About The Chingona Community

The Chingona Community is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2022 to advance social and economic equity for women of all backgrounds. We equip women with the tools, resources, and networks needed to build financial stability, professional power, and long-term independence.

Through education, workforce-aligned training, small business support, and financial development, we create clear pathways to leadership and economic mobility. By combining inclusive programming with strategic partnerships, we generate measurable community impact and strengthen local economies—because when women thrive, entire communities rise.

Our mission is to advance social and economic equity for women through advocacy, strategic collaboration, and results-driven programming.

We empower resilient, high-impact women by expanding access to business networks, leadership development, workforce-aligned training, and financial education—delivered through a comprehensive continuum of support. Grounded in inclusion and unapologetic in purpose, we cultivate diverse female leaders who drive innovation, strengthen communities, and create lasting, generational impact.

OG Roz Lucero-Corona

Rozalyn “Roz” is a graduate of Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles with a BA in Business Administration.  She has grown into a Sales Manager and DEI leader by profession. Her passion is people and she, along with being a sales professional, is also involved in her community as founder of the Chingona Community. She enjoys volunteering and giving back to Loyola Marymount University and INROADS. 

Rozalyn started her career at Xerox Corporation where she began as an intern through a program called INROADS (non-profit organization) and has since paved her way as a successful sales leader.  At INROADS, Rozalyn was allowed the opportunity to be nominated and selected to attend a SVMP (Summer Venture in Management Program) at Harvard Business School, along with being an INROADS intern featured in their Annual Report.

Currently Rozalyn sits on an Alumni Board with INROADS (named Alumni of the Year in 2010), as well as the LMU Latino Alumni Association. She is the Founder and Executive Director of the Chingona Community. 

Rozalyn is a wife and a mother of four;  two boys, two girls. Ray, Raegan, Samantha and Roman. In her spare time, she enjoys the gym, music, wine tasting and traveling with her husband, Alex. 

Board of Directors

  • Founder / OG

    Rozalyn “Roz” is a graduate of Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles with a BA in Business Administration. She has grown into a Sales Manager and DEI leader by profession. Her passion is people and she, along with being a sales professional, is also involved in her community as founder of the Chingona Community. She enjoys volunteering and giving back to Loyola Marymount University and INROADS. Rozalyn started her career at Xerox Corporation where she began as an intern through a program called INROADS (non-profit organization) and has since paved her way as a successful sales leader. At INROADS, Rozalyn was allowed the opportunity to be nominated and selected to attend a SVMP (Summer Venture in Management Program) at Harvard Business School, along with being an INROADS intern featured in their Annual Report. Currently Rozalyn sits on an Alumni Board with INROADS (named Alumni of the Year in 2010), as well as the LMU Latino Alumni Association. She has progressed and grown into a Area Sales Director for CORT/SFST Services supporting sales management for the Southern California Market and Founder and Executive Director of the Chingona Community. Rozalyn is a wife and a mother of four; two boys, two girls: Ray, Raegan, Samantha and Roman. In her spare time, she enjoys the gym, music, wine tasting and traveling with her husband, Alex.

  • Vice President & Director

    Tiffany is an HR executive specializing in nonprofit leadership, organizational structure, talent acquisition, diversity and inclusion, and change management, and she has worked in all functional areas of human resource management. In her role as Associate Vice President of Human Resources for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), Tiffany is a member of the senior leadership team and is responsible for developing and driving the implementation of human resource strategies and initiatives that align with the Museum’s business priorities and goals. Tiffany is an active member of the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area HR roundtable for museums and cultural institutions, and a long-time member of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world’s largest professional society dedicated to serving human resources professionals. Tiffany considers herself a lifelong learner and has a passion for education. She is a member of the board of directors for a nonprofit organization called 1 Demand Access (1DA), which supports access to education for girls in Malawi. Tiffany holds an M.BA degree from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, a bachelor’s degree in English from Sonoma State University, and Human Resource Management Certification from UCLA. Tiffany loves reading, traveling, and spending time with her family. She is proud to be a part of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish community in Downey, and a patroness for the National Charity League (NCL) Whittier Chapter.

  • Board Member

    Jeanette Diaz joined San Gabriel Valley Water Company (“San Gabriel”) in July 2016 as an Engineering Administrative Assistant. In 2018, Jeanette was promoted to Supplier Diversity Program Coordinator, and in 2021 she was promoted to Supplier Diversity and Procurement Manager. In March 2024, Jeanette was promoted to Director of Communications. In her current role, Jeanette develops and supports the company’s overall strategy for executing both internal and external communications, disseminating strategic, professional, and cohesive communications to customers, local officials and regulators, the public, and employees.

    Additionally, Jeanette serves as a member of California Water Association’s (“CWA”) Utility Supplier Diversity Program Committee, and currently serves as the Chair of CWA’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and is a member of CWA’s Public Information Committee. Jeanette has a passion for empowering women in her work and personal life. In 2024, Jeanette was awarded the Community Collaboration Queen of the Year award from the Chingona Community. In 2025, Diversity Professionals awarded Jeanette with the Women of Excellence – Trusted Voice Award.

    Jeanette graduated from California Polytechnic University, Pomona, where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. She holds a certificate from Harvard Kennedy School in Leading Successful Programs: Using Evidence to Assess Effectiveness. In her spare time, Jeanette enjoys spending time with her daughter, shopping, and traveling.

  • Melissa Gutierrez is a healthcare executive with 25 years of experience across health plans, brokerage firms, and provider groups. She currently serves as Vice President of Growth and Retention for the California market at Optum Health, part of UnitedHealth Group, where she leads strategic initiatives focused on driving growth and enhancing member engagement.

    Melissa holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Health and a Master of Business Administration. She has been married for 22 years and is a proud mother of three. At home, she shares her life with a lovable senior schnauzer.

    In her free time, Melissa enjoys hiking, discovering great food, and engaging in work that creates meaningful and lasting impact.

  • Christina Aguirre is a Senior Financial Analyst at IEHP with a strong background in public service. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a Master’s degree in Public Administration.

    Christina is a devoted wife and mother of two amazing boys. Outside of work, she and her family enjoy spending time together showcasing their lowrider cars.

    Christina joined the Chingona Community because service is at the heart of her 25-year career in public service. She is passionate about giving back, strengthening her community, and building meaningful connections with the inspiring women of the Chingona Community.

  • Natalie Lozano is a dynamic professional at Allen Company in Baldwin Park, where she has spent over a decade supporting the Non-Fiber Division’s recycling operations, including plastics, aluminum, and glass. Her role spans accounting, customer service, and logistics, ensuring operations run smoothly and efficiently.

    A founding member of the Chingona Community, Natalie is deeply committed to uplifting others and fostering meaningful connections.

    Outside of work, she enjoys hiking with her three dogs, relaxing at the beach, spending time in nature with friends, and—every now and then—enjoying a well-deserved Netflix binge.