Her Story
About Luiza
Luiza Marangoni serves as HR and Operations Manager at New Cannon Chamber Collective, a nonprofit organization based in Miami, Florida. With 4 years in the field, she focuses on HR and operations, where she created and fine-tuned the HR department, ensures schedules and policies remain current, manages documentation and partnerships, and has played a key role in generating grant funding to expand programming. Her career path includes prior roles as an HR manager in artistic programs, general manager and mental performance consultant, and assistant manager. Luiza earned a double major in psychology and performance psychology from Berry University in 2018, followed by a master's in performance psychology from Barry University in 2021 and a Master of Psychology in Industrial and Organizational Science from FIU in 2023. She is currently pursuing a PhD in executive leadership at the University of the Cumberlands and recently obtained her SHRM-CP certification. She maintains active memberships in organizations such as APA, SHRM, NHRA, and Florida Industrial Organizational Psychology, serves on the advisory board for the Kinesiology and Sports Science program at Barry University, and volunteers with the BRIDGE Research Group at Barry University. Luiza attributes her success to a strong support system and values transparency, honesty without cruelty, and openness to difficult conversations in both her professional and personal life.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Luiza
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to the people that have been supporting me from day one. We can't get anywhere by ourselves, so having a good support system as well, even in the tough times, even in maybe the things that you're not really supposed to be doing, or the things that aren't really going to help you long-term, having that support system and having people that are there to either tell you off or bring you up. Those are the most important people that you need to stick with.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received was not to get too caught up in the little things. Sometimes the small things do matter, but ultimately, it’s the bigger decisions and those defining moments that are going to have the greatest impact on your life and your career. The little things help shape you and get you to those moments, but if something small doesn’t work out the way you hoped, don’t let it consume you. Keep your focus on the bigger picture and where you want to be long-term.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Be as strong as you can possibly be. Unfortunately, there will always be people who are rooting for you to fail, so don’t let that discourage you. Keep putting your best foot forward, but also don’t be afraid to show the imperfect, messy, or even difficult parts of yourself. Those are often the things that make you stronger and more authentic. Most importantly, don’t let anyone intimidate you or make you afraid to go after what you want.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
In HR, one of the biggest challenges right now is making sure that employees feel valued, supported, and fairly compensated. That compensation isn’t always monetary—it’s also about recognition, growth, flexibility, and creating an environment where people feel appreciated. In the nonprofit world especially, those challenges can be even greater, particularly given the current political and economic climate. Balancing limited resources with the need to attract, retain, and support great people is something HR professionals have to navigate every day.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Transparency and honesty are incredibly important, but they should always come with empathy. You can be truthful without being cruel, and you can have difficult conversations while still treating people with respect. I think being willing to have those uncomfortable conversations, rather than avoiding them, is essential to building trust and creating a healthy workplace.
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