LATINOS IN
Where Technology Meets Purpose./
>Tech isn’t just about code—it’s about people, progress, and purpose.
With innovation as their tool and community as their compass, these eight Latinos in tech are strengthening cybersecurity, improving patient care, driving transformation, mentoring the next generation of leaders, and building a more equitable future.
Uncover how resilience, advocacy, and vision turn challenges into breakthroughs—and ideas into legacies.
Rosanna Lipscomb Builds on Legacy_
>by BILLY YOST
Rosanna Lipscomb finds resilience in her work at Google after losing two incredible people in her life
Emily Garcia Enables Sixteen Years of Evolution at McAfee_
>by BILLY YOST
Emily Garcia has moved internationally twice with McAfee, and she’d do it all over again in a heartbeat
José Apolinar Olivera Went from Adversity to Attorney_
>by KEITH LORIA
José Apolinar Olivera details his journey from a difficult childhood to a leading legal role at Meta
Bayron Lopez Pineda Embraces the Legacy of Mentorship_
>by BILLY YOST
Bayron Lopez Pineda of Netflix and his family risked their lives to make it to the US, and they’ve made their community and their world a better place for it
“I’m hoping to establish more open communication between governments around the world and organizations like Google. Let’s have a conversation with the experts before legislation is drafted or before laws are enacted.”
–ROSANNA LIPSCOMB
Director of Global
Regulatory Affairs – Antitrust
Google
Antonio Marin Knows IT Can Be a Lifeline When Seconds Count_
>by BILLY YOST
US Med-Equip’s Antonio Marin on supporting hospitals in their lifesaving mission
Sheila Mendez Harnesses IT Transformation at TXNM Energy_
>by FRANNIE SPROULS
As CIO with twenty-six years of institutional knowledge at TXNM Energy, Sheila Mendez supports a culture of innovation in the ever-evolving energy sector
Luis Gonzalez Mansilla, Corporate Security’s Calm Face_
>by Billy Yost
Luis Gonzalez Mansilla of Halliburton thrives in complex, high-stakes security environments
Luis Cupajita Turns Problems Into Progress_
>by BILLY YOST
Luis Cupajita details his successful CIO tenure at Toyo Tires of Americas, a tenure that started with a big challenge
recommended reading./
These 6 Latinas in Tech Are Revolutionizing the Industry_
>>by DARCY WASKIEWICZ
Technology is a large part of our growing society. Here are six revolutionary Latinas in tech, innovating for the future.
7 Latinos in AI to Watch_
>>by MELAINA CECILIA DE LA CRUZ
How seven Latino innovators are revolutionizing artificial intelligence across various industries, from healthcare to music technology and beyond
The Top 10 Latino-Owned Tech Companies on the Rise_
>>by MELAINA CECILIA DE LA CRUZ
How ten Latino-owned tech companies are leading the charge in AI-driven innovation, diversifying the industry, and expanding their reach
“I tell my people and to all young professionals that they have to dream. I want them to imagine what they would like their job to be and how we can get them closer to that ideal.”
–LUIS GONZALEZ MANSILLA
Director of Western Hemisphere and Global Facility Security, Corporate Security
Halliburton
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VP OF EDITORIAL_
FRANNIE SPROULS
SENIOR EDITOR_
MELAINA CECILIA DE LA CRUZ
DESIGNER + ART DIRECTION_
ARTURO MAGALLANES
PHOTO MANAGER + VIDEO DIRECTOR_
CASS DAVIS
WEB DEVELOPMENT
JOSE REINALDO MONTOYA
SALES
Valerie Caballero, Chloe Castro, Kara Karis, Allison Kolosick, Roman Magallanes, Kara Thomas
PHOTOS
Weinberg-Clark Photography (Lipscomb), Diana Twomey (Gonzalez Mansilla), Courtesy of Emily Garcia (Garcia), Jose Alfonso Perez (Olivera), Hector Islas (Pineda), Courtesy of Sheila Mendez (Mendez), Courtesy of Luis Cupajita (Cupajita), Adriana Villarreal (Marin)
