FIRST GENERATION OF THE WSIE MENTORING PROGRAM

2020-2021
PUPR

We want to give a huge thanks to the companies who collaborated with us during the first generation of the Mentoring Program. We are eternally grateful for connecting us with their professionals' for the growth of our members.

BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB

Guaynabo, Humacao, Manatí, PR

AMGEN MANUFACTURING LIMITED

Juncos, PR

JOHNSON & JOHNSON

San Lorenzo, PR

MEDTRONIC

Juncos, PR

MENTORING LEADERS

Committed to the Cause

RAFAEL DILAN

Manufacturing Manager

AMGEN

With prior experience in various internships throughout his undergraduate career in companies such as General Electric, Boeing, Johnson & Johnson and eventually Amgen, Rafael joined us as a part of the Amgen mentors to aid in the development of young minds soon to be joining the work force.

PAOLA PACHECO

Senior Associate Supply Chain

AMGEN

With prior experience in various internships throughout her undergraduate career in companies such as Warner Chilcott, Johnson & Johnson and eventually Amgen, Paola joined us as a part of the Amgen mentors to aid in the development of young minds soon to be joining the work force.

PRISCILLA ANDUEZA

Director Quality Compliance
AMGEN
Humacao, PR

JANNETTE SOTO

Associate Director Sterile Operations
BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB
Manatí, PR

Over 25 years of professional experience in multiples areas of Quality/Compliance/
Operations within several Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices, including technical and managerial roles. Jannette also holds a Master degree in Engineering Management and a Bachelor Science in Industrial Engineering.
Jannette joined us as a part of the BMS
mentors to aid in the development of young
minds in their successful transition into their
future career-jobs path.

GLADYS VALEDON

SFE, Training and Development Director

BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB

Guaynabo, PR

Gladys holds an BA in Medical Technology from Medical Center Science Campus, University of Puerto Rico and a Marketing MBA from University of Phoenix. She has a strong pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical
experience with proven track record of

developing and implementing learning and development programs for sales and leadership development in biopharmaceutical marketplace market.

JENNIFER HERNANDEZ-HADDOCK

Manufacturing Manager
BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB
Humacao, PR

With prior experience in Novartis Ex-lax company as Manufacturing Supervisor and actually in Bristol Myers Squibb starting as Manufacturing Supervisor and eventually promoted to Senior Manager. She has a bachelor degree in Industrial Chemistry. Jennifer joined us as a part of the Bristol Myers Squibb mentors to aid in the development of young minds soon to be joining the work force.

FABIOLA QUIÑONES

Senior Source Quality Engineer Strategic
Initiatives

JOHNSON & JOHNSON

Guaynabo, PR

I have 8 years of experience in
Medical Devices Industry within
Johnson & Johnson with a robust
background in quality, engineering

and project management. As SR
SQE, I am accountable for the
deployment of critical Source
Quality strategies and associated
standards, policies, procedures,
programs, capabilities and
continuous improvements plans to
accelerate the performance of the
supply base of the Medical Device
(MD) sector of Johnson & Johnson
With prior experience in Ethicon
San Lorenzo, leading critical and
strategic initiatives improving my
leadership skills as a servant leader.
 I hold a Bachelor of Science in
Chemical Engineering from the
University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez
Campus and is pursuing a Master’s
degree in Manufacturing
Engineering, Quality Management
from the Polytechnic University of
Puerto Rico

ANGEL NEGRONI

PMO/PE Senior Process Improver
JOHNSON & JOHNSON
San Lorenzo, PR

Continuous Improvement Lead, Servant
Leader, Mentor/Coach and Passionate

Professional with a successful career of
18 years increasing in roles responsibilities at Pharmaceutical and
Consumer Sectors working directly with the following areas: Technical Services -
Validation (Manufacturing & Cleaning
Processes), Manufacturing and Packaging Operations, Consent Decree Remediation, Process Excellence (PE) and Project Management Office (PMO).

DIANA MORALES

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
JOHNSON & JOHNSON
San Lorenzo, PR

With prior experience in various companies throughout her career in companies such as Becton & Dickinson, Medtronic and eventually Johnson & Johnson, Diana joined us as a part of the J&J mentors to aid in the development of young minds soon to be joining the work force.

IYOLA JIMENEZ

IT Director
MEDTRONIC
Villalba, PR

Over twenty years of experience managing Engineering, Operations and Information Technology Organizations for Textiles and Medical Devices Industries. She holds a Bachelor’s degree on Industrial Engineer with a MBA on Management. Iyola joined us as a part of the Medtronic Puerto Rico Operations mentors to aid in the development of young minds soon to be joining the work force.

AIDELIS MUÑOZ

Principle Compliance Specialist
MEDTRONIC
Juncos, PR

DIAMARIS CRUZ

Microbiologist Sterilization II
MEDTRONIC
Juncos, PR

SHARON M. RIVERA

Principal EHS Specialist
MEDTRONIC
Juncos, PR

Environmental, Health, and Safety professional with experience in the medical device industry and exposure to quality and manufacturing environments. EHS strategic leader with broad knowledge of environmental, health and safety principles, methods, and techniques in addition of Business Continuity Management (BCM). Master Degree in Engineering Management and two Bachelor’s Degree in environmental Engineering and Natural Sciences.

JEPSIELY GUEVAREZ

Senior Supply Chain Program Manager
MEDTRONIC
Corporate - Global

A Professional with over 20 years in Pharma and Medical Devices, leading in Medtronic, as well as companies like Pfizer and Abbott. A spritiual advocate, parent and a continuous improvement promoter, Jepsiely joined the mentoring program to share her passion for hard work, learning and success.

LIZAURIE SANTIAGO

Senior Logistic Supervisor
MEDTRONIC
Juncos, PR

Industrial Engineer graduated from the Polytechnic University now a Supply Chain Professional with experience in procurement, planning, logistic and experience in pharmaceutical and medical devices manufacturing
ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt

MADELINE PEREZ

Senior Supply Chain Project Manager
MEDTRONIC
Juncos, PR

ZULIRIS PEDROZA

Manufacturing Supervisor
MEDTRONIC
Juncos, PR

STORIES OF SUCCESS

From the Source

Mi nombre es Anapaula Arbulu, y soy estudiante de la Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico. Tengo completado un Bachillerato en Administración de Empresas, y me di la oportunidad de seguir mis estudios en Ingeniería Industrial. Tuve la dicha de pertenecer al programa de Mentoría auspiciado por WSIE, y fue una experiencia enriquecedora a nivel laboral y personal. Mi mentora fue de gran ayuda. El area en el cual me quiero especializar, es en el area de Logistica y Manejo de suministros. Mi mentora me brindo informacion acerca de las certificaciones que deberia de tomar para reforzar mi resume. Tambien me dio consejos de como deberia de organizar mi curriculum, como buscar trabajo, en que areas de trabajo podria solicitar y como es la vida laboral despues de graduarnos. Fue una experiencia gratificante, ya que tuve a una persona que aclaraba mis dudas y me aconsejaba genuinamente. Gracias Priscilla por siempre ser tan paciente. Gracias chicas de la WSIE por dar la milla extra para con nosotros y brindarnos la experiencia de este maravilloso programa.