Latino Leaders Magazine - Summer 2018 by Latino Leaders

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SPECIAL BOARDS EDITION 2018

A COMPREHENSIVE SNAPSHOT OF THE STATE OF LATINO PARTICIPATION IN CORPORATE BOARDS • MORE THAN 120 BOARD DIRECTORS • 50+ OUTSTANDING CANDIDATES FOR BOARDS

• MORE THAN 30 INTERVIEWS • INCLUDING CEO’S OF DENNY’S, KIMBERLY CLARK, NBC UNIVERSAL TELEMUNDO July/August 2018 Vol. 19 No. 4

NEW FACE: INTERACTIVE, ENVIRONMENTFRIENDLY AND EASIER TO READ! 17 YEARS OF BRINGING THE BEST STORIES OF LATINOS THAT LEAD.

COMERICA: LATINO ENTREPRENEUR, GUADALUPE FLORES, OPENS UP ABOUT HIS BOOMING BUSINESS PETE VILLEGAS: COCA-COLA CO. VP OF LATIN AFFAIRS SHARES WHAT HIS CLIMB TO THE TOP WAS LIKE

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IN JOINT COLLABORATION WITH RALPH DE LA VEGA, WE REVEAL SOLIDS FACTS ABOUT LATINOS

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CONTENTS

JULY / AUGUST 2018

8 COMERICA- Two featured entrepreneurs who started small but grew into roaring businesses. 12 DE LA VEGA ON LEADERSHIP- Ralph de la Vega in a collaboration with Latino Leaders releases a stunning study that demonstrates how Latinos have influenced the market, the economy, education and entrepreneurship. 16 LEADERSHIP- Peter Villegas discusses what career, his duties at Coca-Cola Co., and what drives him forward. 18 FDIC- Estefania Sasone, Compliance Examiner, talks about what she has learned at FDIC and how they continue to champion diversity. Peter Villegas

21 HEALTH- In this section, you will find the Top Hospitals for Latinos list, the Top Health Insurance Companies for Latinos, a deep conversation with the President of the National Hispanic Medical Association, Dr. Elena Rios, a heart-to-heart chat with Javier Montemayor from Children’s Medical, and the pleasant interview with City of Hope’s Latina doctor, Dr. Diana Londoño. 40 LATINAS- A follow up space for March-April’s coverage of the Most Powerful Latinas in Corporate. BNY Mellon showcases the two Latinas featured in ALPFA’s list and two Latinas part of the ALPFA’s Rising Stars 2018 class. We also feature other Latina power women like, JP Morgan Chase Bank’s Carolina Jannicelli and AT&T’s Catherine Gonzalez Pack.

Dr. Elena Rios

Alberto Ibarguen

Cesar Conde

48 BOARDS- This edition’s main feature. A complete, comprehensive snapshot of how Latinos continue to make their way into top leadership. Get to know who are the current Latinos on Boards of 2018, the Top Candidates for Corporate Boards, the 15 Most Relevant Hispanic Directors, and the Distinguished Leadership list, which spotlights some of the very well-known Hispanic Directors who have been part of Boards for years. We also talk to our advisor and counsel, Victor Arias, Managing Director at RSR Partners, who has led us through this entire process of selection and research. Lastly, we take a glance at the 3 Most Critical Issues Board Members face. In this piece, we feature a large selection of leaders who have talked to us about the challenges that matter the most inside boardrooms. IN EVERY EDITION 6-Publisher’s Letter 20- Shafer’s Vault

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PUBLISHERS

Publisher Jorge Ferraez

President and CEO Raul Ferraez

Director of Journalism Mariana Gutierrez Briones mariana@latinoleaders.com Administrative Director Lawrence Teodoro Editor Sarai Vega svega@latinoleaders.com Business Development Manager Cristina Gonzalez cristina@latinoleaders.com

THE EDITION you have in your hands is the most successful edition in the story of Latino Leaders Magazine. It is not only our 9th Boards Edition, but also our fourth special feature on Latinos in Healthcare Industry and we have a fantastic collection of stories and interviews with some of the most relevant leaders. Our Boards Edition is a comprehensive snapshot of the state on Latino participation in Corporate Boards. In a special partnership with Victor Arias Jr. and RSR Partners, who brings a priceless support and contribution to this edition, we’re featuring more than 120 Board Directors and more than 50 outstanding candidates ready to become Directors of a Board. The value of Victor Arias Jr. and RSR Partners mean one of the highest recognized experts on Hispanic executives and board members through the most exclusive firm in the executive search business. Latino Leaders is proud to partner with them. Since last year’s Boards Edition, we have had some new additions and some others names that are no longer part of the list. Most of them serve on a F500 Board, but some are serving on non-F500 boards, however their work and service are very relevant to the company and industry they serve. From 2017 to 2018, there were only 15 seats added to the F500 Corporate Boards, for a total of 5,360 Board seats in Corporate America. Out of those, only 152 are Hispanic Directors and out of those 43 are women. So, Hispanics grew 0.2% to represent 2.8% of the total F500 Board seats. As usual, good news, but not enough to match the percentage of Hispanic consumers that all these corporations have, which is between 15% and 22% of their market. Diversity is just one of the elements to become an effective Board Director. Through all these years, we have also identified other topics that make Board Service relevant: CEO Succession, Risk Management and the need to make boards more effective. Our edition contains more than 30 interviews, including the CEO’s of Denny’s, Kimberly Clark and NBC Universal Telemundo. We’re also covering a wide variety of leaders in the healthcare industry, like Elena Rios, the President of the National Hispanic Medical Association, the leadership of City of Hope, Cancer Treatment Centers of America and Children’s Health along with the list of the Best Hospitals for Latinos and the Top Health Insurance Companies. Pete Villegas, new V.P. for Latin Affairs of Coca-Cola is now in full speed with his efforts to keep championing Latino initiatives and Ralph de la Vega presents some astonishing infographics about the reality of Latinos in topics like entrepreneurship, education and the role of Latinos in the economy. All in all, this is one of our finest editions. All the work, passion and commitment of our team, writers and photographers, our editors and business developers who have invested in this edition that we offer with all our pride. Our wish is that it can contribute to your own growth and success! Jorge Ferraez

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COMERICA CORNER

LA BRISA ICE CREAM CO. Guadalupe Flores, along with this family, arrived to the U.S. with loads of dreams and lots of will to create what they had left behind. Thanks to this country and the support of many, like Comerica Bank, Flores was able to open La Brisa Ice Cream Company in Houston, TX.

GUADALUPE FLORES

OWNER LA BRISA ICE CREAM CO.

ABOUT LA BRISA • Located in east Houston, La Brisa is available for retail and wholesale opportunities.

ouston, Texas is home to a considerable amount of entrepreneurs. Meet Guadalupe Flores, owner of La Brisa Ice Cream Company. He is a native Mexican from the state of Zacatecas. His journey began 36 years ago in 1982 when he and his family decided to come to the U.S. in order to continue with their entrepreneurial dreams. During his time in Mexico, he established his business in his hometown and was able to develop fundamental skills to lead a business. But not everything was easy and simple, “Things for difficult in Mexico.”, said Flores. As like many other business owners, resources were limited and scarce. But Flores had a “plan B” and decided to look north of the border. Fast forward to 2018, La Brisa has become a booming business. Along the way, he has had partners that have supported his venture. Comerica is one of those partners. Flores has formed a relationship with the bank and Hugo, his personal banker. “There was no money. But we were able to borrow money little by little to be able to get back on our feet.” Flores talked about how bigger banks closed doors for him, but Comerica opened a window. Thanks to the bond they created, Flores was able to produce. His piece of advice for other business owners struggling financially? “Don’t be scared. Si se puede. Look for the help you need.” 8 LATINO LEADERS JULY / AUGUST 2018

• Guadalupe Flores arrived to the U.S. in March of 1982, and in July of that same year he began his business. • La Brisa has over 30 flavors available including Horchata, Tamarind, Guava.

Throughout his time, his motivation fluctuated. He first saw his business as an obligation; a way to provide for his family. Now? La Brisa is now the inheritance Flores wishes to pass along to his children. “I never thought it would grow so much, into what it is now. We insisted and insisted and here we are.” Now Flores looks to the future. His future plans are to make sure that his family continues with the business. “We have done the most difficult part, now its up to them to continue this business.” Four of his children are currently taking the reigns and are part of La Brisa. His legacy to his family is the hard work and dedication in the form of a business that will produce happy customers for years to come.

COMERICA CORNER

MI PUEBLO SERVICES CELIA VELAZQUEZ OWNER

Business owner, Celia Velazquez, had no idea that her business would grow into what it is now. Mi Pueblo Services is now a local business that offers endless services to the Latino community. Velazquez’s will to achieve and dedication has only taken her to great lengths. 10 LATINO LEADERS JULY / AUGUST 2018

elia Velazquez. Latina. Trailblazer. Achiever. Entrepreneur. Born in Mexico, arrived to the U.S. at the age of 16. Her plan from the very beginning was to attend school but destiny had different plans. She soon started working at a doctor’s office as an account manager. Due to personal trials and struggles, she then decided it was time to forge her own path. In 1994, she opened her business preparing taxes and representing clients who were being audited by the government. She named her business Mi Pueblo Services. She loved what she did. She wanted to grow, so she started attending seminars, workshops and classes. Velazquez began to fiercely seek an opportunity to grow in the field. She earned her Enrolled Agent license and it was just another step closer to success. Finances, as with every business are always a difficult department to master. For Velazquez and Mi Pueblo Services, the first two years were the toughest. Getting on your feet and learning the ropes of entrepreneurship is tough. There were times when she felt unmotivated. “I created a sign that said No te des por vencido meaning “Don’t give up”. Most of her problems were due to finances; to not having the income. But she came across Comerica Bank who gave her the opportunity to continue her business. The bank has helped her with small equity loans. “They have provided every loan. It is important for them to know you. Just tell them your needs and they’re there to help.”, she advises. Her advice to new business owners learning how to manage finances is that “you need to set priorities in place. Don’t spend money where you don’t need to spend it. Invest smartly.” Its important to be transparent with money. Pay your dues. Discuss your goals money-wise with your financial officer and your bank. Mi Pueblo knew this and is now successfully a corporation. But, Velazquez did not right away start preparing taxes. Her practice came from helping family member and friends. This is how she truly started her career. It was through them that news started spreading about her profession. She decided it was a great opportunity and that the community needed a Spanish-speaking tax preparer to help them when April rolled around. But to Velazquez, there was more. She wanted to do more. Now, she offers over 10 types of services. She also has a second location and is working towards opening more locations and franchising Mi Pueblo Services. Velazquez definitely knows where she wants to head when it comes to the future. To those who desire to go into entrepreneurship, her advice is: “Anybody can start their business. If you don’t try, you’ll never know. Don’t be afraid. Just go for it!” Part of being an entrepreneur is keeping up with new services, learn about new technologies, programs, policies and such. Velazquez said she continues to attend workshops and seminars. “I just keep studying.” She considers herself a workaholic. But with so much passion and drive, being a workaholic may not be such a bad thing after all.

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DE$ LA VEGA ON LEADERSHIPLatinos on the Rise: The Economy

$ $ $

Latinos are fueling the US economy. Latino contributions to both the US GDP and labor force are striking and undeniable.

If US Latinos RepresentedLEADERSHIP a Single Country… FACT-BASED

The GDP of that country would be among the top 10 in the world, ahead of Italy, India, Brazil and Canada.

GDP OF 10 LARGEST ECONOMIES AND U.S. LATINOS IN TRILLION US DOLLARS, 2015

In my opinion, one of the defining characteristics of great leaders is that they make decisions based on facts. I 1.55 have always advocated that individuals and organizations 2.86with difficult must face the “brutal facts” when dealing 3.37 situations in order to develop viable solutions. 2.42 CANADA

GERMANY

CHINA

US LATINOS

18.04

2.13

JAPAN

1.82

4.12 11.18

FRANCE

ITALY

eing grounded on solid facts is particThis research, when combined with facts from the Pew Research ularly important in conflictive times Center and from 2.07 the Bureau of Labor Statistics, sheds a new light on BRAZIL such as the ones we are living in now. the impact that Hispanics are making to our country in three key areas: INDIA OftentimesUStoday, individuals 1.78 debate the economy, education, and entrepreneurship. points of view using Once you review the research, it is undeniable that Hispanics are $ opinions and ideolCOMPOUND OF GDP IN its ogy instead of facts. This leads to wrong a huge asset to our country, not aANNUAL liability,GROWTH and inRATE fact are fueling LARGEST ECONOMIES AND US LATINOS 2010-2015 $third to conclusions makes it difficult reach agreeeconomic growth.5 Let’s look at each key area in more detail. It wouldand also be the fastest $ ment on key issues. 7.9% growing economy in$ the world, 6.7% Impact $ about US Hispan$ to views $ in regard Economic Fortunately, 2.9% of the total US GDP. 2.2% 2.1% ics, aahead to start with economic impact. Latinos are fuelingLet themeUS economy. Latino contributions to both $ available thanks $new set$of facts $has become CHINA INDIA Hispanic USimmigrants LATINOS CANADA US arrived TOTAL without the great work of the Latino Donor Collaborative*, Many like me may have the US GDP and labor force are striking and undeniable. which funded important research to track the progmuch, but that has not stopped us from making a contribution. ress and contributions of US Hispanics in America.

Latinos on the Rise: The Economy

NEW CIVILIAN The Future of the American Young and Growing: WORKERS 2010-2015 If US Latinos aLATINOS SingleNON-LATINOS Country… Economy is Latino Latinos 16-24Represented and The GDP of that country would be among the top 10 in the world, ahead the US Workforce GDP OF 10 LARGEST ECONOMIES AND U.S. LATINOS

155 ,1

In the first half of this decade, LatinosCANADA made up

of Italy, India, Brazil and Canada.

633 9,

IN TRILLION US DOLLARS, 2015

more than 2/3 1.55

GERMANY

2.86

US LATINOS of the US labor force's growth

2.13 18.04 In 2015, young Latinos made up:

CHINA

3.37

2.42

1.82 ITALY

2.07 BRAZIL US

18.6%

INDIA

1.78

It would also be the third fastest growing economy in the world, ahead of the total US GDP. of military servicemen and women

2.5 million. 4.12

11.18

FRANCE

As the non-Latino workforce shrank by 4,000 workers between JAPAN 2010 and 2015, the Latino workforce rose by

Estimates predict that by 2020, the Latino GDP will COMPOUND ANNUAL GROWTH RATEfor OF GDP IN account

5 LARGEST ECONOMIES AND US LATINOS 2010-2015

25.7% 7.9%

of the US Marine Corp CHINA

6.7% INDIA

24.4%

2.9%

2.2%

US LATINOS

CANADA

of the total US 2.1% GDP growth. US TOTAL

SOURCES: STATISTA, "LATINO GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP) REPORT: QUANTIFYING THE IMPACT OF AMERICAN HISPANIC ECONOMIC GROWTH"

NEW CIVILIAN The Future of the American Young and Growing: WORKERS 2010-2015 TheLatinos Latino Donor Collaborative is a non-profit organization that works to reframe and advance an accurate perception, and understanding of the important Economy isportrayal, Latino 16-24(LDC) and LATINOS NON-LATINOS contributions Latinos make to American society. (www.latinodonorcollaborative.org). I currently serve as an LDC board member. the US Workforce

decade, Latinos made up

633 9,

12 InLATINO LEADERS JULYthis / AUGUST 2018 the first half of

155 ,1

As the non-Latino workforce shrank by

In my case, I arrived without a penny in my pocket. Through hard work and study, I eventually became the vice chairman of AT&T. I continue to contribute after my retirement from AT&T, setting up my own company and investing in new businesses to create economic wealth. My story is not unique. Together, the 55 million Latinos who lived and worked in the US in 2015 contributed $2.13 trillion to the US GDP, fueling the growth and vitality of the US economy. Just to put that $2.13 trillion into perspective, if the US Latino population were an independent economy, it would rank as the seventh largest in the world. Greater than Italy, India, Brazil, or Canada (according to 2015 data). It would also be the third fastest growing economy in the world after China and India.

The Latino high-school drop-out rate, for example, is at an all-time low while Latino college enrollment is at an all-time high. The drop-out rate for Hispanics has gone down from 34% in 1996 to 10% in 2016. At the same time, college enrollment for Latino high-school graduates increased from 51% in 1996 to 72% in 2016. And while statistics show we still have work to do in the area of education, it’s encouraging to see the trends moving in the right direction.

Entrepreneurship

America’s success was built on the courage and determination of entrepreneurs, many of whom were recent immigrants.. Research proves that Latinos are carrying forth that tradition. Latino businesses are growing faster than any Education other ethnic segment, and about half of that is A second indicator of a community’s progress is by Latina-owned businesses. Between 2002 and education. 2012 the number of Latino-owned businesses in In the US, education is key to one’s success. the US doubled. With that, they went from repIn my case, it made a huge difference in my life. resenting 6.8% to 12% of all US business. That’s why I’m so encouraged by the recent findings showing that Latinos are making very Education is key to economic success in the US - and good progress in education.

Latinos Latinos on on the the Rise: Rise: Education Education Education key to economic success in the US - and Latinos areispursuing education at record rates. Latinos are pursuing education at record rates.

Dropout Rates Are at an All Time Low Dropout Rates Are at an All Time Low LATINO DROP OUT RATE 1996-2016 LATINO DROP OUT RATE 1996-2016

+21% +21%

COLLEGE ENROLLMENT RATES OF LATINO HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES* COLLEGE ENROLLMENT RATES OF LATINO HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES*

72% 72% 51% 51% 34% 34%

-24% -24%

10% 10%

1996 1996

72% high school graduates enroll in college. 72% ofof Latino Latino highofschool graduates enroll in college. Compared to 69.7% the general population.

2016 2016

Compared to 69.7% of the general population.

*REFERS TO THE SHARE OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES WHO ARE ENROLLED IN COLLEGE IN OCTOBER OF THE YEAR THEY GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL *REFERS TO THE SHARE OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES WHO ARE ENROLLED IN COLLEGE IN OCTOBER OF THE YEAR THEY GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL

Enrollment Is at an All Time High Enrollment Is at an All Time High

While school enrollment is up across the board in While school enrollment is up across the board in

JULY / AUGUST 2018 LATINO LEADERS Debt Is Low PERCENTAGE OF YOUNG Debt Is Low PERCENTAGE OF YOUNG HOUSEHOLDS* WITH

While student While student

HOUSEHOLDS* WITH STUDENT LOANS

DE LA VEGA ON LEADERSHIP

Spirit of service There’s one more finding that I think must be brought out, again to shed some light on the contributions Hispanics are making to our country. There is no greater contribution than serving in our Armed Forces, making sure we keep our country safe and free. In this regard, Latinos are serving our country in record numbers. In 2015, young Latinos represented 18.6% of our military. More impressive still: They made up 25.7% of the U.S. Marine Corps. I think this speaks volumes about Latinos’ pride and commitment to the United States.

Here we have a group of entrepreneurial people who are educated and hardworking; who produce a massive, economically positive impact; and who are willing to serve the nation they call home. We must acknowledge their well-deserved place in our country and value the contribution they are making to keep America as the model and beacon of hope for people around the world. The three infographics that appear in this column are also available on my website at www.ralphdelavega.com under the “My Latest Advice” tab. I encourage everyone to download them and share them to get the facts out. Ralph $

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Latinos on the Rise: The Economy Latinos are fueling the US economy. Latino contributions to both the US GDP and labor force are striking and undeniable.

If US Latinos Represented a Single Country…

The GDP of that country would be among the top 10 in the world, ahead of Italy, India, Brazil and Canada.

