Welcome Remarks

Welcome message from HACR's President and CEO, Cid Wilson, and our sponsors.

Cid Wilson

President and CEO

HACR

Sponsored by:

Perspectives on Successful Executive Sponsorship

Don’t miss this round of conversations with corporate executives on the importance of executive sponsorship and its effect on diversity and inclusion. Each leader will discuss their personal experiences both searching for a sponsor and becoming sponsors themselves, and how it has enhanced their leadership skills and job satisfaction. We’ll also explore how executives apply a DEI lens when reflecting on which projects and people to sponsor, and how taking on this role allows them to create an environment to advance corporate culture initiatives. 

Moderator

Cid Wilson

President and CEO

HACR

Christopher Fernandez

Corporate Vice President of HR

Microsoft

Valerie Love

Chief of Human Resources North America

Coca-Cola Company

Lisa H. Robinson

Executive Vice President

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leader for the Chief Operating Office

Wells Fargo

Sophia Velastegui

Chief Technology Officer

Microsoft

Moderator

Stephen Wisnefski

Editor, Professional News

The Wall Street Journal

Charles Lowrey

President and CEO

Prudential

Gil Casellas

Board Director

Prudential

Networking Break

Expand your professional network through the HACR structured networking break for an opportunity to engage and connect with attendees in small breakout rooms.

Welcome to the Club: Transitioning to the C-Suite

You’ve made it to the c-suite. Congratulations! While corporate executive demographics are historically one-dimensional (i.e., white and male), attitudes around who is qualified for these roles are changing. Find out what rules and expectations have changed, such as the importance of credibility over qualifications, and how to navigate tricky c-suite politics. We’ll also discuss how to leverage a succession strategy to advance your career. 

José Ramón González

Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary Equitable Holdings

Claudia Marmolejo

Executive Director, Head of IWM Key Client Coverage

Morgan Stanley

Moderator

Sylvia Pérez Cash

Senior Vice President, Operations

HACR

Sponsored by:

Getting Board Buy-In for D&I 

Organizational changes require board buy-in. While the benefits of implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives may seem obvious, the case for them often needs to be made to corporate boards. In this session, learn to influence board-level communications regarding the importance of building a workplace where bias is actively combated, different voices are embraced, and employees can use their identity-related knowledge to accomplish key business goals.

Moderator

Sindy M. Benavides

Chief Executive Officer 

League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)

Ana Dutra

Board Director

CME Group

The Honorable Nelson Diaz

Board Director

PECO, an Exelon Company

George Herrera

Independent Director of the Board of Directors

Travel & Leisure, Co.

Sponsored by:

Authentic Leadership:  When You Are the Only One in the Room 

Authentic leaders retain talent—but more importantly, they inspire team success by acknowledging the value individuals brings to the table. Discover how this leadership style starts with self-awareness and a willingness to reflect upon your actions, plus how transparency and openness can help mitigate office politics. The panel will also discuss the importance of culturally competent communication in maintaining trust in your leadership.  

Moderator

Cid Wilson

President and CEO

HACR

Isaura S. Gaeta

Vice President

Security Research Intel Product Assurance & Security 

Intel Corporation 

Michael C. Camuñez

President and CEO Monarch Global Strategies LLC

Marisol Rubecindo

Chief of Staff to the General Counsel

JPMorgan Chase

Sponsored by:

Networking Break

Expand your professional network through the HACR structured networking break for an opportunity to engage and connect with attendees in small breakout rooms.

Corporate Advisory Boards: A Strategy for Board Readiness

Joining an advisory board can provide invaluable professional experience, as well as provide an opportunity to influence corporate culture and set yourself up for corporate board service. In addition to exploring how to leverage your advisory position, this session provides tips for influencing co-members of an advisory board, tools for efficient board governance, and how you can position diversity and inclusion as business-critical objectives.  

Moderator

Cid Wilson

President and CEO

HACR

Ignacio Salazar

President and Chief Executive Officer

SER Jobs for Progress National, Inc.

Maria S. Salinas

President & CEO 

Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce

Leading Through Uncertainty

How you communicate and act during tumultuous times can define your reputation as a leader. Executives have the unique responsibility of making sense of uncertainty for their employees, and this session will help you learn how to accomplish that, even without having all the answers. You’ll also discover best practices for crisis navigation and how to make the next best decision using the information and resources available to you. 

Dale Weiss 

Senior Vice President 

CommCore Consulting

Women's Perspectives: Insights from the C-suite

Hear first-hand experiences from women who have achieved executive roles in Corporate America. Panelists will discuss their personal journeys to the c-suite, including challenges and obstacles overcome along the way, and how companies can accelerate the pipeline of Hispanic talent to the highest levels of leadership. This session will also reveal how c-level leaders strategize, thrive during times of disruption, and re-align business goals in a rapidly changing world. 

Moderator

Yai Vargas

Vice President

Strategic Engagement and Initiatives 

HACR

Jen Auerbach

Managing Director, Head of Strategic Growth Markets Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

Stacie M. de Armas

Senior Vice President Inclusive Insights & Initiatives

Nielsen

Cynthia Hudson

Senior Vice President and Managing Director CNN en Español and Hispanic strategy for CNN/U.S

Networking Break

Expand your professional network through the HACR structured networking break for an opportunity to engage and connect with attendees.