TESTIMONIALS

Hear from our alumnae and partners as they share their inspiring stories and experiences.
Learn more on how our programs have empowered multicultural women to become exceptional leaders and individuals.

ALUMNAE SHARE THEIR TRANSFORMATIONAL JOURNEYS

ALUMNAE SHARE THEIR TRANSFORMATIONAL JOURNEYS

Experience the remarkable transformation of our Multicultural Women Executive Leadership Program and Multicultural Entrepreneur Program participants, showcased by their leadership journey videos. With invaluable tools and insights gained from our dynamic curriculum, they embrace authentic leadership, skillfully blending bold innovation with unwavering commitment to values and purpose. They feel confident to make decisive and intentional decisions that drive impactful change, all while fostering a collaborative and empathetic environment across multicultural environments.

As they become adaptive, influential, and solution-oriented individuals, they fearlessly overcome challenges, catalyzing both organizational and personal growth. Witness how they are redefining the boundaries of leadership excellence.

Dr. Carolina Castillo

Exec. Director of Development
USC Civic Engagement & Economic Partnerships

Dr. Sophie Zhuang

Director
MUFG Union Bank

Dr. Zilma Santiago Pabón

Academic Dean
University of San Sebastián, Puerto Rico

Lisa Moving, MS

Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Turner Construction Company

Candace Raphael-De Jonge, LLM

Vice President, Compliance Operations
MUFG Union Bank- Canada

Blanca Cortez Vasquez, CTP

Vice President, Community Manager
JP Morgan Chase & Co

Nichole Abraham-Wilson

Vice President, Audit Relationship Manager
MUFG Union Bank

Liliana Andriani

Founder
Angel Jewelers

Juresha Alemayehu

Project Manager
Turner Construction Company

Connie Sparks

CEO
Wadeco Business Center, LLC

ALUMNAE SHARE THEIR POST-PROGRAM SUCCESS

ALUMNAE SHARE THEIR POST-PROGRAM SUCCESS

Featuring videos from our Annual Scholarship & Awards Gala, watch as our executive and entrepreneur graduates share about their professional and personal advancements post-program.

Our executive women discuss that with their newly acquired knowledge from the program, they take on greater responsibilities and assume influential roles within their respective careers. All the while, our entrepreneurial women share the exponential growth and success of their own companies, reaching unprecedented heights.

These inspiring examples illustrate the profound impact and transformative outcomes enabled by our program. With their acquired expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership skills, our alumnae confidently navigate their industries, achieving remarkable success, and leaving an indelible mark through their innovative contributions.

Dr. Veronica Estrada

Academic Faculty/ Professor,
Pacific Oak College

Dr. Michelle Taylor

Director
Institute of Engineering, USC Viterbi

Dr. Lida Jennings

Executive Director
Teach For America Los Angeles

Erica Moore-Burton, Esq.

President
Roundhill Legal Search, Inc.

Mildred Segura, Esq.

Partner
Reed Smith, LLP

Rosemary Bernal-Gomez, MBA

Data Scientist
Southern California Edison

Ivett Garcia

Head of Global Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
NVIDIA

Nora Guerra

Affordable Lending Manager
Freddie Mac

OUR PARTNERS SHARE THEIR COMMITMENTS

OUR PARTNERS SHARE THEIR COMMITMENTS

Our esteemed partners serve as strong advocates for the growth and success of our program fellows, embodying a deep commitment to our mission. Their dedication has propelled our fellows to exceptional achievements, as they actively champion their participation in the program. Our partners recognize the urgent need to cultivate a diverse range of multicultural women leaders, acknowledging the persistent underrepresentation of women, particularly women of color, in leadership roles. Through their compelling testimonies, our partners showcase the importance of our mission and how our alumnae shatter barriers and achieved extraordinary milestones with our program’s support.

With the unwavering support of our partners, multicultural women in business, nonprofits, and government can continue to thrive, becoming better humans and inspiring leaders who shape a more equitable and inclusive world for humanity.

Julius Robinson

Managing Director of Corporate Social Responsibility to the Americas
MUFG Union Bank
Corporate Sponsor

Okeatta Brown

Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
MUFG Union Bank
Corporate Sponsor

Debra Langford

Associate Dean of Diversity
USC Marshall School of Business

Chappale Burton

Author & Motivational Speaker
Monday Smiles
Spouse of Graduate, Erica Moore-Burton

Making a Lasting Impact: The Ripple Effect of Scholarship Giving

Read these powerful testimonials of our alumnae who have received scholarships from the Multicultural Women Executive Leadership Foundation and its’ partners. These exceptional alumnae share firsthand accounts of how being recipients of the Foundation’s scholarships enabled them to join our program and achieve their career and personal goals. Beyond the immediate benefits, these scholarships have a profound and lasting impact on their business, organization, and community alike. This contributes to a ‘ripple effect’ that extends far beyond what we can measure. Contact us below if you are interested in supporting the scholarship provided by the Foundation and investing in the future of multicultural women leaders.