GDP OF 10 LARGEST ECONOMIES AND U.S. LATINOS IN TRILLION US DOLLARS, 2015 CANADA UK

1.55

GERMANY

2.86

US LATINOS

18.04

CHINA

3.37

2.42

2.13

JAPAN

1.82

4.12 11.18

FRANCE

ITALY

2.07 BRAZIL US

INDIA

1.78

COMPOUND ANNUAL GROWTH RATE OF GDP IN 5 LARGEST ECONOMIES AND US LATINOS 2010-2015

It would also be the third fastest growing economy in the world, ahead of the total US GDP.

7.9%

6.7%

CHINA

INDIA

2.9%

2.2%

US LATINOS

CANADA

2.1% US TOTAL

Fact-based leadership Economy Great leaders stand on true facts. more than 2/3 I want to again thank the Latino Donor 2.5 million. Collaborative for making it possible for great leaders to have access to new, proven facts on which to $ 24.4% make decisions and help shed light on others. 25.7% 18.6% The facts are clear. Hispanics are making a very positive impact in our country, just as other Nothave onlydone are throughout Latinos driving both US population and economic growth, Latinos on the Rise: Education they immigrant groups our nation’s history.are also disproportionally engaging in job creation via entrepreneurship. Young and Growing: Latinos 16-24 and the US Workforce

NEW CIVILIAN WORKERS 2010-2015

LATINOS

155 ,1

NON-LATINOS

633 9,

In the first half of this decade, Latinos made up

The Future of the American Economy is Latino

As the non-Latino workforce shrank by 4,000 workers between 2010 and 2015, the Latino workforce rose by

of the US labor force's growth

In 2015, young Latinos made up:

Latinos on the Rise: Entrepreneurship of the US Marine Corp

of military servicemen and women

Estimates predict that by 2020, the Latino GDP will account for

of the total US GDP growth.

SOURCES: STATISTA, "LATINO GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP) REPORT: QUANTIFYING THE IMPACT OF AMERICAN HISPANIC ECONOMIC GROWTH"

Education is key to economic success in the US - and Latinos are pursuing education at record rates.

Dropout Rates Are at an All Time Low LATINO DROP OUT RATE 1996-2016

+21%

COLLEGE ENROLLMENT RATES OF LATINO HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES*

72%

51%

Businesses by the Numbers

Rates ofEducation Entrepreneurship 34%

-24% 10%

72%

1996

2016

of Latino high school graduates enroll in college. Compared to 69.7% of the general population.

*REFERS TO THE SHARE OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES WHO ARE ENROLLED IN COLLEGE IN OCTOBER OF THE YEAR THEY GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL

3.3 million 1.6 million

Between 2002 and 2012: Latino-owned businesses in the US

Between 1996 and 2015, Latinos had the highest entrepreneurship rate of all Americans. Enrollment Is at an All Time High

Debt Is Low

While school enrollment is up across the board in the US, Latinos have the most improved rates.

While student debt is an issue affecting many Americans of all ethnicities, Latinos have lower rates of student debt than most other groups.

+80%

Latinos

Non-Latinos

+13%

+7%

+6.6%

INCREASE IN ENROLLMENT IN TWO OR FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE PROGRAMS (1993 -2014)

ENROLLMENT CHANGE FOR PRIVATE AND PUBLIC NURSERY SCHOOLS, K-12 SCHOOLS, AND COLLEGES (1999 - 2016 )

doubled

Latinos

41%

Non-Latinos

NON-LATINOS

SOURCES: PEWRESEARCH.ORG, BLS.GOV

+11%

+4.6%

+10%

+3.3%

Latinos on the Rise: Entrepreneurship Not only are Latinos driving both US population and economic growth, they are also disproportionally engaging in job creation via entrepreneurship.

Businesses by the Numbers 3.3 million

Rates of Entrepreneurship

Between 2002 and 2012: Latino-owned businesses in the US

LATINOS

and went from making up just 6.8% of all businesses in the US to 12%.

Entrepreneurship and comprise close to

50%

of all Latinoowned companies.

Between 2007 and 2012, Latina-owned businesses increased

NON-LATINOS

+11%

+4.6%

+10%

+3.3%

and comprise close to

50%

87%

of all Latinoowned companies.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP RATE 1996 - 2015

CHANGES IN COMPOSITION OF NEW ENTREPRENEURS BY ETHNIC GROUP, 1996-2015

What Recession?

Growing Wealth

While the 2008-2009 “Great Recession” wreaked havoc on the US economy overall, Latino-owned businesses continued to flourish both leading up to and following this time of economic upheaval.

In terms of national income, Latinos account for approximately ten cents on every US dollar.

PERCENTAGE CHANGE BY ETHNICITY OF OWNER (2007-2012)

ENTREPRENEURSHIP RATE 1996 - 2015

Between 1996 and 2015, Latinos had the highest entrepreneurship rate of all Americans.

doubled

1.6 million

87%

22%

*THOSE HEADED BY SOMEONE UNDER 40

With Latinos poised to make up 22.4% of the labor force by 2030 and 30.3% by 2060, their ever-increasing achievements in education and low student debt are necessary contributions for a healthy economy.

LATINOS

and went from making up just 6.8% of all businesses in the US to 12%.

Between 2007 and 2012, Latina-owned businesses increased

PERCENTAGE OF YOUNG HOUSEHOLDS* WITH STUDENT LOANS

$$$$

25.7%

of real income growth since 2005 is from Latinos.

CHANGES IN COMPOSITION OF NEW ENTREPRENEURS BY ETHNIC GROUP, 1996-2015 LATINOS

NON-LATINOS

+46.3%

LATINOS

+6.1%

+35.1%

NON-LATINOS

+4.8%

+22.1%

+11.4%

-2.1%

BUSINESSES

-2.2%

SALES RECEIPTS

EMPLOYEMENT

YEAR-OVER-YEAR CHANGE IN REAL MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME (2014-2015)

The result of this growth, combined with high levels of entrepreneurship is that Latino Americans’ wealth is growing at a faster rate than that of other ehtnic groups.

SOURCES: GSB.STANFORD.EDU; "MAKING AMERICA RICH AGAIN: THE LATINO EFFECT ON ECONOMIC GROWTH"

Ralph de la Vega is the former vice-chairman of AT&T Inc. He is the author of the best-selling book “Obstacles Welcome: Turn Adversity to Advantage in Business and Life.” He is also a LinkedIn Influencer, posting regularly on leadership and innovation.

What Recession?

Growing Wealth

While the 2008-2009 “Great Recession” wreaked havoc on the US economy overall, Latino-owned businesses continued to flourish both leading up to and following this time of economic upheaval.

In terms of national income, Latinos account for approximately ten cents on every US dollar.

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LEADERSHIP

COCA-COLA CO.

POWER OF DISCIPLINE Shifting from financial services to consumer beverages may have been difficult, but Peter Villegas is enjoying the transition.

ROWING up in Victorville, California, Peter was the youngest of seven boys. “We were very sports-oriented, very competitive,” he recalled. “And that taught me the value of discipline, team work, and understanding individual roles – those are skills that have helped me throughout my career.” After graduating from high school, he moved to Orange County, CA and went directly into the work force. His introduction to the financial industry was at its entry level: a bank teller. But that position served as a launching pad to a 25year career in the banking industry that brought increasing responsibilities. He survived over a dozen mergers with other banks, culminating in the acquisition of Washington Mutual, his then-current employer, by JPMorgan Chase in 2008. “There’s no class or education where you can learn how to navigate through a merger,” he said. “It’s like building a 16 LATINO LEADERS JULY / AUGUST 2018

Peter Villegas Vice President and Head, Office of Latin Affairs at Coca-Cola North America plane while you’re flying it. You need to embrace the new internal culture while you continue to serve the external needs of the community and consumers.” In 2014, Villegas was the bank’s National Director for the Office of Corporate responsibility when The Coca-Cola Company came knocking on his door.

Working with Opportunities

“At the time, I wasn’t looking for a change,” he said. “I enjoyed banking – but I realized Coca-Cola was offering me a unique opportunity.” The offer to head up an independent department that would focus on the Hispanic marketplace, reporting directly to the president of Coca-Cola North America, included further enticements: a seat on the president’s executive leadership team, and the opportunity to help strategize the company’s growth. And though the two industries are quite different, Villegas found some common ground.

EYE ON THE PRIZE Legacy: “I would like people to remember that I made a positive difference to the companies I’ve worked with, and to the many outside communities I’ve served.” Mentor: Muhammad Ali “Apart from my family, I really looked up to Muhammad Ali, even as a child. His display of confidence, and the way he stood up for the things he believed in, helped develop my own self-confidence. I knew there would be times I’d have to stand up for myself, and I use him as a role model even to this day.” Obstacles: If the road to success was obstacle-free, we’d all be on top of the world – but it isn’t. “First, be sure that you truly understand what the obstacle is; next, be thoughtful and strategic about your approach to it – don’t have a knee-jerk response,” Villegas states.

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“It comes down to understanding the various issues and needs of the communities you serve,” he said, adding that a given community in Texas won’t be the same as its counterpart in Florida or New York, it’s imperative that you understand the uniqueness of each community. “You do that by actively engaging with key stakeholders in those communities and the organizations that support them. My responsibilities as a banker included managing those relationships with civic, community and political leaders, and then helping position the bank to engage appropriately. Those skill sets and experiences have been extremely helpful to me at Coca-Cola.”

No Regrets

Three years later, he has no regrets about switching fields. “I get to work for one of the most recognized brands in the world, and I have opportunities to make positive impacts in the community. For example, Coke makes a strong effort to support the DREAMERs in our workforce. We want to be sure they’re successful and continue to make positive contributions to society,” he said. And those words aren’t hollow “corporatespeak.” The company backs them up by paying the DACA renewal fees for its DREAMER employees. That corporate attitude is practical in a couple of ways. The multi-cultural community represents a significant area of growth for any American business today. . “The population shift has been tremendous,” he said. “California, Florida and Texas are already minority-majority states, and 14 more states are ex-

pected to have that status by 2020, with Latinos in the lead.” “Coca-Cola is and always has been for everyone,” he said. “We recognize that the success of our business, like many others, is directly linked to the diversity of our associates, business partners and the communities we all serve” .He added that Coke’s commitment to diversity will help it to capture and retain the talent needed in key divisions to drive the future of the company. That commitment is accompanied by the need to educate and encourage the next generation of leaders. “When I first entered corporate America, there were not a lot of Hispanics or Latinos in senior positions, people who could offer guidance and advice,” he said. “But now there are so many prominent Latinos in business, politics, and other professions who can provide great examples to younger workers.”

Commitment to the Future

“We need educate the next generation aware of the range of opportunities that are open to them – anything from education to business to a trade. We need to help them become empowered and independent, so that they can make positive contributions to society.” Villegas pursues that on a personal level as well. “I’m on the road for Coke about 60 percent of the time,” he said, “and I try to bring my family with me as often as I can.” That enables him to expose his 15-year-old daughter Alisandra to many of the organizations the company partners with. “She gets to

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LEADERSHIP STYLE • Promote teamwork • Work collectively, with colleagues and external partners • Stress inclusion • Strive to make every situation a win/win • Articulate the facts – don’t make decisions based on assumptions or theories • Don’t hesitate to take the lead when necessary • Listen to Martin Luther King, Jr.: “It is always the right time to do the right thing.”

see health, education, community and political leadership and workforce challenges in various cities across the country,” he said. “I want these experiences to help develop her as she charts her own life path.” For his own future, his goals are simple: Connect The Coca-Cola Company’s wide and growing range of products to the Hispanic consumer, keep improving and grow his skill set, and keep the pulse of the consumers’ needs and issues in their various communities. “I also want the Office of Latin Affairs to exhibit external leadership with key organizations – not just as a monetary resource, but one that’s actively engaged with their issues, discussions and strategy. “Internally, I want to be sure that Latin Affairs is viewed as a business development partner with the Hispanic segment – and one that will always be willing to challenge the company to do what is right.” JULY / AUGUST 2018 LATINO LEADERS 17

FDIC

ENSURING DIVERSITY Estefania Sasone, FDIC Compliance Examiner, never thought she would be working for the federal government. Destiny took charge and the rest is history. As a Latina employee at FDIC, Sasone understands that her job not only entails maintaining public confidence in the U.S. financial system, but representing Latinos as well. Brian Elvir

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FDIC Compliance Examiner Estefania Sasone has seized her moment and taken charge. She will be the first to acknowledge, however, that opportunities are like golden doors. Her career in the federal government has confirmed the need for representation in leadership positions. She affirms, “The make-up of the government simply does not match the make-up of the U.S.,” respectively. The FDIC, along with Sasone, is working to stifle this disproportionate trend. As a first-generation U.S. student, Sasone earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Management from Woodbury University of Burbank. At Woodbury, she served as a peer mentor and teacher’s aide for macroand micro-economics. She began her career at a public relations agency in advertising, but felt compelled to do something more to help others in her local community. As she began seeking opportunities for professional growth, Sasone determined the mission and vision of the FDIC were cohesive with her personal and professional aspirations, and accepted an employment offer. The FDIC, a leading financial regulatory agency, recognizes the need to fill their workforce with people like Sasone who have not only the qualifications and drive to meet its mission, but the perspective and passion that a diverse upbringing affords. The corporation strives to leverage the differences in others to create a positive work atmosphere that promotes equality and delivers on a high-performance culture. The corporation boasts of a comprehensive Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan that was created to prioritize equal employment opportunities within the organization. As part of that initiative, Sasone has served on the FDIC Chairman’s Diversity Advisory Council (CDAC), an employee-based committee that discusses areas of cultural diversity and inclusion. Each regional site has its own Council which reports to the headquarters board, thereby advocating 18 LATINO LEADERS JULY / AUGUST 2018

DEFINITION OF SUCCESS FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION (FDIC) The FDIC was established in 1933 after the Great Depression collapsed the economy and eroded consumer trust in the American banking system. It supervises multiple financial institutions and insures up to $250,000.

VALUABLE LESSONS Sasone aligns herself with the agency’s mission to provide effective public service. By adhering to the company’s core values, she’s learned to face new challenges with a “willingness to say yes” and a “can do” attitude. “The more you are open to learn and take on new responsibilities, the more exposure and opportunities arise to further yourself.”

Do what makes you happy, and pursue your passions – both personally and professionally. “It’s not about how much money you make, but how happy you are in life.”

a nationwide initiative for diversity in the workplace. In support of the advancement of initiatives designed to create opportunities for the FDIC to reach populations of women, minorities, and veterans, Ms. Sasone also serves as a Corporate Recruiter for the FDIC. Through this role, she provides students advanced money management skills to build wealth, and provide strategies for leveraging education to land impactful careers. Sasone believes that her work at the FDIC has been rewarding to her in terms of benefits and the public service she provides. She admits that as a minority, both as a woman and Latina, working for the federal government was not on her radar. But even though it did not seem like an obvious career path at first, she can’t see herself working anywhere else. Her advice: Don’t limit yourself either by job description or lack of minorities in your industry. Be confident and authentic. Your bravery and success may inspire others like you to do the same.

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LANGUAGE OF WINE

01 Elias as a teenager working in a vineyard with his father. 02 Elias as a boy peeking out of his mom’s picking bucket in a Napa Valley orchard, 1968

WINE SPEAKS many languages. One of these languages in many California vineyards and cellars is Spanish. I first heard it as a kid in the late 1960s when I learned how to care for grapevines with my dad or would help my mom with her work in fields or orchards. After getting my degree in fermentation science at University of California, Davis, in 1984, I returned to my home here in Napa Valley, where I heard it again in a stronger voice. Today Spanish is still spoken among the vine rows and wine caves but increasingly it’s also spoken by the winery owner and his or her investors and bankers. People from all parts of the world, including Spanish-speaking countries, have come to California’s wine country to make a life for themselves and I am grateful to have grown up here and have been privileged to see so many positive changes. Over the next few months, I’ll be writing a wine column for my good friends at Latino Leaders from not only the perspective of a Napa Valley winemaker but that of someone whose parents were seasonal farmworkers and who today spends part of each day in the Spanish-speaking and English-speaking worlds. I’ve been making wine at Shafer Vineyards in Napa Valley for more than 30 years, where we produce a Chardonnay called “Red Shoulder Ranch,” a red blend of Merlot, Cabernet, and Malbec called “TD-9,” a Cabernet Sauvignon called “One Point Five,” a Syrah/Petite blend called “Relentless,” and our signature wine, a Cabernet Sauvignon, “Hillside Select.” Every wine has a story and that’s what this column will be all about! Salud!

MEET ELIAS FERNANDEZ Elias Fernandez has been making wine at Shafer Vineyards in Napa Valley since 1984 and is a partner with Doug Shafer in Eighty Four Wines. He has been honored as winemaker of the year by Food & Wine magazine and honored as a Hispanic role model at the White House. For more details, visit ShaferVineyards.com and EightyFourWines.com.

ABBVIE INC Lake Bluff, Illinois 2013 founding year

AMGEN Thousand Oaks, California 1980 founding year

BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB New York City, New York 1989 founding year

ELI LILLY & CO. Indianapolis, Indiana 1876 founding year

ROCHE HOLDINGS Basel, Switzerland 1896 founding year

GILEAD SCIENCES INC. Foster City, California 1987 founding year

JOHNSON & JOHNSON New Brunswick, New Jersey 1887 founding year

MERCK & CO. Kenilworth, New Jersey 1891 founding year

NOVARTIS AG Basel, Switzerland 1996 founding year

PFIZER INC. New York City, New York 1849 founding year

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AbbVie is engaged in the discovery, development, manufacture and sale of a range of pharmaceutical products. Its products are focused on treating conditions, such as chronic autoimmune diseases in rheumatology, gastroenterology and dermatology; oncology, including blood cancers; among others. AbbVie is one of the 2018 FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For, according to global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work and Fortune. The ranking is based on survey responses from more than 310,000 employees rating their workplace culture on 50-plus elements of the workplace.

