A Passion for People
How Deborah Goldschmied’s legacy has encouraged success in her field.
Human Resources representatives meet and speak to countless people over the course of a day. Whether it’s an interview, a review, or a recruitment seminar, a good HR representative needs a passion for people. For Deborah Goldschmied of AT&T, it’s practically a match made in heaven.
FOR THE LAST 20 YEARS, Goldschmied has worked as an HR Leader for AT&T in both Dallas and Mexico. Her role allows her to interact with people of all walks of life, whether they’re newly-arrived immigrants, natives, or even transitioning between roles within the company. Currently, Goldschmied serves as leader of Vrio, the premier entertainment company for AT&T in Latin America in Dallas.
“The most rewarding part of my field is the people. More than anything, I’m passionate about helping people become the very best version of themselves.” Goldschmied’s passion for people has helped her to excel in her field while also building a sizeable network of mentors, comrades, and proteges alike.
Goldschmied is renowned for her mentorship, her drive, and her tireless work ethic, winning two Customer Service Awards and a Women of Color All-Star Award from AT&T. She obtained her masters at Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México and has worked in her field for over two decades. Despite all these awards and accomplishments, though, she only referenced one thing as the biggest highlight in her career: the people she’s met.
“NOTHING MAKES ME HAPPIER THAN INTERACTING WITH PEOPLE.”
What stays in Goldschmied’s heart is the interactions she’s shared with people. "I've had so many opportunities to help around the company, but nothing makes me happier than the people." The passion in her voice reaches new levels as she stresses the importance of people in the workplace.
Mentorship programs, Goldschmied says, are pivotal to every employee’s personal development. “Expanding your network is critical if you want to create positive progress in your career.” She’s served as both a mentor and a mentee in her career but believes that paying it forward helps to cement a legacy while building up ones’ own community. The best way for young Latinas to gain a foothold in their respective fields, she says, is through networking and building strong relationships that will ultimately allow the individual to increase exposure and opportunity. If people from connect from diverse backgrounds unify, they can assist one another throughout their careers while bolstering their own prospects.
ABOUT DEBORAH
Name: Deborah Goldschmied
Education: Bachelor of Science in Industrial Relations, Universidad Iberoamericana. Master’s in Human Relations, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México.
Current Position: AVP Human Resources, Vrio.
Background: An immigrant from Mexico, Deborah Goldschmied has worked her entire life to serve as a catalyst for others to grow and develop. She spent the beginning of her career working for AT&T in Mexico City before taking the challenge to relocate to Dallas. She’s a wife, a mother, and a hardworking individual with a relentless passion for people