclusion On Demand PodcastAdvancing Inclusion in HR - RecruitmentIn this episode, Brian shares best practices for talent attraction teams to recruit and select the best, most diverse talent more intentionally and effectively, while supporting hiring managers in doing the same. National Association of Black Accountants (NABA): http://nabainc.org/ Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA): www.alpfa.org. Grace Hopper Celebration for Women in IT: https://ghc.anitab.org/National Association of Asian American Professionals: https://www.naaap.org/ Out for Undergrad for LGBTQ+ students: https://www.outforundergrad.org/ --
2025-06-1719 min
Flight ClubLynette Correa-Velez, Founder and CEO of the PagameLynette Correa-Velez, M.Ed., is the Founder and CEO of Pagame Project, an AI/H.I.-powered CareerDevTech platform based in Chicago focused on closing the women's wage gap. With over 20 years of experience as a Critical Career Coach, she brings a DEIAJ-centered lens to supporting professionals across industries. Lynette has received 18 awards for her advocacy work, including being named a 2024 "Latina to Watch" by ALPFA National, and is actively involved with organizations such as ALPFA, Techqueria, and Latinas in Tech. She holds a B.S. in Business and HR Management from Lesley University and an M.Ed. in...
2025-06-0421 min
Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused Progressive Perspectives on Politics, News, and CultureAudio Exclusive – From College to Career: The Impact of ALPFA on First-Generation StudentsHere at Laura Flanders & Friends, we offer a comprehensive fellowship program in collaboration with the City University of New York (CUNY) John Jay School of Criminal Justice. Participants work hands-on, gaining knowledge about our independent movement media operation producing our TV, radio and podcast productions. Throughout the program our entire staff spends time with each fellow, sharing expertise and knowledge from editing to scripting to promotions and technical skills. We mentor our fellows and guide them in producing their own media pieces. You are about to hear one of those stories produced by our Justice Capital Initiative fellow Erika...
2024-12-1708 minPulso ComunitarioPulso Comunitario: Latinos and the Vote, Latinas Poderosas: Innovating Change, Empowering FuturesCharito Morales de Philly Boricuas habla sobre las elecciones, luego hablamos con la Sra. Vanessa Caracoza es la Presidenta del ALPFA Philadelphia. Hablamos sobre el evento de Mujeres de ALPFA, Latinas Poderosas. El evento se va a presentar el viernes 22 de noviembre en el Live Casino Philadelphia. Latinas Poderosas: Innovating Change, Empowering Futures
2024-11-1530 min
Tierra Movida#029 Carlos Chalico - La historia de migración a Canadá y conectando profesionales latinos a través de ALPFA TorontoEn este episodio de Tierra Movida, conversé con Carlos Chalico, presidente de la Association of Latino Professionals For America ALPFA - capítulo Toronto y un experto en ciberseguridad con amplia experiencia en tecnología.
Con Carlos hablé sobre su camino migratorio, los desafíos que enfrentó y cómo construyó una exitosa carrera en Canadá. Exploramos su labor apoyando a profesionales latinos.
Acompáñame en esta conversación de migración y el poder de la comunidad.
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2024-11-0938 min
Conversaciones con ALPFA NJDr. Ginny A. Baro's Path to EmpowermentIn this episode of the Si-Suite Podcast, Vanessa interviews Dr. Ginny A. Baro, an award-winning international transformational speaker, leadership coach, career strategist, and #1 bestselling author of Healing Leadership and Fearless Women at Work.
Dr. Ginny shares her experience and journey as a young immigrant with a BIG dream and her journey with ALPFA NJ, serving as Director of Board Development. Dr. Ginny speaks about the responsibilities we feel as immigrants or children of immigrants and feeling responsible to give back to our parents' sacrifices. Today’s heartfelt conversation reminds us that our goals will help us find a p...
2024-11-0433 min
Hablamos SpanglishNicole Perez Gutierrez & Ramon De Los Santos Breaking Barriers and Opening Doors with ALPFAHola mi gente! Welcome to a special episode of Hablamos Spanglish with two inspiring leaders, Nicole Perez Gutierrez and Ramon De Los Santos.In this episode, you'll hear about their incredible journeys as part of the ALPFA family (Association of Latino Professionals For America). Nicole Ramon open up about how ALPFA has shaped their careers and helped them rise as leaders in the Latino community.From finding mentorship to giving back, both Nicole and Ramon share the challenges they faced as immigrants, the pivotal role ALPFA played in their success, and why they’re passionate about he...
2024-10-2440 minHablamos SpanglishNicole Perez Gutierrez & Ramon De Los Santos Breaking Barriers and Opening Doors with ALPFAHola mi gente! Welcome to a special episode of Hablamos Spanglish with two inspiring leaders, Nicole Perez Gutierrez and Ramon De Los Santos.In this episode, you'll hear about their incredible journeys as part of the ALPFA family (Association of Latino Professionals For America). Nicole Ramon open up about how ALPFA has shaped their careers and helped them rise as leaders in the Latino community.From finding mentorship to giving back, both Nicole and Ramon share the challenges they faced as immigrants, the pivotal role ALPFA played in their success, and why they’re passionate about he...
2024-10-2440 min
Becker Accounting PodcastsBalancing the Future Ep. 3 - Access is Key with Damian RiveraCEO of the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA), Damian Rivera, shares his unusual career path from engineering to corporate executive to non-profit leader. His passion for giving back to his community spurred his entry into ALPFA leadership, where 60-65% of members are accountants. Convinced of the power of an accounting degree to revolutionize entrepreneurship and small businesses nationwide, Damian is committed to offering access to infrastructure, education, and opportunities in the field.Earn CPE by listening to this podcast through a Becker Prime CPE subscription.Listen to this episode through your Becker LMS...
2024-10-1536 min
Conversaciones con ALPFA NJZarafshan Speaks to AllyshipIn today's episode, we explore Zarafshan's unique journey as the daughter of Pakistani immigrant parents, being the first female in her extended family to graduate college, and her passion for community impact. She shares valuable lessons on family, culture, career growth, advice for her younger self, and future goals.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation about breaking boundaries, and paying it forward.
2024-10-0734 min
The First Gen MadrinaE-69 The Power of Community as a First Gen with SaraDear First Gens, In this episode, host Sara wraps up the season with a new episode of The First Gen Madrina Podcast! This gives us a brand new episode for this month's theme, The Power of Community as a First Gen!In this episode, Sara goes over the different communities that she has been a part of and how they have helped her. Sara believes that community is everything, and you cannot do it alone.Check out the communities that Sara is a part of:1. The Jefa Circle- https://ashleykstoyanovojeda.com...
2024-09-2516 minThe First Gen MadrinaE-69 The Power of Community as a First Gen with SaraDear First Gens, In this episode, host Sara wraps up the season with a new episode of The First Gen Madrina Podcast! This gives us a brand new episode for this month's theme, The Power of Community as a First Gen!In this episode, Sara goes over the different communities that she has been a part of and how they have helped her. Sara believes that community is everything, and you cannot do it alone.Check out the communities that Sara is a part of:1. The Jefa Circle- https://ashleykstoyanovojeda.com...
