a single mom of three and founder and CEO of Tribaja, a tech talent marketplace based in Philadelphia that pairs Black and Latinx employees with companies committed to diversity and inclusion initiatives.“I came from a situation where it was very belittling, now I’m in a situation where I’m empowered. I got a seat at the table and now I’m advocating for professionals like myself so they’re not put in a toxic situation.”“I love sports.
“I received very similar feelings with bosses, where they would allow me to progress, but just so far,” she said. “I realized that some people will never truly be comfortable in a situation where someone could surpass them, so I wanted my own business to build my career and allow people to do the same.
She was not only denied a raise, but also tuition reimbursement she’d been counting on to get her MBA. Morales worked locally as an innovation manager, but left her job in December 2019 when she was the only one on her team not granted the ability to work remotely.
Lol. What a business! Blackmailing limpwristed companies into hiring POCs who apparently can't get hired on merit alone ...