HE had the pleasure of partnering with the USHCC to bring the 2013 Kickoff Reception to its hometown on June 27. As part of the kickoff, HE welcomed USHCC Chairman Emeritus Nina Vaca, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and activist, philanthropist, and businesswoman Eva Longoria to Chicago.
Nereida “Neddy” Perez’s the VP of global diversity and inclusion for a Fortune 500 corporation. To her, that means she can continue doing what she’s done since she was a child—bridging the gap between cultures. “I know what it feels like to be a minority,” says Nereida “Neddy” Perez, “which is why bridging cultural differences to help others feel included is so important.”