2024-09-2516 min
Top Of The Game059 Ileana Musa| wealth with purposeILEANA MUSA BIO
Ileana is Morgan Stanley’s Co-Head of International Wealth Management and the Head of International Banking & Lending. In these roles she leads the segment and strategy that focuses on Morgan Stanley’s International Client Advisors and international clients to ensure they have access to strategic solutions, services and thought leadership to address both sides of a client’s balance sheet. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley she was the Global Client Segment and Strategy executive for Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.
She has held leadership roles at the Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA...
2024-09-1917 min
Conversaciones con ALPFA NJHumberto Lozano's Inspiring Path to Success
In this episode of the C-Suite Podcast, Vanessa interviews Humberto Lozano, the President of the ALPFA New Jersey chapter and VP in the CFO group at Bank of America. Humberto shares his remarkable journey from growing up in Passaic, New Jersey, to becoming a successful professional in real estate finance. He discusses the impact of his family, teachers, and mentors, including his older brother and a high school English teacher, on his academic and career choices. Humberto also speaks about his early educational experiences, his love for music, and how these passions influenced his career trajectory...
2024-09-0926 min
Conversaciones con ALPFA NJWelcome to the Trailer!
Hosted by Vanessa Schwippert, this podcast features deep conversations and insights from Latines and allies. Vanessa shares her journey from being a teacher to becoming the host of this podcast and her podcast and serving on the ALPFA board. She discusses the transition from the Si-Suite podcast, her diverse cultural background, and the collaborative efforts of her team members. Tune in to learn from various guests and their unique stories.
2024-08-2609 min
Gator BytesStudent Org. Diaries Pt. 1 | ALPFA UHD & FMA UHDJoin us as we talk with Kimberly Castillo - ALPFA UHD president & Jesus Jimenez - FMA UHD President to hear about their academic journey, what motivates them to get involved and what their student organizations are all about as part our "Student Org. Diaries" series where we profile our student orgs. and their leaders!
2024-03-1230 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJMonya Bunch on Gifts, Gratitude, and GivingMonya Bunch is a seasoned attorney and certified DEI leader, who currently serves as WilmerHale’s Director of Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI).
Monya’s legal background includes over ten years of private law firm practice, in addition to serving as in-house counsel at a brokerage services firm. In addition, Monya served as an adjunct professor at the Howard University School of Law and the University of Maryland, College Park.
She served as a law clerk for the Honorable Damon J. Keith, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and has been recognized by Wash...
2023-11-0739 min
Winning Through CultureHonoring Hispanic Heritage Month with Leaders of ALPFAIn this episode of Winning Through Culture, Tim Flanagan is joined by three prominent figures from the Charlotte Latinx community, Cheri Lujan, Karen Bardales, and Mauricio Tandazo. All three individuals are proud members of the Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA) and also serve on the Board of Directors. ALPFA is the longest-standing Latino organization with a robust membership of 116,000 members. ALPFA’s mission has always been to empower and develop Latino men and women as leaders of character for the nation, across every sector of the global economy.
In this conversation, Cheri, Karen, and Mauricio re...
2023-09-2033 min
The Humble Rising Podcast88. From Hustling For Your Worth To Abundance: Dr. Constanza Cabello In this episode, I interview ID&E Leader Constanza Cabello. Dr. Constanza Cabello (Connie/ she/ her) joined State Street Corporation in 2021 as the Vice President for Equity Programs on the Global Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Team. Prior to joining State Street, Connie was a senior diversity officer in higher education. She continues to serve as a faculty member for the Equity Institutes Program at the University of Southern California Race and Equity Center. She was instrumental in the creation of the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education's "New Undergraduate Experience" initiative, which s...
2023-07-1242 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJTonya Robinson on embracing the power in being youTonya Robinson serves as Vice Chair and General Counsel – Legal, Regulatory and Compliance at KPMG LLP, is a member of the firm’s management committee, and serves as the Secretary to KPMG’s Board of Directors.
Before joining KPMG in 2017, Tonya served as the Acting General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), overseeing nearly 600 professionals. Prior to her federal agency service, Tonya was Special Assistant to President Obama for Justice and Regulatory Policy at the White House.
Prior to her service at the White House, Tonya was a partner at the...
2023-05-2331 min
Cafecito con ALPFA DallasAndrea Rosillo, CPA | Life Gets Better (with Children, Courage, & Cava)Excited to reveal the "human behind the professional" and also the "person behind the computer": Andrea Rosillo, our Chief Marketing Officer and Tax Senior at EY.
Andrea has been part of the ALPFAmilia since before she stepped foot on The University of Texas at Dallas campus as an undergraduate student. Why does she stick around? She finds value and energy in sharing stories within a community that supports and champions each other's success!
She is also the Co-Lead of EY's Dallas LatinX Professional Network and continues to find (or create) ways to integrate her purpose into ev...
2023-04-1444 min
Cafecito con ALPFA DallasMaria Escobar | Proud Mexicana & Dedicated Community LeaderWe are so excited to celebrate Women's History Month 2023 by spotlighting Maria Escobar, our very own Co-Chief of Strategic Partnerships and Learning & Development Manager at Ally Financial.
Maria has been a long-standing leader within the ALPFA Dallas board and her dedication to the ALPFAmilia in her previous capacity as Co-Chief of Professional Programs resulted in various events and initiatives that have positively impacted our LatinX community in the past few years. In her new role, she hopes to use her experience in the corporate world to maximize the synergy of ALPFA with our local corporate sponsors/partners....
2023-03-2416 min
Cafecito con ALPFA DallasCindy Rivas | Resilient Colombian, Executive Leadership Coach, & Caring HumanIntroducing to the Podcast World, the one and only, Cindy Rivas... an accomplished career coach, mentor, and motivational speaker. With over a decade of experience leading Learning & Development programs at Goldman Sachs, Cindy has helped numerous individuals in their career development, guiding them towards their goals and aspirations. Having had Cindy as an integral part of our ALPFA Dallas Board of Directors for over 5 years, our ALPFAmilia is oh, so much better for it. Cindy has consistently shown up for her LatinX community and never ceases to see an individual's limitless potential through the most caring of eyes (if...
2023-03-1727 min
Conversaciones con ALPFA NJMimi Carter on Better Communications for ESG and DE&IMimi Carter has taken a career in politics, nonprofits, and agency to create a new normal in consulting that marries purpose with profit.
She has a deep background in both nonprofit and corporate comms, as well as the ability to scale projects, work with teams and drive to goal when it comes to client mission. She has run and reorganized the PR and digital communications offices of some of the largest nonprofits in DC, such as The Corcoran Gallery of Art, The Epilepsy Foundation of America, and others, but as a PR agency leader, has also led t...
