Cid Wilson
President and Chief Executive Officer
Cid Wilson
President and Chief Executive Officer
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.
Dr. Lisette M. Garcia
Executive Vice President and
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Dr. Lisette M. Garcia
Executive Vice President and
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Dr. Lisette leads the HACR research institute and oversees the DC office. A trained researcher with a Ph.D. in Sociology, Lisette has devoted her career to thought-leadership research production in the field of diversity and inclusion.
Vanessa Bowling Ajavon
Vice President, Executive Programs
Vanessa Bowling Ajavon
Vice President, Executive Programs
Vanessa manages HACR's executive programs and events with over 20 years of administrative and operations experience.
Vice President, Strategic Engagements
Vice President, Strategic Engagements
Yai leads the development and execution of HACR’s DEI training programs and specializes in multicultural marketing and consulting.
Senior Director, Communications and Marketing
Senior Director, Communications and Marketing
Andrea develops and drives HACR’s communications and marketing strategy and is the main point of contact for media inquiries.
Dr. Gabriela Martinez-Stevenson
Research Specialist
Dr. Gabriela Martinez-Stevenson
Research Specialist
Gabriela drives the HACR Corporate Inclusion Index™ and contributes vital research at the HACR Research Institute, shaping strategies for diversity and inclusion.
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.
Larissa Aranda
Sr. Manager, Corporate Partnerships
Larissa Aranda
Sr. Manager, Corporate Partnerships
Larissa cultivates and maintains relationships with corporate members through sponsorship initiatives and development activities.
Matthew Matos
Manager, Corporate Memberships
Matthew Matos
Manager, Corporate Memberships
Matt assists with member outreach, retention, and tracking and consults with corporations on HACR membership and sponsorship benefits.
Wanda Salcedo
Manager, Executive Programs
Wanda Salcedo
Manager, Executive Programs
Wanda spearheads dynamic programs for executive-level Hispanic professionals, expertly managing content, speakers, vendors, and more for impactful events.
