Welcome to Upskilling U, where innovation meets opportunity. With over 10 years of experience developing workforce-focused programming across K12 school systems, CTE, non-profit organizations, businesses, and higher education institutions. Mirna specializes in cultivating relationships with companies and aligning community resources to meet client and stakeholder needs. As a decisive leader and strategic planner, her passion lies in career development, coaching, and career mobility.

Her managerial expertise extends to leading project teams and driving employee training and development. A dynamic and results-driven professional, Mirna has extensive experience in training facilitation, workforce development, grant management, and project oversight. She excels at developing and implementing comprehensive training programs, collaborating with stakeholders, and fostering organizational growth through effective learning initiatives. Proficient in conducting learning needs analysis, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with standards, she has successfully trained over 135 employees in the hospitality, facilities maintenance, and construction industries in both English and Spanish.

As a proud Latina, fitness coach, and mom of three, Mirna is deeply motivated by her personal journey and her connection to her community. She believes that everyone, regardless of their background, deserves a fair chance at success, and is dedicated to creating pathways that make this possible. When she’s not empowering others in their career journeys, she’s either coaching her fitness clients or spending quality time with her children, instilling in them the values of perseverance and empathy.