Latina Leaders

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

Brenda L. Sanchez-Pineda
Brenda L. Sanchez-Pineda on Leading with Courage

HR expert Brenda L. Sanchez-Pineda is a mentor, advocate, and inspiration for Latinas who want to grow

Sandra Rosa Syniverse
Sandra Rosa Brings Her HR Expertise to Syniverse

HR veteran Sandra Rosa overcame challenges and leveraged the opportunities of an ever-evolving function to become Syniverse’s latest CHRO

5 Myths and Misconceptions About Latina Leaders

C-suite, boardroom, and VC veteran Tricia Montalvo Timm shares five damaging myths about Latina leaders and her best advice for debunking them today

Pedro A. Guerrero and Priscilla Almodovar, CEO of Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae’s First Latina CEO on Housing, Mortgages, and Latino Unity

Priscilla Almodovar shared a powerful message with two hundred Latino leaders at The Alumni Society’s ninth summit in New York City

Camille Vasquez
Introducing Camille Vasquez as Our Cover Star in the Lifelong Learning Issue

Managing Editor Michele Cantos Garcia discusses the true value of an education in our lifelong learning issue featuring Camille Vasquez on the cover

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

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

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

Dior Vargas
Dior Vargas Invites Everyone to Join the Conversation

Dior Vargas LLC founder Dior Vargas applies an intersectional lens to mental health activism