The Power of Disruption on Your Path to Success
PNC Financial Services Group is hosting a special Hispanic Heritage Month event featuring Sylvia Acevedo, a former rocket scientist and CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA. The event, titled 'The Power of Disruption on Your Path to Success,' will take place on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, from 1-2 PM ET. Acevedo will share her remarkable journey from New Mexico to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and executive positions at major tech companies. The event will cover topics such as technology, entrepreneurship, STEM, innovation, and leadership. PNC executives Luisa Gaviño-Martinez, JP Ramirez, and Fidelma Leonor Fariñas-Cobas will also participate, providing opening remarks, moderation, and closing remarks respectively.
Il PNC Financial Services Group sta organizzando un evento speciale per il Mese del Patrimonio Ispanico con la partecipazione di Sylvia Acevedo, ex scienziato dei razzi e CEO delle Girl Scouts of the USA. L'evento, intitolato 'Il Potere della Disruzione nel Tuo Percorso verso il Successo', si terrà mercoledì 18 settembre 2024, dalle 13:00 alle 14:00 ET. Acevedo condividerà il suo straordinario viaggio dal New Mexico al Jet Propulsion Laboratory della NASA e a posizioni dirigenziali in importanti aziende tecnologiche. L'evento affronterà argomenti come tecnologia, imprenditorialità, STEM, innovazione e leadership. Anche i dirigenti PNC Luisa Gaviño-Martinez, JP Ramirez e Fidelma Leonor Fariñas-Cobas parteciperanno, fornendo rispettivamente i saluti iniziali, la moderazione e i saluti finali.
El Grupo de Servicios Financieros PNC está organizando un evento especial para el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con la participación de Sylvia Acevedo, ex científica de cohetes y CEO de las Girl Scouts of the USA. El evento, titulado 'El Poder de la Disruptión en Tu Camino hacia el Éxito', se llevará a cabo el miércoles 18 de septiembre de 2024, de 1 a 2 PM ET. Acevedo compartirá su notable trayectoria desde Nuevo México hasta el Jet Propulsion Laboratory de la NASA y cargos ejecutivos en importantes empresas tecnológicas. El evento abordará temas como tecnología, emprendimiento, STEM, innovación y liderazgo. Los ejecutivos de PNC, Luisa Gaviño-Martinez, JP Ramirez y Fidelma Leonor Fariñas-Cobas también participarán, proporcionando comentarios de apertura, moderación y comentarios de cierre respectivamente.
PNC 금융 서비스 그룹이 Sylvia Acevedo, 전 로켓 과학자이자 미국 걸 스카우트의 CEO를 초청하여 특별한 히스패닉 유산의 달 기념 행사를 열고 있습니다. '성공으로 가는 길에 대한 혼란의 힘'이라는 제목의 이번 행사는 2024년 9월 18일 수요일, 오후 1시부터 2시(ET)까지 진행됩니다. Acevedo는 뉴멕시코에서 NASA의 제트 추진 연구소까지의 놀라운 여정과 주요 기술 회사에서의 경영직에 대해 이야기할 것입니다. 이 행사는 기술, 기업가정신, STEM, 혁신 및 리더십과 같은 주제를 다룰 것입니다. PNC의 임원인 Luisa Gaviño-Martinez, JP Ramirez, Fidelma Leonor Fariñas-Cobas도 참여하여 각각 개회 인사, 진행 및 폐회 인사를 제공합니다.
Le PNC Financial Services Group organise un événement spécial pour le Mois du Patrimoine hispanique avec la participation de Sylvia Acevedo, ancienne scientifique en fusée et PDG des Girl Scouts of the USA. L'événement, intitulé 'Le Pouvoir de la Disruption sur Votre Chemin vers le Succès', se déroulera le mercredi 18 septembre 2024, de 13h à 14h (ET). Acevedo partagera son parcours remarquable du Nouveau-Mexique au Jet Propulsion Laboratory de la NASA et à des postes exécutifs dans de grandes entreprises technologiques. L'événement abordera des sujets tels que la technologie, l'entrepreneuriat, STEM, l'innovation et le leadership. Des responsables de PNC, Luisa Gaviño-Martinez, JP Ramirez et Fidelma Leonor Fariñas-Cobas prendront également part à l'événement, présentant respectivement les remarques d'ouverture, la modération et les remarques de clôture.
Die PNC Financial Services Group veranstaltet eine besondere Veranstaltung zum Monat des hispanischen Erbes mit Sylvia Acevedo, einer ehemaligen Raketentechnikerin und CEO der Girl Scouts of the USA. Die Veranstaltung mit dem Titel 'Die Macht der Störung auf Ihrem Weg zum Erfolg' findet am Mittwoch, den 18. September 2024, von 13 bis 14 Uhr ET statt. Acevedo wird ihre bemerkenswerte Reise von New Mexico bis zum Jet Propulsion Laboratory der NASA und zu Führungspositionen in großen Technologiefirmen teilen. Die Veranstaltung wird Themen wie Technologie, Unternehmertum, STEM, Innovation und Führung behandeln. PNC-Führungskräfte Luisa Gaviño-Martinez, JP Ramirez und Fidelma Leonor Fariñas-Cobas werden ebenfalls teilnehmen und die Eröffnungsreden, die Moderation und die Schlussworte übernehmen.
- PNC is hosting an event featuring a prominent Hispanic leader, potentially enhancing its reputation for diversity and inclusion
- The event may attract potential clients and partners interested in technology and entrepreneurship
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Wednesday, September 18, 2024 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 9, 2024 /
A meningitis outbreak in an under-served neighborhood left Sylvia Acevedo's family forever altered. As she struggled in the aftermath of loss, young Sylvia was at a crossroads. Joining the Brownies transformed her life. Through the Girl Scouts, she found empowerment as her love of numbers and science was nurtured and she learned how to take control of her world.