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Amgen discovers, develops, manufactures and delivers various human therapeutics. It operates in the human therapeutics segment and focuses its research and development on human therapeutics for the treatment of serious illness in the areas of oncology/hematology, cardiovascular disease, inflammation, bone health, nephrology and neuroscience. Amgen is ranked #51 overall and #4 in the Drugs & Biotechnology category on Forbes Magazine’s inaugural America’s Best Employers for Diversity list. They are also included on Fortune Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies list for 2018. Bristol Myers Squibb is engaged in the discovery, development, licensing, manufacturing, marketing, distribution and sale of biopharmaceutical products. Employee Resource Group for Latinos called Organization for Latino Achievement (OLA) enhances business performance by supporting our company’s objectives while simultaneously providing a platform to increase cultural awareness. The group also fosters an understanding of how Latinos can add value to our business, provides networking and leadership development opportunities. Eli Lilly discovers, develops, manufactures and markets products in two segments: human pharmaceutical products and animal health products. The human pharmaceutical business segment sells medicines, which are discovered or developed by its scientists. Its animal health business segment operates through the Company's Elanco division, which develops, manufactures and markets products for both food animals and companion animals. Eli Lilly was ranked No. 6 in DiversityInc.'s Top 50 Companies for Diversity. They were also awarded the Women's Choice Award for Best Places to Work for Millenials and Women. Roche is the world's largest biotech company. They have been at the forefront of cancer research and treatment for over 50 years, with medicines for breast, skin, colon, ovarian, lung and numerous other cancers. Roche has a force of about 94,000 people working together across 100 countries. Diversity and Inclusion is highly important for Roche. The company makes sure that it also includes women. Women make a total of 49% of the total workforce. Roche was ranked No. 71 in Forbes list of America's Best Employers. Gilead's portfolio of products and pipeline of investigational drugs includes treatments for HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer, inflammatory and respiratory diseases, and cardiovascular conditions. Gileados is an employee resource group (ERG) whose members are committed to embracing, fostering and sharing the multifaceted Latino culture within their professional communities, with the goal of enhancing recruitment and retention of diverse talent across Gilead. Women At Gilead is another ERG that helps to ensure that every woman in the workplace is valued, empowered and given ample professional opportunities. Johnson & Johnson is engaged in the research and development, manufacturing and sale of a range of products in the healthcare field. Their research facilities are located in the United States, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Israel, Japan, the Netherlands, Singapore, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. The Latino ERG was included in the 2017 Top Five ERG list by Latina Style Magazine. They have partnered up with organizations like the National Hispanic Medical Association, Prospanica, Unidos US, USHCC, among others. Merck and Co. is global healthcare company that offers health solutions through its prescription medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies and animal health products. It operates through four segments: Pharmaceutical, Animal Health, Healthcare Services and Alliances. Merck & Co. was ranked No.41 in Forbes' list of America's Largest Public Companies. Merck continuously partners up with UNICEF with campaigns, employee matching gifts and in-kind product donations. Employees also have an opportunity to connect with others through the Merck Hispanos Organizations. Novartis has the mission to discover and develop innovative healthcare products, targeting unmet medical needs. Novartis medicines reach nearly 1 billion people each year. In 2017, access-to-healthcare programs reached nearly 46 million patients with Novartis products and nearly 15 million people with health education, infrastructure development and other programs. Novartis ranked #4 in Fortune’s list of companies that are doing well by doing good. Novartis also ranked #2 in the FORTUNE World's Most Admired Companies Pharmaceuticals Industry list. Pfizer is a pharmaceutical corporation. They are considered one of the largest pharmaceutical companies. They develop and produce medicines and vaccines for a wide rage of medical disciplines including immunology, oncology, cardiology, among others. This year, Pfizer donated an antibiotic to the International Trachoma Initiative (ITI), a program of the Taskforce for Global Health, an independent not-for-profit organization. Pfizer employees are also provided with opportunities for growth and development mentoring, individual developent plans, activities like job-rotation assignments, and experiential action projects. JULY / AUGUST 2018 LATINO LEADERS 21

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Dr. Mark Diaz, Chairman, National Hispanic Health Foundation

onsidering the early life of Dr. Diaz, it wasn’t easy for his parents to work and live in the United States; however, their perseverance to succeed in fulfilling the opportunity for their children to lead happy lives is what Dr. Diaz values most about his upbringing. Dr. Diaz’s mother and father were both born in Mexico and came to America with a glint in their eye. Dr. Diaz was born an American citizen in California, where both his parents presented stoic attitudes in the work force in order to support him. When he was born, Dr. Diaz’s father enlisted in the armed national forces undocumented. While away at war, Dr. Diaz’s mother worked various positions in order to acquire revenue for the family. She worked positions as a housekeeper, a laundry mat attendant, and many other miscellaneous jobs. When Dr. Diaz’s 22 LATINO LEADERS JULY / AUGUST 2018

father returned from Korea, the family moved to Sacramento where he started working for the Southern Pacific Railroad. Dr. Diaz completed his high school education at a private facility on scholarship. After graduating, Dr. Diaz went on to receive an undergraduate degree in biology from The University of California: Davis. Once he finished his undergraduate studies, he was accepted to The University of California: San Francisco medical school. Grateful of his education and brimming with energy, Dr. Diaz occupied a position in urgent care following his academic pursuits. He received a certification in occupational medicine and began a twenty-year career. In 2016, Dr. Diaz moved on from his job and began to pursue various positions in San Francisco, which pertained to working for the department of disability, as a medical consultant, and for the public employees retirement system. Dr. Diaz really connected to the idea that there are no restrictions for any human being, let alone a Latino in the field of medicine. With this ideal in mind, throughout Dr. Diaz’s education, he founded The Latino Pre-Medical Club, as well as a free clinic that still operates today and just recently celebrated forty-three years of public service. Dr. Diaz still volunteers there till this day. Dr. Diaz now sits humbly on the board of directors for the National Hispanic Health Foundation. The NHHF is a 501-C3 charitable organization that awards two bicoastal scholarships to students every year. Over the past few years, The NHHF has donated over one million dollars to aspiring medical students in the Latino community. Dr. Diaz emphasizes the intrinsic happiness he gains from working with medical students. Dr. Diaz is a remarkable individual within the Latino community and positively represents that anything is possible when you work hard, and dedicate yourself to whatever it is that you aspire to do and be.

Dedicating his entire life to the field of medicine and the improvement of health in American society, Dr. Mark Diaz is a truly inspirational figure that proudly represents the Latino community. nhmafoundation.org

CESAR CHAVEZ • Dr. Diaz once was present at a boycott to unionize agricultural workers in the Sacramento yellow county area. He fondly recalls a speech from Caesar Chavez that was given in the town of Davis. Dr. Diaz admired a specific phrase that Chavez repeated throughout the speech: “Si, tu puedes”. Due to government hierarchy, many Latinos during that period of time possessed a discouraged attitude about the career heights that they could reach. Chavez eradicated the minimalist mindset that trended and reinforced the idea of any Latino being able to do whatever it is they set their mind to.

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››››MESSAGE OF HOPE DR. DIANA LONDOÑO UROLOGY SPECIALIST CITY OF HOPE

City of Hope’s Dr. Diana Londoño’s interest in urology comes from seeing her father struggle with this condition. Since then she has aimed to connect with the Latino community to provide top health care and prevention.

aving suffered a life-altering loss in her family, Urology Specialist, Dr. Diana Londoño is helping spread a message of hope to patients with similar ailments. In the Latino community we have become accustomed to how easily one’s life can suddenly be uprooted and destiny changed from one day to the next. Dr. Diana Londoño underwent such a life-altering experience during a visit to her father in Mexico. Born in Mexico City, Londoño moved to the U.S. when her parents separated at the age of 12. During her formative years she was involved in the student council and took on many leadership roles. Her undergrad education was focused on government and she planned a career in politics.

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CITY OF HOPE • With its main campus in Duarte, California, City of Hope is only one of 49 comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S. It was founded in 1913 as a biomedical research facility meant for the development of treatment, therapy and education in cancer research. • Dr. Londono estimates about 22% of the patients at City of Hope are Hispanic. City of Hope’s integrated Spanish marketing efforts promote the importance of health screenings and early detection. • City of Hope has been featured in well-known Spanish media networks such as Univision and Telemundo.

“TO DO A GOOD JOB AS A DOCTOR WITHOUT LOSING COMPASSION, JOY, AND HAPPINESS.”

On an annual trip visiting her father back in Mexico, however she noticed a dramatic change in his health that would impact her perspective and career purpose. While he would usually be in in peak physical condition, proud and almost “vainly” eager to express the stereotypical Latino attitude, he was now in a wheelchair barely able to attend to his daughter and even a bit ashamed at his own condition like any typical father. Unfortunately, his prostate cancer quickly metastasized in a way that is “rare nowadays with early screening” and which people can easily avoid and live well over their 60’s. Londoño decided to seek a career in medicine focusing on similar diseases to prevent this from happening to others. Dr. Londoño is currently a part of the City of Hope’s research initiative to educate local Latino communities and potential medical students in the field. She feels there “is a lot of miseducation and taboos” that people develop due to language barriers. For example, earlier in her career she worked in Miami’s Little Havana where 90% of the patients were Spanish-speaking. The number of Spanish-speaking doctors here and abroad is limited and so it is difficult to translate important health information. Overall, Londoño’s goal at City of Hope is to help enhance people’s quality of life through compassion and communication maintaining their dignity despite cultural differences. JULY / AUGUST 2018 LATINO LEADERS 25

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Baylor University Medical Center Dallas, TX www.baylorhealth.com

As the flagship hospital of Baylor Scott & White Health in North Texas, it cares for more than 300,000 people each year and has 894 licensed beds. Its 1,376 physicians attend to 36,007 admissions, 146,077 outpatient visits and 106,979 emergency room visits. As a teaching hospital, it also includes 220 medical residents and fellows. The Diversity Management Council (DMC) is active in both recruiting a diverse workforce and in promoting diversity throughout the workforce. Other efforts by the DMC include: participating in diversity “Train-theTrainer” Management programs at the facility level, representing the health system and the council in recruitment or community events and developing recommendations and implementing plans to integrate diversity into new employee orientation. As part of preparing for a diverse patient population, the council Assess each facility’s delivery of culturally appropriate care and present recommendations for meeting needs and Study the demographics of each facility’s community and create a plan to address diversity issues.

Children's Hospital Dallas, TX www.childrens.com

Children's Health in Dallas is the leading pediatric health care system in North Texas, the eighth largest pediatric health care provider in the nation, and the second busiest in terms of admissions and pediatric Emergency Department visits. For more than 100 years, Children’s Health has been making life better for children across North Texas. With two full-service hospitals and one specialty hospital, 18 specialty centers and a primary care practice, we provide an expanded breadth and depth of care and meet patients where they live, learn and play within their communities. We are the only academic health care facility in North Texas dedicated exclusively to the comprehensive care of children. Children’s Health is the primary pediatric teaching facility for The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and Children’s Medical Center Research Institute at UT Southwestern performs transformative biomedical research with a dedicated team of world-class researchers. Children’s Medical Center Dallas, the system’s flagship hospital, has once again been recognized among the nation’s best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 2018-2019. Children’s Medical Center is the only hospital in North Texas ranked in all 10 pediatric specialties in the annual Best Children’s Hospital report, which is based on patient treatment outcomes. 26 LATINO LEADERS JULY / AUGUST 2018

City of Hope Duarte, CA www.cityofhope.org

Founded in 1913, City of Hope is one of only 48 comprehensive cancer centers in the nation, as designated by the National Cancer Institute. Its role as a leader in patient care, basic and clinical research, and the translation of science into tangible benefit is widely acknowledged. City of Hope is located in Duarte, California, just northeast of Los Angeles, with community clinics throughout Southern California. It is ranked as one of "America's Best Hospitals" in cancer by U.S. News & World Report. The center is a pioneer in the fields of bone marrow transplantation and diabetes, and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. City of Hope is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people with cancer, diabetes and other serious illnesses. Its mission is to transform the future of health care by turning science into practical benefit and hope into reality. The center accomplishes this by providing outstanding care, conducting innovative research and offering vital education programs focused on eliminating these diseases.

Henry Ford Hospital Detroit, MI www.henryford.com

The Henry Ford health System is regularly awarded as one of the most diverse health networks in the country. Henry Ford supports employee involvement in its diversity and inclusion efforts through participation in Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). They promote and encourage a culture of professional growth, build positive direct relationships with staff and maximize each employee’s contribution to the health system mission. Of the seven ERGs, Hispanic employees can join “Amigos de Henry Ford Health System.” The hospital is staffed by the Henry Ford Medical Group, one of the nation’s largest group practices with 1,200 physicians and researchers in more than 40 specialties. It serves patients from across the world at its 53-acre 877-bed hospital, and specialists train the next generation of health care professionals at its education and research center. Locally, the Michigan Minority Business Development Council has twice recognized Henry Ford as the Health Care Sector Corporation of the Year, and five times awarded Henry Ford with the Corporate ONE Award.

Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD www.hopkinsmedicine.org

Arguably the most famous hospital in the nation, it has been the seminal example of medical achievement. It totals 1,194 licensed beds and 2,000 full-time physicians and has been ranked the best hospital in the country for 22 years. The Diversity Postdoctoral Alliance Committee (DPAC) was launched in February 2015 to create a clear, consistent voice for and to support the development of postdoctoral fellows and trainees who are African-American, Latino, Native American and Pacific Islanders. In patient care, many Latinos are beginning to tap the hospital’s health seminars and social services—three Spanish-speaking therapists are avail-

able at Johns Hopkins Bayview’s pediatric clinics. Lastly, in the effort to get more minority students into the sciences, the Diversity and Academic Advancement Summer Institute enrolls Thread high school students and recent graduates in five-week paid summer internships in laboratories, clinics and offices at the school of medicine and Baltimore businesses for real-world experience.

Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center Sacramento, CA thrive.kaiserpermanente.org/care-near-you/northern-california/southsacramento/

Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center has 3,900 employees and 520 physicians ready to serve you. Kaiser Permanente boasts of innovative technology to provide speacialized treatment. Their Level II Trauma Center, the first in the South Sacramento area- is equipped for any victims suffering traumatic injuries. The Center also has a dedicated Latino Health Center that specializes in healthcare for Latinos. Kaiser Permanente Center also hosts telephone group visits on a variety of health topics. This program allows member to learn how to prevent and manage health conditions and ask questions during recorded sessions.

Lenox Hill Hospital New York, NY www.northwell.edu

As part of the Northwell Health Network, Lenox Hill is a 652-bed, acute care hospital located on Manhattan's Upper East Side. A staple in the community for more than 150 years, the hospital has earned a national reputation for outstanding patient care and innovative medical and surgical treatments. As the second hospital to make the list from “The Empire State,” it shares a number of similarities in its outreach to minority patients and potential Hispanic employees. The Executive Diversity and Inclusion Council provide executive oversight to diversity, inclusion and health literacy programs and initiatives. The Executive Council is chaired by Michael Dowling, the president & chief executive officer of the health network, and is comprised of other members of senior leadership including the chief diversity and inclusion officer. The Inclusion Academy leadership development program is designed to provide coordinators, front-line managers and directors with the tools necessary to implement and manage diversity and inclusion strategies at their local sites and facilities.

Lutheran Hospital -Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH my.clevelandclinic.org/locations/lutheran-hospital

Lutheran Hospital was first opened in 1896. When it first opened it was a residence that was rented for $42 a month. Fast forward over 100 years, Lutheran Hospital is now a 203-bed hospital that offers cutting-edge technology and advanced research and surgery. The hospital also offers opportunities for Hispanic/Latino employees to improve their professional development. Lutheran also offers programs that train non-Spanish healthcare professionals with functional Spanish skills to better communicate with Spanish speaking employees and patients. Lutheran Hospital's Hispanic

Clinic offers bilingual health care. Their goal is to meet the needs of the Hispanic community. Physicians and staff are bilingual and trained to help in both English and in Spanish.

Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN www.mayoclinic.org

Among the most notable on the list, the Mayo Clinic has locations across the country and sees more than 1 million patients a year including 8,000 international patients from 150 countries. The renowned hospital network has developed websites that provide comprehensive information for patients whose first language is Spanish and established an International Patients Office to help ensure that distance and language are not obstacles to receiving world-class care. Experienced medical interpreters are available at no cost to assist patients as they attend appointments, translate patient education materials, and assist with completing patient registration and finance information. It also offers minority health and wellness programs on: cancer prevention, healthy brain aging, community outreach, community-engaged research and others. Its One World Advisory Council, a patient and family organization, provides culturally competent care. It strengthens the voices of diverse patients and families at its facilities in order to enhance patient safety, satisfaction and quality of care.

Moffitt Cancer Center Tampa, FL www.moffitt.org

As one of the leading cancer research and treatment facilities in the nation, the Tampa, Florida-based hospital is also serving one of the most diverse populations. Moffitt treats more than 300,000 patients with cancer from common to complex. Moffitt also belongs to a group of elite cancer centers. It is one of only 47 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the country and the only one based in Florida. Patients and families separated from their caregiving team by a difference in language rely on Moffitt’s professional translators, medical interpreters, and its over-the-phone and video remote interpretation services every day of the year. The results are rewarding — to patients, the caregiving team, and the interpreters themselves. Among the tools used to invest in diversity includes enhancing Moffitt’s image among underserved communities as an organization delivering cultural and linguistically competent care through prevention education and mutually beneficial partnerships and serving as a resource, as well as, to identify opportunities to increase Moffitt’s preparedness when serving diverse communities.

Parkland Health and Hospital Center Dallas, TX www.parklandhospital.com

First opened in 1894 and now one of the largest public hospital systems in the country. It is considered one of the busiest hospitals in the country. Parklans hospital serves a large community of Hispanics. In 2014, of the 295,000 patients Parkland treated, 55 percent were Hispanic. Each month, Parkland treats about 75,000 patients who speak a language other than English. About JULY / AUGUST 2018 LATINO LEADERS 27

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92 percent of them are Spanish-speakers. Parkland is always actively involved in the community. This year, they were a part of the AVANCE Latino Street Fest. They conducted workshops to learn about Parkland's Nutrition Services, Epilepsy Outreach, their Lactation Clinic, the Parkland Community Health Plan, among other important topics.

St. Joseph Medical Clinic Waukesha, WI www.sjmdc.net

St. Joseph Medical Clinic in Wisconsin has served the area for over 40 years. They are a non-profit clinic that supports the health of the uninsured and low-income resident of Waukesha County. Approximately 39% of St. Joseph's Medical Center are Hispanic. The clinic provides staff and volunteers that are Spanish-speaking and culturally-sensitive. Aside from providing excellent services, they also partner with community organization to improve the quality of life for Hispanics/Latinos. They are a member agency of the Hispanic Collaborative Network (HCN). The health of the Latinos are of high importance to St. Joseph's Medical Center. Cancer has caused 19 percent of Hispanic/Latino deaths in Wisconsin. Hispanic/Latinos in Wisconsin have a higher rate of death from diabetes, compared to the total Wisconsin population.

The Mount Sinai Hospital New York City, NY www.mountsinai.org

The Mount Sinai Health System spans locations across the state. It is among one of the most extensive networks on this list boasting over 7,000 physicians, seven hospitals and 300 locations including all their affiliate partners and clinics. It is also an academic institution with a medical school and graduate program included. The Mount Sinai Hospital is a 1,171-bed, tertiary-care teaching facility known for clinical care. The institution also received a Health Care Innovation Award from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to open the first geriatric emergency department in New York City. The Faculty Diversity Council promotes diversity in faculty recruitment, retention, development, and inclusion. We focus on increasing the representation and advancement of groups underrepresented in medicine and research at all levels, from medical and graduate students and trainees through faculty in all departments, institutes, and administration. Site Diversity Councils present recommendations to leadership to address site-specific, diversity-related challenges while supporting the strategic goals of the organization.

(TPMG) are launching a new initiative to produce more doctors who are well prepared to advance health for the state’s largest ethnic group. The overall goal of the Prep Médico program – short for “Preparando Estudiantes Para Ser Médicos,” or “Preparing Students to Be Physicians,” is to enhance the diversity in the physician workforce and in Northern California that will provide cultural and linguistically sensitive health care. Transforming Education and Community Health (TEACH) Program, is a nationally recognized primary care training track for resident interested in caring for the medically underserved.

UC San Diego Medical Center San Diego, CA https://health.ucsd.edu

UC San Diego Health is one of five academic medical centers within the 10-campus University of California system. Collectively known as UC Health, these medical centers comprise the fourth largest health care delivery system in California and train nearly 50 percent of the state’s medical students and medical residents. With a total of 808 beds, UC Health provided $486 million in charity care, while also generating $16.7 billion in economic activity throughout California. The Diversity Staff Association promotes knowledge about different communities within our employee base while also hosting panel discussions with representatives from various community groups to foster understanding. UC San Diego School of Medicine’s chapter of the Latino Medical Student Association draws its membership from a dedicated group of medical students who are focused on increasing the number of underrepresented minorities at our school of medicine. The hospital offers interpreter services, which include five on-site Spanish language interpreters, a 24-hour Language Line, an interpretation phone service with more than 200 languages offered, and a newly launched My Accessible Real-Time Trusted Interpreter (MARTTI) program.

