Zach Baliva

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Efraín Pérez Agosto Goes All in at MGM Resorts International

Casino and hospitality veteran Efraín Pérez Agosto moved to MGM Resorts International for a chance to lead. Now, he’s CFO of MGM National Harbor, the company’s high-profile luxury property near the nation’s capital.

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Matthew Whitworth-Howe on Designing Beauty School 2.0

Matthew Whitworth-Howe and L’Oréal Professional Products Division are making higher education accessible for beauty professionals worldwide

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Gisselle Valencia Diaz Leads on a Firm Foundation

How a childhood split between the US and South America uniquely prepared Gisselle Diaz to lead as senior director of HR and operations at Blount Fine Foods

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Marissa Solis is Calling the Plays at the NFL

Marissa Solis is writing a new playbook for diversifying the NFL’s fan base, giving back to communities, and transforming in step with America’s changing demographics

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Joe Mella Invests in Goldman Sachs

Joe Mella has been with Goldman Sachs for thirty-five years. The long tenure is helping him find success in his new role leading strategic outsourcing.

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Anangela García González Digs Deep at Encino Energy

Anangela García González was looking for a different kind of oil and gas company than those of her native Venezuela. The VP of corporate engineering found a home at Encino Energy.

Eduardo N.T. Andrade Retires From a Multi-Act Career

As he approaches early retirement, Eduardo N.T. Andrade, the senior vice president and global compliance and ethics officer at Booking Holdings shares the lessons he learned in his multi-act career

Liz Hernandez Dared to Walk Away

Liz Hernandez shares what motivated her to leave Access Hollywood and how she hopes to inspire others and build community as the creator of WORDAFUL

Mario Xavier Carrasco on Taking the Leap

ThinkNow’s Cofounder and Principal Mario Xavier Carrasco turned down big money to forge ahead on his own. The move gave him total control to build a new kind of market research firm.

Victoria Jenn Rodriguez Seizes Opportunity

Victoria Jenn Rodriguez knows embarking on a new adventure can be intimidating. But she did it anyway, first with VJR Enterprises and now with the Dare to Leap Academy.

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Rafael Zamora Powers Up the Team

Conversica is building the digital workforce of the future. Chief People Officer Rafael Zamora is creating the culture that will spark the revolution.

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Monique Navarro Is Crafting a New Narrative

Monique Navarro knows firsthand the value of Latino leadership. As the LCDA’s associate vice president of marketing and communications, she’s advancing that leadership and telling her community’s story.

How Julia Longoria Creates Space for Storytelling

Writer and reporter Julia Longoria has found her voice through radio and podcasts; she’s now working to create an environment where others can grow professionally

Liz Alicea-Velez Is Building a Network Across the Americas

As MoneyGram expands its reach around the world, sales and marketing expert Liz Alicea-Velez works behind the scenes to reach regional consumers on their terms

Daniel Gandarilla Aids Atrium Health’s Expansion and Evolution

Atrium Health has grown steadily over the last eight decades, and Daniel Gandarilla unites systems, structures, and people to help the health system bring quality care to new regions

Monica Arnaudo Sees Beyond Beauty

Monica Arnaudo shares her road map for the future and how Ulta Beauty, America’s leading beauty retailer, supports BIPOC businesses and makes a positive impact on the world.

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Eric Brown Leads by Example

IT veteran Eric Brown relies on lessons learned through his career to give others new opportunities and open doors at SAIC

Megan Hogan Advances DEI at Goldman Sachs

As chief diversity officer, Megan Hogan advocates for “everyday allyship” to pursue meaningful change at the investment banking company

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Lisa Carrington Firmin Aims to Make an Impact

After a long period of silence, US Air Force veteran Colonel Lisa Carrington Firmin has written a book on military sexual trauma; she also serves at UTSA’s Office of Veteran and Military Affairs

Jacqueline Aguilar Is Making Her Mark

Jacqueline Aguilar has always sought out a place where she could use her background in business, tech, and the law to make a difference—and she’s found it at Procter & Gamble

Mark A. Hernandez Strives to Be Better Every Day

Veteran lawyer Mark A. Hernandez tries to both help someone and learn something new each day—a practice that ensures he’s both effective and fulfilled at Charter Communications