2023-02-1651 min
Cafecito con ALPFA DallasViriam Vazquez | US Director of Tax, DE&I Advocate, & Latina Powerhouse!An authentic conversation with Viriam Vazquez!
Viriam is a driven and humble Latina leader from Puerto Rico, who dedicates her time to helping the LatinX community come together to make a difference, in and outside of work & ALPFA. Most notably, she recently made a career change from public accounting to industry! She always speaks with authenticity and wants to continue giving back to students and professionals who are determined to work smart for their goals. Oh, and she moonlights (and daylights) as a fantastic Salsa Dancer! In this podcast episode, she speaks passionately on:
Her educational...
2022-12-0224 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJMi Patria - Empowering the people of Puerto RicoMi Patria aims to improve the quality of life of underserved Puerto Rican communities by taking action against displacement, protecting and expanding affordable sustainable housing to create resilient self-sufficient communities, prepared to sustain emergencies.
Through our efforts, military veterans and volunteers strengthen their communities and lead positive change. Many veterans are excellent leaders that desire to continue serving their community after their military service. It is proven volunteering has mental health benefits, which assists military veterans to identify a new purpose, and their continued service will forge new paths in their civilian life transition.
In ti...
2022-11-2351 min
Cafecito con ALPFA DallasDaniel Palos | Shining Latino... Just Became a Partner at PwC!An authentic conversation with Daniel Palos!
Daniel is a successful Latino leader who has dedicated over 11 years to a career in Tax at PwC, which recently landed him in a Partner role! He wants to continue giving back to students and professionals in order to pass on his lessons learned along the way. In this podcast episode, he speaks passionately on:
Original Prospects: Professional Gaming (WoW);
Helping his teams navigate busy careers;
Spanish as a second language;
& The NEW merit-based path to promotions in Big 4!
If you would like to reach out and stay connected...
2022-11-1819 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJThe pivotal moment that changed Nestor Solari's lifeNestor Solari is Co-Founder and CEO of Sigo Seguros, an insurance technology company providing affordable access to car insurance for immigrant and working class communities.
The son of Uruguayan immigrants, Nestor earned a BS in Finance from Penn State as the first in his family to attend college. He also earned an MA in International Studies from the Lauder Institute, and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he attended as a Howard E. Mitchell Fellow. Nestor is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, and began his studies at the Universidad ORT in M...
2022-11-0933 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJVanessa Nazario on how your challenges are your greatest assetVanessa Nazario is Corporate Director, Chief Diversity Officer of Memorial Healthcare System.
Vanessa was born in Puerto Rico and raised in Trenton, NJ. She has worked in the field of Community Development, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for over 27 years. In 1996, she joined PNC Bank’s Community Development Department where championed equity and inclusion in throughout her 20-year career, concluding her tenure as VP, CDB Operations.
In 2017, she began her role as Diversity Director with RWJ University Hospital, where she was responsible for diversity and inclusion and healthcare equity initiatives. Vanessa launched the Hospital’s first Diver...
2022-10-1944 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJHow Diego Guevara reset for successDiego Guevara, Global Design Director at Nike leads Performance product creation and strategy. His work as Director of Advanced Concepts focuses on creating the future of Sport by working with athletes and embedding and celebrating diversity, equity and inclusion through product and brand vision.
Diego also serves as Co-Chair of Nike’s ERG Latino & Friends Network, leading the 1,500 member employee resource group representing Nike’s LatinX community.
Because of his love for Design and as part of his commitment to elevate DE&I in corporate America, Diego co-launched LatinX Design Crew, a creative community focusing on d...
2022-10-1235 min
Journal of Accountancy PodcastA pioneering CPA reflects on a 50-year journeyTo celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, Gil Vasquez, CPA, the founder of the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA), joins the Journal of Accountancy podcast to discuss the history of ALPFA and how it has evolved over the years. The founder and managing partner of Vasquez & Company LLP talks about early struggles to land a job as a CPA and some of the work he has done serving on boards in Los Angeles. National Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.
2022-10-0719 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJBuilding your career with Cesar GonzalezCesar Gonzalez is the Head of Operations for Commercial Banking at Wells Fargo & Company.
Gonzalez leads critical business and lending operations for Commercial Banking and partners closely with leaders across Wells Fargo to ensure an integrated operating environment. He oversees the transformation of operational processes that deliver streamlined, efficient results, and leverages best practices to serve the needs of clients globally.
Gonzalez joined Wells Fargo from Bank of America, where he most recently led enterprise programs focused on optimizing end-to-end processes across all business lines. During his time with Bank of America, Gonzalez led the...
2022-10-0531 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJDK Bartley's Recipe for SuccessD.K. Bartley is the Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at Moody’s
With a career that has been exemplified by success on many corporate “streets,” Wall Street, Madison Avenue, and Seventh-Fashion Avenue, DK(Bartley) has created a brand emblematic of “Best-in-Class” Talent Acquisition and Diversity & Inclusion practices for some of the world’s most influential companies.
He is currently the Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at Moody’s, the global integrated risk assessment company. Under DK's leadership Moody’s day-to-day functioning as a business has become even more inclusive, more progressive and a leader among its competi...
2022-09-2834 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJThe Beauty and Power of Openness with Odalys Jasmine, host of Hella Latin@Named one of PRSA’s People to Watch Under 30, Odalys Jasmine is a first-gen Latina who holds up her Honduran flag proudly.
By day, she's a project manager for emerging talent at LinkedIn, where she curates experiences for Black, Latino, and underrepresented talent.
By night, she hosts the Hella Latin@ podcast, which makes space for Latinos to tell their first generation and/or immigrant stories and share their unique experiences of navigating identity, life, and career in the U.S. Odalys’s mission is to make space for more of her people — one story at a time.
Learn more about Odalys
L...
2022-08-1042 min
Cafecito con ALPFA DallasRuth Pitts | Dedicated Wife, Mother, & Tech Community LeaderAn authentic conversation with Ruth Pitts!
Ruth is a successful Latina leader who has worked in the government and now is a top technology leader for AT&T Consumer. She is passionate about giving back to students and professionals. In this podcast episode, she speaks passionately on:
The (exciting) challenge of ever-evolving technology;
Learning how to prioritize;
& Setting boundaries for your success!
If you would like to reach out and stay connected, follow Ruth Pitts | LinkedIn & ALPFA Dallas Fort Worth | LinkedIn!
We hope you enjoy the episode made possible from the support of...
2022-07-0124 min
Conversaciones con ALPFA NJCEO Christina Qi's failure-filled origin storyChristina Qi is the CEO of Databento, an on-demand market data platform. She formerly founded Domeyard LP, a hedge fund focused on high frequency trading (HFT) that traded up to $7.1 billion USD per day. Failing to earn a job offer after a Wall Street internship, Christina started Domeyard from her dorm room with $1000 in savings, about 9 years ago. Her fund was a tiny minnow amongst the tigers of the hedge fund world, but after Michael Lewis’s Flash Boys came out in 2014 and HFT firms hid from the spotlight, Domeyard accidentally found itself in the center of the ring. Ov...
