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VOLUME I

THE BOOK

Inspirational stories of Human Resources professionals leading, thriving, and breaking barriers

Buy now! The first book of its kind showcasing amazing stories of inspiring Latinas making a change and rising up in the Human Resources field across various industries.

Contributing authors Volume I

PRISCILLA GUASSO

Speaker, Author and HR Leader

Years in HR: 15
Proud Roots From: Mexico, US

Take chances, boldly invest in yourself, and give yourself permission to pause.

NAYSA APARICIO HERNANDEZ

VP of HR

Years in HR: 25
Proud Roots From: Venezuela

Following our dreams is how we can do more and do it even better.

PAMELA BURGA

Senior Diversity & Inclusion Partner

Years in HR: 6
Proud Roots From: Peru, Mexico, US

Dale Ganas!

MYRIAM DEL ANGEL

HR Manager

Years in HR: 20
Proud Roots From: Mexico, Colombia, US

If you make a good impression, people will remember you and think of you for potential roles.

VALERIE HOPE

Leadership Coach & Professional Speaker

Years in HR: 25
Proud Roots From: Panama, US

We have the silver lining in our minds.

MERCEDES E. JAIME

Supplier Diversity Professional

Years in HR: 12
Proud Roots From: El Salvador, US

If we can’t take the time to invest in ourselves, how will we discover what we value?

KARINA A. JIMENEZ

Regional HR Manager

Years in HR: 6
Proud Roots From: Mexico, US

We need self-care to succeed professionally and personally.

SONYA LAMAS

Colleague Experience Director

Years in HR: 13
Proud Roots From: Mexico, US

Don’t forget to pause and take care of yourself and those around you.

KATIE LOPES

HR Anthropologist 

Years in HR: 2
Proud Roots From: Guatemala, El Salvador, US

Network and practice your public speaking skills.

STEPHANIE MARTINEZ

CEO & Founder, HRDesigned4U, LLC.

Years in HR: 20
Proud Roots From: US, El Salvador, Poland, Germany, Czech Republic

The path to success is never easy, so take time to acknowledge all you’ve accomplished.

ISABEL MONTES

Human Resources & Learning Director

Years in HR: 20
Proud Roots From: Colombia, France, US

As we go through our journey, we should be opening doors for others.

SUSANA MOTA

HR Anthropologist 

Years in HR: 4
Proud Roots From: Mexico, US

Although situations you are in can make it very difficult for you, the responsibility for change falls on you.

EDITH PACHECO

Benefits Manager

Years in HR: 23
Proud Roots From: Mexico, US

We all have the ability to become who we are meant to be with faith, perseverance, and resilience.

LUZ PÉREZ

Manager, HRBP

Years in HR: 14
Proud Roots From: Dominican Republic, US

Don’t wait for someone else to open the door for you; seek and create your own path.

FRANCISCA PHILLIPS

Engagement, Diversity & Inclusion Leader

Years in HR: 15
Proud Roots From: Chile, US

Say ‘Yes’! Then figure it out.

KARINA PRO

Sr. Director of Human Resources

Years in HR: 8
Proud Roots From: Mexico

No matter what, you have to keep rolling that dice to get to that finish line.

IRMA I. REYES

Director of HR

Years in HR: 13
Proud Roots From: Puerto Rico, US

Leaders learn from experience and challenge themselves to raise the bar.

GRISELDA RODRIGUEZ

Benefits Director

Years in HR: 17
Proud Roots From: Mexico, US

Always look for ways to improve yourself.

MONICA TIJERINA

Corporate Social Responsibility Strategist

Years in HR: 14
Proud Roots From: Colombia, US

There is value in creating opportunities in places others might not.

JANINE TING JANSEN

Senior Director, Diversity & Inclusion

Years in HR: 14
Proud Roots From: Mexico, China, US

Experiencing racism and discrimination will not lessen but navigating it will strengthen your resolve to influence and elevate others.

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