Próspero Leadership is a leadership development firm focusing on Latinos at all stages of their lives. We provide access to leadership resources currently used at the top US business schools. We showcase personal stories by widely recognized Latino leaders, entertainers, and authors. We are a community of “trusted advisors” committed to each others’ success. We use interactive technologies to give voice and assistance to all members. We provide everyone a place to grow and serve.

Julia Arellano Sullivan is Founder & CEO of Próspero Leadership. For over 20 years she has contributed to the successful growth and development of businesses at the individual leader and organizational level. She is a Director with the Alliance of Chief Executives, an executive coach with Korn Ferry International, and Lead Facilitator with America Speaks/Global Voices. She is a workshop leader for the Boston-based Authentic Leadership Institute and Action Design.

Julia earned a Bachelor of Industrial Administration degree from Kettering University and an MBA from Stanford University.  In 2003, Julia was the first female recipient of the prestigious Jerry I Porras Latino Leadership award in recognition of her professional achievements and contribution to the community.

Some of her top clients include Chevron, Cisco Systems, Hewlett-Packard, American Medical Systems, Gap, Inc., Clinton Global Initiative for College Students, and the Gates Foundation.

Both Julia and her husband Chris are sought-after conference speakers where they share their experience, strength and hope from having successfully parented a blended family of seven children.

Ramon Esquivel provides technical support, interactive meeting facilitation, and web design for Próspero Leadership. He was a valued contributor to Apple’s retail team supporting repair technicians and in-store sales. Ramon became Site Administrator for JDS Uniphase’s Interactive Learning Center as a consultant with GroupMind Express. In November of 2010 Ramon went on a tri-city Asia trip to Beijing, Shenzhen and Singapore, supporting the deployment of Leading at JDSU.

Ramon is a San Francisco-based drummer. For over 11 years he has performed and recorded with bands such as Dogcatcher, Crimes of Passion, East of Western, and The Highway Community Worship Band. He has also performed with large ensembles such as the Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets and San Jose Wind Symphony.