2022-06-2941 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJPabel on ProfessionalismPabel was a Global Account Director for TikTok, making a cool $300K a year plus bonuses. Two months before receiving his $60K bonus, he quit!
Throughout his career, Pabel struggled balancing two jobs...
(1) Employee and (2) Actor.
As an Actor, he would focus on assimilation because he was trained to believe that many parts of his identity were unprofessional.
He details the story of how he decided to leave his tech job to pursue his purpose on an episode of his Spotify Top Ten Podcast, ¿Quién Tú Eres?
Today, Pabe...
2022-06-2241 min
Cafecito con ALPFA DallasRodrigo Cruz | The One.. The Only... The Kindest (& Smartest) Tech Consultant Alive!An authentic conversation with Rodrigo Cruz!
Rodrigo is a genuinely kind and approachable human being... if you haven't met him at one of our in-person events, I highly encourage you to get a breath of fresh air from his personality on this podcast episode! On top of being a highly successful Salesforce Consultant at Accenture, Rodrigo uses his Mexican upbringing to bring up others alongside him wherever he goes. After first arriving to the US as a (true-to-form) "Alien of Extraordinary Ability", Rodrigo has not stopped proving his value to his employer and the world of DE...
2022-06-1727 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJ"Nobody puts Hady in a corner"Hady Mendez is Director of Equality at Slack where she is responsible for shaping and advancing Slack’s near and long-term focus on inclusion and belonging, while simultaneously supporting Slack’s work of attracting, growing, and retaining underrepresented talent at all levels. She considers herself a DEIB evangelist, change agent, trusted customer advisor, respected voice and thought leader, and social justice advocate.
With a diverse career spanning over 25 years, Hady has held multiple customer-facing roles in high tech and financial services, served as a leader across various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), volunteered as an international champion for inca...
2022-06-0134 min
Cafecito con ALPFA DallasJazzlyn Feliciano | Puerto Rican Lifelong Learner & Networking QueenAn authentic conversation with Jazzlyn Feliciano!
Jazz is a successful Latina leader who has gone through a recent career change; now as a Senior Consultant in EY's Financial Services, after more than 6 years of excelling at two of the top financial institutions! She is passionate about giving back to students and young professionals. In this podcast episode, she speaks passionately on:
Autonomy. Mastery. Purpose.
Valuing the present
& being patient!
If you would like to reach out and stay connected, follow Jazzlyn Feliciano | LinkedIn & ALPFA Dallas Fort Worth | LinkedIn!
We hope you enjoy the...
2022-05-2010 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJSusana Melendez-Valencia, Regional President and Head of Commercial Banking, PNC BankSusana Melendez-Valencia is Regional President and Head ofCommercial Banking of PNC Bank for the Texas Border markets. As head of Commercial Banking for the Texas border markets, she leads the combined organization to provide customers and clients with access to a full range of products/services. As regional president she is entrusted to bring PNC’s main street model to life by developing and executing local community strategy and capabilities and drive employee, client and community engagement.
She brings 26 years of banking experience to the regional president position. Susana started her career as a financial analyst and th...
2022-05-1128 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJMita Mallick, Head of Inclusion, Equity and Impact at CartaMita Mallick is a corporate change-maker with a track record of transforming businesses. She gives innovative ideas a voice and serves customers and communities with purpose. She is currently the Head of Inclusion, Equity and Impact at Carta. Mita was formerly the Head of Inclusion and Cross Cultural Marketing at Unilever. She has had an extensive career as a marketer in the beauty and consumer product goods space. Mita is a LinkedIn Top Voice, a contributor for Entrepreneur and Harvard Business Review, and her writing has been published in Adweek, Fast Company and Business Insider.
Mita is al...
2022-05-0430 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJKristine Santa-Coloma Rohls, Chief Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Officer at SlalomKristine Santa-Coloma Rohls, Chief Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Officer (CIDEO) leads Slalom's inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E), sustainability and impact (S&I), and US People Teams. She is focused on infusing ID&E and S&I into every aspect of the company's business and culture.
Before joining Slalom, Kristine served as a Vice President at Booz Allen Hamilton, leading a $250M portfolio of business, responsible for an organization of 700+ consultants.
She graduated from the University of Florida and started her consulting career with Andersen Consulting, now Accenture, where she designed and built customer billing s...
2022-04-2729 min
Cafecito con ALPFA DallasJavier Rodriguez | Humble Beginnings. Lifelong Work Ethic & Passion. Successful Latino Financial Advisor.Javier Rodriguez is a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley. His family originates from Uruguay ("La Garra Charrua!"), but Javier was raised in Florida and Texas most of his life!
In this episode, Javier gives us insight into how important one's own actions and passions are in everyday life. He lives his personal and career life with a passion to help others through financial planning and DE&I efforts, while always making sure that his purpose in life is being fulfilled and that he is taking care of himself (read: playing soccer).
Follow and reach out i...
2022-04-2227 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJEnna Jimenez, Head of Quality Assurance, Sr. Director, IDEMIAEnna E. Jimenez, Business Transformation and Quality Leader, Senior Director, IDEMIA is an Award-Winning Change Champion who has over 30 years in multiple industries with expertise in Leadership, Technology and Transformation Management.
Currently, Enna is the Business Transformation and Quality Leader at IDEMIA, an augmented identity security organization. She received the Quarterly Manager MVP Award in October 2019, for leading change in the company.
Enna is a Co-Author of Extraordinary Latinas: Powerful Voices of Resilience, Courage & Empowerment, a book elevating the voice of 12 Latina leaders. The March edition of Hispanic Executive magazine featured Enna as one of th...
2022-04-1337 min
Cafecito con ALPFA DallasJose De La Cruz | Priorities, Expectations, and Goals from an Auditor in Public AccountingJose De La Cruz is a Senior in the public accounting firm Weaver and Associates. Jose is a great example of a man who prioritizes his family and maintains an impactful apprenticeship from mentors, in addition to being a thriving professional himself!
In this episode, Jose gives us insight into how family, mentors, and work-life balance can transform your personal, as well as your professional life. Furthermore, Jose has done a tremendous job within the DE&I community and continues to give back as our ALPFA DFW Director of Professional Programs. If you would like to reach...
2022-04-0824 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJRuth Álvarez-DeGolia, Founder and Executive Director of Mercado GlobalRuth Álvarez-DeGolia is a pioneer in the field of ethical fashion, founding and overseeing Mercado Global's growth from a small nonprofit working with a dozen Indigenous women artisans in Guatemala’s highlands to her recognition as an innovator in social enterprise partnering with hundreds of artisans.
