Companies are investing in education and training on unconscious bias sessions to create awareness in their leaders and employees alike when discussing topics related to diversity and inclusion. Take a journey across the region and get ready to delve into some thought-provoking questions related to unconscious bias. This session will help you understand the basic needs of people belonging to a community and how disruptive unconscious bias can be in the workplace. Join Maribel Diz, in a discussion to learn about the challenges with imbedded cultural norms in Latin America and what Visa LAC is doing in creating awareness to help build a culture of keeping unconscious bias in check by bringing the unconscious to the conscious space.
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Maribel R. Diz
vice president, Human Resources
Visa Inc
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Ms. Maribel R. Diz was appointed Vice President of Visa Inc. Latin America and the Caribbean Region (LAC) in October 2013. She is responsible for all aspects of Visa’s human resources business in the Region. Her experience and vision are focused on value-added services and human resources leadership for the Miami operation including regional offices in Brazil, Chile, Colombia Mexico, Panama, Peru and Venezuela.
Ms. Diz has worked in all disciplines of human resources. Her expertise is in employee relations and executing human resources strategies in the region. Ms. Diz’ professional career in human resources spans in the employment service sector managing high profile accounts, the hospitality industry managing end to end human resources programs for luxury properties and as an adjunct professor for Florida International University teaching Human Resources Management to undergraduate students.
Ms. Diz has an undergraduate degree in Business from Nova Southeastern University graduating with distinction and holds a Masters of Science in Human Resources Management from Florida International University. She sits in the advisory board at FIU and is an active contributor to a series of local networking organizations and public speaking events revolving around leadership, strategy, Women in the Workplace and the Hispanic community. She is an active role model for HISPA (Hispanics Inspiring Student’s Performance and Achievement) speaking to high school students inspiring them to stay in school.