2023 Impact Report

A MESSAGE FROM OUR LEADERSHIP

As we reflect on the accomplishments of the past year, the HPGM Board and Staff extend our heartfelt gratitude to our members, donors, partners, sponsors and the community for your unwavering support Your intentional investment, strong engagement and continued commitment have been instrumental to addressing the barriers that prevent Latinos from full economic participation, increasing prosperity and growing Latino influence in Wisconsin

Much of 2023 was spent building critical systems, growing our programming, and deepening member engagement and experience Among our notable achievements were two sold-out summits, featuring national and global speakers, and gathering more than 400 professionals in Wisconsin. We launched Cafecito con HPGM series, and supported the founding of Techqueria x MKE, further enriching our community. HPGM raised $500,000 during our sold-out Gala Experience to advance our mission, programming, and greatest needs.

One of the greatest affirmations of our work to build a prosperous and influential Latino community in Wisconsin is the growth we’ve seen in our membership. Since 2021, we have grown the HPGM membership community from 2,200 to more than 3,600 professionals. In addition to our membership growth, we’ve increased representation across major employers, organizations and small businesses in the community.

As we create new possibilities for Latinos and our families, HPGM remains committed to values of belonging, excellence, leadership and advocacy. We look forward to lifting our community alongside our incredible collaborators, partners and champions.

Thank you once again for your continued support and partnership Juntos, somos el poder and we will continue to reach great heights in the coming year!

Francesca

Mayca Wegner President & Chief Possibilities Officer

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

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

Rising Leaders

Two-year, undergraduate and advanced degree students at 11 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.

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.

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Social Media Audience Growth increased

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Total engagements up

273%

HIGHLIGHTS

Convened more than 200 women and community leaders for International Women’s Day with a focus on empowering women and embracing equity

Collaborated with Milwaukee's top women's organizations: American Association of University Women, Institute for Women’s Leadership, League of Women Voters, Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition, Milwaukee Women Inc, Professional Dimensions, TEMPO Milwaukee, Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee, and Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation

Hosted 2nd annual event with nearly 100 attendees

Launched Poderosa Collective logo, brand kit, and mission statement

Launched Cafecito con HPGM program

Welcomed over 100 professionals to seven cafecitos covering various topics and highlighting members

Piloted complimentary professional headshots

HPGM is a founding member of Techqueria MKE

HPGM helped Launch Techqueria MKE at Summerfest Tech. Techqueria x MKE (the first Wisconsin-founded chapter) is on a mission to empower Latinx professionals with the resources and support they need to further their careers and become leaders in the tech industry. i.c.stars spearheaded the effort to launch the chapter along with Carmen Diana, Data You Can Use, HPGM, Jasmin Treske, Julea Ferrara, and MiVoz

Didyouknow?

According to a 2021 analysis of federal government data by the Pew Research Center, Latinxworkersmakeup17% of total employment across all occupations, but just 8% of tech workers

HPGM Impactful OUTCOMES

Mentor Mindset

Mentor Mindset is an intentional and intimate program that allows individuals to explore multiple mentor and mentee relationships by tapping into HPGM’s extensive network of more than 3,600 professionals. Mentor programming expanded from a semiannual program to a quarterly series and includes mentor training, matching events and small group formats.

CAREER CONNECTIONS

Develop your career by building meaningful connections with individuals who are ready to share their expertise and help you succeed

DIVERSE TALENT

Representation matters Find role models and develop relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds so you can be your most authentic self as you progress in your career

BUILD YOUR NETWORK

Build connections across a wide variety of industries and experience levels No matter which industry you’re currently working in or interested in pursuing, there’s a match for you

Mentor Mindset was the most impactful because it was the first time that I got to see successful Latinos from all sectors in a single room This is where I gained a valuable mentor, someone I can rely on when I need help. I also gained valuable advice from many well-established professionals from different career paths that I can apply universally to my career journey. Through HPGM, I witnessed firsthand the power of a network when I was able to leverage it to get my internship."

