Meet Margarita Baquero, Lift UP Panelist

# Celebrating Margarita Baquero: A Leader in Digital Transformation and Community Engagement

## A Journey of Leadership and Innovation

Margarita Baquero is a strategic business leader with extensive experience managing global teams, driving digital transformation, and improving operations through data analytics and automation. She has delivered significant impact for leading Fortune 500 companies, including Otis Elevator, RTX, and United Technologies. At these organizations, she modernized systems and developed go-to-market strategies for innovative products.

Margarita's professional journey is complemented by a deeply relatable personal story. During an UP coffee, she shared how she attempted to apply a project manager's structured thinking to her family life. However, she quickly realized there are simply not enough hours in the day to "do it all." This realization led her to design systems at home, just as thoughtfully as she does at work. She intentionally built a support team, outsourcing tasks and reshaping expectations to ensure her family life and career could both be sustainable.

We'll hear stories like these at our Reginite & Celebrate Event during our Lift UP panel moderated by Sarah Cody, Director of Public Relations at Middlesex Health, an author and three-time Emmy Award-winning media professional. Sarah will guide the conversation as Margarita and fellow panelists Meredith Pickett and Katie Lucca share the real behind-the-scenes of returning to work, juggling caregiving, and building a path to a sustainable and fulfilling career.

Attend to hear the stories of triumph and inspiration! Read on to learn more about Margarita's impressive career.

Margarita's Leadership Experience

Margarita's leadership spans engineering, product management, program management, and strategy. She has led global teams of 165 people, guiding organizations to achieve significant results in cost savings and generating millions in new revenue. Her technical and analytical expertise enables her to connect data, automation, and business strategy in practical, results-driven ways.

Margarita holds an Executive MBA from Indiana University (Bloomington, IN), a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, and a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering from Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá, Colombia. She is SAFe, Agile, and Scrum Product Owner certified, reflecting her commitment to continuous learning and modern leadership.

Mentor & Connector

Margarita learned about Untapped Potential in 2020 and has since engaged deeply in the community through networking and interviewing events, skillUPs, and peer mentorship. She has introduced several colleagues to Untapped Potential: one friend she referred was successfully launched as a candidate in 2024, while another completed training programs that led directly to new employment opportunities. Inspired by an AI session, she is currently completing the MIT Applied AI & Data Science Certificate, strengthening her ability to connect analytics and AI with enterprise-level decision-making.

Engaged in leadership and community impact, Margarita served on the OTIS HOLA Employee Resource Group Board, founded and led the Pratt & Whitney Hispanic Leadership Forum Advisory Board, and has served on the Prospanica CT Board of Directors. Margarita brings a global, inclusive lens to her work. She lives in West Hartford with her husband and daughter.

The Importance of Community Engagement

Community engagement is vital for personal and professional growth. Margarita exemplifies this through her active participation in various organizations. By sharing her knowledge and experiences, she helps others navigate their career paths. This commitment to community not only enriches her life but also creates opportunities for those around her.

See prior lift each other up panels to see the breadth and unique stories that open minds and doors. The panel is a special feature of our Mentor Mingle celebrating 10 years of Untapped Potential!

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Event Details

📅 Date: Thursday, January 22nd

🕤 Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

💻 Location: Farmington, CT

🎟 Tickets: $15, includes hors d'oeuvres, drinks & dessert

Hear the stories, support the mission! Join us for an inspiring evening that highlights the power of mentorship and community.

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