83. How Lisandra Jimenez Pivoted from Higher Education to Nonprofit Leadership
In Episode 83, I’m sitting down with Lisandra Jimenez, Senior Program Manager at the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE), to talk about navigating career pivots, stepping into leadership, and making an impact through advocacy and education.
Lisandra started in higher education, supporting students and career development before realizing she wanted a broader impact. Her transition into the nonprofit world wasn’t just a career shift—it was a move toward work that fully aligned with her values of social justice, equity, and access.
In this episode, we discuss:
➡️ How Lisandra made the leap from higher ed to nonprofit leadership.
➡️ The role of networking and professional development in career transitions.
➡️ Why transferable skills matter more than job titles when making a pivot.
➡️ How she uses her leadership to drive impact in Latinx/e and multicultural communities.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to the Pivot & Promotion Podcast
02:00 Meet Lisandra: Her Journey from Higher Ed to Nonprofit Leadership
06:00 Why She Pivoted—and How She Made the Transition
10:00 The Power of Networking and Professional Development
15:00 Using Transferable Skills to Step Into a New Industry
20:00 Advocating for Yourself and Owning Your Leadership
25:00 Advice for Professionals Looking to Pivot with Purpose
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- HACE Website:Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement