Jennifer Esperanza, Ph.D.
Senior Director of Organizational Culture and Strategy
As Senior Director of Organizational Culture and Strategy, Jennifer champions Coopera's mission to drive financial success for a variety of consumer segments. With two decades of experience as a cultural anthropologist specializing in the intersection of culture and economics, she leads staff trainings, facilitates strategic planning with organizational leaders, and helps credit unions innovate products and services for today’s market. She also consults on transformative changes, such as mergers and leadership transitions, ensuring organizations navigate these shifts effectively.
Before joining Coopera, Jennifer spent 17 years in academia—teaching courses in cultural anthropology, sociolinguistics, immigration and consumer culture. She previously held faculty positions at North Carolina State University and Southwestern University and served as a professor at Beloit College in southern Wisconsin. She holds a bachelor’s degree in anthropology and linguistics from the University of Southern California, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Jennifer is frequently invited to deliver public lectures and facilitate dialogues between various stakeholders for corporate and non-profit audiences.
Speaking Engagements
Are you looking for someone to speak at your next conference or meeting? Jennifer would be happy to speak on the topics of emerging market segments, strengthening organizational culture and promoting financial inclusion in local communities.
Financial Inclusion: Multicultural Growth Strategy Topics
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Bridging the Gap: Credit Union Solutions to Economic Challenges
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Cultivating Community Connections
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Financial Well-Being from Multicultural Perspectives
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Financial Services: A Demographic (and/or Geographic) Deep Dive (Customizable)
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Holistic Approaches to Financial Inclusion: Organizational Culture Change
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Multicultural Outreach as Part of the C's Growth Strategy
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The Case for Serving the Hispanic Community (and Beyond)
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Building Trust: Effective Community Partnerships
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Leadership Strategics: Skills for Every Stage
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Storytelling for Financial Inclusion
Organizational Inclusion: Internal Cultural Strategy (Introductory) Topics
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Effective Communication for Stronger Workplace Connections
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Elevating Voices: Advocating for the Underrepresented
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Fostering Inclusive Communities through Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)
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Generational Diversity for a Collaborative Workplace
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From Courageous to Curious Conversations
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Navigating Ambiguity and Bias
Organizational Inclusion: Internal Cultural Strategy (Intermediate and Advanced) Topics
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Enhancing the CU Experience with Empathy, Inclusivity, and Growth Mindsets
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Finding your “Why” within DEIB
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Shared Leadership for Collaborative Decision-Making
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The What, Why and How of Intersectionality in the Workplace
Are you looking for a topic, but don't see it here?
We are happy to customize training, speaking, or facilitation sessions to meet your organization’s specific needs. Coopera also has the flexibility to present either virtually or in-person. Reach out to us and we'll work together to plan a session that's right for you.
Contact us today to learn more about booking a speaking or training topic for your organization!