Her model connects indigenous communities in rural Latin America that have been impacted by systemic racism and misogyny to sustainable income opportunities with international retailers including Nordstrom, Stitch Fix, Levi’s®, Bloomingdale’s, and Shopbop.
Ruth was named among the “World’s Best Emerging Social Entrepreneurs” by Echoing Green and appeared on...
2022-03-3033 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJAnna Escobedo Cabral, Former U.S. TreasurerAnna Escobedo Cabral, former U.S. Treasurer, and highest-ranking Latina during the George W. Bush administration, was dealt a rough hand early in life. She described her family as “the poorest of the poor” as their father was unable to work. She is a graduate of UC Davis, received her Masters from Harvard and her law degree from George Mason University.
As former CEO of the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR), and in several positions supporting the Senate, the White House, and the Smithsonian Institution, she was recognized as a thought leader addressing Latino issues related to c...
2022-03-2334 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJAlicia Guevara, CEO Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York CityAlicia Guevara, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of NY is the first woman to lead the 117-year old nonprofit. She is an accomplished and proven executive in the nonprofit sector who leads with both head and heart. She has 30 years of experience leading nonprofit organizations, developing talent and leadership, influencing public policy, designing evidence-based programs, driving business and growth strategies, and generating revenue through fundraising and earned income opportunities.
Ms. Guevara, who identifies as Black and Latina, brings deep knowledge, passion and experience in youth development, having rooted her life’s work in pursuit of social ju...
2022-03-1628 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJRashida Hodge, VP, Azure Data and AI / Customer Success for MicrosoftRashida Hodge, VP, Azure Data and AI / Customer Success for Microsoft is a technologist and executive leader at the forefront of AI and emerging technologies. Dubbed the “Superhero of IBM Watson AI,” Rashida led the commercialization and global launch of IBM Watson and rose to be the highest-ranking African American woman executive.
Originally from St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, her Caribbean upbringing gave her respect for strong communities, mentorship and the power of diversity.
Rashida earned a BS and MS in Industrial Engineering at North Carolina State University and an MBA from Duke University Fuqua Schoo...
2022-03-0932 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJRalph de la Vega, Chairman of the De La Vega group (former Vice Chairman of AT&T Inc.)Ralph de la Vega is Chairman of the De La Vega group, which focuses on investments in entrepreneurial startups. He is the former Vice Chairman of AT&T Inc., and the author of Obstacles Welcome. He is actively focused on helping young people reach their full potential.
He serves on the boards of American Express Company, New York Life Insurance Company, and Amdocs Corporation. He is the former Chairman of Junior Achievement Worldwide and continues to serve on its board of directors. He also served as the Chairman of the 2017 Jamboree for the Boy Scouts.
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2022-03-0236 min
Cafecito con ALPFA DallasJessica Gonzalez | Exploring Corporate America as a Veteran Wife, Mother, and More!Jessica Pillado Gonzalez, PMP, MBA, POPM is the Director of Automotive at Informed.IQ. Jessica is a great example of a woman who has overcome many challenges, not only as a working mother, but a thriving professional in the United States as a minority.
In this episode, Jessica gives us insight into how communication, support, and relationships can transform your personal, as well as your professional, life. Further, Jessica has a done a tremendous job within the DE&I community and continues to give back as our very own Director of Strategic Partnerships. If you would like t...
2022-03-0225 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJIlhiana Rojas Saldana, Owner of BeLIVE Coaching & ConsultingIlhiana Rojas Saldana is the owner of BeLIVE Coaching & Consulting.She is an Executive & Career Transformation Strategy Coach, a DEI Consultant, a Hispanic advocate, Bestselling Author, and an international motivational speaker. She has 20+ yrs of global executive experience in top Fortune 500 companies in Mexico and US headquarters, leading and coaching professionals and businesses into success.
She was recognized by the NY Journal as one of the top 10 Inspiring women to watch in 2021, and has been featured on NBC, FOX, and CBS affiliates.
In addition to coaching, Ilhiana serves as Chief Development Officer for ALPFA Boston...
2022-02-2336 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJRaquel Tamez, Chief Inclusion and Engagement Officer at Charles River AssociatesRaquel Tamez is the Chief Inclusion and Engagement Officer at Charles River Associates (CRA). A leader in providing economic and financial expertise to major law and accounting firms, CRA also does consulting work for corporations and governments around the world. Raquel plays an integral role in the firm’s DE&I efforts and initiatives—both in-house and globally—and is essential to empowering its workforce. Her ability to strengthen CRA’s culture allows the firm to better serve its clients and communities.
Prior to CRA, Raquel served as CEO of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE). During h...
2022-02-1638 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJJanet Schijns, CEO of JS GroupJanet Schijns is the CEO and Co-Founder of JS Group, a go to market consultancy dedicated to achieving results. She is the founder of the #digitalnormal movement in the industry driving profitable change in the partner community.
Janet is a top 10 CEO Disruptor 2021, Top 10 Women in Technology 2020, 2021 (Analytics Insights), Top 50 Technology Influencers 2020, 2021 (Awards Magazine) and was named
Channel Influencer of the year in 2019 beating out a slate of nominees from the top tech firms in the world. She has been in the top 5 influencers every year for the past decade.
Janet was formerly EV...
2022-01-1233 min
Conversaciones con ALPFA NJValentina Kordi, Certified Mindset & High-Performance CoachValentina Kordi, Certified Mindset & High-Performance Coach is an International Motivational Speaker, TEDx speaker and an author. She has 10 years of experience as an Executive & Business Coach having coached executives from multinational companies such as Microsoft, Novartis, Coca-Cola, Nissan Motor Corporation, Unilever and Sephora. Her book "Success is a mind game" is a best-seller.
Valentina studied Business Administration in Newport University of California, holds a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management from City Unity College, is a Ph.D. Candidate Doctor of Philosophy in Conscious Business Ethics at the University of Sedona and is studying for a MSc...
2022-01-0534 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJCid Wilson, President and Chief Executive Officer or the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR)Cid Wilson is President & Chief Executive Officer of the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR). CID brings more than 20 years of corporate finance and Wall Street equity research experience and works closely with corporate board members, Hispanic organizations, and corporate partners to increase the representation of Hispanics at all levels.
CID has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The New York Times, and Bloomberg TV. He was on the cover of Black Enterprise Magazine; featured in MONEY Magazine; and most recently, shared the cover of LATINO Magazine with the Chairman and CEO of General M...
2021-12-2944 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJJonathan Echeverria, Chief Operating Officer - Technology Infrastructure for Bank of AmericaJonathan Echeverria is the Chief Operating Officer - Technology Infrastructure for Bank of America. He leads the group responsible for managing business operations inclusive of economics, financial execution and expense management, portfolio management, strategic business planning, data governance, reporting and analytics.
Jonathan actively supports Bank of America’s Hispanic Leadership Advisory Council and sits on the executive advisory board for the Hispanic Organization for Leadership Advancement in NY. In addition, Jonathan serves on the HITEC (Hispanic IT Executive Council) Board of Directors.
