As your "Chief Encouragement Officer"

I’m a firm believer in the power of support and motivation.

When I was working in a corporate position, I craved a space where I could just be myself, without feeling judged or like I had to perform. 

But as I grew in my career, I noticed that many women who looked like me weren’t expected to have a seat at the table. 

So, I decided to make my own table with our own seats.

As a professional woman of color, I wear many hats

and you probably do too.

I’m a spicy Afro-Latina, with roots that hail from the Dominican Republic and Detroit, MI (so my love for good food and music runs deep.) At home, I’m splitting my attention between work and the needs of my autistic son. 

Being a wife, mom, sister, and CEO can be a whole lotta whole lot. But that doesn’t mean it stops me from pursuing my God-given assignment of serving our community and our organization well. 

I’ve done a lot in my career: from leading teams, traveling around the country, speaking on stages, and building a large online community from scratch. 

To know me is to know that sometimes you’ll get a response in English or Spanish or Spanglish. 

But whatever the language, I want you to know that you are welcome here!

Help teams feel seen, valued, heard, and equipped.

The mission is simple:

In my online community, we’ve accomplished:

As a career strategist and leadership coach, I've made it my life's mission to empower women like you, and especially women of color, to excel in your careers and create the life you deserve. With over a decade of leadership experience in Higher Education, Sales, and Insurance, I’ve worked diligently to develop, coach, and lead with empathy and practicality. 

940k+ strong on Instagram and LinkedIn

More than 300 career coaching students

100+ positions acquired

My journey includes

Former Dean of Admissions at a liberal arts college in New York

Our team was responsible for generating revenue of $1 million dollars year over year in new student enrollments, while managing a budget that was in the millions. 

It was my job to develop my team’s capacity to understand the needs of students in a way that would allow them to thrive. 

This is where I learned to leverage the power of an online community and where I realized that the higher I climbed, the more I needed to bring my sisters with me.


Insurance Sales Agent with a nationally recognized insurance agency. 


Like a good neighbor…well, you already know! 

Working in insurance sales taught me that it’s not about the product – it’s about the VALUE. And now, on this side of these internet streets, I teach women how to identify and articulate their value like a BOSS!


Founder and CEO of Dunamis Coaching & Consulting Services

Dunamis is a professional development agency dedicated to helping women of color land six-figure roles through leadership development and career strategy. 

Our goal is to equip the next generation of leaders with the tools they need to elevate and take ownership of their careers. 





My Method:
The proprietary C.E.L.L.S. framework

The C.E.L.L.S. framework (Connecting, Embracing, Learning, Leading, and Serving) allows my students to view their careers from a holistic and realistic approach. This framework is about learning to lead without having to compromise who you are for the sake of acceptance. 

In my group programs, we dive deep into each pillar of C.E.L.L.S. and start crafting their ideal career path.

 Notice I said “ideal career path,” not “dream job, because to be honest, ain’t none of us dreaming of labor.

Ready to embark on a transformative journey in your career or organization?

As a DiSC certified leader, I offer a range of services tailored to both organizations and individuals.

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For Organizations:

  • Career development workshops
  • Leadership development workshops & coaching
  • Organizational development strategies
  • Change management guidance
  • Team collaboration enhancement

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For Individuals:

  • Career mapping and advancement strategies
  • Leadership coaching for middle management professionals
  • Salary negotiation techniques
  • Career transition support
  • Executive presence development

Let's create a future where every individual can excel and every organization can thrive.

Looking for an engaging speaker for your next event?

Look no further, friend.

With a passion for leadership development, employee engagement, and creating thriving cultures, I can help bring your workshop/conference to life with presentations in both English and Spanish.

Signature talks include:


  • The Secret Language of Leaders
  • The New Leadership Paradiam: How to leverage your T.R.I.B.E.
  • Help! I work with People: Leading with Influence and Empathy

Listen in

Want to listen to Susana? Looking for a speaker that can engage with a crowd in English or Spanish, then Check out these podcast episodes.

Werk Stories

Werk Stories: Learn from a hiring manager how to stand out during your interview

CleverGirl Finance

CleverGirl Finance: Hear how I started to scale my career and practical ways you can start scaling in your career

Momhalo

Momhalo: How to balance being a working mom

Brown Girl Trending

Brown Girl Trending: The dynamic of leading as a woman of color in PWI spaces

Grace & Grit

Grace & Grit: Leading with empathy and leveraging your influence for good

ElevateHer

ElevateHer: Hear from Susana and other guests on how to show up unapologetically while building a community of like minded professionals

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