Patricia Blanchini Pagaya
Patricia Blanchini Finds the Balance Between Engineering and Law

Trained as an engineer, Patricia Blanchini combines those skills with her legal acumen to build financial products from the ground up at Pagaya

Fran Katsoudas Cisco
Fran Katsoudas Leads a Culture of Purpose

As Cisco’s chief people, policy, and purpose officer, Fran Katsoudas leads with empathy and builds trust to create an inclusive, positive environment

Danielle Ducre Rawls Upstart
Danielle Ducre Rawls Is an Ally for Employees and Customers Alike

Danielle Ducre Rawls, Upstart’s lead product counsel of privacy and litigation, came to the organization to help provide access to credit for all

Jorge Beristain Ryerson
Jorge Beristain Contemplates the Bright Future of Metal

Jorge Beristain brings twenty years of Wall Street excellence to provide a more sustainable future at Ryerson

Nayli Russo Pittsburgh Pirates
Nayli Russo Brings a Sports Agnostic View to Innovation

Nayli Russo may not be a baseball fanatic, but her long-term strategy and vision are paying off for the Pittsburgh Pirates

Mike Nieves PENN Entertainment
Mike Nieves Is an Inclusive and Empathetic Leader

Leading with inclusion and empathy helps Mike Nieves drive results at PENN Entertainment

Ozzie Gromada Meza
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

Gabriela Valverde-Rivera Nike
Gabriela Valverde-Rivera Takes HR Digital

As senior director and HR business partner of North America digital commerce at Nike, Gabriela Valverde-Rivera has brought a culture of inclusion, belonging, and learning to the digital space

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

Prudential
Armando Gamboa Sets a Mentorship Precedence

Inspired by his parent’s work ethic, Armando Gamboa has spent his decades-long career mastering the legal field and helping young professionals along the way

Steven Avalos CVS Health
Steven Avalos on Going from Candidates to Counsel

Steven Avalos shares his journey from politics to labor law and the ways it allows him to serve his community at large

Federico Masías
Federico Masías Believes in Starting with the Basics

Baird & Warner’s Federico Masias has navigated the different chapters of his career by understanding processes, working hard, and staying curious

Juan Pajon Grupo Bimbo
Juan Jose Pajon on His Pivot from Finance to Technology

With years of training, hard work, and experience, Juan Jose Pajon went from accountant to technology leader for Grupo Bimbo

Michael Garcia Lewis Energy
Michael Garcia on Passion and Parenthood

Helping his son navigate three chronic illnesses made Michael Garcia the empowering HR leader he is today

The One Thing Preventing Latinas from Getting to the C-Suite

Publisher’s Circle contributor Patricia Arboleda explores perfectionism in Latinas and how it is keeping them from climbing the corporate ladder

Lexi Martinez RH
Lexi Martinez on IP and Intergenerational Dreams

Lexi Martinez reflects on her experience becoming in-house IP counsel at RH and unknowingly fulfilling her first-generation Cuban American father’s dreams

Omar Morales GitHub
Omar Morales Thinks Everyone Needs a Personal Board of Directors

Omar Morales believes everyone benefits from a personal board of directors for sage advice. The senior director of HR and revenue at GitHub is grateful for his own board who have helped guide his life and career.

Latino and hispanic Conferences
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.

Carlos Salcines
Carlos Salcines on What One Big Movie Can Do for a Community

Carlos Salcines talks about the power of diverse representation on and off screen at Warner Bros. Pictures

Federico De La Torre Sempra Energy
Federico De La Torre Has Evolved from Mentee to Mentor

Twenty-plus years into his tenure at Sempra Energy, Federico De La Torre is channeling his expertise and experience toward not only his own taxation duties, but also helping help others grow