Blanca De La Rosa, born in the Dominican Republic and raised in the projects of the upper west side of Manhattan, is the daughter of Dominican immigrants. Despite cultural and linguistic challenges, she graduated from Pace University with a degree in international business management. She built a successful 34-year career at Mobil Oil and later ExxonMobil Oil Corporation, rising through various domestic and international roles that took her across the US, Europe, Central/South America, and Nigeria.

As a business development manager and president of the company’s Employee Resource Group, De La Rosa represented ExxonMobil at the Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s Regional and National Scholarship Awards. She also served as a host, keynote speaker, and panelist at numerous events supported by the company’s charity foundation. Her most rewarding role was mentoring younger employees through the corporate maze.

De La Rosa is a self-published author:

Self-help and career:“Empower Yourself for an Amazing Career” and “A Holistic Approach to Your Career,” sharing career advice based on her successes. She combines practical, common-sense advice with inner wisdom and spirituality to provide strategies for workplace success.

Memoir/Autobiography: “Pursuing a Better Tomorrow” is an inspiring journey from Spain to the US, intertwining four stories that illustrate the challenges and opportunities of immigration, acculturation, coming of age, and self-discovery. De La Rosa shares her personal journey from New York City’s projects to corporate America, highlighting her growth and achievements despite numerous challenges.

Self-help and spiritual genre: “Your Power Within – Inner Guidance” It explores themes of personal growth, the soul’s journey, inner strength, and the quest for purpose. The book emphasizes patience and gradual progress, guiding readers toward understanding and evolving through their experiences.