Latino Empowerment Resource Network

The mission of the Latino Empowerment Resource Network (LERN) is to attract, develop and grow Latinx talent at JLL, becoming more representative of the communities in which we live and work. We provide a platform for employees to connect with the Latinx community, build an extended familia within JLL, and take advantage of the many resources available for career and leadership development.

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Who we are

Hear from members on what drives their passion for diversity and inclusion.

Monica Vargas

Senior Vice President / Account Manager, National LERN Champion and Lead

The opportunity to connect with people from different backgrounds, lines of thought, and backgrounds is so rewarding. We’re able to learn from our differences and leverage them to build stronger teams that enrich us all not only as individuals but as an organization. The idea of inclusion and coming together as one despite our differences is something that I’m passionate about and want to continue to drive across JLL.

Rosemarie Alvarado

Director of Business Intelligence & PMO, National LERN Co-Lead

When I joined LERN I knew I wanted to help build connections, bring communities together and help remove barriers to provide equal opportunities for our diverse talent at JLL. For me, diversity and inclusion means embracing and appreciating the differences in people. Inclusion starts with listening, trusting and respecting that everyone is unique and come from diverse backgrounds. As an organization, we benefit from our different perspectives and solutions to problems.

Jose “Nacho” Ignacio Jimenez Sanchez

Americas Engineering Manager, LERN member

Our life from a personal and professional standpoint is not a standalone process. It requires collaboration with others. Our business will grow and get richer by the addition of different perspectives, thoughts, ideas, and behaviors. D&I is engrained in our community and like a puzzle, our community is made up of different pieces, that create the whole picture. Separately, those pieces can’t show the entire beauty of the picture.

Desiray Glass

Global Coworking Program Admin, LERN Chicago Chapter Co-Chair

I’m passionate about diversity and inclusion because I enjoy being an advocate for others and connecting people. As a D&I Leader for JLL I’ve had the opportunity to help advance others’ careers and make a positive impact by fostering relationships with external non-profits that help our people. I do this work because it is important, fulfilling and helps me lay the best foundation possible for my daughters’ future work force.

Our Commitment

See how we put our diversity and inclusion values into action

Our Latino Empowerment Resource Network leaders share their perspectives on Hispanic Heritage Month.

Highlights

Charity

DFW Chapter Giving Campaign for Lovepacs:
Fund-raising effort in support of a local Texas organization that provides meals to children during school breaks.

Community Involvement

Chicago Chapter Sustainability Project:
Partnership with other local professional organizations in teaching stormwater management to high school students.

Social

Celebrated National Hispanic Heritage Month and Cinco de Mayo:
Virtual celebration hosted by our DFW Chapter that included music, recipes, storytelling and history trivia.

Wellness

LERN & Building Pride Event:
Positive Perspectives - Latino Artists of MoHAA shared their art and personal stories of how HIV has impacted their career and journey in life.

Professional Development

Distinguished Speaker Series, Virtual Mentorship Program, 2021 LERN Summit and collaborated with External Partners:
Hispanic Leaders shared insights including their entrepreneurial journey, inspirations, and keys to success. We also explored interesting topics that brought valuable insight to our members.

External Partnerships

HACE is a national non-profit dedicated to the employment, development, and advancement of current and aspiring Latino professionals. It serves as a resource for Latinos in the workplace and is a subject matter expert for corporations seeking to access diverse talent.

MBA Program:

General Education Partnership Program Agreement:

A quarterly professional development speaker series, led by DePaul faculty.
Delivered in the format of a lunch n’ learn with a DePaul information session preceding professional development session.
Tuition Benefits: Application fee waived and 10% discount on DePaul tuition for JLL employees.

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), founded in 1986 represents more than 500 colleges and universities committed to Hispanic higher education success in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Latin America, Spain and U.S. school districts. HACU is the only national association representing existing and emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs).