Gladys Esponda

Gladys Esponda has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Gladys currently holds positions at Chosen Foods as the Chief of Staff and Chief Executive Assistant. Prior to this, they worked as an Administrative Assistant EVP at AVID Center. Gladys also served as a Financial Executive Assistant at Via International Inc., where they focused on community development initiatives and education. Additionally, they worked as the Executive Director of Amigas Punto Com 501c(3), where they focused on empowering Latina women and youth. Gladys has also held roles as the Editor in Chief at ELLA Southbay Magazine and as a Notary Public at Certified NSA. Gladys gained experience as the General Manager at Mexicoaqui Magazine and as a Business Development/Marketing Manager at Enlace, where they managed licensing, sales, and distribution of products. Throughout their career, Gladys Esponda has demonstrated a strong commitment to community development, empowerment, and positive journalism.

Gladys Esponda has a Bachelor's degree (BA) in Marketing and Advertising and a Master's degree (MA) in Journalism. The field of study for their degrees is Marketing and Advertising and Journalism. In addition to their degrees, they have obtained various certifications. These include "Being Positive at Work," "Communication within Teams," "Leading with Emotional Intelligence," and "The Six Morning Habits of High Performers," all obtained from LinkedIn in June 2020 and May 2020. Gladys also holds a certification in "Preparing for Your Review" obtained from LinkedIn in November 2019. Other certifications include being a licensed California Department of Insurance (CDI) Life-Agent, a Certified Notary Signing Agent from the National Notary Association obtained in 2005, a California Notary Public from the CA Secretary of State obtained in 2004, and additional certifications in MLO and a Real Estate Salesperson License from NMLS and the Bureau of Real Estate, respectively.