Cross-Cultural Competence for a Complex World
You are called upon as an HR professional to help manage and engage global talent. To be effective, you must first build your own cross-cultural competency! What is culture? How does culture impact interactions? How do you navigate cultural differences? In this dynamic session, you will receive the answers to those questions and learn skills to help you be an effective global HR professional.
Sonia Aranza

Global Speaker Sonia Aranza has presented on the international stage from Spain to Singapore. She brings 27+ years of experience in Diversity, Inclusion & Global Leadership. Her clients include Boeing, CIA, McDonald’s and more. The U.S. Department of Labor describes her work as “Outstanding” and was selected to execute programs for landmark cases. SHRM featured her as a Diversity & Inclusion Expert in HR Magazine and she is a LinkedIn Top Voice in Leadership. She serves on the Faculty of Howard University’s Executive Diversity Program; named “100 Most Influential Filipina Americans in the United States” and honored “100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the World.”