Healthcare

Ed Estrada
Ed Estrada Has an Eye for Integrity

For fifteen years, Ed Estrada has been building security systems and developing information security for Premier Inc.—not an easy task in healthcare

Tad Gomez Took a Leap of Faith

Experience and time are far too often the only true ways of knowing whether a…

Philip Ramirez
To Philip Ramirez, the Best Way Is the Right Way

Of all the experiences in the impressive career of Prominence Health Plan’s Chief Compliance Officer…

Dimas Ortega Puts the Mission First

Dimas Ortega’s main priority is helping people. As vice president of finance for Sinai Health…

Berta Alicia Bejarano
Berta Alicia Bejarano Speaks the Language of Compassion

The essential function of those with multiple language skill sets wasn’t always as highly valued…

Deanna Salazar
Deanna Salazar Is Dedicated to Service

Even as a child, Deanna Salazar knew what she wanted out of a career—opportunities to…

Nikki Adame-Winningham
Nikki Adame-Winningham Works Toward a Greater Purpose

Nikki Adame-Winningham always knew she wanted to become a lawyer. Growing up in El Paso,…

Cesar Ruiz
To Cesar Ruiz, This Is the Golden Hour

It’s a conversation that no one ever looks forward to. The decision to transition the…

Andy Ortiz and Arthur Ochoa
Cedars-Sinai Executives Dish on Industry, Los Angeles, and More

Hispanic Executive was thrilled to host Cedars-Sinai’s two highest-ranking Latinos in celebration of the first…

Under Their Care

Andrew Ortiz + Arthur J. OchoaSVP and CHRO + SVP for Advancement and Chief Advancement…

Christina Diaz
Christina Diaz Has Gone from the Bench to the Bar

In a world only consistent in its unknowns, Christina “Tina” Diaz sought refuge in the…

Sergio Melgar
Sergio Melgar Brings Steady Leadership to Organizations in Crisis

Sergio Melgar says at his current age, most mornings start with slightly painful physical reminders…

At Cedars-Sinai, Arthur J. Ochoa and Andrew Ortiz Highlight Their Bond to Los Angeles

There may not be another American health system more woven into its community than Cedars-Sinai.…

Cindy Alvarado’s Journey to the Top

Cindy Alvarado never thought she would become a lawyer. But today, she works behind the…

AIDS Healthcare Foundation
For Edwin Millan and Laura Morales Garcia, Hard Work Remains

The moniker “City of Angels” certainly rings true for employees of the Los Angeles-based AIDS…

Peter Perez
Peter Perez Answers the Call

When Peter Perez took a call center agent job for the American Automobile Association (AAA),…

Carlos Soto
Carlos Soto Inspires and Serves at Takeda Pharmaceuticals

It’s hard to walk away from a conversation with Carlos Soto feeling anything but inspired.…

Virginia Lazala
Virginia Lazala Needs No Extra Motivation

Motivation isn’t an issue for Virginia Lazala. As VP and legal head of oncology for…

Lorena Gomez
Lorena Gomez Prizes the Patient at Allergan

Lorena Gomez might have some tendencies that border on the obsessive-compulsive spectrum, she jokes, but…

Ricardo Muza
Ricardo Muza Takes Calculated Risks

Ricardo Muza stares out the small window with a blank expression on his face. His…

Jesús Vázquez, United Cannabis Corporation, portrait thumbnail
Jesus Vázquez Is Bringing CBD to the People—Through IP Law

Jesús Vázquez jokes that he became a lawyer because it seemed like his father respected…