Vena Alesio

Vena Genuchi Alesioearned a Ph.D. from Texas Tech University, where she studied philosophy and fine arts. A former college professor and administrator, Vena entered the business sector to pursue a career in human resources and management development consulting, where she assisted clients in identifying talented individuals within their organization and effectively invest in them through relationship building and strength management. Serving as both teacher and analyst, she works with executive teams to maximize their effectiveness in leading their companies and trains managers in how to develop staff to reach their potential for excellence. During prior employment with an international human resource consulting firm, Vena worked extensively with corporations that include the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Estée Lauder, MGM Mirage, Inc., Autostadt, Air Jamaica, Panera Bread Company, Kisco Senior Living, the United States military and Caddie Master Enterprises**.**

Professional Activities:

National Association of Professional Women (2010-11 Professional Woman of the Year); ASTD; IMC-USA, Rotary Club #14 of Lincoln, Nebraska; Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce; Lincoln Chamber of Commerce; President/Board of Directors, Nebraska Chamber Players; TeamMates Advisory Board; BNI; LIBA

Publications/Presentations:

The Mentoring Relationship: Maximizing Talent – AAWCC/NILD Conference: focusing on issues of “fit” between mentors and mentees by identifying the strengths of each and coordinating the efforts that maximize the unique talents of both

Dancing with Dragons: The Journey (editor), which explores the relationships between fathers and daughters and the subsequent effect on the lives of adult females

Women Working With Women – this presentation for the National “Leadership 2000” Conference researched the concept of breaking both the “glass ceiling” and the “sticky floor” syndrome without destroying relationships in the process

Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms: Breaking the Stereotype – Vena combined her love of music and women’s issues in this discussion on the importance of female composers in the history of music and the fact that their accomplishments are often overlooked

Hildegard of Bingen: Past Life, Present Philosophy – the pertinent topics we study today, such as health and wellness, spiritual balance, natural talent and the investment in relationships through mentoring, were equally important during the Middle Ages as witnessed in the life of this extraordinary woman.