Conversations, Community, and Embracing the Power of Your Voice: The Power of Mastering Networking
Join Latinos in Bio and WEST (Women in the Enterprise of Science and Technology) for an evening of networking and empowerment. Enjoy an impactful keynote with Executive & Leadership Coach Ilhiana Rojas who will empower us to learn, lead and elevate through Embrace the Power of Your Voice. Then stay and enjoy appetizers and drinks with Portal's networking signature event - Portal Pours. During the keynote, you'll discover how to harness the strength of your voice as a tool for self-advocacy, influence, and impact, from the boardroom to everyday conversations. Learn to navigate rooms with confidence, build strategic networks that amplify your visibility, and lead with a voice that inspires action. Because when you embrace your voice, you don’t just change your story—you open doors for others to rise with you. After the keynote, bring your questions for our fireside chat with Ilhiana Rojas, Founder and Executive & Leadership Coach, BeLIVE Coaching & Consulting and Tatiana Yglesias, Executive Director, Portal Innovations Boston and take the opportunity to build and reinforce connection and community, putting Embrace the Power of Your Voice into action, forging authentic connections that elevate both your presence and your potential. Close out the evening with Portal Pours and life science innovators, investors, and industry leaders for an evening of collaboration and connections.
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Location: Portal Innovations at Southline Labs, 135 William T Morrissey Blvd., Boston, MA, 02125
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About the Speaker Ilhiana Rojas is a successful Business Strategist, an Executive & Leadership Coach, a Human Potential & Inclusive Culture Consultant, a multiple Bestselling author, and an international motivational speaker. Ilhiana has over 20+ years of global executive experience in top Fortune 500 companies in Mexico and US headquarters, leading and coaching professionals and businesses to success. As the founder of BeLIVE Coaching & Consulting and President of UNITED LATINAS, is a certified expert in leadership and human potential best practices that help build resilient, collaborative, and high-performing leaders and cultures. Her personal mission is to elevate unheard voices, igniting performance, and empowering people to reach their full potential through meaningful transformation. Ilhiana’s most notable awards and recognitions include the 2025 Top 100 Latina from Latino Leaders Magazine, 2024; Most Influential Women POWERLIST by Color, 2023; P&G Alumni DEI Award; the 2022 Women in Business Stevie Gold Award; and the 2021 NY Journal Top 10 Inspiring Women to Watch. Ilhiana also serves on different Boards and organizations supporting initiatives that center on empowering women and the Hispanic community. Ilhiana graduated with honors as a Chemical Engineer in Mexico City and lives in Rhode Island with her family. Tatiana Yglesias is a senior healthcare executive with over 15 years of experience in big Pharma and venture capital driving biopharmaceutical innovation, spanning startup venture development, strategic partnerships, new product launches, portfolio management, global commercial operations, business transformation and pharmaceutical manufacturing across therapeutic areas and product lifecycles. As Executive Director of Portal Innovations Boston, she supports early-stage life sciences ventures with capital, business expertise, and operational resources. An MIT graduate with an M.S. in Chemical Engineering and an MBA, Tatiana also serves on biopharma-focused boards, advises startups, and mentors emerging leaders. She serves in the Women’s Foundation of Boston Advisory Council and is Board Member and Committee Chair with Latinos in Bio. In 2025, Tatiana was named to The BLOC100, recognizing the 100 most impactful women and allies shaping the future of healthcare nationally. Selected by peer nomination, this honor highlights her bold leadership and meaningful contributions to advancing innovation.
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