Posted by HispanicPro on August 12, 2020 at 12:31am
Read biographies of featured guests for "Personal Branding in the Age of COVID-19" Webinar to be held on Wednesday, August 10.
Jazmin Garcia, Business Resource Manager, ChibizHub at World Business Chicago
Jazmin Garcia is a queer, first-generation, Mexican-American woman. Her experience growing up across borders in San Diego and Tijuana Baja, California inspired a curious leader and prompted her passion for public service and social impact. After four years in policy and programs in Washington D.C. she moved to Chicago to learn of equitable grant-making and philanthropy at the Robert R. McCormick Foundation. She currently serves as a Business Resource Manager at World Business Chicago working towards improving economic mobility for women and people of color. Jazmin is a Social Impact Leader at Loyola University’s Quinlan School of Business, Emerging Leader with the Chicago Women in Philanthropy, served as UpKey’s VIP Mentorship Co-Chair and former Public Policy Fellow with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute and holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of San Diego.
Viviana Romero de Perez, Information Designer, Rockwell Automation
Viviana is an experienced Information Designer with a demonstrated history of working in the industrial automation industry. Skilled in Microsoft Power BI, Systems Thinking, Business Intelligence, Business Process Improvement, and Creative Problem Solving.
Viviana is a strong media and communications professional pursuing a Master's of Science focused in Business Analytics from Bellevue University. Viviana graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with a Bachelor's of Arts in Global Management.
Karina Mendez, Learning and Development Senior Consultant, Allstate
As the Leadership Development Program (LDP) manager, Karina aims to develop the pipeline of versatile leaders for Allstate, by designing and executing a rotational experience for early career professionals. She is dedicated to propelling their professional careers by creating an experience that exposes them to the meaningful tools, resources and leaders that enable them to seize successful futures. Karina has been with Allstate for six years and has always been a champion for Diversity and Inclusion. Karina is actively involved in Allstate’s Professional Latino Allstate Network, is a Posse Scholar, Mujeres de HACE candidate, and sits on the advisory board of the HighSight foundation. Her purpose in life is to inspire and enable other to chase after their dreams and live into their highest potential - personally, and professionally.
Jorge Cabrera Jr., President, Rutgers University Business School Alumni Association
Jorge Cabrera is the President of Rutgers Business School Alumni Association, a not for profit organization which serves over 40,000 members worldwide. Jorge is a Marketing Analyst who has worked at corporations such as Party City, Prudential, and Gucci. He graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in Finance and Economics, and is currently pursuing his M.B.A at Rutgers Business School. He is also an Elected Democratic County Committee Member in Bloomfield, NJ, serving the 3-10 district.
Posted by HispanicPro on August 9, 2020 at 10:50pm
Latinos are using social media, mobile apps and other digital platforms at higher rates than the general U.S. population amid social distancing guidelines during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report released Thursday by Nielsen.
For Latinos, bridging the social distancing gap means finding new ways to preserve their already-established trusted community networks, which often times serve as lifelines to families during times of crisis, by substituting those in-person interactions with virtual ones. READ MORE AT NBC NEWS
Women are beautiful creatures with an incredible ability to heal and transform. It is only a couple of the superpowers our gender shares that transcend cultures.
Being a Latina is a superpower in itself for many reasons. We are known for our spirited soul and high powered energy. Some people describe us as passionate or having a zest for life that is incomparable. READ MORE AT BELATINA
Posted by HispanicPro on August 6, 2020 at 10:41am
Great mentors along the way can put a high-potential person’s career on a rocket ship to their full potential. Poor mentors can slow a high-potential’s progress and stunt their growth. That’s why senior leaders select and assign mentors who are among the most talented people in the organization.
They are very knowledgeable about the business, have a professional demeanor, excellent communications skills and set a great example of what success looks and acts like. READ MORE AT INDUSTRY WEEK
A lot of pandemic-related news is dark. Well, most of it. But there are bright spots, particularly when it comes to founders whose smart ideas and gutsy pivots have defied the Covid-19 curse. Remember the mantra "change is good"? These entrepreneurs are living it. They're making moves that not only boost revenues today but also set them up to prosper tomorrow. READ MORE AT INC.
In response to calls for more diversity among corporate leaders in America, Assemblymembers Chris Holden (D-Pasadena), Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens) and Eloise Gomez Reyes (D-San Bernardino) have co-sponsored AB 979.
The legislation requires publicly held corporations headquartered in California to have at least one member on their board of directors from an under-represented community by the end of 2021. READ MORE AT BLACK VOICES NEWS
Posted by HispanicPro on August 2, 2020 at 11:28pm
Developing a personal brand is vital now as people will continue to use the Internet to organise events, work, shop, conduct meetings and even recruit people remotely even after the pandemic. This means it is more likely people will hear about you online before they meet you in person.
