
Cid Wilson
President and CEO
Cid Wilson
President and CEO
Since 2014, Cid has leveraged more than 20 years of Wall Street and DEI experience to lead and advance HACR’s mission as president and CEO.
Read his full bio.
Read his full bio.

Sylvia Pérez Cash
EVP & COO
Sylvia Pérez Cash
EVP & COO
Sylvia oversees HACR operations as an expert in nonprofit management with more than 10 years in executive leadership roles.

Vanessa Ajavon
Vice President, Executive Programs
Vanessa Ajavon
Vice President, Executive Programs
Vanessa manages HACR's executive programs and events with over 20 years of administrative and operations experience.

Dr. Lisette M. Garcia
Chief Research Officer
Dr. Lisette M. Garcia
Chief Research Officer
Lisette leads all our research institute initiatives including our Corporate Inclusion Index and our thought-leadership research production.

Yai Vargas
VP, Strategic Engagements
Yai Vargas
VP, Strategic Engagements
Yai leads the development and execution of HACR’s DEI training programs and specializes in multicultural marketing and consulting.

Director, Communications and Marketing
Director, Communications and Marketing
Andrea develops and drives HACR’s communications and marketing strategy and is the main point of contact for media inquiries.

Ileana Ruiz
Director, Corporate Relations
Ileana Ruiz
Director, Corporate Relations
Ileana serves as the primary contact for over 100 corporate members. She oversees an extensive portfolio of member data, donations, and engagement.

Adriana Phaneuf
Sr. Manager, Program Operations
Adriana Phaneuf
Sr. Manager, Program Operations
Adriana leads the creation of programs directed at executive-level Hispanic professionals, managing content, speakers, vendors, and more.

Arnaldo Claudio
Manager, Digital Experience
Arnaldo Claudio
Manager, Digital Experience
Arnaldo develops and executes digital media and content marketing strategies across HACR's content platforms. He also manages social media and website.

Carla Walker
Manager, Human Resources
Carla Walker
Manager, Human Resources
Carla has worked in the HR space for the past 15 years at a local DC area non-profit. She manages employee relations, hiring and onboarding, and payroll.

Katalina Carrillo
Manager, Finance and Operations
Katalina Carrillo
Manager, Finance and Operations
Katalina is an experienced Business and Financial Specialist who is part of our Finance and Operations structure.

Larissa Aranda
Manager, Executive Programs
Larissa Aranda
Manager, Executive Programs
Larissa manages, plans and executes the logistics of HACR’s Executive Programs and events.

Matthew Matos
Corporate Relations Associate
Matthew Matos
Corporate Relations Associate
Matt assists with member outreach, retention, and tracking and consults with corporations on HACR membership and sponsorship benefits.

Jose Molina
Program Manager, Learning & Development
Jose Molina
Program Manager, Learning & Development
Manage the coordination, planning, and execution of two learning and development programs and support the VP of Strategic Engagement & Initiatives with ad hoc research and presentations.

Shané Slye
Manager, Operations
Shané Slye
Manager, Operations
Shané provides administrative aid to senior leadership and assists with executive support. She also tracks and maintains all HACR office needs.

Wanda Salcedo
Manager, Programmatic Communications
Wanda Salcedo
Manager, Programmatic Communications
Wanda assist in managing the HACR Executive Programs and Communications departments by coordinating, planning, and executing the logistics of HACR's Executive Programs and external communications.

Siomara Martínez
Executive Assistant
Siomara Martínez
Executive Assistant
Siomara assists with ensuring the efficient time, schedule and travel management of the President CEO. The role provides administrative support to the Office of the President CEO.