Equipping the Next Generation: Lorena Fregoso’s Mission to Build Career Readiness

Send us Fan MailGuest: Lorena Fregoso, Founder of Canela Career AcademyLorena Fregoso is the Founder of Canela Career Academy and an advocate for diverse talent, career development, and inclusion. With over 15 years of experience across tech, legal, architecture, and private equity, Lorena is reshaping how we prepare and support the next generation of professionals.In addition to leading her own venture, she currently serves as Career Development Manager at Stanford University, where she empowers students to explore and pursue meaningful career paths. Lorena also leads as Co-chair of the La Raza Staff Association, a 300+ member employee resource group focused on community and equity.We talk about:✅ What inspired her to enter this space✅ How her parents empowered her to choose her own path✅ Learning from those who came before her✅ How she’s creating real change in the talent acquisition worldMentioned in the Episode:Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life by Arnold SchwarzeneggerBuild the Damn Thing by Kathryn FinneyConnect with Lorena:Instagram: @canelaconlorenaLinkedIn: Lorena FregosoWebsite: canelacareeracademy.comEmail: [email protected]