Adela V. Pena Email & Phone Number

Chicago, IL, US

Greater Chicago Area

• Coaching Expertise: Wellness | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Career Management
• Empower clients to take action to meet their needs and goalsSupporting clients to create SMART realistic AND achievable steps
• Coaching for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion professionals seeking insights and solutions for inclusion strategies* Culturally responsive coaching for international and underserved clients in a University setting

United States

• Co-developed and managed the Diversity and Inclusion Coaching Center housed at Augsburg University. Our faculty has coached over 1000 DEI professionals from 160 major corporations and organizations.
• Additionally, served over 300 participants in the Center’s community-facing Career Management Center

Greater Chicago Area

My art is expressed through the application of crochet and repurposing every day items to create one of a kind clothing, jewelry and accessories. To view my art, please visit my Easy shop: " La Pena Designs."

Greater Chicago Area

Intercultural Workplace is a coaching practice specializing in Diversity & Inclusion, cultural intelligence and multicultural career management. http://interculturalworkplace.com/I apply an innovative approach to incorporate the best coaching practices, adult learning theory and instructional design to create culturally relevant learning initiatives. I.

Greater Chicago Area

GDSG’s groundbreaking work in multicultural job search and career management services has assisted thousands of individuals and organizations to achieve their goals. ► COACHINGLed a team of multicultural coaches and resume writers who are among the best in the industry with credentials that are second to none. We understand the unique complexities that.

Chicago

►Coached multicultural graduate students through the job search process applying cultural intelligence and cultural dexterity skills.►Conceived and launched the Practicum Preparation Seminar; a bridge program for mandatory practicum program.►Designed and presented over 60 interactive professional development seminars to facilitate career management and.

Greater Chicago Area

►Designed and coordinated a six-week full time pre-matriculation academic preparation program for underserved students. Students participate in a stipend-supported 40-hour per week training supported by faculty, staff, alumni and peer mentors. Achieved 100% retention in first cohort, increased fellowship offers and received 100% positive student.

Greater Chicago Area

►Conceived and designed culturally focused workshops to address the career management needs of international and graduating students. Applied best practice methodologies in adult learning. ►Spearheaded and organized the first UIC Health Professions Career Fair. Chaired a committee uniting five colleges. ►Edited and coordinated production of university’s.

Greater Chicago Area

►Facilitated all stages of development and implementation of De Paul’s university student internship program. Engaged administrators, faculty, supervisors and interns to address stakeholder needs.►Designed mandatory preparation workshops that prepared over 200 interns. ►Initiated standardization for career services programs and procedures including.

E. Lansing, Michigan

►Pioneered the “Michigan International Careers Consortium,” uniting eight universities to organize the first International Job Fair. Project provided the scale needed to attract fifteen employers and more than 200 students.►Designed and presented cultural sensitivity training for international teaching assistants as part of a two-week orientation program..

Master Of Arts, Educational Systems Development; Instructional Design, Adult Ed, & Cross Cultural Commumication

Activities and Societies: Volunteered for Office of International Students and Scholars at Michigan State University. Developed and.

Bachelor Of Arts, International Studies/Antropology