Leading Latinas

Our annual Leading Latinas issue spotlights exemplary Latinas who are breaking barriers and paving the way for the next generation.

Patty Arvielo New American Funding
Patty Arvielo Revolutionizes Homeownership for Latinos

As cofounder and CEO of New American Funding, Patty Arvielo breaks barriers for Latinos seeking homeownership and inspires other Latina entrepreneurs to make a difference

Monica Ramirez
Mónica Ramírez Advocates for Migrants, Latinas, and Justice

Activist Mónica Ramírez reflects on twenty years of advocacy, the many issues afflicting Latinas and migrants, and the changing face of rural America

Javiera Balmaceda
Javiera Balmaceda Takes Latin America’s Stories Global

Amazon Studios executive Javiera Balmaceda shares her passion for the movie industry, elevating Latin American stories, and her work at Amazon Studios

Catalina Laverde
Catalina Laverde Sets Promises—and Fulfills Them

How Catalina Laverde took ownership of her life and career to set the course not only for herself, but also to show other Latinas how they can do the same

Giovanna Genard PRA Group
Giovanna Genard Continues a Career of Giving at PRA Group

Giovanna Genard left higher education for the corporate world to take PRA Group’s external affairs to global heights

Cepeda Rodriguez Pike
Latina Leadership in Mutual Funds

Adela Cepeda, Paulita Pike, and Emma Rodriguez-Ayala advocate for more mentorship and more representation in the mutual funds space

Colombiana Monica Manotas Leads Life Sciences at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Monica Manotas, senior vice president and president at global biotech company Thermo Fisher, brings a global perspective to leadership, science

Cyndi Ramirez Chillhouse
Cyndi Ramirez-Fulton on the Business of Self Care

The self-made founder, restaurateur, influencer, and queen of chill created a business that gives people of all backgrounds access to beauty and self-care at Chillhouse

Naty-Figueroa-BP
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

Jomysha Delgado Barnard
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

Marie Quintero-Johnson Coca Cola
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

Danielle Karczewski Eisai
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

Abigail Franco T-Mobile
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

Melissa Uribes Trimble
Melissa Uribes Is a People Person

Vice President Melissa Uribes believes that leadership is an art, not a science. At Trimble, she’s leading DEI in an exciting new direction with initiatives designed to welcome promising new candidates from a diverse range of talent pools.

Christy Haubegger Has One Mission: Empowerment

WarnerMedia’s Christy Haubegger has worked across many industries, but one thing ties all her roles together: her passion for uplifting and empowering people of color

Michelle Freyre: “The Beauty of Empathy”

A letter from Guest Editor Michelle Freyre

Maria Bartolome Winans Places a Premium on People

In the “opportunity of a lifetime,” Maria Bartolome Winans helps Kyndryl launch a multibillion-dollar service-centered business with people as its priority

Maria Salcedo Helps Ulta Beauty Put Its Best Face Forward

SVP of Merchandising Maria Salcedo helps ULTA Beauty compete in a fast-paced industry by prioritizing the customer above all else

Carla Piñeyro Sublett on the Journey Worth Taking

Carla Piñeyro Sublett is working in her “dream role” at IBM. Her path to that role has had its share of twists and turns, but every single one has helped shape her into the impactful leader she is today.

Ana Flores Understands the Power of Community

Ana Flores, trailblazing founder and CEO of the #WeAllGrow Latina Network, discusses her journey from mom blogger to business leader

Noelle Flores
Noelle Flores on Confidence, Camaraderie, and Community

Noelle Flores channels life lessons learned from her grandmother to excel in the music and entertainment industry while uplifting other Latinas