Sylvia became one of the first Hispanics to graduate with a master's degree in engineering from Stanford University. She went on to become a rocket scientist.
The path to success is rarely smooth. Sylvia's was filled with humbling experiences, stumbles, and invaluable lessons. Hear Sylvia's remarkable journey from the dirt streets of New Mexico to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the executive ranks of technology leaders including Apple, Dell, and IBM.
Join PNC for this special Hispanic Heritage Month event and hear about Sylvia's experience in technology, entrepreneurship, Girl Scouts, STEM, innovation, leadership and the pursuit of excellence.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
1-2 PM ET | 12 CT | 11 MT | 10 PT
Presenter
Sylvia Acevedo
Rocket Scientist
Former CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA
Sylvia Acevedo is an eminent leader who has made an enduring impact across diverse industries, excelling in both corporate and public sectors as a pioneering trailblazer.
Beginning her career as a rocket scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Sylvia's journey took her through executive roles at renowned companies such as Apple, Autodesk, Dell, and IBM. From 2016 to 2020, she was the CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA, modernizing the organization with over 146 new badges and programs in STEM, outdoors, entrepreneurship, and civics. Under her leadership, over 1 million STEM badges were earned by girls across diverse communities.
Sylvia authored the bestselling memoir, 'Path to the Stars: My Journey from Girl Scout to Rocket Scientist,' promoting perseverance and self-determination.
She holds a bachelor's degree with Honors in Industrial Engineering from New Mexico State University and a master's engineering graduate degree from Stanford University, where she was one of the first Hispanics, to earn such a degree. Sylvia was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Washington College, and in 2022, Duke University awarded her an Honorary Doctorate of Science.
Opening Remarks
Luisa Gaviño-Martinez
PNC Commercial Banking
Austin Market Leader
Luisa Gaviño-Martinez is a Commercial Banking Market Leader with PNC. She is a financial services industry veteran, serving the local community for over 20 years. In her current role, Luisa oversees the Commercial Banking team which serves businesses in Central Texas with revenues between
Luisa holds a B.A. in Sociology and in U.S. Latino Studies and an M.A. in Organizational Studies from Stanford University. She is a graduate of Leadership Austin, Hispanic Austin Leadership & Wells Fargo Latino Leaders Program. Luisa has held various leadership roles within the Austin community including serving on the board of the Austin Chamber of Commerce, Girl Scouts of Central Texas, El Buen Samaritano, Peoplefund, Economic Growth Business Incubator (EGBI) and the Hispanic Women's Network of Texas (HWNT Austin). She also currently serves as Treasurer of PNC's Austin Latino EBRG and is a member of the regional D&I Council.
Luisa is originally from Guadalajara, Mexico. She is married to Carlos Martinez who is a native Texan and also a Stanford grad. They have 2 children, Tyler, 15, and Akano,13. The family enjoys going to the movies and traveling together.
Moderator
JP Ramirez
PNC Client & Community Relations Director
Houston Market
JP Ramirez is the Client & Community Relations Director for PNC in Houston. In this role, JP oversees the PNC's marketing, branding and philanthropic efforts while leading the Client and Community Relations team across Greater Houston. JP has over 17 years of marketing, sponsorship, and community engagement experience in financial services. Previously, JP was the Marketing Director for Northern Trust in Houston, where he also served as marketing team leader for the Texas region.
JP serves on the board of Children's Museum Houston and Discovery Green Conservancy, a 12-acre park in the middle of Downtown Houston created by a public-private partnership.
JP has previously served as the Chapter Leader and Board Member for the Beverly Hills Literary Society. He also served on the board of St. Barnabas Senior Services in Los Angeles, which serves a diverse community of older adults to Live Well, Feel Well and Age Well in the community. In 2022, JP was a member of the American Heart Association Houston's Leaders for Life program in support of the Houston Heart Ball.
JP earned his B.S. in management from National University in San Diego and his certificate in Digital Marketing from UCLA Extension in Los Angeles.
JP and his partner Chris live in the Woodcrest neighborhood near Memorial Park in Houston since 2021. When not working they enjoy spending time at Houston's incredible parks, bike trails and cultural institutions.
Closing Remarks
Fidelma Leonor Fariñas-Cobas
Senior Vice President
Head of PNC Private Bank Multinational Client Strategy
Fidelma Leonor Fariñas-Cobas is a senior vice president and Head of Multinational Client Strategy for PNC Private Bank, Hawthorn. She oversees a team of professionals that support clients with multinational concerns ranging from foreign business ownership to pre-immigration planning and estate planning across global tax jurisdictions.
Through Fidelma's leadership and commitment, she helps ensure PNC's clients benefit from a full complement of banking and investment solutions. Alongside her cross-disciplinary team, they deliver investment, trust, financial planning, and private banking services to support their clients' growth through every stage of their global business and personal financial goals. She previously served as Market Leader for the Miami International Private Bank office.
Prior to joining PNC, Fidelma was a senior investment consultant at City National Rochdale. In that role, she engaged independent advisors in the South Florida and Puerto Rico markets in the analysis, design, and implementation of customized portfolios for their high-net-worth investors.
Fidelma graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and literature of Latin America from Harvard University and with a Master of Business Administration degree in international finance from The University of Miami.
She is passionate about working with students in her community and volunteers at schools to educate students about careers in the financial services industry. She is active with the Harvard Club, conducting alumni-interviews for undergraduate candidates, and volunteers as a cantor at St. Agnes Catholic Church.
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