Alberto Plascencia
About Alberto Plascencia
Alberto Plascencia is an IT Engineer at Flexport and the founder of the Latinx Employee Resource Group named Voz. He has a background in economics and has held various roles in education, marketing, and community engagement.
Current Role at Flexport
Alberto Plascencia serves as an IT Engineer at Flexport. He has been with the company since November 2019. In his role, Alberto is responsible for managing and optimizing IT infrastructure to support the company's operations. His contributions are critical to ensuring seamless technological processes within the organization.
Previous Roles at Apple
From 2010 to 2019, Alberto Plascencia held the position of Market Development - Education Program Manager at Apple. During his nine-year tenure, he was responsible for the company's educational market development programs. His work involved strategizing and implementing programs that promoted Apple's educational initiatives.
Educational Background in Economics
Alberto Plascencia studied Economics at DePaul University, where he earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.). He furthered his education at Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, Spain, completing a course in Economics from 2012 to 2013. These academic experiences provided him with a strong foundation in economic theory and practice.
Former Roles in Marketing and Community Education
Alberto Plascencia has held various roles in marketing and community education. In 2012, he worked as a Marketing Associate at Siine Ltd in Barcelona, Spain, for five months. More recently, from 2020 to 2021, he served as an Inclusive Community Educator at Pilsen Community Wine Tasting, emphasizing inclusivity and community engagement.
Leadership of Latinx Employee Resource Group at Flexport
Alberto Plascencia is the founder and leader of the Latinx Employee Resource Group (ERG) named Voz at Flexport. This initiative aims to provide support and resources for Latinx employees, fostering a more inclusive work environment and promoting diversity within the company.