Jonathan holds a B.S. in Computer Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of...
2021-12-2224 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJSandy Torchia, National Managing Partner, Advisory at KPMGSandy Torchia is the National Managing Partner, Advisory at KPMG. She is responsible for advancing KPMG’s Advisory strategy - driving growth and innovation as well as developing a diverse and inclusive culture.
Sandy was named to the Hispanic Information Technology Executive Council (HITEC) Top 100 list of the most influential and notable Hispanic professionals in the technology industry. In addition, she was named as a Corporate Trailblazer by ALPFA as one of the 50 Most Powerful Latinas. She was also named to Crain’s New York Notable Women in Accounting & Consulting list.
Sandy is a recognized commu...
2021-12-1518 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJAlexia Clayborne, Director, D&I and Accessibility, Marketing & Consumer Business for MicrosoftAlexia Clayborne, J.D. (she,her), is the Director, D&I and Accessibility, Marketing & Consumer Business for Microsoft. She believes that team empowerment is critical to organizational success, as is an anti-racism lens that actively works on undoing systemic racism, and a company-wide approach that combats ableism. She is a federally certified French translator and interpreter, three sport varsity athlete and martial artist. Alexia is a champion for Autism awareness, a cause which is near and dear to her heart as the mother of a beautiful non-verbal child on the spectrum.
Connect with Alexia on LinkedIn.
S...
2021-12-0828 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJSylvia Acevedo, Qualcomm Board memberSylvia Acevedo is an entrepreneur, investor, business leader, and rocket-scientist. Passionate about building, scaling and leading market transitions. Startup mindset; global outlook. Devout believer in the power of transformation and disruption to change and improve lives, communities, organizations – and the world.
Author of Path to the Stars: My Journey from Girl Scout to Rocket Scientist, which details Sylvia’s personal journey from the dirt streets of Las Cruces, New Mexico, to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the top executive tiers of Apple, Dell, IBM and other U.S. technology leaders.
Ms. Acevedo served as Chief E...
2021-12-0129 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJAlex Cisneros, SVP of Revenue Generation and Analytics at Red RoofAlex J. Cisneros is the SVP of Revenue Generation and Analytics at Red Roof. Alex has 23 years of work experience of which 15 has been in the hospitality industry. He received a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Rutgers University and a master’s degree in Management from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
From May 2014 – November 2019, he was Vice President of Revenue Generation, Wyndham Destinations in Parsippany, New Jersey. Alex led a team of 100+ multi functional team members and was responsible for the end-to-end revenue generation process which included Revenue Management, Marketing, Analytics, Customer Experience and Distribution. His main goal was to driv...
2021-11-2433 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJTheresa Torres, Chief DEI Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of New YorkTheresa Torres has held Diversity and Inclusion leadership roles at several companies including; ADP, Verizon, Merrill Lynch and Lehman Brothers. At Lehman Brothers, Theresa led Campus Recruiting, establishing her division as the premier diversity hiring organization within the company. She was an integral member of the firm’s Employee Resource Group leadership, establishing strategies across recruitment, retention, business development and social responsibility outreach within the Latinx community.
Joining Merrill Lynch as a Director with the Global Markets/Investment Banking team, Theresa led initiatives for the promotion readiness of diverse professionals. At Verizon, as Director of Workforce Performance, Theres...
2021-11-1723 min
Cafecito con ALPFA DallasEdgar Rosillo | Deloitte Tax Senior Manager & ALPFA DFW PresidentAn authentic conversation with Edgar Rosillo, CPA from Dallas, Texas.
Edgar is an outstanding Latino leader with more than ten years of experience in the professional services industry and decades of passion to his family and community. In this podcast episode, he speaks passionately on:
Career expectations
Synergy between all aspects of work and life
Living your Purpose
& maybe even a quick shameless plug on Bitcoin?
If you would like to reach out and stay connected, follow Edgar Rosillo, CPA | LinkedIn & ALPFA Dallas Fort Worth | LinkedIn!
We hope you enjoy the episode made...
2021-11-1120 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJRalph Monte, Principal at KPMGRalph Monte, a Principal at KPMG, has over 25 years of information systems audit and advisory experience and a comprehensive understanding of the benefits and risks that can arise from the use of IT and systems as well as experience in the design of relevant controls and security solutions. He is the KPMG short Hills Office Advisory Office Leader, a National Board Member for the KPMG Hispanic Latino Network, and serves on the Board of Ronald McDonald House New York.
Learn more about Ronald McDonald house here
Shout-out: Today's Diversity Leader Shout-out goes to Latoria Farmer, Ex...
2021-11-1024 min
BEYOND BARRIERSEpisode 187: Why Diversity Matters in EntrepreneurshipDid you know that, according to the 2020 State of Latino Entrepreneur Report, the number of Latino owned businesses has grown 34% over the last 10 years compared to just 1% for all other small businesses? In this episode, Monica shares her story of leaving corporate for entrepreneurship and celebrates winning ALPFA's Latina Entrepreneur Award. Nikki and Monica also discuss why diversity in entrepreneurship matters, the struggle of scaling your business, and share advice on how diverse founders can gain access to capital. DISCOVER YOUR STRENGTHS & BARRIERS TO SUCCESS Take the free assessment and g...
2021-10-1815 min
Build a Better Financial FutureGrowing Up Latina with Alejandra AlanisIn this special Hispanic Heritage Month Edition episode, Luis speaks with Alejandra Alanis (Ale). Alejandra is a Risk Consulting Manager for RSM US LLP, a public accounting firm focused on the middle market. She grew up in a small town in Eastern, Washington and later went on to attend the University of Washington where she majored in Finance and International Business. She is the proud daughter of two Mexican immigrants who are now self-employed. Her parents’ story has always inspired her, and she is passionate about empowering individuals to pursue their aspirations & excellence. Ale serves as the VP of Me...
2021-10-0647 min
The American Dream with Elias TorresHow to Bring Your Full Self to Work as a Latinx in Tech (With ALPFA's Damian Rivera)Be confident, and do whatever you need to do to let that confidence shine. That’s the CEO of ALPFA, Damian Rivera’s, motto – and why you’ll always see him wearing suits with fun patterns on the inside.In this episode, Elias and Damian talk about what it means to bring your full self to work, especially as a LatinX employee. They cover important topics like how to confront microaggressions, how psychology influences relationships, and the importance of employee resource groups (ERGs).Be sure to hit the subscribe button t...
2021-08-3149 min
Here Comes the SunLearning How to be Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable with Yasmin RiveraYasmin Rivera (she/ella) graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Finance from Arizona State University in May 2020. As a first-generation Latina, she constantly felt out of place in her classes, and imposter syndrome continuously set in. During her junior year, Yasmin stumbled upon a student organization called the Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA), which provides resources and professional development to advance the Latinx community.
