Admin of the Month: Yesenia Hernandez-Brito
August 2, 2024
Our Admin of the Month for August 2024 is Yesenia Hernandez-Brito, Manager, Exec. Office & Global Board at Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association.
Check out Yesenia's advice video below!
How did you get into the administrative field and how has your role changed since being in the profession?
I began working as an admin when I graduated high school and had the opportunity to work for the Environmental Protection Agency in NYC while attending college fulltime during the evening. The role was a way for me to gain valuable business operations skills while I worked towards a bachelor's degree. I loved the role and supporting executives, which made me realize that this was my career path and not just a stepping stone to another role. During the past 25 years, my role has changed dramatically from clerical to tactical as I became a true strategic business partner and leader within my organization.
What is your favorite part of your job?
Partnering and working closely with the executive team on new and innovative projects that impact the lives and careers of our members.
What are you most proud of as an Admin?
Look at how far the admin role has come in the past 25 years! I am proud to play a part in our community as it continues to grow and challenge long-held stereotypes about administrative roles. I enjoy showcasing how we not only support our team with traditional admin tasks but can also bring innovative ideas to the table!
How has ASAP supported your personal and professional growth?
Obtaining the PACE certification through ASAP not only leveled up my role but also gave me the confidence to continue growing through various professional development workshops and conferences. This year, I also joined the ASAP Advisory Board which has been instrumental to my career growth and has helped me gain invaluable leadership skills.
What is your professional superpower?
Making things happen! My resiliency and determination in making sure that the executive team I support has what they need to excel in their roles is what propels me forward.
More About Yesenia:
Yesenia Hernandez-Brito joined the HBA in January 2021 and serves as Manager, Executive Office & Global Board. In this role, Yesenia provides executive level support to three members of the executive office while managing global board meetings and events. She also leverages strong relationships with a broad variety of senior level customers and volunteer leaders.
Yesenia is instrumental in administering HBA’s high visibility awards programs (ACE, WOTY), managing VIPs, and keeping the company's global board and committees on track as the key liaison to the Global Board of Directors and the Global Advisory Board. Yesenia is the point of contact for all VIP management, including awardees, chairs emeritae, and founders. She also manages governance, policy, and procedure documentation.
Yesenia has over 25 years' experience in board management and c-suite executive support. Before joining the HBA, she served as Director of Board Relations and Programs at a New York City nonprofit association, where she was the staff lead for the board, executive management, councils, and committees. She earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Baruch College and holds various certifications, including the Professional Administrative Certification of Excellence (PACE) from the American Society of Administrative Professionals (ASAP), DEI in the Workplace and Inclusive and Ethical Leadership from the USF Muma College of Business, Executive Presence Certificate from UNF Coggin College of Business, and a Certificate in Association Management from the American Society of Association Professionals.
In August 2023, Yesenia was recognized as the Above the Call Award Winner at the Washington, D.C. Admin Awards. The Admin Awards is the Administrative Profession’s highest honor and nationally known as the “Academy Awards for Admins.” It is the first and only public recognition program of its kind that specifically focuses on recognizing the achievements, dedication, and importance of Administrative Professionals. She also serves on the American Society of Administrative Professionals Advisory Board and the AdminAwards Advisory Board.
Yesenia currently resides in New Jersey with her husband and is a proud mom of three sons. She enjoys traveling, reading, and spending quality time with her extended family.
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