EPISODE · Jul 23, 2025 · 27 MIN
46 - María Lensing / Global CIO and CTO at SORENSON COMUNICATIONS
from A LA LATINA · host Sonoro | Claudia & Cynthia
NEW EPISODE: Maria Lensing – The Power of Being Seen Global Chief Information and Technology Officer at Sorenson Communications In this powerful episode of A LA LATINA, Claudia Romo Edelman and Cynthia Kleinbaum Milner sit down with Maria Lensing, one of the few Latinas to have reached the C-suite in Fortune 10 companies in the tech space. From escaping Peru with her family to save her brother’s life, to becoming a transformational leader in corporate America, Maria opens up about her story of resilience, leadership, and identity. 3 Key Takeaways: Agent vs. Hammer of Change: Maria warns Latinas about being used as drivers of uncomfortable change in organizations that aren’t ready for it — and the personal cost that can bring. Your Network = Who Knows You for What: A redefinition of networking that prioritizes reputation over quantity. The ‘Manual of Me’: Maria shares the literal document she gives her team when starting a new role — a guide to working effectively with her. Plus: She talks about caregiving as a privilege, navigating corporate politics, motherhood, and how to dream bigger — even when you've already made it. Visit our website to nominate yourself or another Latina to be on the podcast: alalatina.com FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS Instagram: @alalatinapodcast TikTok: @alalatinapodcast YouTube: @alalatinapodcast
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NEW EPISODE: Maria Lensing – The Power of Being Seen Global Chief Information and Technology Officer at Sorenson Communications In this powerful episode of A LA LATINA, Claudia Romo Edelman and Cynthia Kleinbaum Milner sit down with Maria Lensing, one of the few Latinas to have reached the C-suite in Fortune 10 companies in the tech space. From escaping Peru with her family to save her brother’s life, to becoming a transformational leader in corporate America, Maria opens up about her story of resilience, leadership, and identity. 3 Key Takeaways: Agent vs. Hammer of Change: Maria warns Latinas about being used as drivers of uncomfortable change in organizations that aren’t ready for it — and the personal cost that can bring. Your Network = Who Knows You for What: A redefinition of networking that prioritizes reputation over quantity. The ‘Manual of Me’: Maria shares the literal document she gives her team when starting a new role — a guide to working effectively with her. Plus: She talks about caregiving as a privilege, navigating corporate politics, motherhood, and how to dream bigger — even when you've already made it. Visit our website to nominate yourself or another Latina to be on the podcast: alalatina.com FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS Instagram: @alalatinapodcast TikTok: @alalatinapodcast YouTube: @alalatinapodcast
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