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Michele Cantos

Michelle Cantos has more than a decade of international working experience in the U.S., EU, & Latin America – first as a Public Relations specialist, then as a Program Manager for a prestigious fellowship, and now as Managing Director at a coding bootcamp where they train career changers on the skills required to land their dream tech jobs. She speaks and writes about leadership, the future of work, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at places like Uber, General Assembly, LMHQ, the Anita Borg Institute, and Hispanic Executive‘s millennial brand NextGen Collective.

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Introducing Camille Vasquez as Our Cover Star in the Lifelong Learning Issue

Managing Editor Michele Cantos Garcia discusses the true value of an education in our lifelong learning issue featuring Camille Vasquez on the cover

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Frankie Miranda Fights for Latinx-Serving and Latinx-Led Organizations

As the Hispanic Federation’s first openly gay president, Frankie Miranda uses his life experiences to bring a new perspective, and he ensures all Latinx voices are represented in the organization’s initiatives

Tony Aguilar Turned His $100,000 Student Loan Debt into an Opportunity

As CEO and Founder of Chipper, Tony Aguilar helps college graduates “chip away” at their student loan debt

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Oswaldo “Ozzie” Gromada Meza Wants to Reduce the Latino and LGBTQ+ Network Gap

Talent intelligence expert Oswaldo “Ozzie” Gromada Meza is on a mission to diversify corporate boardrooms as the new leader of the Latino Corporate Directors Association. Hispanic Executive asked him about his few first months on the role.

10 Latinx and LGBTQ+ Podcasts to Subscribe to this Pride Month

From culture to social justice issues, to mental health, and to storytelling, these Latinx and queer podcasts offer a wide range of engaging and powerful content

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5 Ways to Increase LGBTQ+ Voices in the Boardroom

Author, speaker, and director at the Latino Commission on Aids, Julio Roman, shares his advice on how to create more diverse boardrooms that include queer Latinos

A Brief Explainer on Latine and Latinx

While people with Latin American heritage aren’t a monolith, these are the most inclusive terms to use when referring to a group of people with Latin American roots

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Ask the CMO: Ariela Nerubay, Curacao

Tech-savvy CMO Ariela Nerubay shares Curacao’s retail marketing and multicultural marketing strategies. Plus, she discusses how C-Suite leaders can prepare for disruptive technologies like AI.

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Ask the CMO: Maria Lopez Twena, Adsmovil

Maria Lopez Twena is an award-winning marketer with over thirty years of experience who currently…

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Sylvia Banderas Coffinet on Becoming Latino Media Network’s New CEO

Hispanic Executive caught up with Sylvia Banderas Coffinet, Latino Media Network’s new CEO and a longtime friend of our publication, for a personal conversation on her historic appointment

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7 Latino and Hispanic Conferences Happening in 2023

Here is a snapshot of the 2023 Latino conference calendar. With thousands of attendees, hundreds of speakers, and a wide range of topics, there is something for everyone.

3 Ways to Boost Neurodiverse Inclusion in the Legal Field

Attorneys Salomon Chiquiar-Rabinovich and Carolina Paz Botero share how legal professionals and DEI experts can better support neurodiverse lawyers

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Oscar Pelaez Designs Global Strategies for Regional Tastes

Colombian Oscar Pelaez brings Pizza Hut’s brand essence to life with designs that foster an emotional connection for consumers around the world

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How US Interventionism Contributed to Today’s Latino Immigration Crisis

UN Goals Ambassador Jennifer Borrero believes acknowledging the dark history of US interventionism in Latin America is a first step toward understanding how we can help today’s Latino immigrants and refugees

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Top 5 Latino Homeownership Trends for 2023

Finance correspondent Lyanne Alfaro reports on the five key findings from the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals’ State of Homeownership Report

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“Dare to Be First:” Introducing the 2023 Leading Latinas and the Kamala Harris Cover

Michele Cantos Garcia on our annual celebration of Latina excellence and what it means to be the ‘first.’ Plus, our day aboard Air Force Two with the US VP for an historic cover story.

How Evergy Diversifies Its Energy and Talent Pipelines

After 141 years, Evergy finds new ways to sustainability serve its customers and further diversify the energy industry through its commitment to DEI

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Daniela Almeida Is Guided by Her Mentors and Heritage

As deputy general counsel at Sutter Health, Daniela Almeida believes in jumping in with both feet and paying it forward as a mentor and leader

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Argelia Medina Builds People Up

CHRO Argelia Medina shares lessons learned in an over twenty-year career at Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment

8 Latinas in Web3 and Fintech Blazing a New Trail

CryptoConexiòn Founder Monica Talan speaks with top Latinas in Web3 and fintech about how they are opening doors for more women and Latinos

AI Start-Ups Are Raising Billions of VC Dollars

CEO of Angeles Investors David Olivencia puts a spotlight on the billions in VC funding going to AI start-ups and explains what this means for entrepreneurs