UCLA Medical Center Los Angeles, CA www.uclahealth.org

With California being home a number of top ranked hospitals, the need to reach the increasingly Hispanic population is more pressing than ever. It totals 530 beds, 25 operating rooms and averages 44,466 emergency room patients annually. It is even nationally ranked in 15 adult specialties and 10 children’s specialties. The Pediatric Faculty Diversity Committee promotes a culture of inclusion and appreciation for diversity across multiple areas, including race/ethnicity and aims to enhance patient care, teaching, and research within the Division of Pediatrics. Among institution-wide UC Davis Medical Center goals of the UCLA Heath System is promote recruitment, Sacramento, CA retention, professional excellence, and overall well-being among www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu underrepresented residents, fellows, and faculty and enhance deSituated in Sacramento, California, Davis Medical is nationally ranked in 10 adult and 5 pediatric specialties. It serves 33 counties partmental cultural awareness and sensitivity to enrich the services and 6 million residents across Northern and Central California and we provide to the diverse communities represented by patients. Building Infrastructure Leading to Diversity (BUILD) is a set of admits more than 40,000 patients per year and handles nearly 1 experimental training awards designed to learn how to attract million visits. The medical center’s emergency room sees more than 210 patients per day on average. Latinos make up 39 percent students from diverse backgrounds into the biomedical research of California’s population, but only 4.7 percent of its physicians. To workforce and encourage them to become future contributors to help close the gap, UC Davis and The Permanente Medical Group the NIH-funded research enterprise. 28 LATINO LEADERS JULY / AUGUST 2018

Univeristy of Utah Hospitals and Clinics

the School more inclusive, awarding UW School of Medicine Diversity Scholarships, supporting affinity-based community groups that provide resources and mentoring and providing ways for the entire community to engage in diversity efforts that improve As a nationally ranked hospital, the University of Utah health system is already making strong headway to include minorities in the health outcomes for all patients. The Center for Health Equity medical field. The College of Nursing's efforts to help diversify the Diversity and Inclusion (CEDI) has created new faculty communities through the Committee on Minority Faculty Affairs as well as a nursing workforce got a boost for its Diversity Recruitment, Renetwork of underrepresented residents and fellows. tention, and Leadership Development program. Recipients must pursue a bachelor's degree in nursing, which typically takes four UT Health San Antonio Cancer Center years to complete. The program will provide opportunities for mentoring with nurses and upperclassmen nursing students, offer San Antonio, TX supplemental instructional courses, and the chance to network www.uthscsa.edu and hone leadership skills through involvement in committees While MD Anderson may cast a large shadow, the San Antowithin the University or outside. From 1990 to 2000, Utah’s immi- nio Cancer Center is also a leading institution in research and grant population grew 171 percent. To help employers manage treatment of various types of the illness. Serving a city with a issues of cultural diversity in the workplace attendant to this rapid population that is 63 percent Hispanic demands a comprehensive increase, the University of Utah’s Rocky Mountain Center for diversity plan for patient care and aspiring medical student and Occupational and Environmental Health offered a seminar rooted employees alike. The UT Health San Antonio System established in cultural competency. The Office for Student Diversity and Professional Development and was created with a new assistant dean to further support and sustain student diversity and inclusion efforts. The graduates University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer from the medical school from 2006 through 2012 ranked above Center the ninetieth percentile for Hispanics. The creation of a diversity Houston, TX committee ensured the recruitment of more minority and women www.mdanderson.org candidates in positions as well as bolstering the number of minoriAside from serving one of the most diverse populations in the country’s fourth largest city, MD Anderson currently boasts a 654- ty students in its medical school and graduate programs. Patient bed cancer facility with over 27,700 admissions and has performed outreach efforts include a bilingual approach in a largely bilingual city. As an option closer to home for cancer treatment, the invest8,656 annual inpatient and 10,281 outpatient surgeries. Its emerment in cultural competency has made it not only diverse, but also gency room had 22,423 visits; a staggering number considering it is also a teaching hospital. Diversity is at the core of the mission as dynamic in its approach to care. they serve a city with an estimated 90 languages spoken in Texas’ largest city. With pertinent information available in Spanish as well as four other languages, it has already acclimated to the changing face of the Houston. Its Diversity Council is an institutional committee, which develops strategies that attract and retain superior talent and assist MD Anderson in enhancing its workforce that is in balance with the community it serve. The hospital employee networks serve as a vehicle to voice ideas, foster support systems and promote the professional development of diversity. That includes six organizations that are open to all employees. Salt Lake City, UT https://healthcare.utah.edu

University of Washington Medical Center Seattle, WA www.uwmedicine.org

Set in Seattle, Washington, the decorated hospital is nationally ranked in 11 specialties. As part of the medical student curriculum, there are optional educational pathways concerned with underserved communities, including Hispanic, Indian, Global, and LGBTQ health. The medical students also engage in numerous service learning opportunities and student-run clinics as well as working with many of the undergraduate diversity programs on the UW campus. Organizations include the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA), a medical school student group devoted to Latino students and serving the Latino population to name just one. Other measures designed to ensure the success of minority students include: utilizing departmental diversity metrics to make

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PERSPECTIVES ON THE QUALITY OF CANCER CARE IN THE U.S. AND LATIN AMERICA Two leading Latino oncologists discuss the promise of therapeutic inroads and the challenge of expanding access to Latin America. Alexander Aviles

Carlos Cuevas

THE FUTURE OF cancer presents a bit of a paradox. On one hand, experts foresee cancer diagnoses and fatalities increasing sharply in the coming decade, with as many as 12 million cancer deaths worldwide per year by 2030. At the same time, technological breakthroughs and immunotherapy treatments in development offer the hope of better prognoses and higher survival rates. Few physicians understand the promise and peril of these double trend lines better than Arturo Loaiza-Bonilla, 30 LATINO LEADERS JULY / AUGUST 2018

MD, MDEd, FACP, Vice Chair, Department of Medical Oncology at Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA), a comprehensive cancer care network of hospitals and Outpatient Care Centers in five U.S. cities—Atlanta, Chicago, Philadelphia, Phoenix and Tulsa. “In the areas of immunotherapies and targeted therapies, innovation is taking place across the board,” says Dr. Bonilla. “We’re seeing the emergence of a new paradigm of treating patients by looking at their genomics and DNA biomarkers, not just their type of tumor. The bottom line is patients are living longer and living better. It’s an exciting time for the field.” Consider breast cancer. The last few years have seen a revolution in the development and application of fresh combinations of new drugs (many of them less toxic) resulting in a significantly increased life expectancy for many patients. This is enabled by doctors’ growing ability to identify and precisely target multiple sub-groups of cancer in a way that would have been unimaginable a decade ago. Sadly, and for many reasons, opportunities to benefit from genomic sequencing, immunotherapy and other technological advancements are not equitably and geographically distributed. The new science requires high levels of specialization supported by sophisticated diagnostic and treatment technologies. These are mostly concentrated in the U.S., Canada and a few large Latin American capitals, notably Mexico City.

(L-R) Ricardo Alvarez, MD, MSc; Anita Johnson, MD, FACS, Breast Surgical Oncologist, CTCA Atlanta; CTCA patient Norma Alexander

“Generally speaking, there is a resource and access problem in Latin America when it comes to the detection and treatment of cancer,” says Ricardo Alvarez, MD, MSc, Medical Director of the Breast Cancer Center and Director of Research at CTCA®. “In many rural parts of Latin America, for example, it can be difficult to even find a physician who specializes in oncology. There are countries in Latin America where only one fellowship program exists in the entire country.” This resource gap will come into even sharper focus in the coming years as the countries of Latin America undergo socio-demographic and epidemiologic shifts that produce higher rates of cancer for both men and women. Indeed, experts are stepping up warnings to the region’s health establishments to expand their traditional focus on infectious disease to include chronic and lifestyle diseases like cancer as well. Dr. Alvarez explains that the Latin American oncologists tasked with meeting the rising demand for specialized cancer care are often very well trained, but simply lack the resources to develop areas of expertise, or to contribute to the research and development of new treatments. Whereas treatment centers in the U.S. often contain divisions for each type of cancer, cancer care in Latin America remains much more one-dimensional, with corresponding cure rates.

(L-R) Arturo Loaiza-Bonilla, MD, MDEd, FACP; CTCA patient Dennis Taylor

“In much of Latin America, you do not find an environment favorable to innovation, and there are not the same opportunities for participating in clinical trials,” says Dr. Alvarez. “The situation won’t improve overnight; you can’t just train a million doctors and produce a research infrastructure at once. But it is getting better.” Drs. Alvarez and Bonilla note that, in the meantime, experts in the region are pooling their knowledge in open-source collaborative projects that can make a big difference for their patients. They are also increasingly taking advantage of new communications technology to tap global expertise and maintain relationships with physicians in the U.S. and Canada. Through the emergence of telehealth, for example, physicians across hospital systems can work collaboratively and

help provide treatment guidance to patients who lack the resources to travel. “Virtual collaboration is very important in sharing knowledge across the western hemisphere,” says Bonilla. “By having organizations like CTCA communicate with physicians and colleagues in other countries, they help ensure that physicians have all the information they need regarding treatment options and clinical trials.” U.S. physicians are helping to narrow the cancer care gap by developing “co-managed care” relationships in under-resourced regions of Latin America. For example, CTCA operates a “Mexico Physician Network” overseen by a surgical oncologist who maintains communication with leading doctors throughout Mexico. When their Mexican patients are candidates for treatments that are not available in, say, rural Durango, such as an immunotherapy or robotic surgery, an oncologist from the Mexico Physician Network can reach out to CTCA to explore different treatment scenarios, or possibly provide the patient with a second opinion. “In Mexico City, or certain tier 1 cities, you find more mature infrastructure, academic networks and collaborations in place, but it's less available in other regions,” says Ananth Mohan, Vice President of New Ventures at CTCA. “So we contact specialized physicians that want to be part of an informal group that provides access to networks like CTCA, where they can benefit from knowledge-sharing and information on new therapies that are emerging in the States.” Another way U.S. institutions can close the gap is through educational preceptorship programs that bring oncologists and surgeons from Latin America to U.S. hospitals for clinical seminars and mentoring. Sometimes these visiting physicians bring challenging case files and receive insights from conversations with host physicians and researchers. “It’s a tremendous experience for physicians,” says Dr. Alvarez, who himself first visited the U.S. as a young doctor on a preceptorship from Argentina. “This is something that is very special to me. If you like to teach medicine or oncology, it provides a huge sense of satisfaction to help bridge the divide between North, Central and South America.” And bridging geographic and socioeconomic divides is the key to improving cancer care, and health care in general, around the globe. The hope is for everimproving outcomes in the future. JULY / AUGUST 2018 LATINO LEADERS 31

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TOP HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES

TOP HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES FOR LATINOS

As Latino Leaders does annually, we have compiled the list of the top health insurance companies for Latinos. These companies have concentrated on the community. They have implemented outreach plans for low resourced neighborhoods, they have established employee resource groups for minorities to network and grow as a whole, and they are considered to be some of the top performing health insurance providers. Within the past few years, Latinos are the market that have become a force. Healthcare insurance providers are aware of the vast benefits that can bring when catering to Latinos. COMPANY / HQ / EST. / LEADERSHIP

AETNA

Performance: Aetna, a Fortune 500 company, is a health care benefits company. They offer medical, pharmaceutical, dental, behavioral health, long-term care and disability plans. In 2017, CVS announced they would purchase Aetna, in a deal that would "reshape the American health care industry", like New York Times reported.

MARK T. BERTOLINI

Outreach to Latino market: Aetna is committed to its diverse community. They have been part of the Telemundo Health Fair in Phoenix during Hispanic Heritage Month. Aetna has also beein involved in the community of Charlotte, NC in rhw Latin American Festival.

HARTFORD, CT 1853

Diversity: Aetna covers all grounds when it comes to workplace diversity. At least 10 employee resource groups have been created at Aetna, inlcuding a group for Hispanics.

ANTHEM

Performance: Anthem, considered the largest for-profit managed health care company in the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, acquired WellPoint Health Networks, Inc. in 2004.

GAIL K. BOUDREAUX

Outreach to Latino market: In 2003, Anthem and AltaMed Health Services collaborated together to target the Latino community in southern California. They hosted sessions to help raise awareness and promote health and wellness. They also developed an HMO Plan that would provide its members with access to the AltaMed network in LA and in Orange County.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN 1940s

Diversity: Anthem also prioritizes their team. Associate Resource Groups represent all the different cultural backgrounds that Anthem employees bring. Latinos have SOMOS, the ARG for Hispanic Anthem employees. They have also partnered with the National Society for Hispanic MBAs in order to recruit and retain top talent.

BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD

Performance: BCBS is a large federation of 36 health insurance organizations and companies that provide insurance to over 106 million people. BCBS was created in a merger in 1982.

SCOTT P. SEROTA

Diversity: BCBS created the Diversity Council in 1999 to create an work environment that promoted inclusion. Diversity, Inc. named BCBSA as one of the Top 10 Regional Companies in 2015, 2016 and 2017.

CIGNA

Performance: Mainly know in the U.S. as a health insurance provider, it also provides life insurance via employers. Its current campaign, Ve. Informate. Toma Control targets the Hispanic community through improving health and medical check-ups.

DAVID CORDANI

Outreach to Latino market: Cigna has been doing outreach to the Latino community not only in the U.S., but abroad. It has been a mainstay in Spain since the 1950s and has offices in Guatemala.

CHICAGO, IL 1929

BLOOMFIELD, CT 1982

Outreach to Latino market: Each local BCBS has created initiatives and strategies to reach their own community. BCBS is committed to advancing healthcare.

Diversity: Scoring an impressive 90 points on the HACR Inclusion Index, the company has Roman Martinez IV on its board and has a supplier diversity program that dates back to the 1970â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 32 LATINO LEADERS JULY / AUGUST 2018

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HUMANA LOUISVILLE, KY 1961

BRUCE D. BROUSSARD

Performance: Humana has served up to 13 million customers. They have also been ranked as the third largest health insurance. In 2018, they were ranked #56 on the F500 list of FORTUNE Magazine. Outreach to Latino market: Humana has quite an active multicultural approach. They launched a program called Nuestra Salud Humana, a comprehensive suite of programs and serivces available to the Hispanic community. Diversity: Humana's Hispanic network resource group is developing a Cultural Competency Program that focuses on Hispanics. They are also engaged in national Multicultural Marketing and Inclusion and Diversity.

KAISER PERMANENTE

Performance: A giant in the health industry. It has about 10.2 million health plan members, runs 38 medical centers and over 186,000 employees.

BERNARD TYSON

Diversity: Latinos, Asians and African-Americans make-up over 66% of its workforce. It has two Latinos on its board: Ramón Baez and Cynthia A. Tellez. It belongs to the Billion Dollar Roundtable for spending over $1 billion on minority suppliers.

UNICARE

Performance: UniCare, is a company under Anthem which is considered the largest for-profit managed health care company in the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, acquired WellPoint Health Networks, Inc. in 2004.

GAIL K. BOUDREAUX

OAKLAND, CA 1945

INDIANAPOLIS, IN 1980

Outreach to Latino market: A large portion of its insurance members are Latino, with giant medical centers in heavily Latino areas like Los Angeles. Diversity Inc’s included it in its top 50 companies in 2016.

UNITEDHEALTH MINNETONKA, MN 1977

STEVE NELSON

Performance: UnitedHealth Group, ranked 5th on the F500 list, is a for-profit health care company. It is considered the largest healthcare company by revenue $184 billion. They have served around 115 million individuals. Outreach to Latino market: In 2015, UnitedHealth Foundation partnered up with UTRGV School of Medicine to provide a $2.8 million partnership grant to support increased health care access and education to the community. Diversity: UnitedHealth looks forward to creating a multicultural atmosphere. They were included among the 2017 Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes.

AVMED MIAMI, FL 1969

MICHAEL P. GALLAGHER

Performance: With almost 50 years in services, AvMed is named Florida's oldest not-for-profit healthcare insurance provider. They serve close to 320,000 Floridians. Outreach to Latino market: AvMed caters to both English and Spanish-speaking members. They work to make sure all communication is available in both languages. Diversity: AvMed has committed to creating a culture of diversity. They maintain a strategy in place in order to ensure the availability of diverse medical professionals.

HEALTH NET ST. LOUIS, MO 1984

MICHAEL F. NEIDORFF

Performance: Health Net is subsidiary of Centene Corporation. Centene Corp offers health services to millions across the country and internationally. It is the second-largest publicly-traded corporation based in Missouri. Outreach to Latino market: Centene and Health Net joins Unidos US and the NHMA in order to provide health services free of cost to underserved communities. Diversity: Health Net along with Centene collaborate with organizations that help recruit and bring expert talent. They also partner up with National Hispanic Medical Association to empower Hispanic physicians to improve the health of underserved communities. Their partnership also aims to increase access to address critical issues in the area of workforce strategies and development. JULY / AUGUST 2018 LATINO LEADERS 33

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CHILDREN'S HEALTH

ROOTED ON SERVICE Success didn’t come easy for Children’s Health Chief Compliance Officer, Javier Montemayor, who has endured multiple challenges on his way to the peak. But for Montemayor, this represents an even greater opportunity to impact his community.

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Lorenzo Almanza

uring the 2017-2018 medical year Children’s Health in Dallas was ranked in eight out of 10 specialties. The listed departments included Orthopedics, Cancer, Urology and a list of many other groups. One of the reasons Children’s Health continues to maintain a high reputation is largely in part due to the many highly-praised employees that work countless hours. “Along with my colleagues, I place the patient and their family at the center of everything I do,” Chief Compliance Officer Javier Montemayor said. Along with being the Chief Compliance Officer, Montemayor is also the Vice President for Accreditation and Regulatory Affairs. His work and accomplishments go far beyond the status quo of what the values of Children’s Health stand for. “We have to put everything aside and realize we are here for one purpose and that is making life better for children,” Montemayor said. The passion and care Montemayor has for the health care industry roots back into the values he was raised from. “One thing I don’t forget is where I came from and the values my parents instilled in me,” he said.

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TELEMEDICINE • Children’s Health Schoolbased Telehealth was implemented in two schools in Dallas in 2013, since then it has grown to more than 100 schools in Texas. • The program has conducted nearly 4,000 virtual doctor visits. • Most commonly diagnosed conditions: allergies, asthma related side effects, colds and ear infections. • 43% of the children who use this program are Hispanic. • The most common profile of patients are elementary school-aged children.

