Who we are

Aspira Consulting

At Aspira, we get it because we lived it!  We are former first-generation students, first and second-generation professionals, who have successfully overcome career pitfalls, blended our professional and bicultural identities, and today provide transformative culturally relevant career and leadership programs.  Our clients include colleges, universities, Fortune 1000 firms, professional associations, and career development organizations.

Culturally Relevant Career Readiness for Academic Institutions

We understand the barriers that prevent underserved and first-generation students from achieving their career aspirations. Using our culturally responsive framework, we partner with academic institutions to strengthen and scale their career readiness services.

Culturally Relevant Leadership Development

Our culturally relevant leadership development programs empower minority professionals to embrace their unique cultural strengths and lead with authenticity and confidence. By turning lived experiences into powerful assets, we help you navigate your career journey and rise as an inspiring leader.

Keynotes & Programs

Every one of us has our own story—our challenges, our triumphs, our purpose. Our Keynotes & Programs inspire you to fully embrace your identity, unlock the power of your cultural wealth, and craft a leadership style that is authentically yours. With us, you'll gain the confidence to take bold steps, seize new opportunities, and lead with purpose.

WORLD WIDE INFLUENCE

Aspira Consulting by the Numbers

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How it started

Growing up, I was shy and an introvert. English is my second language. At five-years old, I became my parent’s translator until their passing. My parents had less than a middle school education. I was on the free and reduced lunch program. As a Mexican American, my dual cultural identity has been an asset and a liability. In the USA, I’m “too Mexican”. In Mexico, I’m “too gringo”. I was made to feel different.

How it's going

Today, I love being different! I’m an introvert turned international speaker. I have trained over 45,000 students and professionals across 15 countries, and five continents and given multiple keynotes. I’m a first-generation professional, whose career journey includes business development roles at five startups, co-founding a nonprofit, Chamber President & CEO, and Community Partnerships Manager at LinkedIn. I’ve learned to embrace my journey, value my identity, and share my vulnerability. As Chief Empowerment Officer, I empower you, so opportunities come to you.

Through our culturally relevant career and leadership programs, we empower students and professionals to reclaim their first-generation identity and reframe their career narrative. Being first-generation is often associated with low socioeconomic status, English as a second language, and immigration status. In a society that often devalues the first-generation journey, at Aspira Consulting we believe that our cultural wealth is an asset when it comes to developing our professional career.

Changing the First-Generation Narrative

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Oscar and Angelica's take on telling your story as a BIPOC professional is refreshing and reassuring. Often students may feel that they have to lose their identity or culture to acclimate or "fit in" in the workplace, but Oscar and Angelica help students navigate the road to self-discovery and give them tips to finding their own voice and USING IT! I will continue to work with them and partner on other projects as I know that our students are benefitting greatly from their sessions!

Jennifer Merchant Director, Educational Programs and Partnerships, Guided Pathways at Fullerton College

Oscar helped our team at Pueblo Community College take our career development skills to the next level! We are more equipped to serve Latinx and first generation students in helping them accomplish their academic and career goals. He brings such a unique perspective to career development that is impactful and practical. I look forward to continue working with Oscar.

RaeAnn Gutierrez Higher Education Change Agent

Oscar and his team were asked to host professional development for our faculty at the start of the school year. Their positive attitude, ability to make everyone feel included in the conversation and their delivery of possibly the most difficult topic in a multicultural setting was outstanding. This dynamic organization is making waves and we are happy to not only be a part of it but also to support their work and recommend to anyone who is looking for that new spark within their team! Parabéns meu irmão!

Marleen Dinis Scientist turned Educational Leader

Oscar is a passionate individual, visionary leader, and dynamic speaker! His zest for life and drive to empower others is impressive.

Melinda E. Ramirez Director of National Leadership Development Programs

We were privileged to invite Oscar Garcia to our Hispanic Heritage Month - 2021 celebrations here at Oracle. His experiences, anecdotes and authenticity were a true inspiration to many of our OLA, Oracle Latino Alliance, members. Gracias Hermano!

Jesse Betancourt Principal Territoy Operations Analyst at Oracle

Oscar's ability to navigate the various learning styles of students in the sessions is amazing as he ensured that the material helpful and applicable to the students' needs and that they were understanding the content.

Jennifer Merchant Director of Career Technical Education at Fullerton College

Fostering Equity & Belonging

Career development doesn’t end once we get our dream
job. Fear, trepidation, and imposter syndrome can keep us from pursuing career advancement. At Aspira Consulting, we understand the barriers affecting marginalized groups and offer curated topics that celebrate diversity, the power of blending our cultural wealth, and empowering you, so opportunities come to you.

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