Leading Latinas
Our annual Leading Latinas issue spotlights exemplary Latinas who are breaking barriers and paving the way for the next generation.
As global CISO, Margarita Rivera protects Carnival Corporation’s “floating cities” and its cruise-loving passengers across the seven seas
Bank of America’s Patricia Pacheco de Baez is uniquely positioned to serve ultra high-networth clients amidst the greatest wealth transfer in history
Marcela Lopez on navigating the difficult balance of executive life and motherhood—and making it work
How Aventiv’s chief corporate affairs officer helps organizations operate with clarity in an era of constant scrutiny
Alejandra Velázquez built her strategic public policy leadership grounded in trust, relationships, and community
Tatiana Vargas-Tietjen decided to attend law school after a Google search and she never looked back
Hyundai North America COO Claudia Márquez shares how she’s found success as a Latina in the luxury automotive industry—and how she’s helping other Latinas to do the same
Diana Castrillon has spent the last nine months learning the ins and outs of Atlantic City to succeed in her role at Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa
Maria Martinez talks about the values she aligns with at Murphy Oil Corporation and her focus for 2025
Priscilla Almeida, the first vice president of events in the Raiders’ history, underscores the benefits of asking for what you want in your career
Marisol González Ortega balances raising her family as a single mother with driving business success at L’Oréal
Rosa Amaral Ryan reflects on helping spin-off Kenvue, working through law school, and continuing to challenge herself decades into her career
Maria Medina Jackson shapes the future of home delivery and in-store shopping at Instacart as the company’s behind-the-scenes legal powerhouse
Evelyn González talks the Latin American market, digital transformation, and uplifting talent at Puratos
Debbie Esparza reflects on ballroom dancing, life after work, and a legacy of making the world better for women, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community
A lifelong learner with three LLM degrees, AT&T tax leader Ingrid Berner shares the challenges of her role, her pursuit of learning, and how she’s inspiring others to chart their own course
Producer Marie Leguizamo leverages her global influence and twenty-plus years in the industry to advocate for increased representation behind the camera
Vanessa Nadal shares her journey of building a career with the perfect blend of her scientific and law expertise
We reflect on some of the most influential voices we’ve featured in our Leading Latinas series ahead of our eighth year
In an exclusive interview for Hispanic Executive, VIDA’s Felida Villarreal speaks with Ana Marie Argilagos about how the nonprofit sector is changing the world, one grain of sand at a time
How G. Michelle Ferreira supports young talent, builds culture, and creates welcoming spaces at Greenberg Traurig