Montemayor’s journey in life dates back to his early days growing up in the Rio Grande Valley, where he was born and raised. Before his tenure at Children’s Health, the Chief Compliance Officer grew up in a small town called La Villa, Texas. His parents were both born in Mexico and later became United States Citizens. While family is the cornerstone for Montemayor, the idea of him going to college became a reality when he decided to get his undergraduates degree at Texas A&M in Kingsville. “Leaving home and going to college offered me the opportunity to mature, which helped me appreciate my culture and family values even more” Montemayor said referring to his decision to leave home. Montemayor graduated from Texas A&M Kingsville in 1994 with a degree in Business Administration and soon after began working in visual merchandising in the Houston area. While working at a local hospital during his undergraduate years, Montemayor’s work was mainly focused on small projects within Human Resources. Montemayor’s calling soon came after. He always had an interest in health care and knew he had to do something about it. “Early on I was exposed to the social and economic needs within my culture” Montemayor said. He left his visual merchandising job and was accepted into grad school at Our Lady of the Lake. Montemayor stayed and worked in San Antonio for eight years. His journey which began as a Sr. Staffing Supervisor at a local hospital ended with him being a Facility Compliance Officer. Soon after he, “was recruited to come to the Dallas/Fort Worth area” where he worked for Texas Health Resources as the Director for Quality Improvement. It was during 2007 that Montemayor took a chance and heard his calling to work for one of the top hospitals in the area. “I was recruited to Children’s Health and I was intrigued because the organization’s mission to make life better for children aligned with my values. I have been there for almost 12 years.” His work at Children’s Health does not stop as the Chief Compliance Officer. His selfless service, unwavering integrity and passionate advocacy extend beyond the

“I THINK THE LONG HOURS, THE DIFFICULT MEETINGS, DIFFICULT DECISIONS WE HAVE TO MAKE ARE SERVING OUR MISSION...” CHILDREN’S HEALTH • 8th largest pediatric health care provider in the nation • 50+ pediatric specialty and subspecialty programs • 29,344 surgeries • 298,978 total patients seen

hospital walls and into the communities the organization serves. One thing that the Latino Officer stands for is the difference he makes in the Dallas community. Montemayor is an alumni of the prestigious Leadership Dallas program, and it was during his start with the group that he realized there was a growing concern in the area. “I have taken an interest in the homeless situation in the Dallas area,” Montemayor said. “There are a significant number of homeless adults and children and the resources to help them are limited.” For Montemayor it is the idea of talking to them and realizing the difficulty and challenges they face. Facing challenges head on has always been the concept Montemayor stands by because as he sees it, “the time is either now or never to make a difference.” “Today’s challenge might be tomorrow’s opportunity or tomorrow’s success,” Montemayor said. “We may face difficult apprehensions and live through them, but learning from them is what makes us better.” The values of hard work, family and community involvement are concepts that were instilled in him at an early age. “I think it is our duty to give back to the Latino/Hispanic community,” Montemayor said. “The biggest impact we can do is give back to the community and the public school system.” While his legacy continues to break many boundaries, Montemayor never loses sight of his task ahead. “While growing up, I was told I wouldn’t succeed. I would define success in knowing that I’m making a difference in what I do each day not only for Children’s Health, but for my family and the kids in the community that may think this type of success is unattainable.” Montemayor said. “I want to leave a program and a legacy that doesn’t lose sight of why we need to stay focused on making things better for children.” JULY / AUGUST 2018 LATINO LEADERS 35

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CATALYST FOR CHANGE

President and CEO of National Hispanic Medical Association, Dr. Elena Rios, has dedicated has dedicated majority of her career to finding health care solutions for underserved communities. Frederick Jerant

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Carlos Cuevas

ena Rios, M. D. grew up in Pico Rivera, California, in a tract-home development that had replaced numerous orange and avocado groves. “My grandparents on both sides migrated from Mexico to Los Angeles,” she recalls, “and my parents actually lived across the street from each other in Lincoln Heights.” She was surrounded by her parents, four siblings, and dozens of aunts, uncles and cousins -- a close-knit extended family. She was one of the first in her family to attend college – her father was a machinist, her mother, a nurse at White Memorial Hospital – but had little idea of exactly what was involved when she applied. “I applied to UCLA, USC -- and Stanford, the most expensive college

OFF-THE-CLOCK • When her schedule permits, Elena Rios enjoys traveling the country to visit with family members and friends. “I still see my closest friends from college,” she says. “Just a little while ago, seven of us traveled to Europe.” • Listening to live music – especially Latin jazz – is another favorite activity, and the social whirl of Washington lets her mingle with guests…or network with them as she continues to develop the NHMA.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 1973-1977 • Stanford University, Stanford, CA • B. S., Human biology/ public administration 1978-1980 • UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, Los Angeles, CA • M. S. P. H., Health planning and public analysis 1982-1987 • School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA • M. D. • Concurrently served in 1987 as director of a statewide outreach program to recruit minority high school and college students to the health professions. 1989 • Founded the National Network of Latin American Medical Students Association 1993 • National Health Care Reform Task Force Coordinator of Outreach Groups at the White House

in California. I figured the value of that education had to be outstanding if people were willing to pay so much to attend!” Ironically, she earned a full scholarship to Stanford’s pre-med program, and her move from her little town to Los Angeles was eye-opening. “The Chicano movement was just starting, and it helped me understand more about how society works,” she said. And while her upbringing had been in a mostly Caucasian neighborhood, she lived in an all-Hispanic dorm. It provided her earliest experience with networking. “I met many Latinos from different parts of the country, and we all supported each other in this new cultural situation. It was like having a new family,” Rios said. One roomie’s father had worked closely with Cesar Chavez; other dorm-mates had relatives who were doctors, politicians and other professionals. A Washington, D.C. internship during her junior year set her life on a different course. Her work in a private lobbying firm (designing a program that would encourage Hispanics and other minorities to

1998-present • President and CEO of the National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) 1998 – 2004 • CEO of Hispanic Serving Health Professions Schools 2003 • Began coordinating Hispanic participation in the G. W. Bush administration’s health care reform meetings. 2006 – Present • President • National Hispanic Health Foundation • school-aged children.

“YOU CAN’T BE A PROFESSIONAL WITHOUT HAVING SUPPORT FROM THOSE AHEAD OF YOU WHO KNOW HOW TO USE RESOURCES EFFICIENTLY TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN ANY BUSINESS OR CAREER. YOU CAN’T JUST LEARN FROM BOOKS.” enroll in medical school) helped her realize that she really wanted to be an engine for organizational change. Upon returning to Stanford, Rios left the pre-med program and earned her degree in human biology, with a minor in public administration. That’s how she learned about organizational theory, the concept of “the power elite,” healthcare ethics and similar topics. But the seeds for her life’s passion began to bloom decades later, when a Stanford roommate – Maria Echeveste, who served as director of the office of public liaison and later as deputy chief of staff for policy in the Clinton administration – invited her in 1993 to come to Washington. Rios soon became the advisor for Regional and Minority Women’s Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and later was the National Health Care Reform Task Force Coordinator of Outreach Groups at the White House. Among her many duties in Washington was the arranging of conferences of medical professionals. “I would often have to obtain five prominent Hispanics for each session,” Rios said. “That could include physicians, medical school faculty members, administrators, nurses, and others. “I found that, although separate national groups represented Hispanic nurses, mental health workers, dentists, doctors and other professionals, there was no national organization that could bring them together. In 1994, I and a few physicians formed the National Hispanic Medical Association. We wanted to build a network of health professionals who could help influence programs for Hispanic communities, to attain leadership positions, or positively influence policy in other ways.” JULY / AUGUST 2018 LATINO LEADERS 37

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NATIONAL HISPANIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

CHILDHOOD “My family was always focused on academics; my sisters and brother were all expected to go to college. But my parents – especially my mother – encouraged us to do other things. That’s how I won the ‘Miss Pico Rivera’ pageant at 18. I also competed in Junior Miss pageants and others. We always strove to do more than simply go to school.”

NHMA’s bedrock goal is improved healthcare, especially in underserved communities. “Health disparities exist because communities often have so many problems. Poverty, low education levels, crime, dilapidated housing, food deserts – these are all things that keep us from living healthy lifestyles. If you have a chronic condition, you need access to good doctors, and insurance to pay for them. That is why we do what we do,” Rios said. Since its founding, the NHMA has grown to include over 50,000 licensed Hispanic physicians, and other healthcare professionals. Its numerous programs cover leadership development and networking with public and private officials; documenting critical information from Hispanic doctors and patients; and the mentoring and career advancement of medical school students, public health students, residents, and physicians. To help further its goals, the group formed the National Hispanic Health Foundation (recently renamed the Na38 LATINO LEADERS JULY / AUGUST 2018

tional Hispanic Health Foundation). “We renamed it to reflect its broader focus,” Rios explains; “which includes nurses, dentists, public health officials and other professionals.” The Foundation provides scholarships with an unusual requirement: “Recipients must participate in a mentoring program in order to keep the money,” she says. What’s on the horizon? Bringing even more diversity to the healthcare workplace and building the next generation of leaders in the healthcare field. “We’ve found that many Hispanic medical school students are the sons and daughters of faculty members at those schools,” she says. “But very few guidance counselors in public schools actually promote medical school as an option for Hispanic students. That’s why it’s important to develop leaders not only to help change policies, but also to get them back into hospitals, clinics, and schools to serve as role models.” NHMA is also striving to be an information clearinghouse for Hispanic healthcare

professionals. “We have created an acrossthe-board calendar of conferences to encourage attendance, and announce research opportunities. We also hope to collect each group’s professional documents and keep them in a central location for easier access by our members,” she said. NHMA’s national conference also presents leadership awards to Hispanic healthcare professionals, including social workers, dietitians, mental health workers, patient advocates, and others whose work makes real differences in their communities – whether at the national, state or regional level. The awards are intended to recognize their efforts, and to encourage them to continue pressing forward. “I want to keep building the network,” Rios concludes, “and to continue the leadership programs. Those people will be the role models for the future. Some kids in college have professional parents, but most don’t, and so we lack role models. “We need to break that cycle.”

LATINA TAKEOVER We’re thrilled to celebrate BNY Mellon’s Latina leaders. Congratulations to Jeannette Torres and Karolyn Ferris, named among ALPFA's 2018 50 Most Powerful Latinas in Business, and Nicole Fouron and Karen Newball, ALPFA 2018 Rising Stars. As members of BNY Mellon’s IMPACT multicultural business resource group and the Hispanic/Latino Leadership Forum, Jeanette, Karolyn, Nicole and Karen are amplifying the Hispanic/Latino voice, raising awareness and strategic focus on the value of Hispanic/Latino perspectives, experiences and backgrounds in driving business growth and performance. They’re helping to attract, advance and retain top Hispanic/Latino talent by serving as inclusive leaders, role models, mentors and sponsors, and building deep relationships in the community.

At BNY Mellon, we believe diverse perspectives fuel transformation. Our women are leading the way, unlocking the power of our diverse and inclusive culture to serve clients at every stage of the investment lifecycle and be an engine for the global financial markets. For nearly a decade, BNY Mellon has been a proud corporate partner of ALPFA. We advanced our commitment to lead sponsor in 2015 and have provided students with over $60,000 in scholarships

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BNY MELLON

KAROLYN FERRIS:

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Ranked as one of this year’s 50 Most Powerful Latinas in Business, Karolyn Ferris knows that challenges are a necessary pathway to growth.

KAROLYN OFF DUTY • Favorite Dish: Ecuadorian shrimp ceviche • Favorite hobby: Spending time with her kids and family • Favorite musician: Marc Anthony • Favorite movie: Message in a Bottle • Coffee or tea: Lots of coffee!

MID A CHANGING financial landscape and over two decades, Karolyn Ferris has built a career at BNY Mellon. She served in multiple capacities and business lines across the company before achieving her current position as BNY Mellon’s US Segment Head for Endowments, Foundations, and Healthcare. Karolyn’s successes have earned her a place on the 2018 50 Most Powerful Latinas in Business list. Karolyn was born in Quito, Ecuador and immigrated to Queens when she was ten years old. Despite speaking no English when she arrived in the US, it only took her a year to transition from a bilingual classroom to a learning environment where she was fully immersed in English. This formative experience cemented Karolyn’s mindset that approaching challenges with unfailing tenacity will eventually result in success. “As long as you pursue a goal with the endpoint in your line of sight, everything is possible,” she says. For Karolyn, a key to overcoming challenges is mentally reframing them as opportunities. In her years at BNY Mellon, she’s learned that failure is an essential element of growth and development. Being unafraid to take risks, acting with confidence even before you feel fully prepared, is necessary in order to build forward momentum. In Karolyn’s experience, “being comfortable with that is really important.” One challenge that women face in corporate America, according to Karolyn, is unconscious bias against them. These biases are so ingrained within society that even women help perpetuate them, often without realizing it. As individuals, women in the corporate world can help chip away at this roadblock by challenging biases they have internalized. This challenge is an opportunity to help transform the professional landscape for the next generation of Latina leaders. In recent years, the financial sector has done a great job of recruiting a diverse pool of talent, particularly within the STEM fields. The next step, Karolyn believes, is educating high school students that a wide variety of skills, from computer science to math and engineering, can lead to successful careers in finance. This knowledge will equip students to make informed decisions about their career paths from the beginning of their college experience. Karolyn knows that being recognized as one of the most powerful Latinas in corporate America has given her a platform to open doors, and she doesn’t take this responsibility lightly. To those women who wish to follow in her footsteps, she has these words of advice: “Be bold, be authentic, pursue your passion… that will ensure you’re not holding yourself back.” JULY / AUGUST 2018 LATINO LEADERS 41

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BNY MELLON

KAREN NEWBALL: REFUSING SELF-LIMITATIONS One of the 2018 Rising Stars of Latinas in Business, Karen Newball knows that being uncomfortable means you’re headed in the right direction.

AREN NEWBALL dreamed of entering the finance world since she was a little girl. It was the pursuit of another passion, travel, that helped her discover a niche in international finance. Today, she manages clients for BNY Mellon across three regions: Latin America, the Caribbean, and part of the Middle East. Born and raised in Panama, Karen launched her career in her home country. She moved to the United 42 LATINO LEADERS JULY / AUGUST 2018

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States at an unlikely time for someone working in the financial sector - in 2008, just in time for the recession. Because of the economic climate, she decided to go back to school for a second MBA, and joined BNY Mellon shortly after earning her degree. As one of the 2018 Rising Stars of Latinas in Business, Karen is proud to serve as proof of BNY Mellon’s corporate commitment to diversity and inclusion. She’s played a role in furthering this commitment herself, as a member of both BNY Mellon’s Employee Resource Group and Latino Research Forum. In these roles, Karen has found a way to merge her professional endeavors with her personal passion for supporting the Latino community, showcasing the excellence of fellow Latinos and helping them achieve their potential. Raising the profile of successful Latinos helps provide role models for those who wish to emulate their career, and demystifies what it takes to get there. Karen’s advice to aspiring Hispanic leaders is to identify the people who have already achieved their goals. By examining what has made them successful, from the skills they have developed to the degrees they’ve earned, future leaders can map out a path to success. Sometimes that path looks more like a winding road. Karen’s career trajectory has included many positions outside of her desired role in international finance, but it eventually got her where she wanted to be. She credits those unexpected detours with providing her a holistic knowledge of the financial world. In every role she’s held, she’s developed skills that she uses today. “Rising up the ladder is a challenge in any industry,” Karen says, and it can be even harder for Latinas. She has these words of advice for young women: “Always think big, dream big, work hard for what you want.” Get outside your comfort zone, and be prepared to feel uncomfortable –– that’s a sign you’re doing the right thing. Too often, Karen has seen women allow self-imposed limitations to hold them back. It’s important that Latinas overcome this mindset in order to bring their voice, knowledge, and work ethic to the table in the corporate world. ASSEMBLE YOUR TEAM

Karen identifies three key roles to fill in order to achieve your goals: advisors, mentors, and sponsors. • Advisors will give you feedback and push you down the right path. • Mentors will open up their network to you. • Sponsors will help raise your profile, and will bring up your name even when you aren’t in the room.

OFF DUTY Favorite dessert: Tres leches Favorite travel destination: Jordan and Istanbul Favorite book: Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg Coffee or tea: Tea Favorite scent: Lancôme’s La Vie Est Belle

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BNY MELLON

NICOLE FOURON:CREATING CONNECTION

AND INVESTING IN COMMUNITY

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OFF DUTY PAYING IT FORWARD A mantra Nicole lives by is “lift as you rise.” She’s committed to creating opportunities for others in recognition of the help she’s been given in her own career.

One of this year’s Rising Stars of Latinas in Business, Nicole Fouron recognizes how mentorship helps propel women forward in the corporate world.

HEN SHE FIRST graduated from college, Nicole Fouron wasn’t planning on forging a successful career in the finance industry. A native New Yorker, she attended Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh and accepted a job with BNY Mellon shortly after graduating. Fourteen years and multiple moves through the organization later, Nicole is now the Chief Administration Officer, Asset Servicing Americas, at BNY Mellon.

Hobby: Watching reality TV Travel destination: St. John Island in the US Virgin Islands Favorite dish: Shrimp cocktail Currently playing: Pop music or Harvard Business Review podcast Summer or winter: Summer

Central to Nicole’s success is the importance of community. By putting in hard work, she’s attracted mentors who have helped her move forward in her career. “Through that energy, I’m establishing relationships with people who have networks I don’t otherwise have access to,” she says. In return, she’s committed to helping others by creating connections and serving as a mentor herself. Nicole is honored to be recognized as a 2018 Rising Star, but that accomplishment is only driving her to do more. “It really sets the bar higher for me,” she says. Even though she plans to continue to grow in her career, she knows that some people in the Latino community will look to her as someone who has already “made it.” She recognizes this privilege, and feels responsible to set the best example she can. As a woman, Nicole is proud that BNY Mellon is on the forefront of pursuing gender equality in the workplace. It’s part of the corporate culture to look around the room and noticed who’s missing, she says. “Being in an environment where those questions can be raised indicates an inclusive environment.” Still, she’s concerned about the unfair assumptions that often attribute women’s accomplishments to their gender rather than their resume. “It’s something that we all grapple with,” she says, and it’s a bias that needs to shift in order to achieve real gender equality. For Latinas who wish to succeed in the world of finance, Nicole’s advice is to “be yourself, be authentic, and be unafraid to take risks.” It’s important, too, to think about your career in the long term. Building a personal brand of excellence will help you stand out, but young women shouldn’t expect it to happen overnight. Aspiring Latina leaders should keep an eye on the next step in their career path, but also be open to unexpected opportunities. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, Nicole says: “We need to invest in ourselves, but we must also invest in building a community around us.” JULY / AUGUST 2018 LATINO LEADERS 43

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J.P. MORGAN PRIVATE BANK

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Carolina Jannicelli is Managing Director and leads the Law Firm Group at J.P. Morgan Private Bank.

CAROLINA JANNICELLI

MANAGING DIRECTOR AT J.P. MORGAN PRIVATE

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"I’M FORTUNATE TO LOVE WHAT I DO AND WHERE I DO IT."

ou were recently named one of the 50 Most Powerful Latina women in Corporate America. What does this mean to you?

I feel honored, and also a sense of responsibility to be a role model for other Latina women pursuing careers on Wall Street. I’ve experienced first hand the power of role models, feeling empowered by women whose drive, talent and confidence led them to achieve career success. When someone who sounds and looks like you break a barrier, it’s easier to picture yourself in that same position. What do you enjoy most about your work? I’m fortunate to love what I do and where I do it. JPMorgan Chase offers employees countless opportunities because mobility and diversity are supported and encouraged; this is partly why I’ve stayed at the company for 22 years. I’ve served in seven positions across three businesses covering three continents and managed over 200 people – all at one company. JPMorgan Chase is not only a great place to work, but also a responsible member of the communities where it operates. Whether it is helping young people develop the skills needed to secure good jobs or helping revitalize neighborhoods, our company understands that we can only be as prosperous as the communities we serve. With respect to my current role, I enjoy most of all helping our clients achieve their desired outcomes. Whether it is planning for a comfortable retirement, building a legacy through philanthropy or building an investments portfolio that aligns to their personal values, every client presents a new challenge and an opportunity for us to make a positive impact on their lives and their families. How do you see JPMorgan Chase fostering an inclusive culture? JPMorgan Chase walks the walk. We are laser-focused from the top down on being diverse and inclusive to ensure our people feel

comfortable bringing their whole selves to work. Women comprise half of our Operating Committee, half of our employees, and many run major businesses – several of which on their own would be Fortune 1000 companies. While 48% of the company is ethnically diverse, we make concerted efforts to continue to cultivate a culture of inclusion. We created three Executive Forums – Black, Hispanic and Asian – to help us attract, integrate, develop and retain ethnically diverse talent. JPMorgan Chase also sponsors about a dozen business resource groups, which help employees connect over common interests and build their networks. All these groups get funding from the company, the advocacy of senior leaders, and the support of our global diversity team. What are your most important work and professional values? Cultivate Empathy. Try to see things from others’ point of view – it’ll help you learn. It’s very hard to grow when you think you’re always right. You’ll realize every situation is multi-dimensional and your world will open up. Set high standards for yourself. What does maximizing your potential look like? Be curious about your work and invest in yourself by consistently learning and sharpening your skills. The quality of your work, your reliability and creativity will help you excel and open new doors. Build a cohort and ask for help. There will come a time when you need advice and support. Speaking with friends, family, trusted peers and mentors will help you make better decisions.

