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Latino Cultural Network

"Within the Latino Cultural Network (LCN), I found a home. LCN has connected me with mentorship and networking opportunities that have helped me grow in my career. Together with leaders from across the WAML Affinity Networks, LCN has inspired me to further integrate myself into the WAML community. It feels great to enhance my skills and personal development while celebrating and sharing my culture with others.”

– Yaritza Avila, Latino Cultural Network

The Latino Cultural Network facilitates the professional development of our members by supporting community outreach; facilitating mentoring, coaching, and networking opportunities; and helping members build business knowledge and gain exposure to senior leaders. By raising awareness of Latino and Hispanic heritage, we help eliminate cultural barriers to promote an environment that accepts, values, and encourages diversity, as well as helps us succeed in the global marketplace.

Signature Events

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Lunch & Learn Book Discussion

LCN New York City hosted a book discussion on "The Power of Latino Leadership: Culture, Inclusion, and Contribution" by Juana Bordas.  Attendees shared their perspectives on the book’s themes of embracing diversity, valuing people and taking action.

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Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations in the US

LCN Jersey City chapter kicked off its celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with a flagship event that included a volunteer activity, keynote speaker, Latin entertainment and a networking reception. To honor the theme of “Shaping the Bright Future of America,” LCN celebrated Investors in Innovation, whose work helped our country by providing opportunities in technology and entrepreneurship to under-represented communities.

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Working with PerScholas

Cares and LCN Jersey City partnered with PerScholas New York City to review resumes and conduct mock interviews with students seeking employment in the technical industry. PerScholas is a school that helps individuals in under‐represented communities receive training in the skills required to broaden their qualifications for IT jobs and succeed in the technical industry.

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Wine and Tapas

At this year's Wine and Tapas event, Partner Maroa Velez spoke about how her Latin roots have impacted her career. Maroa shared how the works of Jose Marti, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and other authors have influenced her. This night gave employees and LCN members a chance to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month together.

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Cafecito: Developing Your Personal Brand

During this interactive session led by Richard Garcia from our Talent & Development team, attendees learned how to create a personal “brand mantra” and identify the characteristics they wanted to portray in their own personal brands. Richard emphasized the importance of reputation, first impressions, and how personal brand can evolve over time.