
because we lived it.
Who we are
Aspira Consulting
At Aspira, we get it because we lived it! We are former first-generation students and professionals, who have successfully navigated career challenges, blended our personal and professional identities, and today provide transformative career and leadership programs rooted in lived experience. Our clients include colleges, universities, high schools, Fortune 1000 firms, professional associations, and career development organizations.
Lived Experience Career Readiness for Academic Institutions
We understand the barriers that can prevent first-generation and nontraditional students from achieving their career aspirations. Using our lived experience framework, we partner with academic institutions to strengthen and scale their career readiness services.
Lived Experience Leadership Development
Our lived experience leadership development programs empower professionals to embrace their unique journeys to navigate their careers with purpose and confidence. By turning lived experiences into powerful assets, we help participants lead with authenticity, connect meaningfully with others, and inspire through their stories.
Keynotes & Programs
Every one has a story—our challenges, our triumphs, our purpose. Our keynotes & programs inspire you to embrace your identity, unlock the power of your lived experiences, and develop 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
Students & Professionals Trained
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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. We have trained over 65,000 students and professionals across 17 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.