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HACR Latina Empow(h)er Summit? Kicks Off Today! Latina executives, industry leaders, and allies, will come together for an unparalleled leadership experience at the HACR Latina Empow(h)er Summit?. This year’s agenda features trailblazers like Linda G. Alvarado, the first Latina to own a Major League Baseball team, and the Honorable Antonia Coello Novello, MD, MPH, Dr.PH, the first woman and first Latina to serve as U.S. Surgeon General. Mark your calendars: ?? 2025 HACR Leadership Pipeline Program? | Minneapolis, May 5–7: https://ow.ly/IjZP50Veva2 ?? HACR Executive Programs | Chicago, June 9–11: https://ow.ly/W04E50Veva1 Speaker Lineup: Leadership That Inspires Today: ?? Trailblazer Talks: Michele C. Meyer-Shipp, Esq. CEO of Dress for Success Worldwide, sharing insights on leadership, resilience, and creating inclusive workplaces. ?? Leading with Layers: Embracing Intersectional Identity Exploring how culture, gender, and background enhance leadership effectiveness. ? Moca M., Founder, Mortal Flowers ? Cid Wilson, President & CEO, HACR ? Diamira Avila Valline, Managing Director, Accenture ?? HACR Latina Empow(h)er? CEO Roundtable Powerful insights from top Latina CEOs. ? Cristina Contreras, MPA, LMSW, FABC Contreras, CEO, NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln ? Jannette Diaz, President & CEO, Congreso de Latinos Unidos ? Amanda Renteria, CEO, Code for America ?? Sustainable Strength: Achieving Greatness Without Overextension Alba Contreras Rodriguez, MBA, PCC Contreras Rodriguez, Executive Coach, will lead strategies for avoiding burnout and maintaining career success. Tomorrow: ?? The Influence Blueprint: Latina Leaders Transforming Corporate America Insights from Latina executives driving change in Corporate America. ? Elizabeth Chavez Phillips, SVP & General Manager, Synchrony ? Patty Trevino, SVP, Chief Brand Officer, Denny's ? Deborah Mirabal Polites, COO, Global Research & Investment Strategy, Carlyle ?? Power Plays: The Boardroom ? Ozzie Gromada Meza, President & CEO, Latino Corporate Directors Association ? Suzanne Soares, Chief Business Development Officer, illumyn Impact | illumyn ? Heather Marie Spilsbury, CEO, 50/50 Women on Boards ?? The Sandwich Generation: Leading Through Life’s Demands Veronica Bedon, Program Management Director, AARP on balancing caregiving and career success. ?? Executive Branding: Using Your Narrative to Build Influence ? Alexis Meruelo, Chief Vision & Purpose Officer, The Meruelo Group ? Angelica Garcia, Advisor Development Program Division Executive, Bank of America-Merrill Lynch ? Candice Ferrales, Managing Director, U.S. Talent & Organization Consulting Lead, Accenture ?? Empow(h)er Talks: Resilience and Reinvention Latina leaders share powerful stories of overcoming challenges and redefining success. ? Daisy Auger-Domínguez (she/her/ella) Auger-Domínguez, Chief People Officer, Auger-Domínguez Ventures ? The 14th U.S. Surgeon General, Antonia Coello Novello, MD, MPH, Dr.PH,

2025 has kicked off our roundtable season with the topic of AI - how boards and executives are building, navigating, and assessing possibilities while attempting to manage risks. In this month's Boardroom View, we share a summary of some key takeaways from our first three dinners. #illumyn #illumynimpact

I’m honored to be featured in the February 2025 issue of Board Recruitment as one of 100 Black Board Members Making a Difference! This recognition by BoardProspects highlights my contributions during my time on the Simpson Strong-Tie board, and I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to serve. A huge congratulations to my fellow board members featured in this issue—your impact and leadership continue to inspire. I encourage everyone to check out their incredible accomplishments via the link below! https://lnkd.in/efQteaPx

?? Energized after an incredible Alumni Bootcamp with The Marketing Academy in the Bay Area with fellow CMOs and senior marketing leaders! Was an honor to help organize this valuable event alongside Gemma Davies, Chloé Mathieu-Phillips, and Emily Ketchen. Key insights from our incredible speakers: ? CEO Leadership Wisdom with Jenny Ming, serial CEO & board member, current CEO of Rothy's: ?? Show up fully – with joy, humor, and unwavering curiosity ?? Create pathways for others, especially the quiet next-gen leaders ?? Listen more than you speak ?? Partnering with Recruiters (with Erin Mastel of Grace Blue): ?? Market yourself like the brand strategist you are – differentiate or disappear ?? "Tri-sector athletes" (those who've crossed multiple industries) are tomorrow's CEOs (and the data backs it up) ?? Don't be afraid of direct outreach in addition to partnering with recruiters ?? Demystifying First-Time Board Roles (with Jocelyn Mangan, illumyn): ?? Future board members exposure to critical dimensions like functional expertise, industry knowledge, scaling experience, business model versatility, ESG insight, and customer segment understanding ?? "Informed curiosity" is your superpower in the boardroom ?? While not a mandatory precursor to private board roles, nonprofit boards give you governance experience and network building Grateful to our wonderful speakers as well as Dave Lu, Sherilyn Shackell and Victoria Sindermann for the support in making this day successful. Immense gratitude to The Marketing Academy for cultivating this powerhouse community of marketing leaders. These connections and conversations are pure gold. TMA is now beginning early recruitment for their CMO Fellowship and Scholars Program (Director/VP level) -- link in bio to learn more. #MarketingLeadership #CMO #BoardService #Nonprofit #LeadershipLessons

I am grateful to be part of this inspiring afternoon, bringing together powerful voices and perspectives across the board ecosystem. In partnership with Black Women On Boards, we gathered over 50 phenomenal, board-ready Black women alongside CEOs and investors fostering relationships anchored in a commitment to more inclusive boardrooms. The conversations among the group buzzed with investor insights on building relationships across VC and PE, valuable tips for D&O insurance, and leaders sharing their board aspirations and connecting with one another to exchange opportunities across their networks. A heartfelt thank you to visionaries Merline Saintil, Robin Washington, Jocelyn Mangan, and to Barry Lawson Williams for their leadership and commitment to creating more inclusive boardrooms. And to everyone who made this gathering possible – Jared Morris, Candice Lewis, Ruth Dewa Ayu and Annette Farmanfarmaian (she/her). I was honored to spend an afternoon with these incredible leaders, making strides toward a more inclusive board landscape. #buildingbetterboards #BoardDiversity?#BlackWomenOnBoards #HimForHer