POWERFUL LATINAS Carolina has been featured twice in ALPFA’s list of The Most Powerful Latinas in Business. In 2018, she held position #38.

HER THESIS The Chase Manhattan Bank: A Legacy of Art in the Workplace, chronicles the history of the JPMorgan Chase’s corporate art collection.

Tell us about your leadership philosophy and where it came from. As I mentioned earlier, I’ve been lucky to have great role models, many of whom I met at JPMorgan Chase. I’ve learned that leadership is anchored in a deep sense of purpose for the mission at hand, and that it is collaborative. Leaders must work for their teams, help to set them up for success, provide clear direction and have their backs. If we get that right, everything else falls into place. JULY / AUGUST 2018 LATINO LEADERS 45

LATINAS AT&T

STRIVING FOR GANAS Christina Catalano

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Moisés Cervantes

As the daughter of two immigrants from Uruguay, Catherine Gonzalez Pack came from humble beginnings. She went on to push boundaries in the field of broadcast television, now holding one of the highest positions in the industry as the Assistant Vice President of Video Operations for AT&T.

CATHERINE GONZALEZ-PACK Education: Bachelor’s degree in television broadcasting from California State at Los Angeles Before AT&T: GonzalezPack served in the U.S. military for 9 years as a radio and television news journalist

FAMILY VALUES Holding on to her heritage: “When I was a teenager my father would say, “in this house, you speak Spanish if you want to eat.” He wanted us to be proud of our heritage and know and appreciate where we came from.”

CATHERINE GONZALEZ PACK ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT OF VIDEO OPERATIONS AT&T

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Always pushing for ganas: They taught me to work hard, love deeply, be kind, and believe that anything is possible if you just give it “ganas” (hard work in Spanish) Uruguay-inspired: Gonzalez-Pack loves asado, yerba mate, empanadas, and cheering for Nacional.

“THERE IS OPPORTUNITY IN ALL AREAS OF LEADERSHIP FOR OUR VOICES THAT HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN UNDER REPRESENTED. BRINGING THE PASSION OF YOUR HERITAGE TO ANYTHING YOU DO INCREASES THE DRIVE TO SUCCEED.”

ONZALEZ-PACK is a powerful woman behind the scenes, and one of the most powerful players in broadcast television. She oversees the teams that produce sports, live events, internal broadcasts for IPTV, satellite, and mosaic channels. Basically, Gonzalez-Pack is in charge of all things television. What makes Gonzalez-Pack unique is that she has used the inspiration from her childhood world to navigate her way through the world of television. She is the daughter of immigrants from Uruguay, whom immigrated to America and settled in Orange County, California. No one in her family spoke English when they first came to the United States (including Gonzalez-Pack herself), but that didn’t stop her and her family from learning English. Why? They wanted to succeed. Her father attended night school, and Gonzalez-Pack and her mother learned English by watching American cartoons. As Gonzalez-Pack says, “My parents took a chance, moving to a country where they had no family, no built-in support system and made sacrifices along the way to get a chance at the American dream. They taught me and my two younger sisters to work hard, dream big, and never forget our identity.” Quickly learning English to navigate her way through America was a part of Gonzalez-Pack’s start to excellence. Gonzalez-Pack brought this tenacity into her passion of sports. As a young girl, Gonzalez-Pack always loved sports, and wanted to share her love of sports with the world: “I want viewers to feel as though they’re at the stadium. I’m passionate about the sports experience and it has led me to where I am today.” This type of passion fueled Gonzalez-Pack’s desire to be innovative and forward thinking. Clearly, it has allowed her to quickly excel. With her hard work, Gonzalez-Pack has gone on to receive two Sports Emmys for Outstanding New Approaches in Sports Event Coverage for NFL SUNDAY TICKET and for Technical Achievement. To her, adversity is something we all fight against every day. Through it all, Gonzalez-Pack believes that adversity can not only be faced, but overcome. Gonzalez-Pack points out that she has not only been the only woman in a room, but the only Latina in the room. She recognizes that Latinos have to work harder to gain an even-level playing field, but that it can

be done by bringing in the passion of one’s heritage into his or her work because, according to Gonzalez-Pack, “it will make the person stand out.” That does not mean that Gonzalez-Pack thinks overcoming obstacles is easy - she believes in being in competition with oneself every single day. She also stresses the importance of thinking about what success means and striving to emulate it; when asked about her definition of success, she stated, “This question makes me think about my legacy and what I want that to be. I want to be thought of as someone who grew with each new experience, courageous enough to take risks, and each time was able to inspire others to see something through to fruition.” At work, Gonzalez-Pack still uses the inspiration from her childhood that got her to where she is today. She has high expectations for her team, but understands the value that their family, heritage, and upbringing bring to the table; she recognizes that the family ties make the team a team: “we are people first – husbands, wives, daughters, sons, children – these are the roles that are most important in our lives. It changes our perspective when we are reminded that our lives outside of work matter.” In return, she expects her team to use those perspectives to be inquisitive, hard-working, and last but not least – passionate. Gonzalez-Pack instills cultural pride in her personal life as well, and is excited for her next chapter. She recently got married this past September, and proudly talks about her new role as a bonus mom to her husband’s 16-year-old daughter. As a wife and bonus mom, she promotes the value of family, working hard, and love of culture. Gonzalez-Pack also brings this ganas attitude in her charity work as a board member for Merging Vets and Players, which is a charity that assists veterans and professional athletes transition to civilian life. Gonzalez-Pack plans to keep working with ganas , strive to inspire by her cultural roots, and to make her family proud. What’s one of the most valuable pieces of advice that Gonzalez-Pack has ever received? “I’ve been with DIRECTV for almost 18 years. An old friend once told me, ‘know who the players are.’ I’ve never forgotten that advice and I tell my team the same thing. If you know who the players are, you can navigate through pretty much anything.” It’s safe to say that Gonzalez-Pack is one of those key players. JULY / AUGUST 2018 LATINO LEADERS 47

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VICTOR ARIAS KNOWS THE FUTURE OF BOARD LEADERSHIP IS LATINO Lola Arellano-Fryer

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In the past few years, there has been a significant shift in corporate approaches to board composition, with an everincreasing focus on diversity. No one knows this better than Victor Arias, who has dedicated his multi-decade career to executive search and board recruitment, while championing the advancement of Latinos in these roles. ARIAS IS A Managing Director at RSR Partners, which he joined in January 2018 after many years as a Senior Client Partner with Korn Ferry. He was drawn to RSR Partners, a leader in executive recruitment, because of the agility and creativity afforded by a boutique firm. For Arias, joining RSR Partners represented an opportunity to amplify his voice as an advocate for Latinos in board leadership roles. By seeking Arian’s expertise, RSR Partners demonstrated an intentional commitment to Latino leadership, which is something he values highly. Here, Arias lends us some of his insight on the future of Latinos in board leadership positions.

We’re living in a time of change.

Recent years have brought extensive shifts in the board panorama. Importantly for Arias, this year has seen more first-time directors than last. This development translates into new perspectives into the board room. According to Deloitte’s 2016 Board Diversity Census, members of minority groups are more likely to serve on multiple boards, which means ‘diversity’ can often translate into the presence of a small group of people.1 Just within the past two to three years, corporations have begun to understand that their leadership must reflect their changing consumer base, which is increasingly driven by millennials, women, and minorities. “When I talk about Latinos on boards, it’s really about the case that the Latino demographic can be considered the new mainstream America,” Arias says. A recent development that Arias has contributed to shaping is a new, more nuanced understanding of who represents talent in the corporate world. An older model that emphasized C-suite experience above all has given way to a vision that encompasses a broader diversity of skill sets, such as those of entrepreneurs and subject experts. This broader viewpoint helps bring diversity to boards in terms of knowledge and perspective. 48 LATINO LEADERS JULY / AUGUST 2018

HOW HAS BOARD SERVICE SHIFTED IN RECENT YEARS? Simultaneously, more Latinos are staying in the corporate pipeline, eventually rising to assume C-suite roles. According to Arias, it’s crucial to conduct better research on these trends in order to track these developments, as C-suite roles still remain a pipeline for future directors.

Why is it important that Latinos serve on boards?

While corporations have increasingly been thinking about diversity in their leadership, the conversation so far has focused on expanding the number of roles filled by women. According to Arias, this critical first step can pave the way for the inclusion of Latinos and African Americans, as well. There’s a clear business case for diversity, Arias says. Representation at the upper echelons of corporate leadership allows companies to have better insight into segmented consumer groups, who have significant buying power, such as women

According to Victor, serving on a corporate board comes with different, more urgent responsibilities than it used to. • Board service has become riskier and more complex, because of new challenges that companies face, such as digital security issues. • Board members must respond to a higher level of scrutiny from outside groups, including government regulations and the demands of activist investors. • Some boards are implementing term limits as a way to promote diversity on the board, with the belief that an everchanging board will benefit from fresh perspectives.

1. https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/center-for-board-effectiveness/ articles/board-diversity-census-missing-pieces.html

2. https://www2.deloitte.com/us/ en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/ board-diversity-survey.html

and Latinos. Arias points to recent research indicating that boardroom diversity fuels innovation. Deloitte’s 2017 Board Diversity Survey, for example, found that respondents held a strong belief in diversity as a pathway to innovation and improved business performance.2

What can Latinos gain from serving on boards?

Corporations clearly have much to gain from Latino leadership. What do Latinos stand to gain in return? Plenty, according to Arias. Serving on a board is a powerful opportunity to take a seat at the table. In this capacity, Latinos are positioned to make decisions that will shape both the corporate world and society beyond. As demographics in the United States evolve, Latinos continue to be the dominant growth consumer market. However, few companies are ready to meet this new demand. Having a Latino voice at the table will soon be essential at a pivotal moment in economic history, and the individuals who serve in leadership capacities will become agents for change. CEO turnover has recently become increasingly rapid; the average tenure of a CEO is now five years. Because directors now often serve longer than CEOs, this new trend of rapid CEO succession brings additional challenges to board service. Board members will have the opportunity to provide stability as they propel companies forward.

Conclusion

One thing is clear: Latinos are the future, both as a solid consumer base and as the future of corporate leadership. As companies seek to diversify their boards, they would be strategic by increasing Latino representation – and this is likely to translate into advancement opportunities for aspiring Latinos and Latinas down the line. WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO SERVE ON A BOARD? For aspiring board members, Victor has three pieces of advice: 1.Be the best at what you do. Whether you’re an HR specialist or a scientist, build a reputation for expertise in your area. People will start turning to you when your perspective is needed. 2.Network, network, network. Many board positions are still filled by word of mouth. Additionally, diversifying your network will allow you to understand a larger variety of viewpoints. 3.Find a platform to get noticed. Service on the board of an alma mater, or for a nonprofit, can be a great stepping stone towards corporate leadership. This isn’t a step to make early in your career, Victor cautions. Serving in a director capacity requires about twenty years of experience. But, if board leadership is your goal, it’s never too early to start taking these crucial steps.

BOARDS

THE CANDIDATES

A thorough collection of Latino leaders with extraordinary capabilities ready to embark on Corporate boards. These particular leaders have moved up the ranks and continue to establish their leadership within their network.

GARY ACOSTA CO-FOUNDER AND CEO OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HISPANIC REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS

LUIS AGUILAR COMMISSIONER AT THE U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

ANNE ALONZO PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE AMERICAN EGG BOARD

RAUL ANAYA PRESIDENT OF BANK OF AMERICA FOR GREATER LOS ANGELES

RICHARD CAMPILLO MANAGING DIRECTOR AT XY99 ADVISORY LLC

CARMEN CASTILLO PRESIDENT OF SDI INTERNATIONAL CORP.

MARTY CASTRO PRESIDENT AND CEO OF CASTRO SYNERGIES, LLC

MARCELO CLAURE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT COO AT SOFTBANK GROUP CORP.

GUILLERMO DIAZ CIO & SVP OF CISCO SYSTEMS

ROMULO DIAZ VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL OF PECO

NAHREP is the nation’s largest minority real estate trade association with over 20,000 members and 40 local chapters. He created the Hispanic Wealth Project, a new 501c3 non-profit organization with a strategic plan to triple Hispanic household wealth by 2024. He has been awarded various recognitions including the prestigious "Investing in Communities" award from the Mortgage Bankers Association of America Commissioner Luis was appointed by President George W. Bush and was reappointed by President Barack Obama in 2011. He became the eighth longest-serving Commissioner in SEC history. He has been recipient of Honorary Doctor of Public Service, awarded by Georgia Southern University in 2013. Anne has previously served as the Administrator of the Agricultural Marketing Service at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a Vice President at Kraft Foods, Senior Vice President at the National Foreign Trade Council, Washington, D.C., as well as other senior roles in environment, trade and international relations. She holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and a J.D. from the Illinois Institute of Technology, Kent College of Law. Raul oversees corporate social responsibility activities including philanthropic giving, community development lending and investing, environmental initiatives, diversity efforts, arts & culture projects, and employee volunteerism for the 13,000 bank associates located in the Greater Los Angeles area. He earned his BBA in finance from the University of Texas in Brownsville. Richard is a senior-level strategic and operational general manager with a highly successful leadership record of transforming and creating business models to drive sustainable growth and profitability in both mature and emerging markets. He has diverse functional background/expertise in Marketing, Sales, Finance and Business Development. He has held the senior leadership role in large businesses, regional organizations, joint ventures and start-ups. Carmen founded SDI International Corp. in 1992 with an eye toward leveraging emerging technologies to rationalize business processes and deliver cost savings. Carmen's daily responsibilites as President/CEO of SDI revolve around the overall coordination of company operations, sales cycles, and customer service efforts. Marty was appointed by President Barack Obama to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights in January of 2011. In March 2011, President Obama elevated Mr. Castro to the position of Chairperson of the USCCR, making him the agency's eighth Chair since the formation of the Commission, and the first Latino Chairperson in the over half-century history of the USCCR. He has received numerous awards and recognitions, including the National Medical Fellowships' Humanitarian Award; the Hispanic National Bar Association's Cesar Chavez Humanitarian Award; the Edwin A. Rothschild Civil Liberties Award from the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois; Marcelo has been recognized as one of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs. He was named a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum and is a member of Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Hall of Fame. And Hispanic Business magazine named him Entrepreneur of the Year. He is Sprint's former CEO. He was among 42 individuals selected by the Carnegie Corporation of New York as part of the “Great Immigrants: The Pride of America” initiative recognizing notable contributions to the progress of our society. Guillermo is responsible for technology operations of Cisco’s $48 billion business, enabling new business models, and building the digital talent that the organization will need in the Future IT. His focus is on driving the business outcomes critical to the secure digital transformation of Cisco, its customers and partners. Guillermo is the recipient of the 2017 CIO Top 100, 2016 Top 10 LIDERES award and the 2015 Hispanic IT Executive Council (HITEC) Estrella of the Year Award for outstanding individual leadership in the information technology field. Romy serves as the chief legal officer of the company and oversees its team of attorneys responsible for all aspects of PECO’s legal affairs in Pennsylvania, as well as PECO’s claims and security departments. He joined PECO as associate general counsel in 2008 and managed the regulatory law practice group in Philadelphia. In 2011, he was honored by three local organizations for his leadership in the Philadelphia region’s Latino community.

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JOSÉ HERNANDEZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR STRATEGIC OPERATIONS AT MEI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

CHRISTOPHER LALAN SVP AND DIRECTOR OF THE LEGAL DIVISION AT BANCO POPULAR

ANTHONY LÓPEZ CEO AND MANAGING DIRECTOR OF AZZUR GROUP

ANTONIO LUCIO GLOBAL CHIEF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER AT HP INC.

ANTONIO NERI PRESIDENT AND CEO OF HPE

PILAR RAMOS EVP AND GENERAL COUNSEL FOR MASTERCARD NORTH AMERICA

ELENA RIOS PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE NATIONAL HISPANIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

GISEL RUIZ EVP AND COO OF SAM'S CLUB

ROSA SANTANA FOUNDER AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF SANTANA GROUP

YASMINE WINKLER CEO, CENTRAL REGION, AND CHIEF CONSUMER OFFICER OF UNITED HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY & STATE

José joined the Johnson Space Center, in Houston, Texas in 2001 and soon became Chief of the Materials and Processes Branch. He was selected as part of the 19th class of astronauts in 2004. He was part of the STS-128 mission, which launched on August 28, 2009. José recently received the 2016 National Hispanic Hero Award presented by the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute. Chris joined its Legal Division in December 2009. Chris oversees all aspects of the Bank’s legal affairs and its team of attorneys and legal professionals and leads strategic initiatives, litigation, corporate and transactional matters and legal operations. Prior to joining BPNA, he worked in private practice at several major law firms in New York City. Chris received his law degree from Northwestern University School of Law and his undergraduate degree from Emory University. Tony's experience spans over 30 years in executive leadership positions including SVP & GM for Carefusion Respiratory Systems, Vice President for International Market Development at DePuy, Johnson & Johnson, and Marketing Director and Business Unit Manager at ETHICON, Johnson & Johnson. Antonio has more than 25 years of global marketing and brand management experience. Prior to joining HP, he spent eight years at Visa, most recently as Global Chief Marketing and Communication officer, responsible for the design and implementation of all global brand & product marketing platforms and corporate communications. He has held marketing leadership and innovation roles at some of the world's most successful consumer packaged goods companies, including PepsiCo Inc., Kraft General Foods, RJR Foods International, and Procter & Gamble. Antonio is responsible for the development and delivery of enterprise technology solutions and services that make Hybrid IT simple and power the Intelligent Edge. During his 20+ years at the Hewlett-Packard Company (HP) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Antonio has held numerous leadership positions. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President and General Manager of HPE’s Enterprise Group, which included the company’s Server, Networking, Storage and Technology Services business units. Pilar is responsible for all legal, regulatory, government, and franchise affairs in MasterCard’s North American markets. Ramos began her tenure at MasterCard as region counsel in the Latin America and Caribbean Region. Before joining MasterCard, she worked as in-house counsel in other sectors and was based in Miami and Buenos Aires. Pilar holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where she served as an executive editor of the University of Pennsylvania Law Review. She received her Bachelor of Arts degrees cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania, in international relations and in French. She also carried out part of her undergraduate studies at the Institut d’Etudes Politiques in Paris, France. Dr. Elena was one of the founder of the National Hispanic Medical Association. has received an array of awards, including the American Association of Indian Physicians Appreciation Award in 1995 and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health Award in 1998. She was named one of the 100 Most Influential Hispanics of the Nation by Hispanic Business Magazine in 2001 and received the American Public Health Association's Latino Caucus Distinguished Career Award the same year. Gisel is responsible for the operations of 597 Sam’s Clubs in the United States and Puerto Rico. Her responsibilities also include overseeing the company’s Real Estate and Operations Transformation teams. She started in Walmart stores more than 25 years ago as a management trainee and has gained a depth of experience through key roles in Operations and Human Resources. In 2013, Gisel was awarded the Hispanic Federation's "Premio Orgullo" award, honoring Latinos who have shown an unwavering dedication to their community. She has also received the 2013 "Woman of the Year" Distinguished Service Award from the USO of Metropolitan New York. Rosa has been a driving force within the United States and Mexico staffing industry and is recognized internationally as a human capital solutions expert. Realizing this passion early in her career at Kelly Services, a Fortune 500 Company, she made a substantial financial impact by delivering extraordinary results to challenges presented by her clients. Rosa continues to be recognized for her many accomplishments and has won numerous awards locally, statewide and nationally. She was appointed to the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors; and in 2016 was inducted into the Minority Business Hall of Fame and Museum in New York City. In her more than 30 years in the health insurance industry, Yasmine has fostered a unique ability to develop and match health insurance business solutions to the needs of the marketplace. She has garnered extensive experience in accreditation, quality improvement, business process development, marketing, product development and innovation. Under her leadership, UnitedHealthcare has launched innovations including My HealthCare Cost Estimator, MyClaimsManager with Bill Pay, and Health4Me mobile app; products including Navigate, Charter and Compass; and dozens of pilots. Yasmine received a Bachelor of Arts in English and environmental studies from Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago. She obtained a Master of Science in health care delivery science from the Tuck School of Business and Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H. JULY / AUGUST 2018 LATINO LEADERS 51

