Mariza Rocha Gonzalez Email & Phone Number

Aurora, Illinois

Acknowledge the intersections of Latine student identity and affirm the cultural ties and family values that are important ingredients to students' college success. Ensure that students encounter opportunities that heighten their experiences in career development, identity exploration, leadership engagement and service to the community. Encourage students to engage with civic and business leaders in Aurora and the wider Latine community. Exhibition CuratorIdentity is My Superpower Fall 2023Schingoethe Center of Aurora University, Smithsonian AffiliateCurator Talk, Tuesday, September 19, 2023Established AU Latino Excellence Advisory Board, Fall 2023RecognitionsAU Organization Advisor of the Year, 2023 – 2024 Academic YearAU Student Advocate of the Year, 2023 – 2024 Academic Year Black Student Union Certificate of Excellence, 2023 – 2024 Academic Year Speaker on Community, Presidential Inauguration Fall 2023Latin American Student Organization at Aurora University Honorary Member, Spring 2023AdvisingAcademic Advising, Nursing Major, Spring 2021, Summer 2021Latin American Student OrganizationAdjunct InstructorIDS-1200 Discover What Matters, Fall 2021SPN-3300 Spanish Translation, Spring 2021SPN-3450 Spanish Language Films, Fall 2020AppointmentsChair of DEI Committee August 2023 – May 2024Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee April 2022 – August 2023 Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force August 2021 – May 2022Covid Stakeholder Group September – November 2020EngagementsTitle V Project Design Committee Fall 2024Latino Excellence Advisory Board August 2023 – PresentBias Incident Response Team August 2023 – PresentStaff Executive Committee (SEC) 2020 – 2021 Academic YearProfessional DevelopmentSharing the Dream Conference, Spring 2024HSI Educators Track USHLI Conference, Spring 2024HACU Conference, Fall 2023Leadership Training for Managers Dale Carnegie Course, Spring 2023

Romeoville, Illinois

Cultivate and lead comprehensive cross-cultural programs that nurture, support and engage students of varying gender, sexual orientation, class, religion and ethnicity. Strategize, execute and guide a series of short and long-term projects and initiatives that drive and foster inclusion, align diversity efforts with university mission and values, and generate a measurable improvement of an inclusive culture.Academic Instructor SOCI-26002-001 A Community Within Reach: Connecting History to the Present, Spring 2018Introduction to the College Experience Fall 2014, Fall 2015EngagementsLewis University Diversity Engagement Committee Fall 2016 – Summer 2019 West Suburban Colleges and Universities Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Professionals Fall 2017 – Fall 2020Lewis University Alliance for Social Justice Spring 2018 – Summer 2019Lasallian English Language Seminar for Educators of the Central American District and Panama in Guatemala, Fall 2015 RecognitionsService Recognition Award, 2014 and 2016 Nominated for Lewis University Employee Recognition, 2013, 2014 and 2015Latin American Student Organization at Lewis University Honorary Member, Spring 2014Professional DevelopmentCircle Keeper Training, July 2020, June 2019 Multicultural Leadership Academy of Will County, March 2019 to September 2020¡El Futuro Is Here! Conference, Doing Campus Ministry and Theological Education Latinamente, July 2018 NASPA Multicultural Institute Advancing Equity and Inclusive Practice, December 2017 Sharing the Dream Conference May 2015, 2016 National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in American Higher Education Pre-Conference Institute The Next Chapter-Our Stealth Leadership Legacy: Women of the Academy Transforming Systems of Race, Power and Privilege, May 2015

Carson Pirie Scott, Lombard, Illinois

Confidently led, trained and managed a team of Sales Associates and Sales Consultants to achieve record-breaking performance and business goals. Head of all counter operations – sales and revenue, scheduling, coaching and training and customer service and retention. Served on the frontline of brand to push local and international initiatives that supported company objectives. • Slashed employee turnover by 20% by renovating talent management processes. Introduced successful coaching plans, aptitude and personality assessments and a new communication structure which enhanced employee retention and satisfaction. • Strived to foster an all-encompassing team consisting of ethnic backgrounds, cultures and genders. Spearheaded hiring initiatives that diversified staff and team members. Created an inclusive, safe work environment based on respect, transparency, communication and empathy. • Helped roll out several national campaigns to the Hispanic market. Assisted in the creation, development and crafting of messaging and imagery to relate and connect with 2.1 million consumers. • Hand-picked by Estee Lauder executives to complete Spanish translations and voiceovers used for international ads and commercials. • Catapulted store location to number 2 in the entire company through the execution of impactful sales and process improvement strategies. • Developed individual professional development plans for employees struggling to meet performance benchmarks and targets. Completed one-on-one coachings to offer mentorship and guidance for improvement.

Chicago, Ilinois

Outlined, delegated and tracked multicultural media campaigns for multi-billion-dollar clients and accounts. Assisted in the creation of messaging, imagery and overall appearance of ads to ensure brand consistency. Point of contact for assigned accounts and operations. Collaborated with sales team to complete projects and assignments. • Consistently followed up on tasks and projects to guarantee goals and expectations are met. Maintained strict, thorough and deadline driven schedule. • Compiled media plans that maximized revenue and ROI for clients. • Reviewed all materials prior to release. Submitted changes and edits as needed. Made sure ads were consistent with company branding, messaging and needs. • Maintained strong relationships with clients, internal team members and executives. • Communicated campaign and sales results in weekly, monthly and annual meetings. • Cherry-picked by leadership to translate on-air messaging from English to Spanish. Attended commercial shoots and offered insight on the Latina perspective for audiences.

Chicago, Illinois

•Coordinated on-site celebrity appearances, sweepstakes, sampling, and grassroots events•Collaborated with Sales to develop on-site traffic driving promotions for clients•Recruited and trained college interns to increase their knowledge of careers in radio•Secured venues, on-air talent, and special celebrity appearances through external agencies•Delivered the weekly on-site agenda and organized interns, on – air personalities, the promotions team, and broadcast vehiclesI began my career with La Ley SBS Radio as in intern in May of 2004 and I was promoted to Promotions Coordinator in July of 2004.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Organizational Leadership

Concentration: Organizational & Leadership Coaching

B.A, Radio And Television Broadcast

Activities and Societies: Kappa Chapter Gamma Phi Omega International Sorority Inc., "Si Se Puede" Committee, Core Team Leader Koinonia.

Education record

Activities and Societies: French Club, Educational Trip to France, Coordinator of St. Mary's Youth Group and Youth Choir Who's Who Among.