Recruiters, potential clients, and even new friends often resort to search engines to learn more about you and what you do. READ MORE AT NBUSINESS
Posted by HispanicPro on August 2, 2020 at 10:58pm
When you’re looking for a job, finding ways to stand out and make a great impression can be everything. But, sometimes, the very “rules” that are supposed to help you do that can hold you back. READ MORE AT FAST COMPANY
As counterintuitive as it may at first seem, starting a business during a recession can have its advantages. Here are ten reasons why an economic downturn could be the perfect time for you to launch your new business venture. READ MORE AT FORBES
Before you log into that virtual career fair portal, follow this advice from CareerBuilder to stand out in a market overrun with candidates because of the pandemic.
There are many basic tips prospective job seekers can keep in mind to increase their chances of employment heading into a virtual career fair. Whether it's an in-person event or a virtual variant, a candidate's resume can be a deciding factor. There are a few general concepts candidates should consider when updating their resumes. READ MORE AT TECHREPUBLIC
Are you searching for a job? Is a loved one looking for work? There’s no denying that the coronavirus crisis and its economic fallout have made the job market pretty bleak. But it’s not impossible to find a new role. READ MORE AT THE LOS ANGELES TIMES
Ilenia Herrera Lutz is an Associate Manager within Accenture’s Talent Acquisition organization. In her current role, Ilenia is the NA Elite I&D Sourcing Lead responsible for inclusion and diversity recruiting for conferences, diversity partnerships and early identification programming with a focus on entry-level candidates. Being passionate about the I&D space, Ilenia enjoys being able to combine her excitement for finding the best talent and her interest in the professional development of underrepresented minorities.
In her 15 years at Accenture, Ilenia has enjoyed a diverse career in the management consulting and human resources field, working with some of the country's most recognizable companies and diversity professional organizations. Paying it forward is a personal passion of Ilenia’s and she dedicates her time off in finding opportunities to open doors for others.
Ilenia resides in the Chicago suburbs and is married to her college sweetheart, Scott and is the proud mother of Ian. In her down time, Ilenia enjoys traveling with her family, catching up on reading, cooking and visiting her family in Panama City, Panama.
Raquel Tamez, CEO, Society of Hispanic Engineers, SHPE
Raquel Tamez is CEO of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), a national organization focused on empowering the Hispanic community and creating a powerful network of students and professionals via the promotion of careers in STEM. Since 2017, she has expanded SHPE's national programs, services, and resources it offers to its 13,000-plus members nationwide. Prior to SHPE, Tamez was the chief legal officer, general counsel, and SVP of legal for SourceAmerica, a national nonprofit that creates employment opportunities for people with significant disabilities. Currently, she serves as a board member of the Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives and represents SHPE on both the Hispanic Association of Corporate Responsibility Board of Directors and STEM Education Coalition.
In 2019, she was appointed by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) as a member of the Committee on Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine (CWSEM); similarly, the Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (CDEI) appointed her as a member of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Austin and her Juris Doctor degree from St. Mary’s School of Law.
Michael Salmon, Director - Network Support Operations, U.S. Cellular
Michael Salmon is an accomplished leader with more than 23 years of success across the wireless telecommunications and cable industries. As a Subject Matter Expert, his broad areas of expertise include call center operations, network and security operation centers (NOC/SOC), wireless networks technology (RAN & Wi-Fi), product development, engineering, IT data centers operations (LAN / WAN) associated OSI model, network infrastructure build, SDN and cloud operations.
In addition to his subject matter expertise, Michael has extensive leadership experience and has lead teams of senior leadership domestic and international. Throughout his career, Michael has held leadership positions with Charter Communications, Frontier Communications, AT&T Wireless and US Cellular.
Look around your business. Scan the faces of the people that work within your walls. Think about vendors that you support or come in contact with daily. Do they all look alike, sound alike, or have the same preferences? MORE AT SOUTH FLORIDA BUSINESS JOURNAL
We often hear of people wanting to improve their personal brand in business, however, the actual concept of personal branding and what it really means can be confusing to many of us.
So what is personal branding all about and does being authentic really matter? READ MORE AT SMART COMPANY
Like millions of other Americans and people throughout the world, you may have found yourself in between jobs due the effects of Covid-19. It’s a challenging spot to be in. READ MORE AT FORBES
CTA, RPM Contractor Walsh-Fluor and Chicago Scholars in 2020 Launched RPM Scholarship Program to Help Youth Pursue Education and Careers in Construction
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, CTA President Dorval R. Carter, Jr. and CPS CEO Dr. Janice Jackson announced today that three recent Chicago Public School graduates have been named recipients of the “CTA Elevating Futures Scholarship Fund”, the first students to be awarded these scholarships since the program was launched earlier this year.
The scholarship program provides $5,500 per year for four years to economically disadvantaged students who plan to pursue studies in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) for engineering and construction-related degrees.
“As Chicago faces multiple challenges, now more than ever we must continue to find ways to increase equitable access to opportunity for all of our youth,” said Mayor Lightfoot. “Innovative programs like this scholarship program help give the financial and mentoring support these outstanding students need and prepare them to build careers and participate in our city’s economic vibrancy.”
