Most people don't know this about me.
Most people don't know this about me.
I'm proficient in Spanish.
Not conversational. Proficient — speaking, reading, and writing.
After graduating from the University of Kansas with a dual degree in Spanish, I continued my studies at UNIVA's Summer Language Institute in Guadalajara, México.
Why does this matter for HR?
When I oversaw HR for organizations with predominantly Spanish-speaking employee populations, I noticed something powerful: I could connect with my employees on a different level.