Latina Leaders

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

Laura Lopez
Meet Laura Lopez, the Latina Trailblazer Transforming Travel Media Relations

Explore how Laura Lopez’s multicultural background fuels her mission to reshape the travel industry and elevate Latino representation as Expedia’s head of US media relations

Patty Arvielo New American Funding
Patty Arvielo Revolutionizes Homeownership for Latinos

As cofounder and CEO of New American Funding, Patty Arvielo breaks barriers for Latinos seeking homeownership and inspires other Latina entrepreneurs to make a difference

Gaby Rios Giacona. Unity
Gaby Rios Giacona Stays Close to Her Heritage While Leading Globally in HR

Gaby Rios Giacona talks leading in Dubai, serving as a role model, and driving change in HR

Michelle Ferreira. Greenberg Traurig
G. Michelle Ferreira Finds New Space and New Mentees

How G. Michelle Ferreira supports young talent, builds culture, and creates welcoming spaces at Greenberg Traurig

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

Elena Rodriguez
Elena Rodriguez Is Diversifying Oregon’s Winemaking Industry

Since trading in her scrubs for winemaking, Elena Rodriguez aims to open doors for other Latinx winemakers in Willamette Valley

Claudette Soto in plain sight
Claudette Soto Builds Up Chicago Communities and Talent

Through her mission-driven construction management firm baso, Claudette Soto is changing the environment to better serve its people

Mara Garcia Kaplan. Wells Fargo
Mara Garcia Kaplan Learns to Trust Her Gifts at Wells Fargo

How Wells Fargo SVP Mara Garcia Kaplan paves a path for Latinas

Executives on the Move
Executives on the Move, February 14

See executive moves from Nathalie Rayes, Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Emma Rodriguez-Ayala, Sandra Campos, and more

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

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