2021-2022 Impact Report

Impact Report

2021-2022 hpgm.org

A MESSAGE FROM OUR LEADERSHIP

On behalf of the HPGM Board and Staff, we would like to thank our members, donors, partners, sponsors and the community for the support received under our leadership The work to advance prosperity and increase representation for Latinos in Wisconsin is not possible without the intentional investment, strong engagement and unwavering commitment from the entire community

HPGM is proud of the steps taken to grow capacity and enhance programming over the last two years. Since Francesca started in April 2021, three full-time leaders have been added to the team to enhance our operations, communications and member engagement. We’ve successfully developed a new two-year strategic plan to build critical infrastructure, financial sustainability, programming and partnerships that cement HPGM as a network of influence and catalyst for Latino achievement. Additionally, HPGM secured a transformational $350,000 grant from Bader Philanthropies, the largest grant ever received in our 22-year history!

The support and trust that our community has placed in HPGM is an affirmation that our work to build a Wisconsin where Latinos, their families and the community thrive is a vision we must continue fiercely advocating to achieve. HPGM will continue to engage, convene and unite our community with purpose, and we look forward to doing this work alongside our incredible ecosystem of collaborators.

HPGM Executive Director

Al Araque HPGM Board Chair

¡Gracias por su apoyo!

Francesca

Mayca Wegner

WE ARE HPGM

Who we are and what we do

MISSION

HPGM is a membership organization whose mission is to connect and unite Hispanic Professionals, students and the community with rich heritage, strong leadership and impactful initiatives.

We are committed to empowering the lives and futures of Latinos in Wisconsin through leadership development, investment in educational excellence, and by convening and engaging the region’s dynamic Hispanic professional community

VISION

HPGM is driven to increase economic opportunity and effective representation for Hispanics by supporting the elimination of barriers to family sustaining careers and higher education for Hispanics in Wisconsin.

We build the current and next generation of Latino leadership by providing impactful professional development opportunities and fostering meaningful connections As a thought leader, HPGM continues to convene around critical issues that directly impact the community We strive to increase representation, build intergenerational wealth and close the influence gap across all sectors

OUR WORK

AT-A-GLANCE

HPGM collaborates with and supports more than 100 community organizations, employers, Employee Resource Groups/Business Resource Groups, higher education partners, membership organizations, non-profits, and small businesses We support ERGs and employers in identifying talent and serve as the connector for aspiring and current Latino professionals

Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs

Employer Partners

HPGM supports corporate and employer partners in the region by identifying Latino talent for recruitment, development, and advancement opportunities across various industries and sectors Collaboration with Employee Resource Groups and Business Resource Groups ensures that employers are building an inclusive workplace that retains and elevates Latino talent within their organizations.

Community Partners

Community organizations, nonprofits, higher education institutions and other missionaligned organizations expand the reach of HPGM’s programs and form an ecosystem of support for Latinos in the region

Rising Leaders

Two-year, undergraduate and advanced degree students at 10 partner institutions of higher education are connected with mentors, internships and career opportunities, professional skillbuilding support and unique insights to prepare them for the workforce HPGM is the trusted hand-off partner for students as they transition into the workforce across all sectors and industries.

Small businesses and entrepreneurs are provided with a network of professionals and various communication platforms to share information about their businesses. HPGM provides professional development and community connections to help entrepreneurs grow as leaders, as well as scale their business operations

Latino Talent

Early-career, mid-career, senior and executive level professionals are the core of HPGM Our programming is designed to equip all professional levels with leadership development, mentoring, a connected network, and culturally-affirming experiences.

OUR Strategic JOURNEY

TIMELINE + MILESTONES

Francesca Mayca Wegner

appointed as Executive Director

Inaugural Adelante Juntos

Summit convenes at the Pfister to help recharge and reconnect our HPGM community

Amanda Holland joins HPGM as Senior Leader, Operations

Mentor Mindset launches to increase access to Latino mentors across all sectors and industries

HPGM has profoundly impacted my journey. It has given me the tools to build confidence in the workplace, to speak up during meetings, go to networking events and take initiative on projects.

HPGM has taught me how to combat imposter complex, follow my dreams, and to always bring my authentic self.

HPGM member portal launches to enhance member experience

New two-year strategic plan is launches to deliver advanced outcomes for Latinos in Wisconsin

HPGM convenes firstever Fall Summit –ELEVANDO Latino Stories at Kohl's

HPGM awarded $350,000 from Bader Philanthropies, the largest grant in organization’s history

CLAUDIA MARTINEZ, Program Officer, Bader Philanthropies

Gabriela Barbosa joins as Senior Leader of Communications and Strategic Partnerships

Poderosa Collective launches as HPGM’s community of women leaders and entrepreneurs

The Greater Milwaukee Hispanic Leadership Summit merges with HPGM

STORIES + DATA

Mentor Mindset

Mentorship and representation are important for Latinos in all spaces. In 2021, HPGM launched a mentoring program that provides mentor training, mentor/mentee matching, and intimate networking opportunities to create meaningful connections.

