MAS Impact: AI & The Leaders Building What's Next

Monica Hernandez sits down with Jill Jensen to discuss how AI is transforming payments, software engineering, leadership, hiring, and the future of work inside one of the world’s largest financial institutions, while exploring why curiosity, communication, and inclusion will define the next generation of tech talent. Jill Jensen is a Managing Director at J.P. Morgan Payments, where she leads globa...

In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, technology is not just a tool — it’s a driving force behind every strategic decision. As Adela Cepeda puts it, “There’s no business that I’m involved in that isn’t deeply affected by technology.” In this episode, Adela shares her remarkable journey — from growing up as an immigrant facing early challenges, to rising as a respected Corporate Board Di...

Embracing cultural differences can help you succeed internationally, and you can also turn obstacles into opportunities to allow experiences to shape your path. But how can you do it?   This episode explores the career journey of Lee Henderson, Americas EY Private Leader who has championed diversity and inclusion throughout his career. Lee shares lessons learned from both challenges and succe...

We all need inspiration to pursue our dreams no matter the obstacles. And this conversation will surely give you the pep talk you need to keep going.  Monica’s guest this week is Sara Rengifo, a materials engineer at NASA who has come a long way from her hometown of Colombia.  Sara Rengifo is making significant contributions at NASA, where she is involved in cutting-edge projects that pu...

What does it take for a Latina woman from Venezuela to move to Colombia and then the US to create MAS Impact in the world of tech? For Ana María Guzmán Méndez, it was the sound of programming class to become a software engineer, which was music to her ears! It also helped that her father was one of the first software engineers in Venezuela and that her brother and sister (with backgrounds in IT) w...

How do we try to fit into an organization if we come from a diverse background – and still stand out to get noticed? Today's guest on MAS Impact is Myrna Soto, in conversation with our effervescent host, Monica Hernandez.  Both are Latina women who are thriving in tech, and both share a passion for community impact and creating more diversity in technology and business.  As such, they ar...

What does it look like to have a successful career in technology – and to then also be able to have a positive social impact on your community? Nancy Avila is a true inspiration for Latinas in tech and a worthy candidate as the first inspirational guest on MAS Impact!  Nancy is now McKesson's Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Technology Officer, one of the world's larges...

What does it take to move to America with nothing but a scholarship to study software engineering and then own your own global consulting company creating 'mas impact' for the wider Hispanic community? This is the awesomely inspiring story of MAS Impact's host, Monica Hernandez. Growing up in a low-income neighborhood hood in Medellin with a mother who taught sewing and a father who refereed socce...

Women and people from diverse backgrounds are a rare sight in the tech industry, but WE ARE HERE. Many of us have few role models, a limited network, and a lot of hard work ahead of us. I believe those of us who found success have a duty to advocate for the underrepresented talent from our communities.  That is the purpose of this show.  I’m Monica Hernandez and I know the value of givin...