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Alfonso Gutierrez, Lead Anchor, Telemundo Chicago
Alfonso Gutierrez is the lead anchor for the daily news broadcast at 5pm and 10pm on Telemundo Chicago.
Alfonso began his career in journalism as a producer for a radio station WHFR (89.3FM) in Detroit Mi. This show was the first of its kind as it was the only Spanish music variety show at the time in the surrounding area of Detroit, MI.
Alfonso graduated from Henry Ford University in Michigan. Upon graduation Alfonso moved to Chicago and continued his studies at Columbia College, where he received his bachelor’s degree in Movie and Video Production. While at Colombia, he interned with the Creative Services Department at Telemundo Chicago. Upon graduation he joined Telemundo KDEN, Denver, Colorado, news team, as a news reporter and anchor of morning news breaks.
Alfonso has been nominated for numerous Emmys and in 2010 won an Emmy for exceptional accomplishments within the news,” a news special”. In 2012 Alfonso repeated his efforts and garnered a second Emmy for “Outstanding Achievement for News Specialty Report/Series”. Alfonso has also been the host for 2 years for the Hispanic College Quiz airing on NBC.
Alfonso is a native of Jalisco, Mexico, in his free time he enjoys black and white photography, bike riding and exercising.
Discussion Panelists
Arabel Alva Rosales, President, AAR & Associates LTD, Co-Founder & Principal, Latino Fashion Week
Arabel Alva Rosales is President and CEO of AAR & Assocs., Ltd., a corporation with more than a decade under its belt. We're a full technology firm specializing in developing technology infrastructure, proprietary software installation and management. Arabel is also Co-Founder and Principal of Latino Fashion Week, the only full week and tour dedicated to Latino Fashion in the country. “This endeavor has allowed me to use my business acumen, my wide variety of contacts, and my creative side to its fullest,” says Arabel. Currently, I hold the position as the Chairperson of the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC) and am a board member of Women's Business Development Center (WBDC).
Arabel Alva Rosales is an entrepreneur that has been described in Chicago Magazine as a “Renaissance Woman” because of her ability to discuss concerns on Wall Street, global issues and what is happening in our communities. She is also recognized for having a critical eye for art and fashion. Arabel has been honored with over 30 national and local awards and has appeared often in the media, including front cover of various Magazines. Some areas where she has been featured include Latina Style Magazine, Dinero Magazine, Hoy Newspaper, the August, 2004 issue of Chicago Magazine “Latina Style”, as well as Chicago Tribune’s “Handling the Summer with Poise”, and the front cover of Today’s Chicago Woman Magazine’s “Woman’s Hall of Fame” edition. She has also appeared on 60 minutes, CNN, and U.S.A. Today.
She holds an undergraduate degree from Mundelein at Loyola University in Liberal Arts with a major in Business Administration. In May of 2001, she obtained her J.D. from DePaul College of Law, where she has been a recipient of the law school's leadership scholarship award and Mayor Daley's Leadership scholarship. Additionally, she is alumni of Leadership Greater Chicago and completed an Executive Program at Tuck Business School at Dartmouth.
Lizette Arias, Senior Forensic Investigations Manager, Johnson Controls (JCI), Co-Chair, Mujeres de Hace Executive Board
Lizette specializes in financial fraud investigations, anti-corruption reviews and other compliance related matters at Johnson Controls (JCI). She manages the financial forensic program of JCI’s Building Efficiency business unit. Her work directly supports JCI’s Global Compliance function. Prior to joining JCI, Lizette was a Forensic Audit Manager at Emerson Electric and she also held the title of Advisory Investigations Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). She was an integral part in the development of the forensic compliance function in Latin America. While at PwC she served as a co-chair and advisor for PwC’s Network of Latino Professionals (NLP).
In her professional career she was awarded an HACE Star Award at HACE’s 25th Anniversary Gala for successfully achieving career milestones and contributing to the growth of the organization. Lizette is also a former recipient of HACE’S student scholarship award.
Lizette received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from DePaul University and she is a Certified Fraud Examiner and a Certified Public Accountant. She has served as guest speaker for forensic accounting courses at DePaul University and Marquette University.
She is excited about serving as co-chair of the Mujeres de HACE Advisory Board and is enthusiastic to be part of the creation of this forum by which Latinas in management can collectively mentor each other to achieve greatness.
Luz Canino-Baker, President, LNC Coaching, LLC
Luz Canino-Baker is a proven business leader with experiences in the corporate, non-profit, education, and small business sectors. After a successful twenty-eight year banking career. Ms. Canino-Baker took her innovative leadership skills to the non-profit sector. She is an Adjunct Professor at four Universities in Chicago teaching effective leadership, career management, diversity and cultural management for women, and management courses. In 2007, she launched her own business LNC Coaching,LLC a for profit with a social impact business, which offers four core services, Executive/Life/Group/Retreat Coaching, professional development workshops with assessments, consulting, and professional development conferences ( Latinas On The Plaza) that target Latina women. Luz is also the author of the newly released Designing Your Life Plan book, a book that takes the should have/could have life to a will have life.
Ms. Canino-Baker holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from DePaul University and an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth Graduate School of Business. In 2014, she was awarded Diversity Ambassador of the Year by UCAN Chicago, in 2009 she was recognized as on the Top 100 Under 50 by Diversity MBA Magazine, and in 2007 she was one of the Chicago Business Leader of Color by Chicago United.
Tonantzin Carmona, Deputy Policy Director, City of Chicago, Office of the Mayor
Tonantzin Carmona has spent the last year and half in the Emanuel Administration working on a wide range of policy issues –including immigrant integration policies, as well as sustainability, housing, public health, and small business initiatives—and has played a leading role in the City-County Collaboration helping to streamline services, improve residents’ interactions with government, save taxpayer dollars and increase revenue.
Prior to her work at the Mayor’s Office, she worked with Crimson Leadership Group to create opportunities for underserved communities, and immigrant students and families in Illinois high schools to engage with the college admissions process and leadership development. She also worked at the NorthShore University HealthSystem Research Institute in a collaborative study between heath scientists and community partners to investigate disparities in maternal and child health among low-income, ethnic-minority and immigrant families.
Tonantzin earned her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Northwestern University, and she was born and raised in the Little Village/La Villita community.
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