HPGM’s mentoring connections equip professionals with best practices for mentor and mentee relationships, while creating intentional matches across various sectors and industries

2021

60 Launched in mentor matches

Partnership with Mentor Greater Milwaukee for Mentor 101 training sessions

Finding mentorship is so important! I'm so thankful for HPGM events and efforts that gather Latin@ professionals in my community to connect. I left Mentor Mindset with great new connections and ideas for how to further my dream with my business."

KAYLA GONZALEZ HPGM Member, Owner of Resilient Joy

Board Pipeline Initiative

Board Pipeline Initiative is a virtual training program that introduces professionals to the foundational concepts of board service. Session topics include board basics, financials, exploring various types of boards/committees, fundraising, partnerships and more.

Our goal is to increase representation for Latinos on non-profit committees and boards, with the broader goal of increasing representation for Latinos on both volunteer and paid corporate boards

289 Graduates since 2018

5 BPI consists of a fiveweek training program and matching event 2/3

of respondents reported their level of understanding of board service and foundational concepts as knowledgeable or expert after completing the program

"I was part of HPGM’s Board Pipeline Initiative cohort and now proudly serve on two local boards as a result of the training If you attend this training, you will leave with a clear understanding of your responsibilities and may even find an organization in need of help during the networking portion. Personally and professionally, HPGM has provided me opportunities to grow."

ALEJANDRO HPGM Member, J P Morgan Private Bank

Conexiones

Conexiones is a unique opportunity for corporate and employer partners seeking to recruit Latino and diverse talent to highlight company initiatives and values. Participants hear directly from corporate and employer partner leaders about their work to advance and support the growth Latino talent across the company. Guests get an inside look at company culture, career opportunities, and growth prospects, while networking with key leaders.

Conexiones was an amazing partnership between Northwestern Mutual and HPGM that drew in Latino leaders from across Greater Milwaukee the conversations varied from best practice exchanges on recruiting, employee resource groups, and life at NM!

This program is so valuable– we made several full-time and summer intern hires as a result of Conexiones.

Esquivel

Sandi

HPGM Board Member, Assistant Director – Software Engineering, Flex Force, Northwestern Mutual

Advancing Rising Leaders

HPGM removes financial barriers to education, increases the educational attainment of Latino students, closes achievement gaps, and prepares Hispanic students for the workforce. HPGM's ecosystem of employer partners, higher education partners, and active student chapters ensures that Latino students have pathways to careers in the region and financial support to complete their degrees.

I am very thankful to HPGM for building my confidence and helping me embrace my identity; I have developed a sense of professionalism I didn't know I was capable of because I am Latina. As a first generation student, HPGM gave me all the tools to be just as successful as any other college student.

Estrella Luciano HPGM Scholar

$800,000

Since 2004, HPGM’s Scholarship Program has awarded over to 220 Latino students throughout Wisconsin.

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Matching Scholarship Institutions

2022 - 22 Scholarships totaling

2021 - 21 Scholarships totaling

$61k

HPGM Strategic Plan PRIORITIES

We remain steadfast in our work to increase economic opportunity and effective representation by serving as a catalyst for career advancement and supporting the elimination of barriers to higher education for Latinos in Wisconsin.

The data and insights detailing the rapidly growing need for support for Hispanics heavily informed the objectives and priorities of our 2023-2025 Strategic Plan. Over the next two years, HPGM will focus on delivering advanced outcomes within the following key strategic areas:

Systems & Infrastructure

Create and design innovative systems over the next two years that will establish a sustainable infrastructure to optimally leverage data and ignite our value proposition for brand, culture and mission outcomes

Financial Sustainability

Enhance and diversify HPGM’s revenue streams to strengthen our financial position for multi-generational growth

Strategic Partnerships & Programming

Establish distinctive programs and strategic partnerships that position HPGM as a network of influence and vital catalyst for Latino (professional and academic) achievement

We’re confident this intentional approach will sustain our growth and deepen our impact within the community we serve, honoring our legacy and building a better, bigger, and stronger future for Wisconsin’s Latino Community.

5 Ways to GET INVOLVED

Better Together

BECOME A MEMBER

hpgm.org/membership

ATTEND AN UPCOMING PROGRAM OR EVENT

hpgm.org/programming-experiences

SERVE AS A MENTOR FOR A DIVERSE TALENT PIPELINE hpgm.org/mentor-mindset

GIVE TODAY TO SUPPORT OUR GREATEST NEEDS AND HELP ELIMINATE BARRIERS FOR LATINO STUDENTS

hpgm.org/give-today

JOIN A COMMITTEE – LEND YOUR TIME AND TALENTS TO ADVANCE OUR MISSION

Email us at info@hpgm.org to learn more!

