The Career Committee promotes leadership, networking, mentorship, inclusion, and professional development for Hispanic/Latine staff at Duke School of Medicine. Key elements of our mission include facilitation of networking and mentorship, providing opportunities and resources to equip staff with the necessary knowledge, best practices and tools to succeed in their career path, and programming to support strategic career development and advancement.
- Provide networking and mentorship opportunities for career growth
- Host programs focused on strategic career development/advancement needs and staff leadership
Her Garden: Women of Color Mentoring Initiative
Informed by feminist, womanist, and social justice principles and theory, Her Garden: WOC Mentoring Initiative strives to create a space for women of color to grow into their authentic selves. The program will provide content on identity development, leadership skills, and relationship building. In addition to the content, mentees will have an opportunity to connect with others, learn to exercise agency and creativity, and feel supported and empowered in all that they do.
Upcoming Events
Virtual Cafecito with Dr. Roberta Maldonado Franzen
April 19, 2024 • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Please join the ¡DALHE! Career committee at our inaugural Virtual Cafecito, featuring Dr. Maldonado Franzen, Director of Talent Acquisition and Recruitment at Duke. Virtual Cafecitos are an opportunity to create and maintain open dialogue for Duke Latiné/Hispanic staff and allies around topics of leadership, networking, mentorship, inclusion, professional development, and more! Attendees will learn about the guest of honor’s background, career path, and current role, as well as have the opportunity for questions and discussion. Register.