Her Story
About Brenda
Brenda Avalos has been working in human resources since 2005, accumulating over 20 years of experience. She entered the field after receiving mentorship that highlighted her talent for connecting with people at all levels. Her work emphasizes employee relations and supporting businesses through periods of rapid growth. She has contributed to organizations that have expanded two to three times in size, including her first role where the company grew from 25 to 2,500 employees over a decade. As a bilingual professional who is Hispanic, she brings a strong advocacy perspective shaped by helping her immigrant parents navigate challenges in manufacturing and integration into a new country. She attributes her success to perseverance and a commitment to integrity, respect, empathy, and passion in her work.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Brenda
01What do you attribute your success to?
I grew up with parents that immigrated, brought into the U.S. at a young age, and saw them struggle through manufacturing and integrating into a new country. From very little, I was an advocate for them, translating and advocating at hospitals, doctors, schools, and work. This gave me the willingness and perseverance to advocate for others like my parents could have been. Being Hispanic and bilingual in HR where diversity wasn't big, I worked ten times harder to find my feet at the table.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Starting and having your values set in place allows you to navigate organizations that pivot and change. Stay true to yourself, the reason why you do things, and always with a sense of integrity. If we don't stay true to ourselves, we lose ourselves. As long as that person has the right values and integrity, anything is achievable.
03What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Respect, empathy, integrity, and passion in what I do. Integrity, respect, empathy, passion in what I do and how I see them.
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