Yasmin had the opportunity to serve as President of the ALPFA Arizona State University chapter and focused on connecting as many first-generation students with these resources. During her tenure, she...
2021-08-2537 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJFabian Garcia, President of Unilever North AmericaFabian Garcia, President, Unilever North America leads a portfolio of iconic brands including Dove, Hellmann’s, Breyers, Vaseline, Lipton, and Knorr. As President and a member of the Unilever Leadership Executive team, Fabian helps drive Unilever’s mission of making sustainable living commonplace through a number of strategic initiatives including overseeing Unilever’s purpose-driven brands, industry-leading sustainable packaging development, and an inclusive company culture that makes Unilever an employer of choice.
Connect to Fabian on LinkedIn
Find our more about Unilever here and connect on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (@UnileverUSA)
Shout-out: Today's Diversity Leader Shout-out go...
2021-08-1125 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJEsther Aguilera, President and CEO of the Latino Corporate Directors AssociationEsther Aguilera is President and CEO of the Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA), which convenes Latino directors and executives at the highest levels of corporate leadership who share the mission: to increase the number of US Latinos on corporate boards. She’s a proven leader who brings a 30-year record of successfully executing strategic business plans to drive organizational effectiveness, growth, and impact. In her current role, she influences some of the most powerful companies by bringing together accomplished executives at the pinnacle of corporate governance to advance diversity in the boardroom.
She has worked in leadership pos...
2021-08-0428 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJOris Stuart, Chief People & Inclusion Officer of the NBAAs Chief People and Inclusion Officer at the National Basketball Association, Oris Stuart is responsible for leading the combined Human Resources and Diversity and Inclusion groups. He oversees diversity and inclusion strategies for the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League and NBA 2K League, and supports the growth and development of the NBA’s global workforce.
With a focus on people, culture, inclusion and innovation, Oris aims to increase the representation of people of color and women in leadership roles and positions across the league. He leads the NBA’s Global Inclusion Council and efforts to grow the league...
2021-07-2822 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJClaudia Romo Edelman, Founder of We Are All HumanClaudia Romo Edelman has more than 25 years of experience leading marketing and advocacy for global organizations including the United Nations, UNICEF, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and the World Economic Forum.
Since 2017, Ms. Romo Edelman has served as the Founder and CEO of the We Are All Human Foundation, a New York-based global non-profit organization devoted to advancing the agenda of diversity, inclusion, and equity, focused on unifying the U.S. Hispanic community and promoting sustainability and purpose-driven activities.
Ms. Romo Edelman holds a...
2021-07-2129 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJJennifer Lopez-Reed, Sr. Director Global Recruiting and Talent Acquisition at Eli Lilly and CompanyOriginally from Puerto Rico, Jennifer Lopez-Reed moved to the US to complete her Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering at Purdue University before enjoying a long, successful career with Eli Lilly and Company, first in manufacturing and quality and then on the business side. She is currently Lilly's Sr. Director of Global Recruiting and Talent Acquisition.
With over 18 years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Lopez has led several projects as a Six Sigma Black Belt, managed two sites including Lilly's first acquisition, and managed major company transformations.
In parallel she has also found success in Dancing (a...
2021-07-1425 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJCarlos Santiago, Head of Americas for GSKCarlos Santiago began his career in GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) as a Site Utilities Engineer at their Manufacturing facility in Cidra, Puerto Rico. With more than twelve years at GSK, he held several roles of increasing responsibility in both the Global Manufacturing & Supply (GMS) and Worldwide Real Estate and Facilities (WREF) organizations.
Carlos led the Hispanic/Latino Employee Network (“Conexion Latina”) at GSK which was recognized by Diversity Best Practices in 2018 for their work and impact on hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico.
His different roles have allowed him to work in many locations as well as travel...
2021-07-0727 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJLilia Flores, Chief Strategy Officer at Havas ChicagoLilia Flores is chief strategy officer at Havas Chicago, in charge of leading strategy across Havas Chicago, Annex Chicago and Annex Experience, bringing together human truths, data and insights to power creativity.
Having spent more than two decades working in advertising, communications and marketing, she leverages cultural competency to increase creativity and business growth. Previously as Head of strategic planning for Edelman, Lilia was a member of the leadership team and established and led the strategic planning practice. She has held multiple positions at Leo Burnett Group/ARC, leading global strategy and insight development for 25 brands in t...
2021-06-3022 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJMichele Meyer-Shipp, Chief People & Culture Officer of Major League BaseballMichele Meyer-Shipp was named MLB's Chief People & Culture Officer by Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr. in August 2020. In this capacity, Meyer-Shipp oversees all of MLB’s human resources activities, including talent processes and programs, workplace culture, and diversity and inclusion. Meyer-Shipp also manages all off-field office operations.
Meyer-Shipp joined MLB from “Big 4 Accounting Firm” KPMG LLP, where she has served as Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer. While at KPMG, she led all firm programs and initiatives relating to workforce, workplace, and marketplace diversity and inclusion. In addition to overseeing a host of human resource-related initiatives in this role, she consu...
2021-06-2325 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJRichard Bynum, Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer at PNCRichard K. Bynum is chief corporate responsibility officer for The PNC Financial Services Group. In this role, he leads the PNC Foundation, Community Affairs and Corporate Social Responsibility; Community Development Banking; and Diversity and Inclusion. In addition, Bynum is leading the implementation of PNC’s $1 billion commitment to help end systemic racism and support the economic empowerment of African Americans and low- to moderate-income communities.
Bynum is an accomplished executive with nearly 20 years of executive leadership experience. Prior to being named to his new role in July 2020, Bynum served as regional president for PNC’s Greater Washington market f...
2021-06-1626 minConversaciones con ALPFA NJDamian Rivera, CEO of ALPFADamian Rivera serves as ALPFA’s CEO since September 2018. Prior to ALPFA, Damian Rivera was a Managing Director in Accenture’s Resources Utilities practice for 21 years where he started his career as a coder in their Technology Practice. While at Accenture, Damian focused on Customer Care Transformation work for utilities including helping clients with strategically pivoting to digital capabilities as they look to improve customer engagement. Damian has performed Digital Transformation Strategy and Implementation, Customer Information System builds, Utility Customer Analytics as well as Customer Care operations work. Through these engagements he worked on all project phases including Strategy Devel...
2021-06-1128 min2021-05-1200 min
The BIG LIEThe Big Lie: Luis Rosado - "It's who you know."Luis Rosado: I've worn many hats over the years- Technical Training Consultant, Network Administration Consultant, Windows Server Management Consultant, Team Lead, Manager, and Associate Director in addition to chapter leader, mentor, sponsor, and DEI strategist. As a result, I've built a strong foundation for implementing and supporting high performing and custom IT solutions. My background includes developing and modernizing functional architecture (migrating apps from on-prem to cloud) as well as enabling hybrid architecture. I've contributed to long-range financial planning for budgets up to $2M and systems with up to 35K users. What have I learned over the years? There...
