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7: How Philanthropy and 9/11 Attacks Shaped Me as a Human Resources Leader w/Allyns Melendez
Allyns Melendez is the daughter of Dominican parents and was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. She brings over 25 years of expertise in HR and business management, holding an MBA from Temple University's Fox School of Business. She is certified in workplace behavior analysis, leadership, and flow coaching, and has completed leadership programs at Cornell, Harvard, and MIT. Currently, Allyns is the CEO of HR Transformed and a Professor at Temple University. She also serves on the Professional Advisor Committee at SUNY College of Optometry and as Board Secretary at the East Fishkill Soccer Club. Based in New York's Hudson Valley, Allyns enjoys cycling, dancing, and rock climbing with her family.
Episode Chapters
(00:00-02:03) Intro
(02:03-03:28) Catching up
(03:29-08:01) Childhood, Singing & Choir
(08:02-09:40) Fitting Into Polish Community
(09:41-14:09) How My Parents Influenced My Personality
(14:10-17:14) Becoming a Working Mom at 20
(17:15-20:43) How Higher Education Built My Confidence
(20:44-26:15) How My Human Resources (HR) Career Started
(26:16-31:06) 9/11 Through My Eyes
(31:07-33:51) Aftermath of 9/11
33:52-40:19: The Power of Philanthropy & Impact on Career
(40:20-42:59) Finding True Joy in HR
(43:00-49:04) Transactional HR vs. Human Side of HR
(49:05-54:50) The Importance of Finding Mentors Who Challenge You
(54:51-1:03:03) My Entrepreneurial Journey
(1:03:03-01:04:57) HR Transformed: The Purpose Behind My Business
(01:04:57-01:07:46) Core Pillars of HR Transformed
(01:07:47-01:12:06) Building Community as an Entrepreneur
(01:12:07-01:14:24) What Drives Me… My Results
(01:14:25-01:15:40) What I Take Pride In
(01:15:40-01:17:32) Takeaways & Advice
01:17:33-01:18:22: Connecting with Allyns
(01:18:22-01:19:06) Connecting with Fiorella
Feel free to connect with Allyns
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Email: [email protected], [email protected]
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Feel free to connect with Fiorella Lopez Lima:
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Free Career Coaching Discovery Call
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By Fiorella Lopez Lima | Career Mindset Coach and Founder of Latinas AheadAllyns Melendez is the daughter of Dominican parents and was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. She brings over 25 years of expertise in HR and business management, holding an MBA from Temple University's Fox School of Business. She is certified in workplace behavior analysis, leadership, and flow coaching, and has completed leadership programs at Cornell, Harvard, and MIT. Currently, Allyns is the CEO of HR Transformed and a Professor at Temple University. She also serves on the Professional Advisor Committee at SUNY College of Optometry and as Board Secretary at the East Fishkill Soccer Club. Based in New York's Hudson Valley, Allyns enjoys cycling, dancing, and rock climbing with her family.
Episode Chapters
(00:00-02:03) Intro
(02:03-03:28) Catching up
(03:29-08:01) Childhood, Singing & Choir
(08:02-09:40) Fitting Into Polish Community
(09:41-14:09) How My Parents Influenced My Personality
(14:10-17:14) Becoming a Working Mom at 20
(17:15-20:43) How Higher Education Built My Confidence
(20:44-26:15) How My Human Resources (HR) Career Started
(26:16-31:06) 9/11 Through My Eyes
(31:07-33:51) Aftermath of 9/11
33:52-40:19: The Power of Philanthropy & Impact on Career
(40:20-42:59) Finding True Joy in HR
(43:00-49:04) Transactional HR vs. Human Side of HR
(49:05-54:50) The Importance of Finding Mentors Who Challenge You
(54:51-1:03:03) My Entrepreneurial Journey
(1:03:03-01:04:57) HR Transformed: The Purpose Behind My Business
(01:04:57-01:07:46) Core Pillars of HR Transformed
(01:07:47-01:12:06) Building Community as an Entrepreneur
(01:12:07-01:14:24) What Drives Me… My Results
(01:14:25-01:15:40) What I Take Pride In
(01:15:40-01:17:32) Takeaways & Advice
01:17:33-01:18:22: Connecting with Allyns
(01:18:22-01:19:06) Connecting with Fiorella
Feel free to connect with Allyns
Website
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
TikTok
Company LinkedIn
Personal LinkedIn
Feel free to connect with Fiorella Lopez Lima:
Website
Linktree
Free Career Coaching Discovery Call
YouTube
Instagram (Not Your Spicy Latina)
Instagram (Latinas Ahead)
Tik Tok (Not Your Spicy Latina)
Tik Tok (Fiorella Lopez Lima)
LinkedIn