b'What made Arnold Machine so confident in Lydia? I thinkcourse on Oct. 20. Both are commissioners for the Ohio they could tell Im very driven. I make things happen, sheLatino Affairs Commission, appointed by Ohio Gov. Mike said. Im very organized, and I work hard. I also try to beDeWine. They brought valuable insight into how state-level considerate of people. initiatives help strengthen cultural understanding, support Latino communities across Ohio, and foster meaningful Shes already made a major impact: recruiting and hiringcollaboration. Our students appreciated the engaging the third member of the HR team. For them to get throughdiscussion, real-world examples, and thoughtful perspectives the door, theyve got to go through me. It can be scaryshared. Professor Pamela Espinosa de los Monteros, sometimes, making sure we hire the right people. But Imreturned via Zoom to talk on Nov. 20 about a Fulbright proud of helping find someone whose core values match theopportunity for students that places a student in Mexico City company. for 10 months while working with a multinational company or non-governmental organization (NGO).LEARNING, LEADING, LOOKING AHEADIn her role, Lydia has discovered the power ofOn Nov. 19, Heidelberg Trustee and alumnus Leon communication, organization, and problem-solvingskillsGaroufalis, 81, CEO and President of Composites One, she credits Heidelberg courses with helping her sharpen. discussed The Importance of Economics in Day-to-Day Business as a guest lecturer for Professor Art Fraziers Professors set realistic expectations that mirror theECO 102 Principles of Economics course.workplace. They really did a good job preparing us.And although she wont be in the classroom in the spring semester or this summer, she wont be away for long. Lydia will begin Heidelbergs PlusOneAdvantage MBA program this fall.Her long-term goal? I want to stay in people-focused positions and hopefully be an HR director one day. I have a lot to learn.With her December graduation, Lydias excitement is obvious. I feel so ready. My hard work has paid off.Dr. Diego HernandezEverything I put into it is coming back to me.And she knows she has found the right place to grow because Arnold Machine is an employer that values its employees, offers a supportive and collaborative culture, and invests in employees growth.I am very fortunate to land where I did. This is a great place with great people.CLASSROOM NEWS Dr. Greg Guzman (left) and Professor Espinosa de los Monteros(right)Dr. Diego Hernandez was the guest speaker inDr. Lisa Kahle-Piaseckis Honors course on Sept. 25.Dr. Hernandez spoke about his native country, Colombia to the students. The class discussed the relationships the United States has with Latin American countries from a cultural, socio-political and economic perspective.Dr. Greg Guzman, Vice President at Hondros College of Nursing, and Professor Pamela Espinosa de los Monteros, Associate Professor at The Ohio State University, attended Dr. Lisa Kahle-Piaseckis honors HNR Class Members7 www.heidelberg.edu/school-of-business Fall 2025'