Diversity

Why Hispanic Leaders Must Lead with Empathy

Executive coach Ilhiana Rojas Saldana believes leaders, especially Hispanic and Latino leaders, must lead with empathy. These are the three core ways in which they can do that.

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Oswaldo “Ozzie” Gromada Meza Wants to Reduce the Latino and LGBTQ+ Network Gap

Talent intelligence expert Oswaldo “Ozzie” Gromada Meza is on a mission to diversify corporate boardrooms as the new leader of the Latino Corporate Directors Association. Hispanic Executive asked him about his few first months on the role.

Auditing Hispanic Culture: Retired Army and Government Executive on What Should Stay and Go

Jeff Marquez audits the permanence and impermanence of our culture and encourages Hispanics and Latinos to take action on what is and isn’t working for them in the US

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5 Ways to Increase LGBTQ+ Voices in the Boardroom

Author, speaker, and director at the Latino Commission on Aids, Julio Roman, shares his advice on how to create more diverse boardrooms that include queer Latinos

A Brief Explainer on Latine and Latinx

While people with Latin American heritage aren’t a monolith, these are the most inclusive terms to use when referring to a group of people with Latin American roots

The One Thing Preventing Latinas from Getting to the C-Suite

Publisher’s Circle contributor Patricia Arboleda explores perfectionism in Latinas and how it is keeping them from climbing the corporate ladder

3 Ways to Boost Neurodiverse Inclusion in the Legal Field

Attorneys Salomon Chiquiar-Rabinovich and Carolina Paz Botero share how legal professionals and DEI experts can better support neurodiverse lawyers

Why and How to Invest in Yourself

Diana Maldonado believes we are all worthy investments, and she shares why we often refrain from self-investing and where to begin

Our Stories Start with our Nombres

Awilda Jiménez believes Latinos must honor themselves by asking for the correct pronunciation and spelling of their names—yes, even the accent marks, eñes and cedillas

5 Ways Latinas Can Break Free from Imposter Syndrome

Ilhiana Rojas shares how you can advocate for yourself in the workplace and conquer imposter syndrome

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Juan Taveras on Launching DEI Pro Finder

As a tenured Human Resources and DEI champion, Juan Taveras empowers experts through an online resource and connection hub

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How Samantha Santos Scales Global DEI at Citi

Samantha Santos, the head of diversity and inclusion strategy at Citi, acts as an advocate, not an activist, to help bring lasting change

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Carlos E. Calderon Sees Diversity as a Competitive Advantage

Chief Financial Officer Carlos Calderon knows inclusion and integrating ESG into business models is the future. That’s why he’s leading financial strategy at Ariel Investments, the oldest African American-owned asset manager, and Ariel Alternatives, a newly launched private equity initiative to elevate minority-owned businesses and foster supply chain diversity.

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Connecting Communities at Comcast: A Q&A with Juan Otero

Comcast NBCUniversal SVP Juan Otero checks in on the company’s DEI commitments and discusses outcomes related to digital equity and emerging technologies

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Rosa Colon-Kolacko has a Passion For Humility and Equity

Rosa Colon-Kolacko is a passionate executive advancing a culture of equality in healthcare practices, improving access, and growing diverse talent at Tufts Medicine

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Monique Navarro Is Crafting a New Narrative

Monique Navarro knows firsthand the value of Latino leadership. As the LCDA’s associate vice president of marketing and communications, she’s advancing that leadership and telling her community’s story.

Megan Hogan Advances DEI at Goldman Sachs

As chief diversity officer, Megan Hogan advocates for “everyday allyship” to pursue meaningful change at the investment banking company

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Indhira Arrington Is Working for a More Equitable Future

Indhira Arrington has made big DEI changes in a short time at Ares Management Corporation, thanks in part to the company leadership’s commitment to innovation

The Real Reason Latinas Are Exiting the Job Market

Executive coach and seasoned corporate leader Patricia Arboleda explains what companies are doing wrong in the effort to retain top talent—and what they can improve on

What Is Your “Why” for DEI?

Jeff Marquez encourages businesses and leaders alike to clarify what they hope to achieve through DEI-focused strategies and initiatives