As Felipe Vasconcelos has made the jump from one industry to another, the one constant has been his entrepreneurial spirit. In college, Vasconcelos’ decision to major in information systems was driven only by the desire to secure a job. With…
When it comes to demonstrating to employers that you’re the right candidate for the internship or job, your resume does a lot of the talking. But while educational background, professional experience and competencies are all important, by themselves they are…
Afua Bruce’s career has been driven by a passion for engineering and technology, an appreciation for sound management skills and an understanding of the power that comes from having knowledge of both. Afua began her education as a computer engineering…
As an immigrant to the United States at the age of 8, Surabhi Agrawal has been shaped by her experiences in and the differences in opportunity that exist between the U.S. and her home country of India. Both her role…
Nsombi Ricketts’ career has been anything but linear. She went from earning a bachelor’s degree in education and social policy, to working at organizations such as The Princeton Review and Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions, to earning an MBA and…
For Karina Cabanillas, senior advisor on the Retail Pharmacy Product Innovation team at CVS Health, professional fulfillment has meant aligning with those who share her mission and values, including her desire to help underserved and underrepresented groups. That’s why, when…
With the drive to achieve their own definitions of success, husband-and-wife team Joe and Erayna Sargent have helped propel each other along the way. As fellows of The Consortium, the two first met at the organization’s annual conference in Dallas,…
For people hoping to pursue an MBA, The Consortium is more than a funding source. Members also gain access to a supportive network of professionals all equally committed to helping one another succeed. “[It can often be] very hard ……
In a little over a year, Kelly Bonilla and Jade Palomino went from being co-workers, to best friends, to business partners. Working together at Endeavor Miami, a nonprofit economic development organization, Bonilla and Palomino helped entrepreneurs by providing them with…
Beyond the powerful career development provided by The Consortium’s annual conference, the event has been known to bring new couples together. This was the case for Joe and Erayna Sargent, who met at the 2008 OP in Dallas, Texas. They…