Latina Leaders

Maria Alejandra Melendez Mattress Firm
Maria Alejandra Melendez Details the Four Bedpost Pillars at Mattress Firm

Maria Alejandra Melendez is new to Mattress Firm, but not to building world-class HR organizations

A headshot of Rocío Van Nierop against a vibrant red duotone background
Meet the Trailblazer Disrupting Silicon Valley’s Status Quo: Rocío Van Nierop

Rocío Van Nierop is smashing barriers in the tech world, one line of code at…

A headshot of Monica Ortiz, managing director of Rosewood Baha Mar resorts
Monica Ortiz: From Humble Beginnings to Hospitality Greatness

Monica Ortiz makes history as the first female managing director at Rosewood Baha Mar Resort in the Bahamas

Ann Anaya Cencora
Ann Anaya Continues to Advocate for a Fair and Just Outcome

Leveraging her legal background and her passion for representation, Ann Anaya ensures that DEI is a business imperative at Cencora

Carita Austin Cummins Inc.
Navigating Freedom and Labor: Carita Austin’s Legal Rise

From a small mining town to managing labor issues at Cummins Inc., Austin shares her journey, her passion for labor law, and the importance of mentorship

Adriana Graham Drives Transformation as a Global CIO

Adriana Graham is ready to start the next great chapter of her global career at Rollease Acmeda

Beatriz Escudero Capgemini
Beatriz Escudero: Capgemini Lawyer with Spanish Roots

Beatriz Escudero reflects on her passion for international exposure and the value of trusting in herself

Headshot of Chef Melissa Araujo where she wears an old gold apron and looks down at a bowl of one of her culinary creations.
Chef Melissa Araujo on Elevating Honduran Cuisine and Latinas

James Beard semifinalist Melissa Araujo discusses her path to success at Alma Cafe and the importance of fostering opportunities for Latinas

Headshot of Deanna Hernandez, field marketing officer at McDonald's, atop a yellow two-tone background.
From Teen Mom to Marketing Maverick: Deanna Moreno Hernandez

Latina leader Deanna Moreno Hernandez shatters the corporate ceiling at McDonald’s, redefining success on her own terms

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

A glass sphere rendering of the Earth rests on a mossy ground
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.

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

Gabriela Ramirez. UBS
Gabriela Ramirez Is the Great Connector

Recruiting is more than a job for Gabriela Ramirez, who finds purpose in changing lives and forging deep bonds that can last a lifetime

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

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

Irma Ruiz. Boeing
Irma Ruiz: Putting Dreams into Orbit

Discover how Irma Ruiz defied odds and paved her path to a pivotal role at Boeing, shaping the future of space law while championing diversity

HR News Round-Up, March 22

This week’s HR news round-up covers opportunities in the space industry, the global adoption of remote work, and more

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