HPGM TEAM

Francesca Mayca Wegner

HPGM Executive Director

Amanda Holland

HPGM Senior Leader, Operations

Gabriela Barbosa

HPGM Senior Leader, Communications & Strategic Partnerships

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

HPGM Executive Committee

HPGM BOARD CHAIR:

ALVARO ARAQUE

Johnson Financial Group

Senior Vice President, Director of Consumer, Private and Small Business Banking

HPGM VICE CHAIR: JESÚS GONZÁLEZ

Rockwell Automation

General Counsel, North America and Global Market Access

HPGM TREASURER: CLIFTON DAVIS

Deloitte Wisconsin Managing Tax Partner

HPGM SECRETARY:

CHRISTOPHER SCHREIBER

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP Partner

Jorge Perez

HPGM Senior Leader, Member Engagement and Experience

BRENDA BEST

Milwaukee Brewers Senior Director, HR and DEI

SANDI ESQUIVEL

Northwestern Mutual Assistant Director, Software Engineering – Flex Force

FELIPE MUZQUIZ

Johnson Controls

Vice President & Asst. General Counsel, Building Solutions NA & Commercial Transactions

JOSE E. SAENZ

Notre Dame School of Milwaukee Vice President of Finance

MARCOS VEGA

BMO Harris Bank

Sr. Vice President/Director

BENJAMIN WAGNER

Habush, Habush, & Rottier S.C. Partner

MICAH CRAWFORD

Milwaukee Tool Director of Marketing, Latin America

ALBERTO MALDONADO

UWM

Director & Co-Lead for Hispanic Serving Initiatives

Roberto Hernandez Center

DR. KRISTINA ROPELLA

Marquette University

Opus Dean, Opus College of Engineering

ELIZABETH STRIKE

Children's Wisconsin

ID&E Manager

OMAR VELAOCHAGA

Kohl’s

Diversity & Inclusion Senior Manager

ACTS HOUSING

ADVOCATE HEALTH

ALLCON, LLC

ALLIANT ENERGY

ALL-IN MILWAUKEE

ALVERNO COLLEGE

AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE

ANNEX WEALTH MANAEMENT

ANODYNE COFFEE ROASTING CO.

ANTIGUA RESTAURANT & CATERING

ASSOCIATED BANK

AUGUSTINE PREP

BADER PHILANTHROPIES, INC.

BMO HARRIS BANK

BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE

BREWERS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

CARDINAL STRITCH UNIVERSITY

CARROLL UNIVERSITY

CARTHAGE COLLEGE

CASITA CREATIVE

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF MILWAUKEE

CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN

CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN

CITY OF MILWAUKEE

CITY YEAR MILWAUKEE

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY

DELOITTE

DIGICORP, INC

DIRECT SUPPLY

EY

FOLEY & LARDNER

FROEDTERT HOSPITAL

GE HEALTHCARE

GIRL SCOUTS OF WISCONSIN SOUTHEAST

GODFREY & KAHN

GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION

GRUBER LAW OFFICES

HABUSH HABUSH & ROTTIER

HERB KOHL PHILANTHROPIES

HOLA BONITA CREATIVE

HUSCHBLACKWELL

HUSCO

I C STARS

J P MORGAN CHASE

JOHNSON CONTROLS

JOHNSON FINANCIAL GROUP

KANE COMMUNICATIONS

KOHL'S

KOMATSU

LA CASA DE ESPERANZA

LAKELAND UNIVERSITY

LATINO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

LEADING TRANSITIONS

MAJIC PRODUCTIONS

MAKE-A-WISH WISCONSIN

MANDEL GROUP

MARCUS HOTELS & RESORTS

MARCUS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY

MENTOR GREATER MILWAUKEE

MGIC

MICHAEL BEST

MIDWEST BOOKKEEPING & TAX SOUTIONS

MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE

MILWAUKEE BREWERS

MILWAUKEE BUCKS

MILWAUKEE BUSINESS JOURNAL

MILWAUKEE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE

MILWAUKEE INSTITUTE OF ART & DESIGN

MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM

MILWAUKEE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

MILWAUKEE TOOL

MOLSONCOORS

MORR EVENTS

MTL HOLDINGS

NLARA DESIGNS

NORTH STAR RESOURCE GROUP

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL

OLD NATIONAL BANK

PATTI KEATING KAHN

PLETHORA TRADING LLC

POTOWATAMI

RADIO MILWAUKEE, INC

REINHART

ROCKWELL AUTOMATION

SECUREFUTURES

SMART SPACES LLC

SOJOURNER FAMILY PEACE CENTER

SOURCE TEN

STONE CREEK COFFEE

TRI CITY NATIONAL BANK

UNITED COMMUNITY CENTER

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MILWAUKEE

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN PARKSIDE

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN WHITEWATER

UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MILWAUKEE

VERSITI

VISIT MILWAUKEE

VIZANCE

WATERSTONE BANK

WAUKESHA COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE

WE ENERGIES

WISCONSIN LUTHERAN COLLEGE

WISCONSIN POLICY FORUM

WWBIC

Somos HPGM