“From the very start, the RPM project has been about making a better future for all Chicagoans: residents, riders, businesses and the workforce,” said CTA President Dorval R. Carter, Jr. “This program moves us closer to that goal by offering these remarkable students with the opportunity to pursue education and build careers in the construction and engineering fields.”
“Every CPS graduate deserves to be able to follow their postsecondary dreams without facing an insurmountable financial barrier,” said CPS CEO Dr. Janice K. Jackson. “Through the ‘CTA Elevating Futures Scholarship Fund,' the CTA and Walsh-Fluor are providing a helping hand to some of our city's hardest-working young adults.”
“We are proud of these three students and the work they've accomplished,” said Dave Shier, Walsh-Fluor RPM Project Executive. “We hope this scholarship not only brightens their present, but enables them to lead tomorrow's engineering fields and truly become the city of Chicago's next generation of homegrown leaders.”
“The commitment provided to Chicago Scholars’ students through the ‘CTA Elevating Futures Scholarship Fund’ is a game changer. Not only does it provide important financial support, it is proof that Chicago’s leaders see these three students as the leaders of tomorrow,” said Dominique Jordan Turner, CEO of Chicago Scholars. “We are proud of these students, and all of our Scholars, who are continuing to commit to their futures and education in these uncertain times.”
The program was created as part of the CTA’s historic $2.1 billion Red and Purple Modernization Phase One (RPM) project. Project contractor Walsh-Fluor Design-Build team is sponsoring the scholarships and making paid internships on the RPM project available to scholarship recipients.
The first-of-its-kind CTA initiative provides scholarships, mentoring support and career guidance for under-resourced college students. The scholarship program is administered by Chicago Scholars, a nonprofit dedicated to college access, college success, and leadership development for first-generation and low-income students in Chicago.
Donated by Walsh-Fluor to help offset tuition costs for CPS graduates, the $250,000 ‘CTA Elevating Futures Scholarship Fund’ will provide 10 financial aid scholarships from 2020 through 2023 for students who plan on majoring in construction management, civil engineering, industrial or systems engineering. Students who are awarded scholarships will also be eligible to apply for paid summer internships with Walsh-Fluor and the CTA.
Jasmine Jackson, 18, Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood
Jasmine ranked first in her class of nearly 200 students at Noble Street Charter – Gary Comer College Prep and will study engineering at Howard University. Her goal is to become a civil engineer because it will allow her to merge her two passions: math and art. She loves the challenge of solving a difficult math problem and the satisfaction of expressing her creativity through art. As a civil engineer, she will bring her creative side to her projects while ensuring everything is mathematically correct. Jasmine plans to use her profession to make the world a better place, for example, by starting a program that would build tiny homes for people who are experiencing homelessness.
Jorge Vargas, 17, Humboldt Park
Jorge graduated near the top of his class at Lake View High School and will pursue a degree in civil engineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago.He is passionate about engineering and fell in love with trains as a young child, when he would travel back and forth between New York and Chicago on the Amtrak. He believes the innovative power that civil engineers have can be of immense benefit to society, and he hopes to use his engineering skills for positive social impact. In the future, he aspires to combine his interest in civil engineering with his entrepreneurial spirit by developing an international high-speed transit company that works to combat climate change. His goals also include providing more accessible and affordable transportation around the city in order to address needs in transportation deserts and promote economic development.
George Vintila, 18, Portage Park
After excelling at Lane Tech College Prep in advanced courses such as AP Physics C Electricity and Mechanics, AP Calculus BC, and AP Computer Science, George will be studying computer engineering at the Illinois Institute of Technology this fall. He believes that engineers hold the power to implement ideas to help ease economic inequality. He is excited about what he will learn through studying engineering in college and hopes that his efforts “will contribute to a cycle, where new students learn to engineer and apply their new-found proficiency to help others in need, who will then learn and do the same thing.” At school, George tutored other students through the Physics Club and focused on promoting renewable energies and recycling through the Environmental Club.
Job searching in these uncertain times requires focusing on the future – and trying out some special strategies for success.
If you’re job hunting these days, it may be tempting to let the rollercoaster news cycle and uncertain job market knock your tech career off course. But organizations around the globe continue to work on their plans for life post-pandemic, and so should you. READ MORE AT THE ENTERPRISERS PROJECT
The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SAHCC) Board of Directors announced Marina Gonzales as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the 91-year-old organization. A native of South Texas, Gonzales, who most recently served as President and CEO of Child Advocates San Antonio (CASA) brings a diverse background in public policy, advocacy, strategic planning, fundraising and business development to the role. READ MORE AT SAN ANTONIO HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WEBSITE
Facebook announced Tuesday that it will be investing $800 million for a new data center that will be built in DeKalb, Illinois.
The facility will be Facebook's 12th data center in the U.S. The 907,000 square-foot facility will be supported by 100 percent renewable energy and will use 80% less water than an average data center. READ MORE AT ABC NEWS CHICAGO