Josue Peralta Staff Assistant at the United States Senate

Adelante Juntos & Fall Summit

Adelante Juntos and Fall Summit are HPGM’s premier bi-annual leadership summits. The purpose of the summit is to inspire the HPGM community to stand in their power as Latino professionals and arm attendees with tools and strategies to lead themselves, within their teams, and throughout their organizations

Sold out registration

Doubled 2022 registrants

Global & National Speakers

“HPGM is a place where Latino leadership and talent are developing at a crucial time of great Latino population growth. HPGM intentionally and effectively increases leadership representation by fostering the potential of its members through mentorship and access to critical networks of influence ”

Judge Pedro Colón Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Gala Experience

The annual HPGM Gala is a signature event that brings together nearly 500 community members in support of our mission Funds raised ensure that HPGM can continue providing impactful mentoring, career and leadership development programs, while eliminating barriers to education for Latino professionals and students in the region

In 2023, HPGM introduced two new awards at the Gala. The Espíritu Award recognizes an individual or group that embodies the HPGM spirit. The Poderosa Award recognizes those who strive to curate spaces where Latinas feel empowered, celebrated and united.

Nearly

$500,000 raised

2 New Awards Espíritu & Poderosa

Sold out registration with more than 500 attendees

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

304 Graduates since 2018

100%

5 BPI consists of a fiveweek training program and matching event

of respondents reported improvement in understanding non-profit financials and fundraising after completing BPI.

I liked the variety of experiences the panelists had with serving on boards. It was beneficial hearing their stories of how they first got involved with committees and boards. I appreciated the advice the panelists provided for questions to ask, how to assess and reflect for yourself which boards would be a good fit, and determining where you want to invest your time.

LUIS BENEVOGLIENTI HPGM Member, University of Wisconsin-Parkside

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 rising leaders have pathways to careers in the region and financial support to complete their degrees

This year, HPGM partnered with the Wisconsin Hispanic Lawyers Association (WHLA) to create scholarships for Latino law students The first two HPGM/WHLA scholars were awarded in 2023

$865,000

Since 2004, HPGM’s Scholarship Program has awarded over to 241 Latino students throughout Wisconsin.

5 Scholarship Sponsors

21 students from 9 institutions

FirstTwo HPGM/WHLA Scholars

$65k

awarded in partnership with 4 matching institutions

Scholar Spotlight

“I am profoundly grateful to HPGM for the financial support I received over the past two years. HPGM's scholarship helped me continue my education and complete my degree sooner than expected by giving me financial peace of mind. It was a wonderful experience to see myself among so many students from different universities ”

MARTA

PRADO 2022 & 2023 HPGM Scholar

The HPGM scholarship allowed me to finish my Master’s in three years rather than the five years that I had originally planned My master’s was key in helping me develop the confidence and skills I needed to pursue a new role. I’m extremely thankful for HPGM and the donors who made this possible. It’s changed my life and the life of my family as I can now return my focus on my four young kids.

ZIANYA SALDAÑA 2022 HPGM Scholar

Director

of Equity & Community Initiatives Greater Green Bay Community Foundation

HPGM Strategic Plan

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 2023-2026 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

2023 Accomplishments PRIORITIES

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

ADVANCING THE WORK

Established a new CRM system

Created policies, procedures and employee handbook

New Board Committees launched to suppor

-Fund Development

-HR & Culture

-Marketing & PR

-Programming & Strategic Partnerships

Convened a Culture Essentials & Community

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 President & Chief Possibilities Officer

AMANDA HOLLAND

HPGM Senior Leader, Operations

GABRIELA

BARBOSA

HPGM Senior Leader, Communications and Strategic Partnerships

2023 & 2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

HPGM Executive Committee

CHAIR: JESÚS GONZÁLEZ

Rockwell Automation

General Counsel, North America and Global Market Access

VICE CHAIR:

BRENDA BEST

Milwaukee Brewers

Senior Director, HR and DEI

TREASURER:

CLIFTON DAVIS

Deloitte

Wisconsin Managing Tax Partner

SECRETARY:

