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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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Naty Figueroa on Being a VP at bp

Vice President Naty Figueroa is a key player in the company’s net-zero ambition and an example of how determination can land you a seat at the table

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Richard Ramirez on Leveraging Technology to Make an Impact

As head of innovation and technology for corporate social responsibility at DTE Energy, Richard Ramirez finds extraordinary joy in the “art of the possible” as he serves the companies’ communities

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Armand Aponte is a Legal Asset

Armand Aponte is more than a typical in-house attorney. His interest and experience at the intersection of finance, business, and law sets him apart and is helping him lead Nikko Asset Management Americas to new heights.

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Iris Rosario on the Fruits of her Labor

Iris Rosario, senior counsel, franchise for Choice Hotels International, never forgets where she came from

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Victoria Soto Answers the Call

A former first responder, Victoria Soto operates under pressure and aids first-line workers as director of HR and safety at door-manufacturer Steves & Sons

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Jomysha Delgado Stephen Helps her Historic Alma Mater

As executive vice president of the college and general counsel at Barnard College, Jomysha Delgado Stephen helps her historic alma mater prepare the next generation of women leaders

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Mari Carmen Pizarro Lives by Legacy

Mari Carmen Pizarro shares the business principles and personal values she learned from her parents and still puts into practice today

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Marie Quintero-Johnson Leads with Passion

After thirty years at the Coca-Cola Company, Marie Quintero-Johnson is as excited as ever about the organization, its beverages, and its ongoing evolution in the global marketplace

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Roldan Aguilar Leads with Loyalty

By caring for his local community, the Executive Director of Strategic Operations at San Antonio Regional Hospital Roldan Aguilar helps the hospital reach new heights

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Javier Flores on Boston and the Boardroom

Dinsmore & Shohl’s office managing partner and board member is a pillar in his law firm and his community

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Keith Hernandez Is Ready for the Latino Community’s “Breakthrough Moment”

Guest Editor Keith Hernandez breaks down the steps other leaders and companies need to take to drive real change for US Latinos

Change Is in Our DNA

Latinos are well accustomed to reinvention in the face of adversity. Publisher Pedro A. Guerrero argues that this makes them the best equipped to lead and make a change for the better.

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Gil Gomez Goes Global

A management consultant with SAP and DEI savvy, Gil Gomez elevates conversations around analytics and diversity

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Danielle Karczewski on Life as In-House Counsel at Eisai Inc.

Danielle Karczewski, assistant general counsel of employment and R&D, shares lessons learned as she navigates life’s challenges and opportunities as a top in-house lawyer in a global pharmaceutical company

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Alexandra Esparza Is Choosing Her Own Adventure

After a meteoric rise in investment banking, Alexandra Esparza is ready to pursue her true passion—business ownership and advocating for other minority entrepreneurs

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Questions from CFO Jorge A. Celaya

Cuban CFO and longtime public company executive Jorge A. Celaya offers his two cents on business transformation and questions leaders need to ask

Juan Cruz Proves a CFO’s Value

Vedder Price’s Juan Cruz is helping to enable expansion and modernize operations at one of the top firms in the country

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For Mark Chavez, Business Viability and Environmental Consciousness Go Hand in Hand

As the general counsel and secretary at Ocean Point Terminals, Mark Chavez uses his nearly two decades of experience in the energy sector to give back to the community they operate in

Otis Elevator Company Is on the Rise

Otis Elevator Company is dedicated to innovation, and senior IP counsel Nelson DaCunha and his team keep the company protected on its way to the top

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Andres Andreu Employs the Judo Career Strategy

The senior vice president and chief information security officer uses his judo instincts to keep up his guard up, so enterprises don’t have to

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Abigail Franco Mentors, Leads, and Helps Women

Abigail Franco of T-Mobile was already a success, but it took years for her to truly embrace her capacity for greatness