Meet Elisa: A Changemaker’s Journey to Building a More Inclusive, Joyful World

While Many Chase Their Dream Job, I’ve Found My Purpose in Creating Impact

From a young age, I felt it—a calling to create change.

Not the performative kind. The kind that reshapes systems, builds connection, and uplifts communities.

Early in my career, I realized something important:
Success isn’t just about profit margins or job titles.
It’s about the ripple effect of positive change we create through our everyday actions.

That ripple became my compass—and it still guides everything I do.

Hola, I’m Elisa.

🔥 A relentless changemaker working toward a more equitable, inclusive, and joyful world
👩‍👦 A proud mother to a kind, curious boy whose name means “Kind, Gracious, and Loving”—and whose light inspires my every step
🎓 A Silver Knight Award winner in Science who learned early the power of service
🌪️ A Hurricane Andrew survivor who understands the strength of community in the face of adversity
📘 Author of Sparkle On Changemaker, a practical guide to equitable social impact
💼 Board Chair of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, helping empower the next generation of Latino leaders

My Core Belief: Businesses Can—and Must—Be Forces for Good

I believe companies can thrive and do good.
When belonging, equity, and purpose are embedded into strategy—not added as an afterthought—organizations unlock:

✅ Innovation
✅ Retention
✅ Real, lasting impact

This belief is at the heart of my SPARKLE Framework and everything I teach, consult, and write about.

What You Can Expect from Me

🩵 Authentic storytelling as a white-presenting Latina and working mom navigating identity and inclusion in corporate spaces
🩵 Practical insights from Sparkle On Changemaker to help you design equitable, sustainable impact
🩵 An open invitation to co-create change—because we are stronger together

✨ Ready to Sparkle On?

📥 Want support designing your impact strategy or DEIB plan? Let’s chat.

👉 Check out Sparkle On Changemaker
👉 Work with me on building inclusive workplace cultures
👉 Subscribe to The Happiness Shift for weekly doses of insight, reflection, and action

This is your invitation.
To lead with purpose.
To act with integrity.
To create the kind of change that lasts.

Sparkle On, Changemakers. ✨