Oct 1
Convocation with Amalia Moreno-Damgaard
Amalia Moreno-Damgaard is a champion and advocate for women. A native of Guatemala, she is a chef entrepreneur and award-winning author. As a self-described triple minority immigrant living in Minnesota, she faced challenges stemming from gender, ethnicity, and cultural misunderstanding both socially and in work. She earned a master’s degree in international business, had a successful career as an international banking executive, graduated from the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu, and started her own business. Through Amalia Latin Gourmet, a nationally-certified woman-owned business enterprise, she helps organizations of all sizes develop a broader understanding and appreciation for Latin cultural nuances using traditional, healthy cuisine as a platform for keynote speaking, representing brands, consulting, and teaching. She also co-founded Women Entrepreneurs of Minnesota—a group that fosters women entrepreneurship through leadership education and mentoring. In sharing her career journey, Moreno-Damgaard weaves four pillars of personal success: Know Yourself, Empower Yourself, Connect Yourself, and Involve Yourself. She highlights a series of learning curves, challenges, and successes that have contributed to a lifelong of rich experiences that inspired her to making the transition to entrepreneurship. The title of her presentation is “Multicultural Insights from a Self-Proclaimed Triple Minority.” This Hispanic Heritage Month Convocation is sponsored by the Office of Intercultural Life.
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