What is your proudest accomplishment as a leader? 

I’m most proud of transforming my perceived vulnerabilities into a catalyst for change. By leading authentically—embracing my roots, acknowledging my struggles, and sharing my evolution openly—I’ve reshaped what leadership looks like in corporate spaces where Latina voices are rarely heard and rarely celebrated.

This journey demanded unwavering courage to challenge ingrained leadership norms and stand firmly in my truth, even when it meant facing isolation and skepticism. By refusing to fragment my identity or polish away my rough edges, I’ve proven that transformative leadership stems from the wisdom earned through embracing our full humanity.

The impact of this intentional leadership style continues to ripple across organizations. My choice to remain visible in both my struggles and triumphs has carved new pathways for others and redefined what powerful leadership can look like. I’ve become a trusted voice and advisor, particularly for those navigating white-male dominated spaces. Their breakthrough moments and the cultural shifts I’ve witnessed remind me that true leadership requires personal growth and an endless curiosity about ourselves and others—and the courage to let that curiosity transform both.

What is the one piece of advice you’d give to other aspiring women leaders?

These systems weren’t built for us—so disrupt them.

Don’t just occupy space—transform it.

Make your presence a revolution.

What inspires you most about your work or your industry?

I have the privilege of witnessing the transformation when Latinas discover their negotiation power—a skill systematically kept from us. I teach what our families couldn’t and schools don’t: how to advocate for our worth in spaces designed to undervalue us. Through negotiation mastery, Latinas not only secure better compensation but dismantle generations of financial disempowerment, rewriting their family’s future.

I’ve watched hundreds of women evolve from apologetically asking for what they’ve earned to confidently claiming their value, creating ripples through families and communities historically conditioned to accept less.

What fuels me is knowing that every coaching session, every breakthrough moment, chips away at the pay gap that disproportionately impacts Latinas. When I see a woman walk into negotiations armed with both strategy and unwavering self-worth, I’m reminded that teaching negotiation skills in community carries exponential power—lifting entire generations beyond systemic undervaluation.

Who is a woman from history (or your own life) who has inspired you, and why?

I am not inspired by just one woman—I am fueled by the countless women who have fought, resisted, and reclaimed their power. From the defiant tongues of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, who dared to demand intellectual freedom in a world that silenced women, to the revolutionary fire of Dolores Huerta, who organized and uplifted workers with unapologetic strength. I draw from the voices of Audre Lorde, who reminded us that silence will not protect us, and Frida Kahlo, who bared her soul without asking for permission.

But I am equally inspired by the ordinary women—the women who carried entire generations on their backs, the single mothers who worked three jobs and still found time to dream, the young Latinas who refuse to shrink themselves in rooms that were not built for them. Their resilience, their fire, and their refusal to be erased fuel my own.

I do not stand alone—I stand on the shoulders of the women who came before me, and I will fight so that the ones who come after never have to ask for permission to exist, take up space, and lead.

In one word, how would you describe the legacy you want to leave as a leader?

Luminescent

Share a favorite quote that motivates you.

I am my own muse, I am the subject I know best. The subject I want to know better.

—Frida Kahlo