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 AnthropologistÂ
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 AnthropologistÂ
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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