2021-02-2240 min
Everybody Eats ShowALPFA Female ft. Madelyn Flores | Episode 44This week we’re joined by Madelyn Flores to speak about the impact ALPFA (Association of Latin Professional for America) has had on her life as a student and professional. We cover a range of topics from how to develop skills as a consultant to how we can help students in our communities develop and pursue jobs in the corporate world. Join us for an engaging conversation and laughs! Tune in on all platforms including YouTube and Apple podcast.
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2020-10-1650 min
Balance SheetEpisode 14: How to Be an Effective MentorAvec O’Brien is a Senior Finance Executive, Servant Leader and Board Director. She’s the current President of the Detroit chapter of FEI and served as Director on the National Board of ALPFA, the Association of Latino Professionals for America.
In this episode, Avec and I talked about the power of mentorship, the challenges of raising teenage sons and life as a Latina woman in accounting. Avec’s mentors have had a huge influence on her leadership style and I hope this conversation inspires you to seek out mentorship or become a mentor.
Check out the Eq...
2020-09-0444 min
THE ABILITY PROJECTAugust 2020 Edition - WHAT EMPLOYERS WANT PODCAST SERIES: Ms. Maria Guzman SpeaksThe Podcast Series is intended to guide new and recent graduates to become quality professionals in these troubling times as they seek their careers and adjust to the new realities outside the walls of college campuses. Employers and professionals from various industries will share experiences, guidance, information, instruction and recommendations for graduates. The hope is for graduates to strategically navigate new useful ideas to deal with realities never taught in college.For this episode, we interviewed Ms. Maria Guzman. She is the Global HR (Systems, Processes and Employee Relations) for Mohawk Industries, the world’s best and largest flooring company wi...
2020-08-2852 min
Against the Grain - CCG PodcastEpisode 9: WU Movers and Shakers -- ft. Dr. Kristin Stowe and undergrad Victoria Casiano-Cantoran (Economic Impact Course ECON 413)Today's podcast highlights the unique story of two phenomenal movers and shakers on campus (and in our community). Hosts Lacey Ritter and Catherine Wright of the CCG will be talking with Dr. Kristin Stowe from the School of Business and Victoria Casiano-Cantoran, a senior finance major and President of ALPFA about ECON 413 -- a service learning course that is all about economic impact. Now this does not sound so exciting but in fact measuring economic impact is a super important way for community transformation and justice. Have you ever thought about how much Wingate University impacts our local community...
2020-08-2440 min
Smart Chickens A B2B SaaS Demand Gen Drives Innovation & Growth PodcastDamian Rivera CEO at ALPFA.org | Former Senior Director Accenture: Leveraging Your Origin Line to Advance in Your Career and Life.In today’s episode we have a very special guest Damian Rivera he is the CEO of ALPFA ((Association of Latino Professionals For America) and former 20 plus year senior managing director at Accenture.
We have a very real conversation around the critical importance of your origin story, his childhood upbringing in NY to El Paso Texas, and then back to Spanish Harlem in the ’80s and how those experiences shaped and prepared him for his educational and career paths.
We chat about the important role of his parents’ attention to education and summer computer camps, which would come to impact his fu...
2020-08-021h 14
Diva Tech Talk PodcastEp 98: Amelia Ransom: Inclusion Leadership -- Not for The Faint of HeartDiva Tech Talk interviewed Amelia Ransom, Senior Director, Diversity and Engagement at Avalara, a tech company that ensures global tax compliance is done right. Amelia is dedicated to “trying to solve a problem that the world has not solved. It is not for the faint of heart.” “I didn’t plan to be in diversity and inclusion,” Amelia said. She started in sales, moved to management and eventually was tapped to be the regional Diversity Director. “That role was pivotal for me. I felt like I was using my skills, knowledge and background to help make the company better...
2020-03-2734 min
Spanglish with DALEDALE Interviews ALPFAIn this episode, Robbie, Richie and EMily interview ALPFA, the Association of Latino Professionals for America. We discuss their mission in gaining more representation in corporate America, especially in the financial sector. DALE meets bi-weekly on Tuesdays in Arts & Letters 101. For updates, follow us on instagram @daledepaul.
This episode was produced by Richie Requena
2020-01-2612 min
It's All About the QuestionsLinkedIn The 5 Minute Drill for LinkedIn SuccessLori Ruff, the original LinkedIn Diva herself, and Joe Frankie III discuss how to succeed with LinkedIn in 5 minutes/day. They call it a 5 minute drill. I call it simple to do every day. What is LinkedIn and why should you care? If you are in business today LinkedIn can help your find clients, source vendors, find employees, get that new career you've always dreamed about, connect to like-minded people, get booked on podcasts and media and so much more. They key though is using it effectively to meet your goals. During this episode Lori...
2019-12-0949 min
The Charity Charge ShowTestimonial Tuesdays - Association of Latino Professionals for AmericaThis is a brand new segment we will be doing each and every Tuesday. Our founder, Stephen Garten will be reading testimonials from nonprofits who have shared their excitement and thoughts about working with Charity Charge. Hope you enjoy. :)
"Thank you and to your team for working really hard to get ALPFA a CC with a nice line of credit that we can use without having to pay the credit card in advance of each payment based on our needs. ALPFA has gone through 4 years of insolvency and it has been really, really difficult to get any b...
2019-09-1002 min
How To Get A JobWhy You Should Join a Student Organization with David Pena JrIn this episode, I interviewed David Pena Jr. David is the President, Colleges, and Universities of ALPFA ( Association of Latino Professionals For America). ALPFA is a Latino made association for students of all majors. They create tools and resources for Latinos in College by connecting students with internships and guiding career pathways. David believes building your network in college is the foundation for starting your career.
2019-06-2426 min
Women of the MilitaryWomen's Health Practitioner in the Military - Episode 25Welcome to Episode 25 of the Women of the Military Podcast. This week’s guest is Elis Salamone.
Elis was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico and raised in Bridgeport, Connecticut. She is the oldest of 3 girls raised by a single mother. At 18, she enlisted in the Army and after 20 plus years of military service, she retired from the Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.
She served in the following assignments: Fort Dix, NJ; Camp Humphreys, Korea; San Antonio, TX; Andrews AFB, MD; RAF Lakenheath, England; Ramstein, Germany; Afghanistan, Colorado Springs, CO...
2019-06-0450 min
SOAR (SCN) PodcastEP35 - Jason HowellMali Phonpadith interviews Jason Howell.Join our community to receive notifications, event updates, and more:http://soarcommunitynetwork.comClick here to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes.Jason Howell is President of Jason Howell Company; a fiduciary wealth management firm that supports happy financial lives for parents who are also raising businesses.As a father of two and fellow business owner, he personally understands the challenges associated with growing a business and a family. Jason is also an adjunct professor of personal finance at American University’s Kogod School of Business and is an active member of many organizations including:The Fi...
2017-04-2934 min