2022
WINNER
Elizabeth
Cruz
President, Latin American Business
Organization (LABO), in Worcester
Residence: Shrewsbury
Education: Associates degree in science,
computer and information systems &
management from Central New England
College of Technology
What are the keys to success for women
in the workplace? Have confidence in your
business, work, and leadership skills. Be
authentic and don't be afraid to speak. Find a
mentor, mentor others, and most importantly,
build relationships.
What is the biggest obstacle you had to
overcome? Being a woman, Latina, and
facing unconscious bias, especially being in
computer science, commercial real estate,
and being a president. Not only do women
need to fight for equal pay, but we have to
work harder to prove we can get the job done
and lead.
Who inspires you? Linda Cavaioli became
executive director of YWCA Central
Massachusetts 30 years ago and created
a surplus, becoming a great leader/shaker,
and community collaborator. Also, Michelle
Obama has been vocal and honest about
some of the harsh realities faced by minorities
in America.
