THE BOOK
Inspirational stories of Human Resources professionals leading, thriving, and breaking barriers
Pre-order now! The Volume II, showcasing amazing stories of inspiring Latinas making a change and rising up in the Human Resources field across various industries.
Contributing authors Volume II
Catherine Ibarra-O’Connell
Regional Vice President, Human Resources – Latin America & Caribbean
Years in HR: 30+
We must be dedicated to climbing the ladder, then reaching back down to pull up the ones coming behind.
Priscilla Guasso
HR Leader, Speaker and Author
Years in HR: 20+
Take small steps first, celebrate your wins and the “how” will eventually come into place.
Joselin Zeneida Sanz
HR Generalist
Years in HR: 10
Free and courageous people do not avoid their current circumstances, but see them as temporary.
Angélica Herrera-López
Senior Human Resources Partner
Years in HR: 8+
Thriving as a first-generation Latina and finding my voice.
Arlene Nairn
Corporate Director of Human Resources
Years in HR: 8
Be a person of worth, not just a person of success.
Vanessa Durán
Employee Relations Specialist
Years in HR: 7
Rising above with fearless determination, a personal board of directors, and a little bit of luck.
Brenda Sánchez Pineda
Director, Human Resources
Years in HR: 20+
Don’t forget where you came from while never losing sight of where you are going.
Ariana J. Paz
Colleague Experience Director
Years in HR: 16
No matter how many redirections come your way, create your own reality by moving forward. Adelante siempre.
Kayla Castro Kruger
Area Recruiting Manager
Years in HR: 7
Embrace your past and forge your own future.
Stefanie Furniss
Talent Acquisition Manager
Years in HR: 5
I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.
Monica Cristal Gaona
Human Resources Director
Years in HR: 10
It’s your life. YOU are responsible for your results. Risk, Attempt, Fail, and Succeed.
Angélica Patlán
People Operations Partner
Years in HR: 2
“Always believe that the impossible is possible.” —Selena Quintanilla-Perez
Arely Lagunas
Human Resources Consultant
Years in HR: 15
“The Past is your Lesson. The Present is your Gift. The Future is your Motivation.” —Zig Ziglar
Arlene Rodriguez
Senior Managerv HR Business Partner
Years in HR: 15
We CAN do it all, just not all at once.
Carolina M. Veira
Director of Partnerships, CSR, DEI
Years in HR: 5
Inside of us, we have all the tools we need to accomplish all we want and be successful. We just need to focus on what we are good at and take action. The universe will take care of the rest. Dream bigger, be patient, and believe in yourself, deeply and shamelessly.
Yared S. Oliveros
Sr. Director of Human Resources
Years in HR: 9
“To have courage for whatever comes in life—everything lies in that.” —St. Teresa of Avila
