Negocios Now

www.negociosnow.com 26 March 2022 Age: 35 Title: Associate Director of Talent Acquisition Name of Organization: AbbVie Leo Ibarra currently leads teams supporting AbbVie's re- search and development busi- ness. His job is to bring a stra- tegic approach to attracting top talent to the company. Ibarra is passionate about connecting people. And he is a strategic and innovative ta- lent acquisition leader with a career spanning various geo- graphies and industries. Whether partnering with business leaders, diversity or- ganizations, or colleges and universities, his team is dedi- cated to ensuring every hire and candidate has an excep- tional experience with AbbVie. Ibarra is also passionate about challenging those he partners with to think diffe- rently, to seek out diversity, and create opportunities for the often underserved or un- derrepresented communities. He believes this is the level of commitment necessary to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is also what is needed to drive meaningful change and results. He is a part of AbbVie's Lati- no employee resource groups and plays a lead role in their human resources Latinx cul- ture circle. This team is dedi- cated to helping AbbVie hire, retain, develop, and promote Latinx HR professionals. Outside of AbbVie, he has held director roles for the Asso- ciation of Latino Professionals For America in Chicago and Phoenix. He has served as a mentor and big brother for Big Brothers Big Sisters and Yea- rUp, an organization commit- ted to closing the opportunity gap for underserved youths. He has been a contributing mem- ber of the United Negro College Fund, including helping to or- ganize teams for their annual Chicago 5k. Most recently, Iba- rra joined the associated board for Culinary Care, an organi- zation seeking to help patients and families battling cancer. He received a bachelor's degree in business adminis- tration and human resources from Lewis University and is currently pursuing an MBA from the University of Illinois. Leo was born and raised on the south side of Chicago. He is the son of immigrant parents from Michoacan and Durango and was raised by a single mother. Growing up he saw firsthand the hard work, passion, and dedication that immigrants from all over the world bring to the United Sta - tes. The sacrifices that instill both pride and resilience in first generation Americans. Like many first general Ame- ricans, Leo works hard to pay forward the opportunities and lessons he's been afforded. People Connector Leo Ibarra WORDS OF WISDOM: "T he pain or struggle you feel today shows itself as growth tomorrow"

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