BOARDS EY

LEADING WITH PURPOSE EY’s diversity and inclusion efforts are built into their DNA of putting people first and going above for their clients Lorenzo Almanza

“W

E ARE in the people business and our firm is only as strong our people,” said EY’s Belinda Pestana, a tax partner within the firm’s Financial Services Office (FSO). Given expanding global markets, the increased reach of multinational companies, and the critical need to attract and retain a larger percentage of an already limited supply of talent—companies like EY, are embracing the significance of building diverse and inclusive workplace cultures. “At EY, diversity & inclusion (D&I) has become an integral part of how we team, foster innovation and service our multinational clients,” added Pestana. EY firmly believes that their purpose of building a better working world starts with enabling their people to bring their authentic selves

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to work and by leveraging the skills and talents of people with different backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, thinking styles and more. They have since learned that fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace environment results in better outcomes for their people, clients and communities. Through their annual internal EY Global People Survey, the organization found that 80 percent of their people in the US feel that the firm provides a work environment where they can feel free to be themselves and 82 percent feel that their managers encourage and respect varying viewpoints, perspectives and work styles. “Our D&I efforts have become key ingredients for overall success not only in the Americas, but globally,” explained Ted Acosta, EY Americas Vice Chair of Risk Management. “In order to remain a competitive professional services firm, we must help our clients solve their complex issues. To do so,

Belinda

Ted

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Oscar

EY BY THE NUMBERS: • In FY17, minorities accounted for 41% of EY’s US intern hires, 39% of their US entry-level hires, and 51% of their US experienced hires. • Today, minorities represent about 37% of EY’ total US population — more than double the percentage from a decade ago.

we know how important it is to build teams that mirror those of our clients and external research has shown that diverse teams produce better results and have higher productivity levels.” By implementing deliberate D&I strategies and having strong leaders like Stephen R. Howe Jr., EY US Chairman Emeritus, Karyn Twaronite, EY Global Diversity & Inclusiveness Officer and Kelly Grier, EY’s recently appointed US Chairman and Americas Managing Partner, the firm has been recognized by numerous organizations for their dedication to diversity and inclusion. For example, in 2017, EY was ranked #1 overall on the DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list and this past spring were inducted into DiversityInc's Top 50 Hall of Fame. “We equip our people with the skills to team and lead inclusive teams, so that everyone at our firm feels like they belong, are being heard, and appreciated,” says Acosta. “For us, these efforts aren’t just the right thing to do, we understand how these efforts impact our people, growth and long-term success.”

Recruiting, retaining and developing diverse professionals

With D&I at the heart of their business, EY is able to recruit and retain Latino professionals, as well as other diverse professionals, through events like their annual Discover EY and EY Unplugged programs. Discover EY brings ethnically diverse college students to New York City for three-day program where they take part in interactive team-building exercises, leadership seminars, networking opportunities and engage with senior EY leaders. The 12th annual Discover EY program took place this past January and more than 180 students from across 88 college campuses attended the event, which allows the firm to identify and recruit future candidates, while building a pipeline of diverse candidates for the broader business community.

TED ACOSTA Joined EY in: 2001 Resides: New York Initial title: Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services (FIDS) Current title: Vice Chair of Risk Management Tasks include: Internal risk assessments, compliance, ethics, privacy and independence, enterprise risk management, client and engagement acceptance Education: Bachelor of Arts from The Pennsylvania State University, Master of Health Administration from Saint Louis University of Public Health, and a Juris Doctorate from Saint Louis University of Law Serves in: EY Americas’ Ethics Board, EY’s Global Risk Management Executive Committee, Global Practice Group

For EY Unplugged, the firm brings together their staff 2 (second year) African American, Latino and Asian professionals from across the U.S. for an opportunity to network with one another, participate in professional development activities and hear from senior EY leaders about how to build their careers at the firm. Our commitment is to our people,” said Oscar Suarez, a partner and Florida/Puerto Rico Market Leader at EY. “As a firm, we have always placed a strong emphasis in the development of our people and especially when it comes to our underrepresented professionals,” said Suarez. JULY / AUGUST 2018 LATINO LEADERS 53

BOARDS EY

EY’S FOOTPRINT IN THE AMERICAS**

71,500

EY people in the Americas

$14.5B

combined revenues in the Americas Offices in

total countries **as of June 30, 2017

OSCAR SUAREZ Joined EY in: 2004 Resides: Florida Initial title: Partner in the Americas Integrating Practices Current title: Florida/Puerto Rico Market Leader Tasks include: Overseeing services (Tax, Assurance, Transactions and Advisory) in Florida and Puerto Rico Education: St. Thomas University, Summa Cum Laude Achievements: Receiving the firm’s highest reward, Global Chairman’s Value Award, back in 2014 Serves in: Southeast Regional Partner Forum, EY Americas Advisory Council, EY US Partner/Principal Council, EY Global Governance Council

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Both Suarez and Pestana have presented at previous EY Unplugged events, where they were able to share their personal career experiences and help other young EY professionals understand the unspoken nuances of the business world, while stressing the importance of building their own personal brand. “As leaders, both Belinda and I are empowered to make sure that we not only talk the talk, but walk the walk and show our people that we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent, regardless of background, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or experiences.” Suarez and Pestana also stress to younger Latino professionals the importance of seeking mentors and sponsors throughout the firm. As Belinda explained, “mentors speak to you and provide you with career guidance or advice, whereas sponsors are more senior professionals that speak about you when you are not in the room. Sponsors typically have a seat at the table and can speak on your behalf when it comes time for a promotion or helping you get the right job opportunities.” The idea of mentorship and sponsorship are two concepts that EY sticks by when it comes to developing and growing their Latino professionals. Like Pestana, Suarez believes strongly in the concepts and the lasting benefits these relationships can have on an individual’s career. “As I look back on my career, I had a number of different mentors and sponsors,” he said. “Many of them were neither my gender nor ethnicity, but, I certainly learned a lot from them. From understanding how to navigate our firm to helping me build my business acumen, I’m so thankful that those leaders took a chance on me and that’s why I make it a priority to pay it back.”

EY’s relationship with the Latino Community

In addition to building and focusing on D&I efforts within the organization, EY also understands how the growing U.S. Latino population will not only impact how they recruit candidates and do business, but how they partner with other multinational companies – specifically those based in Latin America.

BELINDA PESTANA Joined EY in: 1997 Resides: New Jersey Current title: Tax Partner with FSO Tax Education: Bachelor’s in Accounting from St. Peter’s College and a Master’s in Taxation from Seton Hall University Achievements: Recognized twice by Fortune magazine as one of the Top 50 Most Powerful Latinas in America Serves in: FSO Partner Forum, America’s Advisory Council, EY’s Global Advisory Council

According to the Pew Charitable Trusts, there are nearly 60 million people of Hispanic/Latino origin in the US today and that number is expected to rise to 100 million by 2050. With the U.S. Latino population rapidly growing, it’s important to note that this demographic has an average age of 28 years old, thus showing that Latinos represent a young and vibrant part of our U.S. economy. “Latinos will be one of the most strategic places for us as it relates to building and strengthening our talent pipeline in the U.S.,” said Acosta. “When I look 10 to 15 years down the road, many of today’s young Latinos will become future EY clients, entrepreneurs or business leaders, so it’s important that we as a firm actively recruit and invest in this population, so that they have the opportunities to build meaningful careers with us.” For Oscar and Belinda, they understand the importance of having Latino EY professionals in the U.S. skilled and able to work with multinational companies in Latin America and other emerging markets. “Geographically speaking, Latin America is a market that is really changing and rapidly growing. This type of change provides both growth opportunities and challenges for our business” said Suarez, who helps build connections between EY clients based in the U.S. and those based in Latin America. “The trade market is a great demonstration of the kind of new multicultural policies that our people will have to help clients understand and navigate. We are seeing an increase trade flow from Latin America up into the U.S. and Canada, so it’s important that we have people and teams that can think diversely and come up with innovative solutions for our multinational clients.” For Belinda, who works with multinational financial services companies, she has seen first-hand how interconnected the U.S. has become with Latin America and recognizes the opportunities that these new connections can bring to EY, who has a strong footprint across the Americas, which includes North/South America and Israel. “I’ve seen us through the years spend a lot of time explaining to our people in the U.S., myself included, the importance of understanding new business trends and policies taking place throughout Latin America,” said Pestana. “Our clients expect us to provide them with the most accurate recommendations and solutions. In order to do that, we all must have a global and inclusive mindset to stay competitive in the marketplace.” EY’s overall and steadfast commitment to diversity & inclusiveness efforts helps the multibillion dollar organization remain a leader within the professional services industry and broader business community as a whole. “We understand the importance of having our firm’s talent strategy, D&I efforts, and business goals completely aligned, since they all impact our bottom line and longterm success,” stated Acosta. The firm has seen first-hand how D&I approaches have helped them maintain a multicultural balance when it comes to their people and clients; especially those within the Hispanic community. “I like to think as a firm we started on this diversity journey a while back,” said Suarez. “Our leaders recognized early on the many positive impacts Latinos would have on the evolving business community.” JULY / AUGUST 2018 LATINO LEADERS 55

BOARDS

THE 3 MOST CRITICAL ISSUES FOR BOARD DIRECTORS Christina Catalano

Being a board director can be one of the most gratifying and satisfying roles within a corporate. The opportunity to work with a robust group of people, to create new ideas, and direct a company into prosperity is priceless.

Carlos Cuevas

CURRENTLY IN 2018, Latino participation has progressed and has become mandatory. The influence of Latinos in economy and market is obvious, and that means Boards should reflect what is apparent. Representation, in all spectrums, is vital to keeping a company constantly innovating. Company identity and culture is also at the forefront. Principals, values, characteristics, or what we like to call the DNA, is integral. According to John Miller, the CEO of Denny’s, that is exactly what they do at Denny’s, “We start every single meeting, we end every meeting, we end every conference with strong principles – we literally open and close every meeting with one of our guiding principles as an organization.” When it comes to tackling challenges, keeping a stable culture with transparent principles and a full and clear identity may be the make-or-break factor.

“Safety, profit, and regulations are talked about at monthly board meetings. So why don’t we talk about people matters every month? Good companies do.”

John Miller CEO of Denny’s

CEO SUCCESSION MANY TIMES, companies look to the CEO, but ensuring that there is a CEO succession strategy in place is a problem for many companies. Considered one of the most important decisions for a Board, CEO succession is a highly-critical process with three levels: CEO Selection, CEO Succession, and CEO Retention. In Jamie Montemayor’s view, it is important to have a strategy in place. “Having a solid strategy for the future is extremely important because if that is clear, it is much easier to identify the right set of candidates to consider for that job, down the road.” As a group, board directors work to establish the direction a corporation should take. The DNA of a company comes into play heavily when it comes time to initiate the search for the next CEO. To Grace Lieblein, the proper system in place for a successful CEO succession is a top priority of the company because it sets the tone for the future. “One of the first steps for the Board is to define what are the most critical characteristics for the future CEO. It’s important to note 56 LATINO LEADERS JULY / AUGUST 2018

Jaime Montemayor Age: 58 Boards: Northwestern Mutual Life

Grace Lieblein Age: 57 Boards: American Tower Corp., Honeywell International Inc., Southwest Airlines Co.

that the Board should be looking at the direction that the company is going in the future, vs. where they are today, and what characteristics will be important ahead. One other step is to regularly discuss CEO succession. If a Board waits too long to prepare, it may be too late to do an effective job.” Antonio Garza agrees that preparation is key and also believes that having the CEO be a part of the process is a key part of effective board succession. “Ideally, the CEO should be part of this effort and committed to identifying and supporting a successor. Of course, boards also need to recognize that there may be times when identifying and moving on a successor will be dictated by unanticipated events and will need to be done quickly.” Not having a succession plan could be a devastating mistake. CEO succession needs to be a priority for Directors. From selection to retention, analyzing this process and the strategy, should constantly be on a Directors’ agenda.

“I think the key to any truly effective board is in its ability to have open, high quality discussions that allow for a free exchange of differing points of view. Getting to that point means building a board with broad and diverse perspectives, engendering trust amongst directors and defining expectations as to participation.” Antonio Garza Former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Boards: Kansas City Southern

RISK MANAGEMENT RISK MANAGEMENT is another challenge Boards face today, and while accountability starts in the C-suite, boards definitely have oversight of this function. If Directors do not ask insightful question, they may be setting the company up for failure. According to Marcela Donadio, “it is our responsibility to make sure that the appropriate questions are asked, and that those are focused on the unanticipated—the Marcela Donadio things that catch people and companies Age: 63 off guard. And yet, these are not the same Boards: National Oilwell Varco, Inc., Norfolk Southern for all companies—it is not a one size fits all. Corp., Marathon Oil You have to understand the company and the environment in which it operates.” Once the board has a foundation on which to build, the accountability structure expands through the company. Further, accountability is essential when setting up for success. “This is an area where ‘Tone at the Top’ and corporate culture are critical. Risk management has got to be a company-wide effort

which allows for the efficient flow of information from various parts of the company to senior management, relevant internal committees and full board.” Antonio Garza states. However, even when the issue of risk management seems to be solved, a board must be careful not to over-manage. Tom Falk, the CEO of Kimberly-Clark, believes that there has to be risk management combined with balance and constructive feedback. “Every board member knows that there’s a line between oversight and management. I’ve always had a board that knew where that line was; they were always excellent, constructive, and always try to help me instead of just telling me what to do.” The combination of risk management along with communication is a fundamental element of successful boards.

BOARD EFFECTIVENESS MEASURING HOW efficient is a board can be calculated in multiple ways. Solely making profit is a thing of the past, and people, community, and culture are the future. According to Gerry Lopez, there has to be more to a company than simply profit, “boards need to be much more attentive and sensitive; we include the employees, the customers, depending on your industry, it may or may not include the government- in order to deliver value to the shareholders, you have to deliver value to the customers and stakeholders.” To Grace Lieblien, board member of American Tower, the way to be most effective for all stakeholders is to have an open board. Listening is an essential characteristic that

Gerry Lopez Age: 59 Boards: CBRE Group, Inc., Newell Rubbermaid, Quizno's

Boards should adopt; listening to other Directors, listening to the CEO, listening to employees, listening to customers, and so forth. “I think another best practice is keeping Board presentations succinct so there is ample time for questions and discussions. How a Board uses the Committee structure is also important to ensure topics are covered in appropriate detail.”

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“The best things that boards do is to push management teams to go a little further than they would have done under their own power, and that the board is supportive of them going further and taking more risks.” Tom Falk Chairman and CEO of Kimberly-Clark

WHY IS CYBERSECURITY SO IMPORTANT? “Board members need to be aligned with how to deal with digital changes that they need to face, the ones [issues] that will accelerate in this day and age. Today, companies have business models that make data the most important asset a company has. Making sure you protect a customer’s information, and the increasing sophistication of cyber threats are credible companies have to make several steps to mitigate and stop breaches in order to protect a company’s brand, data, and assets.” Ralph De La Vega

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BOARDS

Moreover, with an open board, there must also be a clearly-defined strategy. Ralph De La Vega says, “I think boards in general have become much more involved in strategy. That’s been a top issue for board members over the years. Helping the management team and providing the oversight and overview has never been more important due to the accelerated rate of technological change, marketplace changes, customer behavior and preferences, and disrupted business models coming into play.” Another matter that comes into play when it comes to developing an effective Board is the diversity of talent. U.S. Senator Robert says, “Culturally Menendez competent boards will ultimately be positioned to tap into the marketplace of the future. The biggest challenge I see to make the leap into the corporate board of the future is the current pipeline. The fact that women and people of color are under-represented on boards and executive teams today, tells me that the bench is spread thin for the future.” When the diversity of

“The American people are becoming more diverse, therefore, companies that incorporate women and minority professionals into every level of their corporate hierarchies, especially at the highest levels, will be the most well-positioned to reach an increasingly diverse pool of consumers. Although the trends in corporate board diversity show signs of progress, we still have a long way go before we reach representational equality.” U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D- N.J.) Highest-ranking Latino in Congress

the board is not there or essentially non-existent, so is the ability for a company to be working at its highest potential. This need for diversity does not only stop at the boardroom itself, but to a company’s customers. Sol Trujillo understands the importance of a board looking at its market because “you have to know your customers; you have to relate to your customers. Now if you look at most companies that are domesticcentric, the single largest group of sales growth is being driven by the US Latino cohort.”

Ralph de la Vega Age: 66 Boards: American Express Co., New York Life Insurance Co., Amdocs Corporation

Sol Trujillo Age: 66 Boards: Western Union Corp., WPP plc, Silk Road Technologies

THE FUTURE OF THE C-SUITE ALL OF THESE leaders bring important points to the table about the current state of boards, but they also bring in solutions that have been applied to Boards they currently serve. Directors are the chief conductors of companies. If Boards want to create an effective ecosystem that serves beneficial for the leadership, employees and customers, it must all begin in the boardroom. Leaders and Directors, in this case, come from all different backgrounds and industry, they all share a very important characteristic – the ambition and courage to bring change and drive companies onto a new degree of progress and innovation.

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LATINOS ON BOARDS

Eastman Chemical Co.

Premiere Speakers Bureau

Courtesy

PRESIDENT AND CEO OF CARCON INDUSTRIES & CONSTRUCTION AND STL ENGINEERS

52 years

Dallas, TX

FERNANDO G. AGUIRRE

1O years in service

Aetna, Barry Callebaut AG, Coveris Holdings S.A. Courtesy

OWNER AND CEO OF THE ERIE SEAWOLVES

61 years

HUMBERTO P. ALFONSO RETIRED

56 years

7 years in service

Baxter International Inc., Walgreens Boot Alliance 3 years in service

Illinois

DONNA M. ALVARADO

15 years in service

Florida

AIDA M. ALVAREZ

FORMER ADMINISTRATOR OF THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

14 years in service

California

F500

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Joe was named chairman, president and chief executive officer of Baxter in January 2016. He is now leading the company through a period of dynamic transformation powered by accelerated innovation, operational excellence and strategic execution. He has more than 25 years of experience in health care, including medical devices, consumer health products, surgical instruments and biopharmaceuticals. A native of Brazil, Almeida received a bachelor's of science degree in mechanical engineering from Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia.

Aida had a successful career as a journalist, investment banker and public servant. She was the first Latino woman to hold a U.S. cabinetlevel position as the administrator of the Small Business Administration during Bill Clinton's presidency. Aida entered the Clinton administration as the first director of the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight. She also has more than a decade of experience in corporate finance, working as a vice president of Public Finance for both Bear Stearns and First Boston.

HP Inc., Oportun Inc., Zoosk Inc.

HP, Inc.

68 years

Fernando served as Chairman & CEO of Chiquita Brands International for almost 9 years between 2004 and 2012, at the time a Fortune 500 global public company. He is partial owner of the Cincinnati Reds and very involved in philanthropic work for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. He uses his experience as a global business executive and leadership expert to speak publicly and provide advisory services on leadership, strategy, communication, marketing, branding, governance, and social media. Honored with the Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award by the NFL.

