Cindy Fecher

Cyndi Fecher

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Embracing the World of Nonprofit

As a deputy general counsel, Raquel Tamez made a name for herself in the corporate world. But after a shakeup at the company that helped launch her career, Tamez came into her own in an unexpected place: a national nonprofit

Whole Foods for Whole Lives

Whole Foods Market’s senior-most regional president, Juan Nuñez, spreads the good of healthy eating habits across the state of Florida and beyond

Why Hispanic Marketing Firms Must Be Results-Driven Above All Else

Liz Castells is the dynamic woman behind top Hispanic marketing agency Castells & Asociados. In her new role at Los Angeles’ Davis Elen Advertising, she plans to bring Hispanics to the forefront

The Family STEM

Brothers Gabriel and Christopher Hernandez, both engineering executives, took vastly different paths and ended up closer than ever

How Digital Is Changing the Face of Beauty

Without intending to, Andres Amezquita has become one of the preeminent digital experts in the Latin world (and beyond).

Mending a Critical Gap in Manufacturing

Neddy Perez is doing whatever it takes to elevate the presence of women and Latinos in the manufacturing industry

The Legalities of International Success

PepsiCo’s Marjorie De La Cruz employs Latin charm, diplomacy, and a zest for knowledge to reach the top

ITSource Technology on The New Cyber Threats and How to Stay One Step Ahead

ITSource Technology’s Brian Arellanes makes it his business to outpace cyber crime—when threats get as big as foreign nationals attacking US companies, Arellanes knows how to stay cool under pressure, racing to help his clients respond

Playing the Role Model

Cisco’s Ana Corrales goes beyond her day job to promote the representation of women and Hispanics in STEM fields

The Social Purpose Business

H. Analco González elucidates how OCI Group is changing the standards of business, one community at a time nationwide

The Science of Supplier Diversity

Fannie Mae’s Michael Ruiz hones in on the benefits of a diverse supply chain in today’s mortgage marketplace

The Case for Patient-Centered Care

As general counsel for Lumin Health, José Padilla must strike a balance between complying with regulations and advocating for better health care access for all.

Playing the Long Game

How Lisa Baltazar, a first-generation Hispanic American from New York’s Loisaida, positioned herself for long-term success as a legal leader with Zurich Insurance Group

Elegance Aboard Viking River Cruises

As more travelers turn to the waterways, Viking Cruises meets increasing demand with a growing fleet and all-inclusive voyages worldwide

From Mayagüez to Mesirow

Emma Rodriguez-Ayala on becoming a general counsel by age 31, what she looks for in a team, and leading the legal and compliance functions for a $14 billion investment advisory business

Q&A With Freddie Mac’s Jorge Reis

As Rich Martinez mentions, Freddie Mac purchases home mortgages and apartment loans from lenders to ensure a steady supply of capital in the US mortgage marketplace. The company’s enterprise chief risk officer for investments and capital markets, Jorge Reis, stays on top of that.
It’s an understatement to suggest Reis has faced some daunting challenges. The senior vice president was with the firm from 1997 to 2008, moved to Itaú Unibanco Holding (São Paulo, Brazil) before returning to Freddie Mac in 2010. Reis holds a PhD from the University of Georgia.

The Supply Chain’s Next Evolution

Transitioning from chief technology to chief innovative officer at Johnson & Johnson, Guillermo Ardon brings more than just technical expertise to revolutionize the supply chain

Smart Pharma Reaches the Underserved

Cross-cultural marketing expert Lisa Valtierra is pushing for pharmaceutical companies to be more intentional about the populations they engage

Four Seasons Miami: Put Our Service to the Test

Four Seasons Miami hotel manager Borja Manchado never has the same day twice, but since starting in his role in January, his main focus has remained on the guest experience—which means catering to an increasingly diverse clientele, thanks to the expanding popularity of the Brickell neighborhood

Open Ears, No Fears

As VP and associate general counsel, Philip Morris International’s Luisa Menezes embraces legal challenges of unpredictable circumstances, which require her to constantly self-educate

Changing Careers to Find Work/Life Balance

Northwestern Mutual’s Ruben Levisman helps clients strike the perfect work/life balance