It’s Never Too Late to Be Loud, Proud, and Lead Change

As CEO & President of the Hispanic Contractors of Colorado (HCC), Ale is responsible for the overall
management, strategic direction, and successful achievement of the organization’s mission and
objectives.

Founded in 1990, HCC is a trade organization that advocates, supports and represents small,
minority/women owned business in the construction industry.

Born and raised in Guadalajara, Jalisco, and a resident of Colorado since 1999, Ale has 20+ years of
construction experience. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the
Institute of Technology and Higher Studies of the West (I.T.E.S.O), in Guadalajara Mexico. A fellow from
the Latino Leadership Institute, received her Diversity and Inclusion certificate program thru University
of Cornell, completed the Governor’s Fellowship program, received her Corporate Social Responsibility
certificate thru the University of Colorado Leeds School of Business. Alumni of the esteemed Leadership
Denver fellowship and the Leadership fellows programs with the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership
Foundation.

Ale has been extremely involved in the community with her board service such as governor appointed to
the advisory council for the state of Colorado Minority Business Office, AdventHealth Avista hospital in
Louisville, Bellco Credit Union, Associated General Contractors of Colorado, STEMblazers, Mile High
Youth Corps, Colorado Succeeds, and vice-chairwoman of the board of the Construction Education
Foundation (CEF), the first woman and Latina to serve in such role.

Ale has participated in several panels sharing her story as a woman in the construction industry, career
opportunities and workforce initiatives for diverse talent, and the importance of diversity and inclusivity
on construction projects.

Some of the events Ale has been a guest panelist/speaker:

   – Rocky Mountain Partnership inaugural “LatinaCON conference”

   – Adelante Community inaugural “Latina Convention” (all in Spanish)

   – Denver International Airport Commerce Hub “Business Diversity Summit”

   – Adams County Education Consortium “Classroom to Career Symposium”

   – Latinas Líderes & Emprendedoras panel

   – Mortenson’s annual Women in Construction event “The other F word” (talking about fears)

   – ENR’s Groundbreaking Women in Construction Luncheon roundtable discussion facilitator
“Empower Yourself Now – How to Mute that Inner Critic”

   – ENR’s Groundbreaking Women in construction – “How Social Media Can Ease Pain Points and
Boost Your Brand”

   – South Metro Denver Chamber Women in Business Conference – “Making Deposits in Your
Confidence Account”

Some of Ale’s accolades include:

   – 2008 Business Developer of the Year by the Society of Marketing Professional Services (SMPS),
Colorado Chapter

   – 2021 Outstanding Women in Business by the Denver Business Journal

   – 2022 Latina of Influence by Hispanic Lifestyle

   – 2023 Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Business by the Colorado Women’s Chamber of
Commerce

   – 2023 Ally of the year by the Colorado LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce

   – Power Book class of 2024 by the Denver Business Journal

   – Women of Distinction, Class of 2024 by the Girls Scouts of Colorado

   – 2024 Leonardo Award by the Society of Marketing Professional Services (SMPS), Colorado
chapter

Her proudest accomplishment and highest title are being mother to Nicole and Alexander, two
energetic teenagers who keep her grounded.

Ale is committed to help and mentor young professionals,
she is a strong advocate for diversity, equity and inclusive practices for the betterment of the
construction industry and empowerment for women in the corporate world.