Luzio didn’t just notice the lack of diversity among financial professionals in the United States; she did something about it. After spending two decades at Bank of America, JP Morgan, HSBC, and similar institutions, Luzio founded Luminary: a professional organization that connects women in the workplace, and provides them with networking and training opportunities. Through Luminary, Luzio has fostered a diverse, inclusive community that provides networking and development opportunities for women who want to level the corporate and entrepreneurial playing field. Since its founding in 2018, Luminary has provided fellowships for more than 1,800 businesses, and created an online collective where women can sell both goods and services.
In March 2023, Luzio hosted the second annual #InThisTogether Women’s History Month Summit. There, participants could learn directly from Luzio and other female entrepreneurs, as well as network with each other, take professional headshots, and learn how to optimize their online presences. Currently, Luzio is being treated for breast cancer, and has used her diagnosis as an opportunity to spread awareness about the disease—and the value of prioritizing one’s health.
She also shared some advice for Worth readers: “Do better by listening and learning from others, speaking up and advocating for yourself, as well as investing time and energy into improving yourself and your skills and those around you.”
