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Our Team

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.
Dr. Lisette M. Garcia
Executive Vice President and
Chief Operating Officer
Dr. Lisette M. Garcia
Executive Vice President and
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 inclusion.
Eric Lopez
Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff
Eric Lopez
Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff
Eric helps accelerate leadership development, deepen corporate partnerships, expand member engagement, and drive initiatives that elevate our community's talent across industries.
Yai Vargas
Vice President, Executive Education
Yai Vargas
Vice President, Executive Education
Yai leads the development and execution of HACR’s training programs and the HACR YHCA program.
Dr. Gabriela Martinez-Stevenson
Director of Research & Insights
Dr. Gabriela Martinez-Stevenson
Director of Research & Insights
Gabriela drives vital research at the HACR Research Institute, shaping strategies for corporate inclusion.
Ileana Ruiz
Director, Corporate Engagement
Ileana Ruiz
Director, Corporate Engagement
Ileana serves as the primary contact for over 100 corporate members. She oversees an extensive portfolio of member data, donations, and engagement.
Larissa Aranda
Director, Corporate Engagement
Larissa Aranda
Director, Corporate Engagement
Larissa cultivates and maintains relationships with corporate members through sponsorship initiatives and development activities.
Matthew Matos
Manager, Corporate Engagement
Matthew Matos
Manager, Corporate Engagement
Matt assists with member outreach, retention, and tracking and consults with corporations on HACR membership and sponsorship benefits.