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HITEC (Hispanic IT Executive Council) is a premier global executive leadership organization of senior business and IT executives who have built outstanding careers in information technology. HITEC’s premiere network spans the Americas and is focused on building stronger technology and executive leaders, leadership teams, corporations, and role models in a rapidly changing, flatter, and information technology centric world. These global leaders include executives leading Global 1000 corporations while others lead some of the largest Hispanic-owned IT firms across the Americas.

Recognized as one of the 2014, 2015 and 2016 HITEC 100 executives. These awards are given to the top Hispanic executives in the US in recognition for outstanding accomplishments and contributions in the IT Industry.Mission: To provide advice and counsel to HITEC Board on how to promote and further its mission.Objectives:To provide input on overall HITEC direction, focus and prioritiesTo strengthen the synergies between HITEC and its partnersTo strengthen HITEC's power and influence in businesses and other organizationsRole:To work with the Executive Board in establishing strategic direction for the organizationTo support sponsorship of events and membership expansion; leveraging networking with peer groups to advance the objectives of HITECThe Board will consist of 10 to 12 senior women and men executives representing the broad range of organizations producing, using and teaching information technology

Shaping the technology of tomorrow begins with cultivating the leadership potential of today’s young talent. In order to increase Hispanic representation in the technology industry, the HITEC Foundation supports students across the United States.Retaining these Hispanic students through the technical leadership pipeline requires continuous financial support, access to internship opportunities and inspirational mentoring. Our corporate partners invest their resources because they not only believe in these young technologist potential, but also depend on their talent to innovate advanced solutions. The generous support of like-minded partners and individuals enables the HITEC Foundation to deliver programs that have a great impact on our community.

As the Global Inclusion Lead at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, reporting to the Chief Diversity Officer, responsible for HPE’s efforts to accelerate Inclusion in the workplace, by: - Leading a team of regional Inclusion & Diversity leaders across the globe - Driving change through a data driven approach, impacting sourcing, hiring, workforce representation, advancement and retention of diverse talent- Architecting solutions to embed Inclusion into every stage of employee life cycle- Creating and sustaining an environment of Inclusion that allows everyone to succeed and bring their best to HPE

As 'Deputy' Chief Diversity Officer, leading Global Functions and Customer Success business units (~30k employees), he:- Led all aspects of D&I, including talent acquisition, talent management and retention - Delivered global leadership, governance and thought leadership for multiple programs, leveraging a data driven approach to diagnosing/prescribing innovative solutions- Executed on strategic areas of focus for Persons with Disabilities and Ethnicity initiatives as well as serving as a liaison between Diversity and Talent Acquisition on sourcing strategies

The US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) is a national non-profit that helps business drive performance by leveraging disability inclusion in the workplace, supply chain, and marketplace. The USBLN® serves as the collective voice of nearly 50 Business Leadership Network affiliates across the United States, representing over 5,000 businesses. Additionally, the USBLN® Disability Supplier Diversity Program® (DSDP) is the nation's leading third party certification program for disability-owned businesses, including businesses owned by service-disabled veterans.

Led Accenture's Leadership/Senior Executive recruiting efforts/team across the Americas

Led Leadership/Senior Executive recruiting teams for Accenture's Health and Public Service industry verticals globally plus Natural Resources, Products and Communications, Media and Technology (CMT) industry verticals.

Led our Leadership recruiting efforts for Accenture's Health, Resources and Products industry verticals for North America.