Education
Marty Castro builds inroads for Latinos in Chicago and across the United States
Karina Nuñez-Rojas is making the transition from social services to brand management
Following what some would consider the “right path,” Mexico City-native Sofia Escamilla attended a good…
Diana Abril has managed to marry her love of travel and law into her dream job: general counsel for Whitney International University System
Milwaukee competes with the big cities when it comes to opportunities for Hispanic professionals
Dr. David López, inspired by the vision of Dr. Roberto Cruz, works toward a vision of higher education for Hispanics at The National Hispanic University
As director of diversity relations and head of campus recruitment for the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Martin Rodriguez is able to continue his college experience.
Carmen Heredia-Lopez, director of investments for the Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund, advocates for diversity and teamwork.
Angel Contreras is putting his motto of “learn the business, help others succeed” to work as chief human resources officer for Rockford Public Schools.
Get an inside look at the Hispanic IT Executive Council (HITEC). Plus, three HITEC members have a candid roundtable discussion with HE on the barriers and opportunities for Latinos in the IT industry.
By merging her family-business experience with corporate business savvy, Remy J. Norman approaches challenges—and offers solutions—in her own unique way.
“People need to know you’re a resource available for them to use, but not just after they get sued.”
As chief legal officer for the Rochester Institute of Technology, Bobby Colón takes a proactive approach to overseeing the college’s legal matters.
As vice president of the UAW, Cindy Estrada empowers union workers to advocate for their own rights.
“Having a food engineering background, complemented with an MBA, has given me the tools I need to make a difference,” says Claudia Esthela Granda.
“My career in public health extended into the creative realm when I took a sabbatical to study interior design at The Illinois Institute of Art–Chicago,” says Estela Hartley.
As executive director of the Latino Community Foundation, Raquel Donoso supports community organizations across eight counties in their efforts to build a better future for Latinos in California.
Juan Rangel leads UNO like a well-oiled, million-dollar business
The experience, however, only taught her independence and resourcefulness—paving the way for the wealth of expertise she brings every day to health insurer Cigna as its chief diversity officer.
Defying all stereotypes, he now leads a multimillion-dollar tactical team helping Fortune 500 clients stay ahead of the digital curve.
As a daughter of Cuban exiles and a cancer survivor, Aileen Ugalde has never been one to sweat the small stuff. Instead, Ugalde serves as a legal guide for the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida.
With recent critical acclaim for boundary-pushing plays such as El Nogalar, Chicago playwright Tanya Saracho has emerged as a powerhouse in American and Latino theater alike, and she’s using her newfound fame to challenge stereotypes of what it means to be a Latina.