Women of ALPFA

Women of ALPFA will provide the scaffolding to inspire and elevate Latinas to reach their full potential; in classrooms, in workplaces, in families, and in corporate boardrooms. Through the Women of ALPFA and Most Powerful Latinas programs, we will affect societal change through the education, amplification, and career elevation of Latinas.

"Empowering Latinas, inspiring change from classroom to boardrooms."

WHAT TO EXPECT

WOA will provide the scaffolding to inspire and elevate Latinas to reach their full potential; in classrooms, in workplaces, in families, and in corporate boardrooms. Through the Women of ALPFA and Most Powerful Latinas programs, we will affect societal change through the education, amplification, and career elevation of Latinas.

Our Programming includes:

Marquee events at annual Convention
Most Powerful Latina Summit
Latina Equal Pay Day
Education and development delivered through local professional chapter events
Scholarship fundraising

Our Mission

We celebrate and empower influential women leaders across industries. Our programs provide exclusive opportunities for networking, professional growth, and recognition, building a community of trailblazers who inspire and drive meaningful change.

STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Lynnette is a recipient of 2014 WoA Recognition Award; 2016 WoA Leadership Award; 2018 Women of ALPFA Award; Women of ALPFA Outstanding Leadership Award; 2012 Business Journal Minority Business Award; 2009 ING Outstanding ERG Leadership Award.

Lynnette Perez Pizarro

Chair - SDC

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Sandra Cruz holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from the City University of New York-Lehman College. Sandra is driven by a deep belief in the potential of every individual to own their leadership journey with integrity, purpose, and compassion.

Sandra Cruz

Director of Marketing & Communications

Pamela Glenny, originally from Peru, is a finance professional with a Bachelor’s in Finance from UNC Charlotte. As an Internal Control Financial Reporting Advisor at USAA, she has 5+ years of expertise in due diligence and regulatory compliance.

Pamela Glenny

SDC Committee

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Sarah Rueda is a recent graduate from the University of Central Florida who holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing. With a keen aptitude for understanding market trends and consumer behavior, Sarah is eager to continue learning and contribute her knowledge to new endeavors.

Sarah Rueda

SDC Committee

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Paola Herrada, originally from Venezuela, is a finance student at the University of Central Florida. Paola has been part of the ALPFA UCF chapter since August 2022, where she has been part of the Revenue, Administration, and Corporate Relations Committees.

Paola Herrada

SDC Committee

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AnaCristina, a native Colombian, has 15+ years in financial services, specializing in international wealth management. A Senior Manager at Scotiabank, she’s worked at Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, and J.P. Morgan, and holds a B.S. in Finance from FGCU.

AnaCristina Blandon

Director of Programs

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Sandra is a leader with more than 18 years of experience creating high-value partnerships, planning and delivering strategies to adapt to market trends and new technology and developing strategies to gain market share and increase revenues.

Sandra Acosta

SDC Committee

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Originally from Peru, Maria is a seasoned, bilingual accounting professional with an MBA. She has experience in the private and the nonprofit sectors, holding senior management positions and leading teams in Latin America and the U.S. For the last five years she has worked at Your Part-Time Controller (YPTC), where she serves as a trusted advisor and controller for two nonprofits in WDC.

Maria Jimenez

SDC Committee

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Maggie has a Master’s Degree in Industrial Labor Relations from Cornell University. She holds a double Bachelor’s Degree of Arts in Sociology and Urban Planning from Hunter College, City University of New York. She is Colombian - American and lives in Queens New York, with her daughter Maia.

Maggie Arboleda

Director of Corporate Relations

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