Monica Hernandez sits down with Jill Jensen to discuss how AI is transforming payments, software engineering, leadership, hiring, and the future of work inside one of the world’s largest financial institutions, while exploring why curiosity, communication, and inclusion will define the next generation of tech talent.

Jill Jensen is a Managing Director at J.P. Morgan Payments, where she leads global payments technology teams and innovation in one of the largest payment infrastructures in the world. With nearly 40 years at the firm, Jill has helped shape the evolution of payments from manual operations to real-time AI-powered systems, while also championing inclusive leadership, recruiting, and workforce transformation.

In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, technology is not just a tool — it’s a driving force behind every strategic decision. As Adela Cepeda puts it, “There’s no business that I’m involved in that isn’t deeply affected by technology.”

In this episode, Adela shares her remarkable journey — from growing up as an immigrant facing early challenges, to rising as a respected Corporate Board Director at BMO Financial Corp. and Co-Founder of Ángeles Investors, an organization that funds and grows Hispanic and Latinx ventures. Her story is one of resilience, vision, and a deep understanding of how technology and finance must work hand in hand at the highest levels of leadership.

Adela also reminds us that success in today’s market requires more than just innovation — it requires inclusion:

“I don’t think you really can succeed where there isn’t diversity because you are going to lack in terms of understanding markets and areas that are important for the board to be leading on, and instead, you are behind.”

In This Episode:

1. Adela’s insights on the role technology plays in today’s Finance Landscape

2. How Adela became a Finance expert and now serves on Boards of publicly traded companies

3. Insights on maintaining cybersecurity and understanding tech risks within financial institutions

4. Strategies Adela used to develop resilience and perseverance, even in the face of personal tragedy

5. The importance of diversity in the boardroom and how it enriches discussions on technology and market understanding

6. How she's paying it forward by helping other Latinos start and grow successful businesses

Tune in to explore how effective leadership in the finance sector requires embracing technology, empowering diverse voices, and adapting to new challenges in the boardroom

Y mucho Más!

Connect with Adela Cepeda:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adela-cepeda

Connect with Monica Hernandez:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicamhernandez

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/monicahernandezzulu

Connect with MAS Global:

Website: www.masglobalconsulting.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/masglobalco

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@masglobal6827

Embracing cultural differences can help you succeed internationally, and you can also turn obstacles into opportunities to allow experiences to shape your path. But how can you do it?

This episode explores the career journey of Lee Henderson, Americas EY Private Leader who has championed diversity and inclusion throughout his career. Lee shares lessons learned from both challenges and successes along the way.

Lee highlights the vital role of AI in today's leadership landscape. He emphasizes the need for leaders to acquire a foundational understanding of AI, emphasizing its transformative potential. Lee discusses the challenges presented by generative AI and advocates for diverse perspectives in technology discussions. This conversation underscores the urgency of AI education and preparation to equip leaders for the evolving tech-driven world.

Lee and Monica discuss how EY programs are helping level the playing field for women and other entrepreneurs from traditionally under-resourced communities. They also examine the business case for diversity and inclusion.

Thanks to this conversation, you will get actionable advice on finding mentors who believe in your potential and can help advance your career beyond what you can do alone. You can also learn how underrepresented groups can take advantage of new technologies.

Tune in to hear Lee Henderson's engaging story of perseverance. You will learn lessons to help you navigate your own career journey with empathy, awareness, and impact.

In This Episode:

- Developing resilience and strength through life challenges

- Diversity and leadership in the workplace

- Advice to become a successful leader

- How to leverage AI in business

- How can underrepresented talent take advantage of AI?

- Why is diversity important?

- Lessons on success, failure and resilience

Y mucho MAS!

Connect with Lee Henderson:

EY Website - https://www.ey.com/en_us/people/lee-henderson

Connect with Monica Hernandez:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicamhernandez

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/monicahernandezzulu

Connect with MAS Global:

Website: www.masglobalconsulting.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/masglobalco

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@masglobal6827