Education

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Paving the Way for Latino Legal Excellence: 10 Tips for Latinos Pursing Law

Ten tips for aspiring Latino lawyers to unlock their potential, from leveraging cultural heritage to seeking mentorship and advocating for diversity

Latino Next-Generation Activists
5 Latino Next-Generation Activists Who Are Making an Impact

Five Latino next-generation activists fight for what they believe in, from environmental policy to indigenous rights to immigration rights

Jorge Perez
NextGen to Watch: Jorge Perez

Jorge Perez shares his inspirations, his goals for the future, and how Latinos can advocate for themselves

Gonzalo La Cava Fulton County Schools
Gonzalo La Cava Drives Change with Heart at Fulton County Schools

Gonzalo La Cava is the person to call when you need a new path forward

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Balancing Act: 5 Law Programs for Full-Time Workers

From evening classes to hybrid formats, these part-time law programs make earning a Juris Doctor possible for full-time workers

Alan Cardenas Coursera
Alan Cardenas Is the Newly Minted SVP and GC for Educationally Minded Coursera

From immigrant roots to executive heights, Alan Cardenas is revolutionizing legal operations at Coursera with AI integration and diversity in mind

Ricardo Solano Jr. Gibbons P.C.
Ricardo Solano Jr.: Legal Leadership and Making an Impact

Leading defense lawyer Ricardo Solano Jr. fights not only for his white-collar clients at Gibbons P.C. but also for other minority attorneys as mentor, champion, and guide

Leader
10 Things Every Board Director Should Know

Here are ten pieces of advice for board directors to help them lead their boards successfully

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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

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

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

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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

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

10 Latina Businesses You Need on Your Radar This Women’s History Month

Discover the innovative Latina-owned businesses revolutionizing the market, making a difference in sustainability, beauty, fashion, and more

Pricilla Almadovar
15 Latina CEOs You Should Know

We’ve compiled a list of fifteen Latina CEOs who should be on your radar this Women’s History Month

Christine Ann Soto. Essex County College
Christine Ann Soto Makes Advances in Higher Education Through Advocacy

Christine Ann Soto wanted to be an educator, but the universe had other plans. Now, she’s continuing her advocacy for students as Essex County College’s general counsel.

Justina Sanchez Cox
Justina Sanchez Cox Highlights Collaboration at Cadence

Justina Sanchez Cox reflects on the importance of building teams, listening with intention, and helping others grow

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

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

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

Sergio Rodríguez Hector and Gloria López Foundation
Sergio Rodríguez Wants More Latino Graduates, Faculty, and Philanthropists

Hector and Gloria López Foundation President Sergio Rodríguez embraces an equity-based approach to philanthropic giving while honoring his family’s legacy