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Sheila Mendez TXNM Energy
Sheila Mendez Harnesses IT Transformation at TXNM Energy

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

The Latino Majority – E63 – Juan José (JJ) Pérez

Alex López Negrete, cofounder of the largest Hispanic-owned ad agency in the U.S., has spent four decades helping corporate America connect with Latino audiences—and he’s just getting started.

Felida Villareal
Felida Villarreal Creates Change, One VIDA at a Time

VIDA President and CEO Felida Villarreal knows how to advocate for and empower the Rio Grande Valley community. She is on a mission to bring opportunities to the valley and build a future where success is not limited by geography.

Frankie Miranda Felida Villarreal
How to Stay Strong: A Conversation with Felida Villarreal and Frankie Miranda

In an exclusive interview for Hispanic Executive, VIDA’s Felida Villarreal speaks with Hispanic Federation’s Frankie Miranda about continuing the work in the face of challenges

Latina Doctorates
Breaking the Doctorate Barrier: The 1% and the Future of Latina Leadership

Only 1 percent of doctorate degree holders in the US are Latina—and it will take deliberate action and support to reach beyond that statistic, writes Dr. Brandi R. Muñoz

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Giving Tuesday Guide: Latino Nonprofits to Support in 2024

Inspired to donate or shape your longer-term philanthropic strategy? Start with our Giving Tuesday Guide, a high-level look at 40 Latino nonprofits across the US.

The Latino Majority – E55 – Monica Gil

For Julie Chavez Rodriguez, becoming a dynamic leader in today’s America could be her destiny as the granddaughter of civil rights icon Cesar Chavez. From her roots in the farmworker movement, Julie has emerged as a pivotal member of President Biden’s re-election campaign and stands among one of the highest-ranking Latinas in the White House.

30 Under 30 2024

NEXTGEN COLLECTIVE is proud to present our 30 Under 30 honorees of 2024. We are here to celebrate thirty exemplary professionals from across the United States who are making a name for themselves—while being unapologetically Latino.

Felida Villarreal
30 Under 30: Felida Villarreal, VIDA

Meet Felida Villarreal, president and CEO of nonprofit VIDA, who empowers Rio Grande Valley residents through job training and education opportunities

Omar Escamila
30 Under 30: Omar Escamilla, Adobe

Meet Omar Escamilla, a program manager for Adobe’s DEI team, who works at the intersection of innovation, social good, and creativity while meaningfully impacting society