What I Do

I speak about the spaces where people love to pretend topics don't overlap.

Mental health and careers. Marketing and admissions. Data and empathy. Strategy and sustainability.

Because the truth is, none of these things exist in isolation.

Whether I'm speaking to higher education professionals, students, or organizations, my goal is always the same: help people see their work (and themselves) through a more connected lens. When we understand how systems, communication, identity, and well-being influence one another, we make better decisions, build stronger relationships, and create experiences that actually work for the humans on the other side.

You'll leave with practical frameworks you can use immediately, stories that make you laugh (usually at my expense), and ideas that challenge the way you've always done things—without adding another impossible checklist to your plate.

I don't believe burnout is a prerequisite for meaningful work.

I believe the best strategies are the ones people can actually sustain.

Mental health and career growth.

Marketing and admissions.

Data with authenticity.

Strategy through sustainability.

Why Work With Me

  • “Your discussion on burnout was informative, and the strategies you shared felt both practical and immediately usable. Your openness in sharing your personal journey with burnout and how you found your way back to balance really resonated. It brought a level of authenticity that made the session impactful. You also struck a great balance of depth and lightness. The humor you wove in made the topic feel approachable, I loved the Lean 5S shoutout, and the bingo activity was a fun and engaging touch.”

    Erica Aichwalder-Barclift on the “Avoiding Burnout Bingo” ADMAN Conference, 4/7/26

  • “It was a great session with lots of tangible, accessible take-aways!”

    Brenda L. Scalzi on the “Avoiding Burnout Bingo” ADMAN Conference, 4/7/26

  • “Delivering a memorable and #humorous speech."

    Esther Muriithi on the Metro Edge Summit Keynote Speech, 2022

  • “This session resonated with me most out of the whole conference. I appreciated the content and the shared feelings from this topic. The speaker provided insight and advice that has been hard to discover on my own from my own journey, and it feels nice finding some clarity from a chaotic experience.”

    Anonymous participant in post-session survey for UC Davis Alumni & Identity Conference, 2/2026

  • "100% of respondents also agreed or strongly agreed that: 1) The content presented in the session was relevant to their career and identity development. 2) The session provided valuable insights that they could apply in their professional life. 3) The session was engaging and held their interest throughout. 4) The speaker was knowledgeable and effective in presenting the material. 5) The session provided a meaningful opportunity for networking and collaboration."

    Post-event survey feedback, UC Davis Alumni & Identity Conference, 2/2026

Authentic Presentations to Bridge Gaps

  • Stay Day Conference (2018): "First Step to Advising: Understanding the First-Generation Student"

  • Western Association for College Admission Counseling (2022): "First Step to Advising the First-Generation College Student"

  • Metro Edge Summit (2022): #ChallengeAccepted Keynote

  • Metro Edge Emerge Summit (2023): “Working on Challenges for Women of Color”

  • MBA Commencement (2024): “Progress, Not Perfection”

  • Metro Edge Emerge Summit (2024): “Slaying Stereotypes: Motherhood, Mental Health, & Mentorship”

  • Continuous Improvement Showcase (2025): "Workflow Improvements in Admissions"

  • Leticia presents to about 20-25 UC alumni on what burnout may look like, its impact, and frameworks to proactively face it.

    UC Davis Alumni & Identity Conference (2026): "Avoiding Burrnout Bingo"

  • UC Davis ADMAN Conference (2026): "Avoiding Burnout Bingo"

  • Loading (June 2026): "A Survival Guide for Recruiters Using Marketing", Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC)

Podcasts & Books

  • The College Admissions Process Podcast: Episode (2022): University of California, Davis Admissions

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  • The College Admissions Process Podcast: Episode 154 (2023). University of California - Panel Discussion Straight from the Admissions Offices

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  • Straight From The Admissions Office: Insider Strategies for College Applications (2024)

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  • Latinas With Masters: Season 3, Episode 7 (2024). Mental Health Journey

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  • Savage Simplicity: (2025) Healing Out Loud & Living in COLOR

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  • Valuable & Visible: Redefining Personal Branding by Leading with Impact Over Image (2026)

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  • Scholars of Color Feature (2022)

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Authentic Presentations