Latino Empowerment Resource Network

Monica Vargas

Senior Vice President / Account Manager, National LERN Champion and Lead

The opportunity to connect with people from different backgrounds, lines of thought, and backgrounds is so rewarding. We’re able to learn from our differences and leverage them to build stronger teams that enrich us all not only as individuals but as an organization. The idea of inclusion and coming together as one despite our differences is something that I’m passionate about and want to continue to drive across JLL.

Rosemarie Alvarado

Director of Business Intelligence & PMO, National LERN Co-Lead

When I joined LERN I knew I wanted to help build connections, bring communities together and help remove barriers to provide equal opportunities for our diverse talent at JLL.  For me, diversity and inclusion means embracing and appreciating the differences in people. Inclusion starts with listening, trusting and respecting that everyone is unique and come from diverse backgrounds.  As an organization, we benefit from our different perspectives and solutions to problems.

Pedro Vasquez

Global Head of Account Management Enablement, LERN Executive Sponsor

I continue to be passionate about diversity and inclusion because I believe that everyone should be able to bring their whole self into all aspects of life, including their work.  Embracing the diversity around me has made me the best version of myself and I want that for everyone around me.

Ambar Scott Alvarenga

Manager, Executive Support, LERN Atlanta Chapter Lead

I love seeing people in the Latinx/Hispanic community be empowered to achieve their goals. As a community, I think we’re afraid to ask for what we deserve. I love seeing people of different backgrounds and cultures excelling at work and in their communities.

Amy Velasquez

Manager, Property Marketing, LERN Communications Chair

Being in a Business Resource Group has empowered me to embrace the strengths that come from my diverse background and culture. It has opened so many opportunities for not only professional development but also personal growth.

Jose “Nacho” Ignacio Jimenez Sanchez

Americas Engineering Manager, LERN member

Our life from a personal and professional standpoint is not a standalone process. It requires collaboration with others. Our business will grow and get richer by the addition of different perspectives, thoughts, ideas, and behaviors. D&I is engrained in our community and like a puzzle, our community is made up of different pieces, that create the whole picture. Separately, those pieces can’t show the entire beauty of the picture.

Desiray Glass

Global Coworking Program Admin, LERN Chicago Chapter Co-Chair

I’m passionate about diversity and inclusion because I enjoy being an advocate for others and connecting people. As a D&I Leader for JLL I’ve had the opportunity to help advance others’ careers and make a positive impact by fostering relationships with external non-profits that help our people. I do this work because it is important, fulfilling and helps me lay the best foundation possible for my daughters’ future work force.