Entrepreneur

Janie Martinez Gonzalez Is a Pioneering Leader

Janie Martinez Gonzalez was still in college when she founded Webhead; a quarter century later, she’s CEO of one of the few Latina-led tech companies and is setting her sights on quantum computing

Ilhiana Rojas Saldana Aligns Power and Purpose

As a CEO, public speaker, author, and community leader, Ilhiana Rojas Saldana empowers others to find their purpose and create an impact that surpasses the limits of work

Moe Vela
Moe Vela Lives with a Profound Sense of Gratitude

Entrepreneur and seasoned political advisor Moe Vela is grateful for every roadblock he’s faced. They’ve helped form the blueprint for his life and career.

Patricia Arboleda
Patricia Arboleda Is on a Mission

Patricia Arboleda has always enjoyed helping others grow and develop. Throughout her more than twenty-five…

Roberto Ortiz
Roberto Ortiz Knows Settling Is Not an Option

There may not be a more compelling pivot during the COVID-19 pandemic than that of…

Jeff Jorge
Jeff Jorge Took the Long Road

It’s one of the most memorable scenes in the history of cinema: Elliot wears a…

Alonso Ramos
Alonso Ramos Leads Transformation Wherever He Goes

Alonso Ramos presents a contradiction that is worth digging into. The CFO is, without qualifier…

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For Arnoldo Avalos, His Board Work Speaks Volumes

By the time Arnoldo Avalos reached the fifth grade, he had more education than both…

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Linda Griego Returns to Her New Mexico Roots

Linda Griego credits her grandmother, who raised her, for the inspiration to leave Tucumcari, New…

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Gary Acosta: The Story Behind L’ATTITUDE

Gary Acosta is a tall man. Speaking literally, he is six-foot-three-inches in height. Speaking figuratively,…

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Steve Apodaca Opts for a Healthier Path

Around the end of Steve Apodaca’s nearly decade-long tenure at telecom company Charter Communications Inc.,…

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NextGen Collective: Natalie Arribeno

Natalie Arribeno is the founder and designer of Nubia Natalie, an activewear line showcasing the…

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NextGen Collective: Alejandra Graf

Like many Latinx households, Alejandra Graf grew up in a home centered around the kitchen.…

Katia Beauchamp and Carolina Huaranca during the June 2019 panel discussion
LISTEN: Latinas, America’s Most Powerful Entrepreneurs

The most powerful session of The Alumni Society’s 2019 Leadership Summit was a panel discussion…

The Transcendent Business

How a business helped its owner through bereavement.