Advocacy

A metal re-envisioning of the Puerto Rican flag is pictured high above a Chicago street
Preserving Puerto Rican History: The Vital Role of Archives

Leading archivists highlight the urgency of capturing Puerto Rican history through decolonial practices that amplify marginalized voices and fight erasure

Lillian Plata Conifer Realty
Lillian A. Plata Helps Create Affordable Housing at Conifer Realty

Lillian A. Plata is a general counsel who knows a thing or two about housing insecurity

Jorge Mancillas IBM
Beyond the Courtroom, Jorge Mancillas Inspires a New Generation of Lawyers

First-generation lawyer Jorge Mancillas reflects on the value of education, his roots, and the conversation that sparked his legal career

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Earth Day Spotlight: 12 Latino Champions Shaping Our Planet

This Earth Day, we’re celebrating Latinos leading the green change. Discover twelve Latino leaders making waves in conservation and climate justice.

Karina Martinez and Jennifer Yepez-Blundell
How DRAFTED is Changing the Game

DRAFTED, the start-up built for Latinas in sports, is ushering in a new era of fan engagement

Isabella DeClue
NextGen to Watch: Isabella DeClue

Microsoft’s Isabella DeClue shares her biggest inspirations, the biggest lesson she’s learned, and what she can’t live without

A nurse takes a pregnant Black woman's blood pressure with a blood pressure cuff
The Bronx’s Maternal Health Gap: Birthing Centers Are a Right, Not a Luxury

Maternal mortality rises among Hispanic and Black women, and the absence of accessible birthing centers in the Bronx underscores a critical reproductive right issue

Gracie Lozano USAA
Gracie Lozano Has Served Military Personnel and Their Families For 30 Years

By serving USAA’s 13 million members, Gracie Lozano is serving members of her own family as well

Two Scientists
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Genentech Progress and Goals

Genentech is making strides in diversity, equity, and inclusion, with goals to strive further in 2025

Latino ERG Exchange Discusses Belonging and Barriers

The Latino ERG Exchange discussed building community, including targeted programming, and advocating for sponsorship to elevate Latino leadership

Kathleen Herles and Dora Reunite on Paramount Plus

Two decades after voicing the iconic character, Kathleen Herles reflects on her personal connection to Dora and the importance of Latina representation in media

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5 Latino Startups to Watch in 2024

With a focus on social impact and cultural understanding, these five Latino startups are emerging as key players driving positive change across various sectors

Lorie Thibodeaux. National Association of Latino Healthcare
Empowering the Next Generation of Healthcare Leaders

Lorie Thibodeaux founded the La Mesa Emerging Leader Program to bridge the gap for early-career Latino healthcare professionals

Art Del Rio. EDF Renewables
Art Del Rio: Latino Leader Champions the Future of Renewable Energy

Kids from East LA don’t always get equal access to opportunity. The VP of Technical Services at EDF Renewables, Art Del Rio took his fate into his own hands, challenging established norms on his way to the top of the booming renewable energy sector.

Alma Karina Martinez. City of El Monte
Alma Karina Martinez Leads El Monte with Vision and Resilience

Alma Karina Martinez’s journey from immigrant beginnings to becoming the city’s first Latina manager showcases her commitment to uplifting communities and driving transformative urban progress.

Antonio Castanon. Citi
Antonio Castañon on a Legacy of Mentorship at Citi

How Antonio Castañon prioritizes mentorship and promotes diversity and inclusion in the organization.

Two women scientists of color look into their respective microscopes to study material. They are both wearing lab coats and surrounded by various solutions and a document with their notes on it.
10 Latina Scientists You Should Know

From astrophysics to marine biology, these Latina scientists are changing the face of STEM with groundbreaking discoveries that inspire innovation

Dayna Martinez
Dayna L. Martínez Advocates for More Latinos and Women in STEM

Through her leadership at the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Dayna L. Martínez empowers the next generation to fulfill its potential in STEM

Sports
Latinas Leading the Game

These ten Latina executives make a difference beyond the field, redefining success and pushing for inclusivity and progress in sports

Latinas in Philanthropy: A Conversation with Felida Villarreal and Ana Marie Argilagos 🎥

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

Herving Sanchez. MyFitnessPal
Herving Sanchez Helps Lead Others to a Healthier Life at MyFitnessPal

Herving Sanchez shares his journey to finance and how being a golf caddy prepared him to be a finance leader