CHRISTOPHER SCHREIBER

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP Partner

ALVARO ARAQUE

Johnson Financial Group

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

GENARO BAEZ

Milwaukee County

Director, HR Operations, Learning & Development and Talent Acquisition

MICAH CRAWFORD

Milwaukee Tool

Director of Marketing, Latin America

SANDI ESQUIVEL

Northwestern Mutual

Assistant Director, Software Engineering – Flex Force

GUILLERMO GUTIERREZ

Manpower Group

Director of Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity

ALBERTO MALDONADO

UWM

Director & Co-Lead for Hispanic Serving Initiatives

Roberto Hernandez Center

FELIPE MUZQUIZ

Johnson Controls Vice President &

Asst General Counsel, Building

Solutions

NA Commercial Transactions

MARCELIA NICHOLSON

Milwaukee County

Chairwoman - Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

DR. KRISTINA ROPELLA

Marquette University

Opus Dean, Opus College of Engineering

JOSE E. SAENZ

Notre Dame School of Milwaukee

Vice President of Finance

ELIZABETH STRIKE

Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin

ID&E Manager

MARCOS VEGA

BMO Harris Bank

Sr Vice President/Director

OMAR VELAOCHAGA

Kohl’s

Diversity & Inclusion Senior Manager

BENJAMIN WAGNER

Habush, Habush, & Rottier S.C. Partner

AC COACHING

ACTS HOUSING

ADVOCATE HEALTH

ALLCON CONSTRUCTION

ALL-IN MILWAUKEE, INC.

ALLSPRING GLOBAL INVESTMENTS

ALVERNO COLLEGE

AMBROSIA EVENTS

AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE

ANTIGUA RESTAUREANT & CATERING

ASSOCIATED BANK

AUGUSTINE PREP

BADER PHILANTHROPIES, INC

BIANCHINI EXPERIENCE

BIZSTARTS

BMO

BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE

BREWERS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

CARMEN DIANA

CARROLL UNIVERSITY

CARTHAGE COLLEGE

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

CHASKA CONSULTING

CHILDREN'S WI

CHORUS COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN

CHRIS & JENNIFER ABELE

CITY YEAR MILWAUKEE

CLAY CREATIONS BY KAYLA/RESILIENT JOY

CRISTO REY JESUIT

DELOITTE

DIRECT SUPPLY

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION COACH

EY

FESTIBEETY LLC

FISERV

FROEDTERT HEALTH

GARUZ CRAWFORD, LLC

GATEWAY CAPITAL PARTNERS

GE HEALTHCARE

GIRL SCOUTS OF WISCONSIN SOUTHEAST

GODFREY & KAHN

GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION

HABUSH HABUSH & ROTTIER

HARWOOD ENGINEERING

HOLA BONITA CREATIVE HUSCO

I.C. STARS

J.P. MORGAN CHASE

JGMA

JOHNSON CONTROLS

JOHNSON FINANCIAL GROUP

KOHL'S

LATINO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

LEADING TRANSITIONS LLC

LIFECAMP

LITERACY SERVICES OF WISCONSIN

MAJIC PRODUCTIONS

MAKE-A-WISH WISCONSIN

MANPOWERGROUP

MARCUS HOTELS & RESORTS

MARCUS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY

MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN

MENTOR GREATER MILWAUKEE

MERCADERA

MGIC

MICHAEL BEST

MIDWEST BOOKKEEPING & TAX SOUTIONS

MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE

MILWAUKEE BREWERS

MILWAUKEE BUCKS

MILWAUKEE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE

MILWAUKEE COUNTY

MILWAUKEE INSTITUTE OF ART & DESIGN (MIAD)

MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM

MOLSONCOORS

MORR EVENTS

MOUNT MARY UNIVERSITY

NATIVITY JESUIT ACADEMY

NLARA DESIGNS

NORTH STAR RESOURCE GROUP

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL

NOUN PHOTOGRAPHY

OLD NATIONAL BANK

PALANTE VISUALS

PATRICK CHAVES PHOTOGRAPHY

PENFIELD CHILDREN'S CENTER

HPLETHORA TRADING LLC

POTAWATOMI CASINO & HOTEL

PROFESSIONAL DIMENSIONS

RADIO MILWAUKEE

REINHART

ROCKWELL AUTOMATION

SAGE TALENT CONSULTING

SAMER GHANI

SCREAMIN SICILIAN

SECUREFUTURES

SMART SPACES LLC

SOJOURNER FAMILY PEACE CENTER

SOURCETEN

STOLZMAN CONSULTING

STONE CREEK COFFEE

UNITED COMMUNITY CENTER

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MILWAUKEE

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN PARKSIDE

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN WHITEWATER

UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MILWAUKEE

US BANK

UW CREDIT UNION

VISIT MILWAUKEE

VIZANCE

VON BRIESEN & ROPER, S C

WANTABLE CAFÉ

WATERSTONE BANK

WE ENERGIES

WE ENERGIES FOUNDATION

WISCONSIN CENTER DISTRICT

WISCONSIN LUTHERAN COLLEGE

WISCONSIN POLICY FORUM

WWBIC

ZURN ELKAY

Somos HPGM