Impact on People,
Processes, and Culture

November 6, 2025 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Virtual

Event Details

Be in the room for the final installment of the Chamber’s limited series, AI Advantage.

Led by Arka HR, New England’s only Latina-owned HR firm, hear from leaders in the Human Resources space as they delve into how AI is impacting hiring, culture, and much more!

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Free and open to the public

Designing the Future of Work Together

As artificial intelligence continues to redefine the workplace, executives face a pivotal moment: how to harness emerging technologies while preserving the human core of workforce strategy. Join us for a dynamic session featuring Arka HR, New England’s only Latina-owned HR firm, as we explore the intersection of AI innovation and inclusive talent development.

This hybrid event will spotlight how AI is transforming hiring practices, employee engagement, and organizational design. A panel of experts will examine:

How AI-driven analytics are reshaping workforce planning and retention
The ethical considerations of automation in HR
Strategies for upskilling and preparing teams for an AI-augmented future and more

Whether you’re a business leader, HR executive, or tech innovator, this event offers actionable insights into building a future-ready workforce.

ABOUT THE AI ADVANTAGE SERIES

The ongoing AI revolution is significantly influencing the region’s businesses, workforce, and economy. As the leading voice of the business community, the Chamber is dedicated to ensuring Massachusetts remains at the forefront of AI innovation both nationally and globally, cementing its role in this technological transformation.

The AI Advantage series will offer a platform to discuss the many opportunities presented by the AI revolution and the impact of advanced technology on the business community and our region. This series will enhance awareness among the audience. The Chamber is uniquely positioned to unite leaders from all communities and industries, leveraging our relationships to convene the business community on this critical issue affecting employees and employers daily.

Questions? Contact us.

Angelica Medina

Senior Program Manager

Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce

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Speakers

Marcela Aldaz

Co-Founder & CEO, Arka HR

Marcela Aldaz is a visionary entrepreneur and business strategist shaping the future of work through innovation, inclusion, and AI-enabled transformation. As Founder…Read more

Marcela Aldaz is a visionary entrepreneur and business strategist shaping the future of work through innovation, inclusion, and AI-enabled transformation. As Founder & CEO of Arka HR Solutions and Founder & Managing Partner of MCBI Advisors LLC, she helps organizations scale through technology, talent strategy, and organizational excellence.

Under her leadership, Arka HR has become one of the most forward-thinking HR consulting firms in the Northeast—recognized as Small Business of the Year (Talent Development & Inclusion) by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce and ranked among the Largest Minority-Owned Businesses by the Boston Business Journal. She also secured a grant from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center to launch BuildingHER, a tech-platform-driven accelerator designed to empower women entrepreneurs in the clean energy and climatetech sectors.

Marcela is pioneering people-centered AI-powered HR solutions, including a proprietary platform that automates workforce diagnostics to help executives make smarter, data-driven decisions.

Before founding her companies, Marcela made her mark as an intrapreneur within major corporations. As the Inaugural Director of Diversity & Inclusion at Mass General Brigham, she led a cultural transformation impacting 80,000 employees and helped build a more inclusive workplace across one of the nation’s largest healthcare systems. Earlier, at MassMutual, she developed innovative leadership programs that became industry best practices.

As former National Board Chair of ALPFA, the largest Latino professional association in the U.S. with over 100,000 members, Marcela led the organization’s historic digital transformation during the pandemic. She also played a key role in creating Small Business Strong, a statewide coalition that provided pro bono consulting to more than 2,000 small businesses during COVID-19.

Named among the Boston Business Journal’s 2025 Women Who Mean Business, Marcela is a Fellow in Inclusive Entrepreneurship at Northeastern University and a member of Harvard Business School’s Investing for Impact Cohort, where she continues to champion innovation and purpose-driven leadership. She earned her MBA from Simmons University.

A proud Colombian American, Marcela’s journey embodies resilience, innovation, and purpose-driven leadership

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Rosalin Acosta

Managing Director, Government & Public Sector, EY

Rosalin is a strategic, results-oriented C-level executive with experience across private and public sector organizations. She has been accountable for multi-million…Read more

Rosalin is a strategic, results-oriented C-level executive with experience across private and public sector organizations. She has been accountable for multi-million dollar P&L’s, trustee to multi-billion dollar trust funds, overseen risk management and the strategic direction of complex organizations. Rosalin also has a strong track record of recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Rosalin joined Ernst & Young, LLP in February 2023 as Managing Director and National Practice Leader for Labor and Workforce Development. In her capacity at the firm’s Government and Public Sector practice she works with government officials and with her EY colleagues on ways to best solve some of the most difficult obstacles facing State Government Leaders.

