Cinthia Manuel
Cinthia Manuel, MBA CEO and founder, Autentica Consulting
Cinthia is a dynamic professional who brings her expertise to the intersection of equity, diversity, inclusion and leadership development. As a consultant, facilitator, strategist, coach, TEDx speaker and mentor to women of color, she is passionate about driving positive change in the business world. Cinthia, a first-generation Latina and an immigrant from Mexico City, embraces bilingualism (Spanish/English) and biculturalism. Her journey led her to establish Autentica Consulting, where she proudly serves as the CEO and founder.
With an extensive career spanning over 21 years, Cinthia has dedicated herself to collaborating with racially diverse communities and organizations. Her impactful contributions range from Fortune 500 companies and for- profits to national foundations and nonprofits. Notably, before venturing into consultancy, she spearheaded the Emerging Leaders Program in Portland, OR, transforming it into one of the state's largest racially diverse internship programs. Her achievements were recognized by the Portland Business Journal, naming her one of the 23 Business people to watch in 2019.
Beyond her professional pursuits, she actively engages with various community boards, including the Oregon Community Foundation Latinx Community Advisory Board and the Northern Willamette Valley Latino Partnership Program. Additionally, she serves on the Benefit Corporations for Good Advisory Council, MENTE, and holds the position of Chair on the Hispanic Advisory Committee for Unitus Credit Union.
Her commitment to education is evident through years of service as a national scholarship reader for esteemed organizations such as the United Negro College Fund and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund. With nine years on the Alumni Advisory Board of the Gates Millennium Scholarship Program, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Cinthia showcased her dedication to collaborating with leaders of color globally.
Education
- B.A. marketing and Spanish, 麻豆区
- MBA business administration and management, George Fox University
- Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Management Certification, Georgetown University
Performances
In January 2020, she stepped onto one of the most prestigious stages in the world, the TEDx stage, delivering a compelling talk on mentoring. Her dedication spans years spent developing tactics, tools, and programs for individuals and organizations in this critical area. To gain insights from her thought-provoking TEDx talk, exploring the depth of her expertise, check out her talk below
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