Blanca De La Rosa was born in the Dominica Republic and raised in New York City’s public housing – The Projects during the time before the Hispanic population developed the supportive Latino community which exists today. Although she struggled without support in her cultural and linguistic transition, she was able to graduate from Pace University with a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business Management and rise through the ranks of Mobil/Exxon Mobil Oil Corporation.
During her career, she held numerous positions both domestic and international in nature. These assignments took her around the United States, Europe, Central and South America, and as far as Nigeria.
She retired from ExxonMobil after 34 years of service. As Business Development Project Manager and President of the ExxonMobil’s Employee Resource Group she often represented her company at Scholarship Awards hosted by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. In addition, she represented her company at various events with organizations supported by the company’s charity foundation.
After her 34 years in the corporate arena, she says her most rewarding role was serving as mentor to the young employees in her company – guiding them through the corporate maze.
De La Rosa is the author of Empower yourself for an Amazing Career, published by Balboa Press in which she shares career advice drawing heavily from her own successes. She offers a fresh approach and insight on climbing the corporate ladder, combining practical, common sense advice with inner wisdom and spirituality, providing strategies to increase the chances of success in the workplace.
