I was born and raised in New York City (Brooklyn/Queens/Manhattan). I’m a proud daughter of immigrants from Ecuador who came to NYC for a better life.
I am a first-generation college graduate, a big reason why I have a passion for mentoring and supporting students and young professionals of multicultural backgrounds discussing everything from career goals to life aspirations.
I’m an alumna of Syracuse University, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Communications and Rhetorical Studies with a concentration in organizational communication and diversity. My academic background prepared me to look deep into every situation/project and identify the best solutions while working with diverse stakeholders. What I learned, it’s not about the message intended but the messaged received.
My style is eclectic and when I’m not working, I love spending time with my family, listening to music and attending live events, writing poems/short stories, drawing, painting, dancing, trying new things and having philosophical conversations. I’ve always had a love for travel and in 2017 decided to have a yearly international trip; I’ve been to Ecuador, Spain, Thailand and Germany.
In 2019 I began working on a passion project, W2Liv, discussing and practicing the importance of working on yourself to lead a happier and healthier life. Follow me on Instagram @w2liv.today.
PRESS
- Featured in Local Express section of the Queens Gazette (2020)
- Wrote “Celebrating Diversity at the AdColor 2013 Awards and Industry Conference” for Edelman Blog (2013)
- Mentioned in PRWeek Tumblr (2012)
- Mentioned in AdWeek article, “Porter Novelli’s Diversity Imperative” (2011) – PDF
- Mentioned on Porter Novelli’s site
- Mentioned in PRWeek article, “Progress Report” (2010) – PDF
PRESENTATIONS
- Panelist/Speaker at Syracuse University’s Communications and Rhetorical Studies department annual trip to NYC (2012 to Present)
- Storyteller at Madison’s Collective Presents: Culture Slam (2015)
AWARDS
- ADCOLOR® FUTURES Class of 2013
- Ragan and Dow Jones PR Daily Award for “Best PR White Paper” and “Best Infographic” for ‘Census: It’s All In The Numbers’ (2012)
- PR News Platinum PR Award for “PR On a Shoestring” for SOYJOY’s Yo Soy Program (2012)
- SABRE Award Certificate of Excellence for “Best PR Agency Citizenship” for Porter Novelli (2012)
- SABRE Award Certificate of Excellence for “Advertising” for SOYJOY’s Yo Soy Program (2012)
- PR Week’s Diversity Distinction in PR Award for “Best PR Firm Community Initiative” for Porter Novelli (2011)
- The TORCH Program’s L.I.G.H.T. Award for Leadership, Inspiration, Guidance, Heart and Teach (2009)