Karli Henriquez, outside, Miami, Follow the Influencer photo marketing
Follow the Influencer: Karli Henriquez

Power in Numbers Shoot far more than you’ll ever use, then edit down to a…

Anita Ortiz, Paramount Pictures, Viacom
Anita Ortiz: “Don‘t take the seat away from the table, pull up more chairs.”

Rewind the clock to just over twenty years ago, and you’ll find Anita Ortiz starting…

Nathalie Rayes, VP of Public Affairs, Grupo Salinas
Nathalie Rayes Furthers the Community Impact of Grupo Salinas

It was April 2013, and President Obama was preparing for a state visit to Mexico.…

Zoe Saldana, Founder, BESE
Zoe Saldaña Shifts Latino Narratives as an Artist and Entrepreneur

Actress, producer, activist, entrepreneur, and so much more, Zoe Saldaña shares a wise-yet-fresh perspective on what it means to be an American in today’s society—and how she’s working to broaden the definition.

Nelson Díaz autobiography
“If you don’t write it, you don’t tell it, and no one’s ever going to know.”

In today’s political climate, Nelson A. Díaz understands the need for diverse stories of adversity and…

Mariana Fagnilli: From International Human Rights Law to Global D&I Leader

Mariana Fagnilli has always been a spokesperson for humanity. She was born, raised, and educated…

How Susan Baida is impacting the largest employer with the longest reach

With 87,000 employees, 40 hospitals, 700 doctors’ offices and outpatient sites, 4,900 physicians, and a…

Mark Ortiz
Situational Leadership from A Worldly CFO: Mark Ortiz

Mark Ortiz—who was born in France to a Bolivian father and Polish mother, and who…

Miguel Myhrer
Miguel Myhrer: “A hallmark of any successful person is a commitment to continuous learning.”

Before cellular phones and international calling plans, Miguel Myhrer remembers his father using a ham…

Maria Thomas
Never a Dull Moment with Maria Thomas

While on the path to becoming an ophthalmologist, Maria Thomas craved more excitement in her…

Nestor Martinez-Segura
Nestor Martinez-Segura: “Leadership is about ‘we’, not ‘I’.”

Over the past eleven years, Nestor Martinez-Segura has risen steadily from a financial services agent…

Luis Escobar
175 Agents, 7 Languages, 1 Family for Luis Escobar

For seven years, Luis Escobar’s grandmother prepared him for the day that he would meet…

Geovani Bonilla
Geovani Bonilla Keeps IU Health Plans Compliant and Nimble

Geovani Bonilla is in the middle of yet another crisis. He received a call alerting…

Chris Luna
Chris Luna’s Approach to Rapid Growth

The ubiquity of cellular phones speaks to their near-total popularity: data from the Pew Research…

Rosie De La Cruz
Rosie De La Cruz: The Strategic Coach

A passion for math was instilled in Rosie De La Cruz at a young age.…

Maria Garton’s Quest to Reach New Heights

“It started when I was in kindergarten,” says Maria Garton of the work ethic instilled…

New Report: The Latino Contribution to US Economic Dynamism

“The data shows: Latinos aren’t only contributing to the economy because there are a lot…

Edwin Suarez Explains Marathon Oil’s Inclusive Innovation

An evolving business strategy and an intense focus on innovation have kept Marathon Oil, a…

Junior Sanchez
Junior Sanchez: “Build your people, and your people will build your business”

Junior Sanchez’s passion about his lifelong career in the collections industry is twofold. First, there…

Bill Martinez
How Bill Martinez Creates a Culture of Performance and Family

If Guillermo “Bill” Martinez Jr. hadn’t gone into the oil and gas industry, he might’ve…

Sonia Perez
Primed and Board Ready: Sonia Pérez

You attended the LCDA’s annual convening last fall as part of the BRI program. How…