A proud Latina in Web3 & NFTs who is a self-motivated professional that brings over 25 years of experience in higher education, community building, human resources, finance and budgeting, experience production, strategic planning, student services, loss prevention, building personal brands, & career coaching. Specialties: Web3 advising, leadership, organizing outstanding networking events, developing partnerships, student retention efforts, financial advising, effective communicator, evaluating & streamlining processes, academic unit fiscal management, accounts payable & procurement, employee training & engagement, onboarding initiatives, motivational speaker, mentoring programs & event host.Interests: Obtained a master’s degree in Higher and Postsecondary Education to continue to build the higher education pipeline and make a difference in our communities and for our students, especially for underrepresented groups and first gen students like myself. I am very passionate about connecting others with opportunities helping them reach their education and career advancement goals. Research interests: Mentoring, women college presidents, university administration, higher education leadership, career advancement, college access and attainment, Latinos in higher education, women of color in STEM, AI, Blockchain tech.Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement: Committed to increasing the value of staff by ensuring they are heard, respected, and empowered; creating equity and inclusion in the workplace; embracing diversity at all levels; standing up to racism, social injustices, and incivility; being a voice for underrepresented groups and people of color; creating access to higher education' utilizing the strengths and talents of staff to create positive change and commendable work environments while being transparent and fair because we can accomplish far more together than alone.ASU Career Highlights: Over a decade of service for the ASU Chicano/Latino Faculty and Staff Association (CLFSA) serving as the 50th President supporting the organization's mission to build a community where Chicano Latino Faculty and Staff thrive, which included managing the Laura Rendón Scholarship, mentoring program, & the CLFSA Gala. In addition, a proud past Chair for the Tempe Campus of the Commission on the Status of Women creating professional development opportunities for ASU staff, faculty, & students. Lastly, a proud past Vice President for the ASU Association of Human Communication.
Listed skills include Customer Service, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Leadership, and 21 others.