Prospanica Connecticut

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✨ An Unforgettable Night: Prospanica National Brillante Awards Gala ✨ Thursday night, we stepped into a world of wonder at the Brillante Awards Gala: Noche de Encanto! The magic was everywhere—from the vibrant colors to the beautiful melodies and mesmerizing performances, every detail came alive in celebration. As the night unfolded, we had the honor of recognizing the brilliance and dedication of those who’ve made an extraordinary impact in our community. We’re immensely proud that four of the six awardees came from our Connecticut chapter, showcasing the strength and spirit of our Prospanica CT familia: 🌟 Marisol Vazquez – Estrella Brillante Award for Member Excellence 🌟 Maria Jefferson, LPC – Emprendedora of the Year Brillante Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence 🌟 Joshua Sumrell – Inspiración Educativa Brillante Award for Educational Excellence 🌟 Arch Insurance Group Inc. – Liderazgo EmERGente Brillante Award for Latin ERG Excellence (Crystal E. Gonzalez, MBA, CPCU received the award) The night was made even more inspiring by the keynote speaker, Daniella Pierson—founder and CEO of The Newsette Media Group and Wondermind. Daniella’s journey as one of the world’s youngest and wealthiest self-made BIPOC women reminded us all of the power of resilience, vision, and community. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this enchanting evening. Here’s to our honorees, our Prospanica familia, and the lasting magic we created together! #ProspanicaCT #BrillanteGala #NocheDeEncanto Jennifer M. Oquendo Miguel Vázquez Jr. Ana Usúa Maldonado Kathleen Snow, PHR, PMP Noemi Rodriguez, MBA James Yanosy Tatiana Mena Ramos Marilyn Vazquez Mario Oquendo, Jr. Prospanica National Thomas Savino Raquel Santiago-Martinez

Prospanica National Conference: Day Three Highlights! Day three was all about making connections and opening doors! 🔑 The grand opening of the Prospanica Career Expo was a true highlight, where top employers from diverse industries met with talented professionals eager to level up their careers. It was an incredible chance to expand our networks, explore new career opportunities, and get insider tips on the skills to thrive in today’s competitive market. And tonight, we’re headed to the Prospanica Brillante Gala, where six amazing awardees will be honored—including four from our very own CT chapter! Proud and ready to celebrate with our Prospanica familial! #ProspanicaCT #NationalConference #CareerExpo #BrillanteGala Jennifer M. Oquendo Miguel Vázquez Jr. Noemi Rodriguez, MBA Ana Usúa Maldonado Kathleen Snow, PHR, PMP Tatiana Mena Ramos James Yanosy Crystal E. Gonzalez, MBA, CPCU Maria Jefferson, LPC Marisol Rodriguez Marilyn Vazquez Joshua Sumrell Mario Oquendo, Jr.

Prospanica National Conference: Day Two Recap! What a day! We started off strong with our CT chapter president, Jennifer M. Oquendo, who did a phenomenal job speaking during the morning breakfast session! From there, we jumped into power-packed sessions on Mapping Your Journey Beyond Your Strategic Pivot, Inclusive Leadership, Setting Yourself Up for Success, Presenting Your Best Self, Cultivating Mental Health for Leadership, and so much more. We learned, shared, and left feeling inspired. A major highlight was the Latina Celebration Luncheon and the evening networking reception! Now, we’re geared up for day three, with more development opportunities and the big opening of the career expo. Bring it on! #ProspanicaCT #NationalConference #DayTwo Miguel Vázquez Jr. Noemi Rodriguez, MBA Ana Usúa Maldonado Kathleen Snow, PHR, PMP James Yanosy Tatiana Mena Ramos Crystal E. Gonzalez, MBA, CPCU Maria Jefferson, LPC Marisol Vazquez Marilyn Vazquez Mario Oquendo, Jr.

Prospanica CT representing at the Prospanica National Conference: Day One Highlights! What a day! 🎉 We kicked off the conference with incredible energy, celebrating our chapter’s achievements, sharing best practices, and swapping ideas with chapters from across the country. The session was packed with insights on member engagement, sponsorships, event planning, and more—but the best part? Reconnecting with familiar faces and making new friends! Can’t wait for what’s in store over the next few days! #ProspanicaCT #NationalConference #DayOne Jennifer M. Oquendo Miguel Vázquez Jr. Noemi Rodriguez, MBA Ana Usúa Maldonado James Yanosy Kathleen Snow, PHR, PMP Tatiana Mena Ramos Crystal E. Gonzalez, MBA, CPCU Maria Jefferson, LPC Marisol Vazquez Mario Oquendo, Jr. Marilyn Vazquez

🌟 This past Thursday’s “Building Partnership & Strengthening Community” event was a tremendous success! 🌟 Thank you to Travelers, one of our dedicated Prospanica Connecticut sponsors, for hosting an impactful evening of networking and collaboration. Attendees had the chance to connect with representatives from Prospanica Connecticut, NAAIA Greater Hartford Chapter, and NABA, sparking partnerships and discovering new ways to uplift our communities. Here’s to the power of community and fueling our collective success through these invaluable connections. Thank you to everyone who joined! #ProspanicaCT #CommunityConnections #StrengthInPartnership #Travelers #NetworkingEvent #NAAIA #NABA

✨ What a powerful session! ✨ Thank you, Noel Casiano, PsyD, LMFT, for sharing your insights on “Job Seeking with a Purpose: Nurturing Your Mind While Seeking Opportunities.” This session gave us all a fresh perspective on balancing career ambitions with mindfulness and mental wellness—truly valuable tools for today’s job seekers! If you missed it, you can still catch Dr. Casiano’s advice on thriving during your job search. Don’t miss out on this impactful conversation! A special thanks to the webinar sponsor, Thrivent, for supporting this important event! #ProspanicaCT #JobSeekingWithPurpose #WatchNow #ProfessionalDevelopment #MentalWellness #Thrivent Jennifer M. Oquendo Miguel Vázquez Jr. Ana Usúa Maldonado Kathleen Snow, PHR, PMP James Yanosy Noemi Rodriguez, MBA Tatiana Mena Ramos Crystal E. Gonzalez, MBA, CPCU

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Congratulations to everyone that ran the Eversource Hartford Marathon! 🏃♀️🏃🏽♂️💨 We're incredibly proud of our Prospanica community members who pushed their limits and crossed the finish line yesterday. Your dedication and spirit inspire us all! A special shoutout to our amazing board members, Noemi Rodriguez, MBA and Kathleen Snow, PHR, PMP for leading by example and showcasing the strength of our Hispanic leaders. #ProspanicaCT #HispanicLeadership #HartfordMarathon #eversourcect

Job seeking can be stressful but finding ways to manage stress can help with the process. Dr. Noel Casiano, PsyD, LMFT will be leading this pre-conference webinar called "Job Seeking with Purpose: Nurturing Your Mind While Seeking Opportunities". As a recently published author of the book "Stress Less, Live More", Dr. Casiano will share resources to manage stress during the job search and living a balanced life while pursuing your career. 📅 Tuesday, October 22 ⏰ 4PM PST / 7 PM EST 📍 Online Webinar | LinkedIn Register here: https://buff.ly/4hcfOeM Special thank you to our sponsor for this webinar, Thrivent! #ProspanicaConference #ProspanicaConference2024 #CareerDevelopment #JobSearch #Networking #ProfessionalGrowth #ProspanicaWebinar #Prospanica