LIP Leaders

2022-2023 Co-Chairs of Dallas LIP

Erika graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, with a specialization in ESL, from the University of North TX. She realized teaching high school was her passion and taught Family and Consumer Science at Garland High School for four years. She resigned from teaching to pursue a Masters of Humanities, with a concentration in Psychology from the University of Dallas in 2019. During her time there, she had the opportunity to study abroad in Italy, Cuba, and Costa Rica. She has been mentoring high school and college age girls for almost a decade. As a Teacher, Mentor, Aunt, and Mother of two, she is passionate about lifting up young Latinas and supporting them to be the curators of their success. She has been involved with LIP in various capacities for seven years, and is looking forward to overseeing the program. All the Chairs (and HWNT members) before her have created a strong foundation and she can’t wait to build on it!

Paloma was raised in Mexico and grew up with a vision of educating herself to become a role model and paving the path for others, moving to the USA, graduating and finding a career she is passionate about has been a blessing and wants to help others do the same. She started her career in Finance and Insurance after graduating with a double major in Marketing and Global Business from the University of Texas at Dallas. She became a Financial Services Professional at New York Life and her passion for mentoring and helping others succeed led her to her current role as a Partner. She is responsible for the hiring and development of new Associates and believes mentorship is key to success. She has been mentored by top Executives within her company as well as serving as a mentor for others, specially Latinas and young professionals. Paloma is a wife and a dog mom of “Oliver,” who they adopted in 2016. She loves exploring new places and traveling with her husband and friends.

2021-2022 Co-Chairs of Dallas LIP

Arlyn was born and raised in Dallas, TX but proudly likes to state she is Guatemalan. As a first generation college student, Arlyn understands how difficult it is to navigate the college journey. She remembers not knowing the difference between private and public universities and not understanding the huge difference in cost. Seeking out programs similar to Latinas in Progress, helped her move forward in her education. She attended Texas Tech University where she received her Bachelor's in Biology and then received her license as a Registered Dental Hygienist. After 10 yrs as a dental hygienist, she decided to pursue her Masters. In May 2019 she completed her Masters in Healthcare Administration and Leadership from the University of Texas at Dallas. Arlyn wants to make an impact in our healthcare system and currently is looking for the next opportunity that will allow her to make a difference in health equity. Arlyn is currently the Scholarship-Chair of the LIP program where she hopes to be a resource for students just like her.

Milly Arcovedo is the Director of Consulting Services and Co-founder of Altura Consulting established in 2017. Her management experience led her to her current career in HR & Technology as a Project Manager. Through her current role she manages 10 domestic and international clients and a staff of 20 at a Latino led HR & Technology Consulting firm based in Addison, TX.
Milly is a proud alumna of Southwestern University a private college in Georgetown, TX where she received a Double Bachelor’s of Arts in Spanish & French. She is a founding sister of the Alpha Tau Chapter of Kappa Delta Chi Sorority Inc at her alma mater. In her free time you can find her traveling and perfecting her salsa routine with Timba Tumbao.

Mentors

Mentorship Program:

Students have access to established professional women as mentors during the duration of the program through their TEAM LEADS.
Mentorship relationships foster confidence, as well as allow learning through role modeling.
Mentors offer valuable advice and support to participants.
TEAM LEADS interact and communicate with mentees to ensure retention in our program and aid with college preparation.