I serve regularly as keynote presenter, conference moderator, and event emcee. I have taught, presented, moderated, and emceed for organizations such as:

Colleges and Universities

• University of St. Thomas (Graduate School of Business: MBA, MBC and MIM programs)
• Century College
• Florida State University (MBA program)
• University of Minnesota (Carlson School of Management)
• Metropolitan State University
• Hamline University (MBA program)
• Bethel University (college, seminary)
  
• Mankato State University

Professional Groups

• Midwest Hispanic Marketing Conference
• MWER (Minnesota Women's Economic Roundtable)
• MHA (Minnesota Multi Housing Association)
• InterAmerican Congress of Psychology (Santiago, Chile)
• PRSA (Public Relations Society of America)
• AdFed (Advertising Federation)
• MDMA (Midwest Direct Marketing Association)
• LifeScience Alley
• Proyecto Acupuntura Oaxaca (Mexico)
  
• Hispanic Chamber
• NSHMBA (National Society of Hispanic MBAs)
• Advertising Clubs across the United States

Corporations

• 3M
• Radisson
• Toro
• American Express
• Target
• Pearson
• RBC Dain Rauscher
• St. Paul Companies
• State Farm Insurance

Community and Government

• MIC (Minnesota International Center)
• BEEF (Business Economic Education Foundation)
• USAID educational programs
• PuroNetworking
• ViveNow
• 25 on the Rise
• Rayito de Sol
• Toastmasters International
• Cinco de Mayo

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GOOD WORD

Professional Audiences

"Rico's speech to our group of mesmerized marketing, PR and event planning professionals was eye-opening, informative, high-energy and enormously entertaining. Outstanding!"

Paul Maccabee President, Maccabee Group Public Relations, www.maccabeegroup.com

EDU: Graduate

"The students gave your presentation rave reviews! Thanks for giving us a very relevant overview of immigration trends, cultural competency and implications for marketing and Public Relations."

Rose McKinney President, Risdall McKinney Public Relations, www.risdallmckinneypr.com

EDU: Undergraduate

"Thank you so much for your really wonderful presentation. I had a great discussion with the class afterward and they were all very pleased with your discussion. They learned a lot."

Corinne Seltz, Director of Emerging Markets, Taymark