Giselle Fernandez
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- Milken Institute1h 1m
Digital Disconnect: Navigating Modern Relationships in a Hyperconnected World | Global Conference
Giselle Fernandez, Laura Berman, Michael Dimock, Matthew Hussey, Spencer Rascoff
Match Group CEO Spencer Raskoff and experts Dr. Laura Berman and Matthew Hussey address the paradox of a record-breaking loneliness epidemic among hyper-connected adults under 30, attributing the crisis to choice exhaustion, dopamine-driven Skinner box mechanisms, and a generational gap in social skills. In response, the company shifted its Key Performance Indicator from revenue to "Sparks" and invested $60 million in a user-giveback budget alongside $125 million in safety initiatives to prioritize genuine connections over engagement metrics. Strategic innovations such as Hinge's conversation caps, Tinder's "Double Date" feature, and the upcoming AI-driven "Sync" service aim to combat superficial "spray and pray" behaviors while fostering authentic, in-person relationships.
- Milken Institute27 min
The American Dream at 250 | Global Conference 2026
Jon Clifton, Michael Milken, Anousheh Ansari, Giselle Fernandez, Sanjay Gupta
The Center for the American Dream Initiatives hosted a panel featuring Iranian-born astronaut Sanooch, journalist Giselle Fernandez, and surgeon Sanjay Gupta to highlight how immigrant resilience and access to opportunity fuel the national narrative. Drawing on personal histories and data showing that immigrants view the dream as most thriving despite falling institutional trust, the speakers argued that collective optimism is essential to overcoming domestic polarization. The event further unveiled an interactive, AI-enhanced mural honoring 68 immigrants, reinforcing the thesis that the United States continues to be the primary global destination for those seeking to build a future.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
Marketplace Influence Empowers the New Latina
Giselle Fernandez, Julie Ann Crommett, Mónica Gil, David Hayes-Bautista, Nina Vaca
This panel convenes industry leaders and data analysts to expose the $1.5 trillion economic power of Latinas, who dominate household spending, drive 60% of the 18-to-34 demographic, and lead startup ventures at triple the national rate. Speakers detail how strategic investment in this demographic through culturally authentic marketing, diverse workforce representation, and targeted capital access drives measurable revenue growth while dismantling stereotypes that hinder women in STEM and tech sectors. The discussion concludes that the traditional "general market" is obsolete, urging corporations to pivot toward the "browning of America" to secure profit and solve critical workforce shortages.
- Milken Institute59 min
The Learning Gap: Creating the Workforce Industry Needs
Giselle Fernandez, Felix Ortiz III, Eloy Ortiz-Oakley, Chris Romer, Raul Valentin, Judy Woodruff
A diverse panel of education leaders and industry experts identified a critical national skills gap where 75 million Americans lack qualifications for middle-skill jobs, creating a mismatch between over 1 million unfilled openings and millions of unemployed individuals. Key figures including Felix Ortiz III, Raul Valentin, and Chris Romer argued that bureaucratic educational rigidity, outdated funding models, and insufficient employer engagement are exacerbating this crisis, which they characterize as a national security threat and an economic imperative requiring a shift toward competency-based outcomes. To resolve these barriers, the group proposed a new "employment triangle" that ties state funding to graduation rates, leverages data to align curricula with labor demands, and establishes hybrid credentialing systems to support lifelong learning and demographic surges.