Navigating a Career in Higher Ed as a First-Gen, Latinx Professional with Emmanuel López

In this episode I interview Emmanuel Lopez,  a first-generation Latinx trailblazer who  currently works as a bilingual recruiting specialist at Governors State University while also serving as vice-chair for HACE's Chicago aux board. He is passionate about mentorship, building a visible brand, and inspiring the next generation of student leaders.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Emmanuel's academic journey and his personal experience finishing grad school and entering the job market during the pandemic
• The value of volunteering
• The professional benefits of joining a board
• Building a brand and a professional network
• How to establish professional relationships through mentorship
• Persistence

Connect with Emmanuel on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emanlop11/

Connect with Liz:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizherrera1/
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/
Website:  https://www.lizcareercoaching.net/
Email: lizcareercoaching@gmail.com

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Artwork: Joseph Valenzuela Design

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