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9 New Releases from Latino Authors: February 2024

Find room on your bookshelf for these incredible reads releasing this month from Latino authors

Christina Gandia-Gambale and Jennifer Gandia
How the Gandia Sisters Took Up the Jewelry Mantle

Co-owners Jennifer Gandia and Christina Gandia-Gambale continue the family legacy at Greenwich St. Jewelers—and uplift other marginalized talent in the jewelry design space

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Register for These 11 Hispanic and Latino Conferences in 2024

Is your 2024 resolution to network? Check out these eleven Hispanic and Latino conference options for this year.

Yanina de Vargas
Yanina de Vargas Bet on Success in the US—and Won

Vice President of Finance Yanina de Vargas shares her journey to the US from Argentina and how she mentors the next generation of leaders

Josh Smith. Veteran Benefits Guide
Josh Smith Is on the Veteran Benefits Front Lines

An inside look at how veteran Josh Smith at Veteran Benefits Guide is helping other service members fight for the disability benefits they have earned

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24 Books by Latinos That You Need to Read in 2024

We’ve compiled a list of 24 books, written by Latino authors, that are a must-read in 2024

Noramay Cadena
Meet the Engineer-Turned-VC Investing in the Future of Food Tech

As cofounder of Supply Change Capital, Noramay Cadena invests in new talent with big visions of creating the future of food tech that is more inclusive, resilient, and climate-friendly

college-bound Latinos
How We Can Help College-Bound Latinos

MIT undergrad Olivia Muñoz shares how high school internships might help college bound Latinos stand out in their college applications in a post-affirmative action world

Henry Artalejo
Henry Artalejo Is Not Your Typical HR Leader

To build out a comprehensive people strategy at Griffith Foods, Henry Artalejo leads with a philosophy of cocreation and inviting constructive conflict to achieve the organizations’ purpose

Nilson Pepen
Nilson “Junior” Pepén Is the Red Sox’s Spanish-Language Voice

Play-by-play announcer Nilson “Junior” Pepén shares the move he made for love and how he found his niche within sports broadcasting in Boston

Oracio Galindo
Oracio Galindo Creates the Future of Leadership at the Los Angeles Rams

HR expert Oracio Galindo shares the importance of mentorship, how it helped him grow into a leader, and how he’s mentoring the next generation of leaders

Harold Castro
Harold Castro Measures Success in a Different Way

A first-generation college graduate who found a path in finance and accounting,
Harold Castro measures success in happiness and balance rather than in dollars and titles

Brenda L. Sanchez-Pineda
Brenda L. Sanchez-Pineda on Leading with Courage

HR expert Brenda L. Sanchez-Pineda is a mentor, advocate, and inspiration for Latinas who want to grow

Lisette Mendez
Lisette Méndez Leads at the Intersection of Technology and Finance

Lisette Méndez shares how her passion for continuous learning informed her journey from engineering to finance throughout her thirty-year tenure at AT&T

Carmen Candelaria
Carmen Arrieta-Candelaria Fulfills Her Own Promise to the Public

Carmen Arrieta-Candelaria reflects on family and a passion for service that has made her a public education advocate at Fort Worth Independent School District

Juan Alexander Concepción
Juan Alexander Concepción Pushes for Systemic Change

Juan Alexander Concepción has been on a lifelong journey to solve systemic problems plaguing Black and Brown communities, a journey he continues at Boston Scientific

Mariana D’Andrea
Media Tech Found Mariana D’Andrea, Not the Other Way Around

Mariana D’Andrea draws on her decades-long legal career to expand Roku’s licensing content internationally while pouring leadership into the company’s ERGs and pro bono program

Juliana Londoño
Juliana Londoño Is the Mental Health Advocate She Didn’t Have

Therapist Juliana Londoño aims to break barriers preventing Latino and BIPOC communities from accessing mental health services

finding work life balance
How I Find Work/Life Balance as a Latino in the US

After a decade of living and working in the US, Jorge Stevenson has found harmony between his personal and professional life. The executive now shares his top tips for Latinos searching for balance.

3 Ways Latinos Can Take Charge of Their Career Progression

Reaching your goals is not just about working hard. The founder of the Latino Career Assessment shares three actions Latinos can take to level up.

5 Myths and Misconceptions About Latina Leaders

C-suite, boardroom, and VC veteran Tricia Montalvo Timm shares five damaging myths about Latina leaders and her best advice for debunking them today