Prior to joining EY, Rosalin was appointed Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by Governor Charles Baker in 2017. She was responsible for leading the operations of seven complex agencies and was responsible for shepherding the Department of Unemployment Assistance through the most significant challenge in its history during the Covid 19 pandemic. Other highlights throughout her Secretariat included re-branding the entire public workforce career center system to MassHire, and launching the State’s first Department of Paid Family and Medical Leave (DFML). Her responsibilities required her to work closely with federal and state government officials to promulgate regulations and operationalize existing as well as new statutes.

Before joining the Baker Administration, Rosalin spent over 30 years in progressively responsible positions in global, regional and community banking institutions.

A native of Cuba and a mother of five adult children, Rosalin is bi-lingual and bi-cultural. She is an alumni of Harvard Business School (AMP) and received her undergraduate diploma from Wesleyan University. Rosalin is very active in the Latino community in Massachusetts and is a founding member of Unidos in Power as well as active member of other non-profit and civic organisations such as: The Governor’s Advisory Council on Latino Empowerment, AmplifyX and Mass Inc. She is a recognized leader, public speaker and cultural ambassador on matters of diversity, equity in the workplace and promoting latino leadership. Rosalin is the recipient of many national and statewide awards for her leadership and dedication to the community.

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Tom Davenport

President’s Distinguished Professor of Information Technology and Management, Babson College

Tom Davenport is the President’s Distinguished Professor of Information Technology and Management at Babson College, the Bodily Bicentennial Professor of Analytics…Read more

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Andreina Viera Silva

Co-Founder & President, Arka HR

Andreina Viera Silva is an accomplished entrepreneur, visionary leader, and fierce advocate for equity, with over two decades of executive experience driving operational…Read more

Andreina Viera Silva is an accomplished entrepreneur, visionary leader, and fierce advocate for equity, with over two decades of executive experience driving operational excellence, innovation, and strategic growth across Fortune 500 companies, government entities, and higher education institutions. She is currently pursuing her MBA at Babson College and in the process of publishing her first book, Rising Fierce, a deeply personal and inspiring narrative of resilience, empowerment, and leadership. Andreina holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship and an Associate of Arts in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. Her academic journey is further enriched by a Certificate in Women in Entrepreneurship from Cornell University and executive training through Harvard Business School’s Lawrence Leads Program. She is also an alumna of the EforAll Entrepreneurship Accelerator and a recipient of ALPFA’s Excellence in Accounting and Finance Award. During her tenure at MIT and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Andreina played a pivotal role in launching innovative initiatives—securing funding for underrepresented entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley investors and spearheading efforts to provide life-saving medical equipment to Latino families. These experiences sharpened her ability to build cross-sector partnerships and champion underserved communities. As Co-Founder and President of Arka HR, founded in 2022, Andreina is transforming the HR landscape with inclusive, data-driven solutions. Arka HR provides comprehensive consulting services in employee lifecycle management, recruitment, performance management, organizational design, and workforce training. Under her leadership, Arka HR has become a trusted partner to mission-driven organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions, with clients including Commonwealth Corporation, Rian Immigration Center, New Hope, MIT, Northeastern University, Northern Essex Community College, CEDAC, and the Greater Lawrence Community Action Council. Andreina also founded The Vieras, a business management firm focused on streamlining operations through modern, efficient back-office solutions. Her leadership ensures organizations are equipped to manage risk, maintain compliance, and operate with agility and integrity. Deeply committed to community advancement, Andreina founded Boss Lady, a nonprofit empowering women through leadership development, mentorship, and business education. Both Arka HR and The Vieras are proudly certified as Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses, reflecting Andreina’s unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. She serves as the Treasurer and a board member of the Alliance for Business Leadership, and is also a member of the Advisory Board for LEADS (Leaders Engaged And Dedicated to Serve), where she helps guide initiatives that promote civic leadership and inclusive economic growth. Known for her strategic insight, compassion, and ability to connect people with purpose, Andreina continues to create spaces where businesses and individuals can thrive. Her work is guided by the belief that resilience fuels innovation—and that every challenge is an opportunity to rise fierce.

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Companies at the forefront of this revolution are already leveraging AI to streamline hiring and onboarding, accelerating decision-making and optimizing workforce planning at a scale never before possible.

GOLDMAN SACHS

How Will AI Affect the Global Workforce?

Innovation related to artificial intelligence (AI) could displace 6-7% of the US workforce if AI is widely adopted. But the impact is likely to be transitory as new job opportunities created by the technology ultimately put people to work in other capacities, according to Goldman Sachs Research.

J.P. MORGAN

AI Impacting Job Growth

Generative AI is experiencing rapid uptake across various sectors, with potentially profound impacts on job growth.

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