Led by Rita Benavides and Francisco Rausa, the affinity group at Baxter helps the health-care company engage and retain its Latino employees, plus connect with surrounding Latino communities.
WellCare’s Lisa Iglesias feels at home in her current role—literally. Back in her native Tampa, Florida, Iglesias aligns traditional and nonlegal functions for greater synergy.
Heading the largest wholesale distributor of swimming-pool supplies in the world, with $1.8 billion in last year’s sales, Pool Corporation’s Manuel Perez de la Mesa details how the hard-work ethic instilled by his parents have paved the way to prosperity.
While raising two small children and training for the Boston Marathon, Yvonne Garcia works to make the business world a better place for Latino professionals through her role as national vice president of ALPFA.
Responsible for more than 400 personnel and leads her team in advancing technologies into missions, Olga Gonzalez-Sanabria details her stellar career with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Reliant Energy’s Manny Rodriguez connects with national sports teams and their fans to create sustainable solutions. “It is one venue where all is put aside and everyone comes together for a common goal, which is to root for their team,” Rodriguez says.
Wynndalco Enterprises’ multifaceted CEO David Andalcio plugs into sustainable initiatives to make a positive impact on the environment and empower minorities to pursue careers in renewable technology.