Donna was appointed by President Reagan and confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Director of ACTION, the federal domestic volunteer agency. She served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, U.S. Department of Defense; Counsel for the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary subcommittee on Immigration and Refugee Policy; and staff member of the U.S. House of Representatives Select Committee on Narcotics Abuse and Control. Member of the Governor's Commission on Higher Education and the Economy.

CSX Corp.

FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT OF AGUILA INTERNATIONAL

years

Recognized business woman and leader in the Energy, Construction and Infrastructure business. CEO and Owner of CARCON Industries & Construction and Founder of STL Engineers. Recognized as one of the “Most Influential and Powerful Women in Texas” by Texas Diversity Magazine. She was honored in May 2018 with the “MAURA Women Helping Women Award” and in July 2018 she was named “Woman of Distinction” to be honored in November of 2018. In 2014, she was inducted into the National Women’s Business Hall of Fame.

Retired Chief Executive Officer, Global, of Yowie Group Ltd. Humberto served as CEO from June 2016, and a director from March 2017, until January 2018 of Yowie, a global brand licensing company specializing in the development of Yowie character children's consumer products. In addition to serving on the Board, Humberto is Chair of the Audit Committee and a member of the Finance Committee and the Health, Safety, Environmental and Security Committee.

Eastman Chemical Co., Yowle Group Limited

60 years

PRESIDENT, CHAIRMAN AND CEO OF BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC Baxter International

7 years in service

North Carolina

JOSE E. ALMEIDA

Ohio Higher Education

TPG Pace Energy Holdings Corp., Legacy Texas Financial Group, Energy Future Holding Corp., ONE Gas

Carlos Cuevas

Part of a Fortune 500 corporate Board 15HD

Part of the Distinguished Leadership list

Part of the 15 Most Relevant Hispanic Directors list

*ALPHABETICAL BY LAST NAME

ARCILIA ACOSTA

The following is the most complete and update list of Latinos participating as Directors of a Corporate Board in the country.

LATINOS ON BOARDS

Part of a Fortune 500 corporate Board

Part of the Distinguished Leadership list

Harvard Business School

JOSÉ B. ALVAREZ 55 years

Boston, MA

Eli Lilly

OPERATING PARTNER OF ADVENT INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

63 years

Kemper Corp.

8 years in service

Eli Lilly and Co., Lowe’s Companies, Inc., Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. 9 years in service

Boston, MA

TERESA ALVAREZ CANIDA

Kemper Corp. 9 years in service

PRINCIPAL AND PORTFOLIO MANAGER OF CITO CAPITAL GROUP, LLC

64 years

Florida

JOSE ARMARIO RETIRED Avon Products Inc.

United Rentals Inc., Digital Lumens Inc.

CEO OF PROINFRA SISTEMAS E INGENIERIA

RAUL (RALPH) ALVAREZ

New Mexico State University

15HD

Chicago, IL

DR. DANIEL E. ARVIZU SENIOR ADVISOR TO EMERSON COLLECTIVE

Avon Products Inc., USG Corporation, Golden State Foods 11 years in service

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. 9 years in service

Maryland

BERNADETTE AULESTIA PRESIDENT OF GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION OF HBO

45 years

New York City, NY

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Denny's 1 year in service

Part of the 15 Most Relevant Hispanic Directors list

José has over 15 years experience in market research and other marketing related endeavors for the supermarket industry. He served as the Chief Executive Officer and President of The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company. Jose has been on the faculty of the Harvard Business School since February 2009. Most recently, he was the executive vice president—global business development for Royal Ahold NV, one of the world’s largest grocery retailers. MBA degree from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business and an AB degree from Princeton. Raul joined Advent International Corporation in July 2017 as an operating partner. retired as president and chief operating officer of McDonald’s Corporation in 2009. Prior to joining McDonald’s in 1994, he held leadership positions at Burger King Corporation and Wendy’s International, Inc. He held a variety of leadership roles throughout his career, including chief operations officer and president of the central division, both with McDonald’s USA.Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Miami in Florida where he Graduated Cum Laude. Maria Teresa is currently serving as a Principal and Portfolio Manager of Cito Capital Group, LLC, a position she has held since 2016. Maria Teresa served in various capacities with Taplin, Canida & Habacht LLC, including as Chairperson from 2015 until 2016, President from 2008 until 2015, and President, Managing Principal, and Chief Compliance Officer from 1985 until 2008. Ms. Canida served as a member of the Board of Directors of Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation from May 2009 until the company was acquired by Kemper in July 2018. Jose Armario retired as Executive Vice President of Worldwide Supply Chain, Development, and Franchising of McDonald’s Corporation in October 2015, after having held that position since August 2011. He led McDonald's' efforts in developing locations for its restaurants around the world. He was responsible for overseeing all international franchising. He also serves on the President’s Council of the University of Miami, Florida and the Governing Council of Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, director of Golden State Foods and Receptions for Research: The Greg Olsen Foundation. Dan presently serves as Senior Advisor to the Emerson Elemental practice of Emerson Collective. He previously served as Chief Technology Officer and STEM Evangelist. Emerson Elemental’s mission is to restore and strengthen the symbiosis between humanity and nature.Serves on Army Science Board for the Department of Defense. Was the "Top 50 Most Important Hispanics in Business and Technology" by Hispanic Engineer & Information Technology Magazine. He received Hispanic National Achievement Award for Executive Excellence. He is a Distinguished Alumnus of New Mexico State University. Bernadette oversees $6 billion in annual revenue and distribution of HBO’s networks and platforms worldwide. Internationally, she is responsible for the operations of HBO-branded networks in 67 countries. Domestically, she leads distributions for the premium networks HBO and Cinemax, whether it be through cable, satellite, and telco companies or in the critical lodging business. She oversees HBO’s affiliate marketing group, which is responsible for the acquisition and retention of subscribers across all distributor partners. She has been featured twice in FORTUNE's list of the "Most Powerful Latinas in Business"

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Part of a Fortune 500 corporate Board

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California AG Today

XAVIER AVILA REGIONAL SALES MANAGER FOR HAMPEL CORP.

Land O-Lakes Inc xx years in service

RETIRED

Kaiser Permanente 2 years in service

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San Luis Obispo, CA

MARTHA HELENA BEJAR East West Institute.

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Xavier joined Calf-Tel from the dairy mecca region of California. A staple in the California dairy community, Xavier has owned his own dairy operation since 1992.

Tulare, CA

RAMON BAEZ

CEO OF RED BISON ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

53 years

CenturyLink Inc., Mitel Networks Corporation 5 years in service

Bellevue, WA

JORGE L. BENITEZ

Fifth Third Bank Corp., World Fuel Services Corp.

RETIRED The Aspen Institute

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58 years

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL/ ASPEN, CO

ALEX BLANCO EVP AND CHIEF SUPPLY CHAIN OFFICER OF ECOLAB

Patterson Companies 1 years in service

St. Paul, MN

Ecolab

57 years

8 years in service

ABELARDO E. BRU RETIRED

Florida

Crunchbase

69 years

64 LATINO LEADERS JULY / AUGUST 2018

Kimberly-Clark Corp. 13 years in service

Ramon retired from Hewlett Packard Enterprise in October 2016 where he served as the Senior Vice President, Customer Evangelist and Advocate for Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). In this role, he was championing customer centricity. Ramon's vast career experience spans across various global Fortune 100 companies in the manufacturing, packaged goods, aerospace and defense industries, and products and services for the scientific community.

Red Bison identifies opportunities with proven enterprises in China, Middle East and the United States, which create dynamic partnerships. Red Bison is focused in two sectors; natural resources, and information, communication, technology (ICT). Most recently Martha served as CEO and Director of Flow Mobile, a broadband wireless access solution using the ubiquitous WiFi standard at 700 MHz. Martha brings a wealth of experience, the ability to drive and support innovation, and a strong track record of leadership with some of the world’s leading global corporations. Martha is the recipient of numerous industry awards. He retired from Accenture in August 2014 after more than 33 years of service. Hispanic Business Magazine named him to its "2011 Top 25 Corporate Elite" list and in 2004 selected him as one of the 100 most influential Hispanics in the United States. Hispanic Diversity Inc. recognized him as one of its “People on the Move” in 2011 and in 2012, he was welcomed into the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce CEO Circle.

Alex is executive vice president and chief Supply Chain officer for Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services that protect people and vital resources. Previously, Alex worked for Procter and Gamble (P&G) for thirty years. In this role, he was responsible for improving supply chain innovation and operational excellence. In previous roles, he led Supply Chain in other key P&G divisions and also had several international assignments, including a Europe regional role based in Geneva, and Latin America roles based in Venezuela and Colombia. He has long and successful career with a pre-eminent consumer products company, beginning his career with PepsiCo as a maintenance manager and working up through the ranks with significant experience in operations, sales and marketing. He has excellent record of leadership grounded in careful strategic thinking.Al has leadership experience as a chief executive officer, has knowledge about our industries, provides diversity of background and viewpoint, has international experience and experience with branded consumer packaged goods, and has marketing, compensation, governance and public company board experience.

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ANNA R. CABLIK LittleSis Org

PRESIDENT AND CEO OF ANASTEEL & SUPPLY COMPANY, LLC

65 years

Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP

PARTNER AT HUGHES HUBBARD & REED LLP, CHAIR OF SEC ENFORCEMENT DEFENSE PRACTICE

Edison International

Regional Management Corporation, Liquidnet Holdings 7 years in service

New York

MICHAEL C. CAMUÑEZ PRESIDENT & CEO OF MONARCH GLOBAL STRATEGIES LLC

49 years

14 years in service

Ellenwood, GA

ROEL CAMPOS 69 years

BB&T Corp

California

Edison International 1 years in service

President at Anatek, Inc., Partner at Camana Holdings LLC, Partner at CK Property Group LLC, Partner at International Trade Imports LLC and Partner at PanAmerican Logistics LLC. Anna was previously employed as President by Massana Construction LLC. Anna has over 30 years of experience overseeing the preparation of financial statements and the review of accounting matters.

Roel’s practice consists of advising senior management and boards in their most sensitive and complex issues. His practice often involves conducting internal investigations and defending matters involving financial regulators, such as the SEC, DOJ, CFTC, and FINRA. Roel was also appointed twice by the President George W. Bush and confirmed by the U.S. Senate as a Commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Named to The National Law Journal's 50 Most Influential Minority Lawyers in America. He was selected by President Barack Obama to serve on his citizen Presidential Intelligence Advisory Board. Michael has significant experience as a senior executive, counselor, and advocate advising U.S. companies in domestic and global markets, and he possesses a unique combination of political, legal, economic, and international expertise. He served from 2010 to 2013 as one of the nation’s leading commercial diplomats as the Assistant Secretary of Commerce at the International Trade Administration. In 2014, he received the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute’s National Leadership in Public Service Award in Washington, D.C.

LATINOS ON BOARDS

Part of a Fortune 500 corporate Board

Part of the Distinguished Leadership list

Clorox Company

RICHARD H. CARMONA CHIEF OF HEALTH INNOVATIONS, CANYON RANCH

Prudential Financial Inc.

CHAIRMAN OF OMNITRU

65 years

Ford Motor Co.

20 years in service

Ford Motor Co. 15 years in service

PRESIDENT OF KIMBERLY CASIANO & ASSOCIATES

61 years

Dearborn, MI

JUAN N. CENTO PRESIDENT OF FEDEX EXPRESS LATIN AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN DIVISION Assurant Inc.

Prudential Financial Inc.

New Jersey

KIMBERLY A. CASIANO

American Physical Society

11 years in service

68 years

GILBERT CASELLAS

66 years

Assurant Inc. 12 years in service

Miami, FL

FRANKLIN R. CHANG-DIAZ

Cummins Inc. 9 years in service

CHAIRMAN AND CEO OF AD ASTRA ROCKET COMPANY

68 years

Houston, TX

LINDA L. CHAVEZ PRESIDENT OF THE BECOMING AMERICAN INSTITUTE ABM Industries Inc.

Clorox Company, Axon, Herbalife Ltd.

71 years

Washington D.C.

66 LATINO LEADERS JULY / AUGUST 2018

ABM Industries Inc., Electro-Optics 23 years in service

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Founder and first Director of Arizona's first regional trauma care system. Most highly decorated police officers in Arizona and his numerous awards include the National Top Cop Award, the National SWAT Officer of the Year and the National Tactical EMS Award. A decorated Vietnam War veteran, he received two Purple Hearts and two Bronze Stars for his service. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is certified in correctional health care and in quality assurance.

Gilbert has been Chairman of OMNITRU (a consulting and investment firm) since 2011. He was the VP, Corporate Responsibility of Dell Inc. (a global computer manufacturer) from 2007 to 2010. Served as a partner and member of Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C., where he focused on workplace diversity and equal opportunity issues. He led an organization that includes the Dellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s global diversity, sustainability and corporate giving functions.

Kimberly was elected to the Ford Motor Company board of directors in 2003. She serves on the audit committee, nominating and governance committee and sustainability and innovation committee. She is the first Hispanic woman to serve on a Fortune 100 top five corporate board. In 2010, she established Kimberly Casiano & Associates, where she serves as president. The firm provides advisory services in marketing, recruiting, communications, advocacy and diversity to target the U.S. Hispanic market, the Caribbean and Latin America. Kimberly, for whom education is the key to success, is active on the board of several nonprofit organizations that support education. He has more than 30 years of experience in the air cargo and express transportation industry. Previously, he worked with Flying Tigers Line, Inc. and transitioned to FedEx in 1989 when the two companies merged. Juan is actively involved in several non-profit organizations. He is a member of the International Advisory Board of Baptist Health System and the Council of the Americas. Additionally, he is chair of the board of directors for CLADEC (Conference of Latin American and Caribbean Express Companies). Franklin was a four-time recipient of NASA's Distinguished Service Medal, the highest honor awarded by the agency. He was selected by NASA to be an astronaut candidate and earned his astronaut wings the following year. During his 25 years at NASA, he was an integral part of the Space Shuttle program. While at NASA, he flew seven shuttle missions, logging more than 1,600 hours in space and continued his research in applied plasma physics.

An American author, commentator, and radio talk show host. She was the highest-ranking woman in President Ronald Reagan's White House, and was the first Latina ever nominated to the United States Cabinet, when President George W. Bush nominated her Secretary of Labor.

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ARMANDO M. CODINA CHAIRMAN AND CEO OF CODINA PARTNERS, LLC

69 years

Sempra Energy Corp.

Lincoln National Corp.

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CHAIRMAN OF NBCUNIVERSAL TELEMUNDO ENTERPRISES AND NBCUNIVERSAL INTERNATIONAL GROUP

10 years in service

Atlanta, GA

MARIA CONTRERAS-SWEET MANAGING PARTNER OF CONTRERASSWEET ENTERPRISES AND ROCKWAY EQUITY PARTNERS

CHAIRMAN AND FOUNDER OF THE DE LA VEGA GROUP

Courtesy

Florida

PAUL J. DIAZ Davita Inc.

GENERAL PARTNER OF CRESSEY & COMPANY

56 years

Sempra Energy Corp, Regional Management Corp. 1 years in service

Los Angeles, CA

RALPH DE LA VEGA 66 years

4 years in service

Lincoln National Corp., Macy's Inc.

RETIRED

62 years

Owens Corning, PepsiCo Inc.

Miami, FL

DEIRDRE P. CONNELLY 57 years

10 years in service

Miami, FL

CESAR CONDE JR. 44 years

Home Depot Inc., Florida International University, Codina Partners LLC

Louisville, KY

68 LATINO LEADERS JULY / AUGUST 2018

"American Express Co., New York Life Insurance Co., Amdocs Corporation " 13 years in service

Davita Inc. 11 years in service

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Armando has been recognized with several distinguished awards including the University of Florida Bergstrom Center Hall of Fame Award; ‘Free Enterpriser of the Year’ by the Florida Council on Economic Education: 'Developer of the Year' by the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties; ‘Office Developer of the Year’, ‘Shopping Center Developer of the Year’ and ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ by the Wharton School and the Builders Association of South Florida Hall of Fame. Under Cesar’s leadership, Telemundo hit a historic milestone in 2016, by ranking as the #1 Spanish-language network. He joined NBCUniversal in October 2013 as Executive Vice President of NBCUniversal to oversee NBCU International and NBCU Digital Enterprises. Prior to NBCUniversal, he was the President of Univision Networks and served in a variety of senior executive capacities in the company. He is credited with transforming the Spanish-language media company into a leading global, multi-platform media brand. Deirdre began her career in the pharmaceutical industry as a sales representative with Eli Lilly in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She moved to marketing and then joined Eli Lilly’s international management development program. Later, she was named executive director of global marketing for Evista, and leader of the woman’s health business unit in the U.S. For nine consecutive years (2006-2014), she was recognized by Fortune magazine as one of the 50 most powerful women in business.

Maria served as the administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration and a member of President Obama’s cabinet from April 7, 2014 to Jan. 20, 2017. She was the founding executive chairwoman of ProAmerica Bank from 2006 to 2014. Maria was co-founder and managing partner of Fortius Holdings from 2003 to 2006. Prior to that, she served as the California cabinet secretary of the Business, Transportation and Housing Agency from 1999 to 2003. She is a director of Regional Management Corp. Ralph is the former Vice Chairman of AT&T Inc. and CEO of Business Solutions & International. In that capacity, he had overall responsibility for the company’s integrated Business Solutions group which, at the time served more than 3.5 million business customers in nearly 200 countries and territories, including nearly all of the world’s Fortune 1000 companies. He has received numerous awards recognizing his leadership, including induction into the U.S. Wireless Hall of Fame, the Atlanta Business Hall of Fame, and the prestigious Global Innovation Award from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University. Paul currently serves as a general partner of Cressey & Company, a private equity firm focused exclusively on investing in and building healthcare businesses, a position he has held since September 2017. He was an operating partner at Cressey & Company from March 2016 to September 2017. He holds a Bachelor's in Finance and Accounting from the Kogod College of Business Administration at the American University and received his JD degree from Georgetown University Law Center.

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Codina Partners LLC

F500

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Part of a Fortune 500 corporate Board

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PATRICIA DIAZ DENNIS

ManpowerGroup Inc.

US Steel

RETIRED

71 years

4 years in service

CARI M. DOMINGUEZ

The Hartford Norfolk Southern Corp.

ManpowerGroup Inc. 11 years in service

PRESIDENT, DOMINGUEZ & ASSOCIATES

66 years

Washington D.C.

PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, SPRINKLR

59 years

New York City, NY

MARCELA E. DONADIO RETIRED

62 years

Houston, TX

JOSEPH J. ECHEVERRIA RETIRED Xerox Corp.

US Steel, Entravision Communication Corporation

San Antonio, TX

CARLOS DOMINGUEZ

61 years

New York City, NY

IRENE M. ESTEVES RETIRED WomenWorthWatching

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59 years

70 LATINO LEADERS JULY / AUGUST 2018

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Patricia has held three Senate-confirmed federal government appointments. Former President Ronald Reagan named her to the National Labor Relations Board in 1983 and appointed her as a commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission three years later. President George H. W. Bush appointed her Assistant Secretary of State for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs. Received her law degree from the Loyola Law School of Loyola Marymount University.

Cari has been recognized as one of the "100 Most Influential Hispanics in the Country" by Hispanic Business magazine. In 2003, Loma Linda University conferred upon her the honorary degree of Doctor of Humanitarian Service. Received the Charles H. Best Medal for Distinguished Service in the Cause of Diabetes from the American Diabetes Association. She was the United States's 12th Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Carlos is president and chief operating officer of Sprinklr, a global, socialHartford, Medidata Solutions, Inc., and Sprinklr media-management company. Previously, he spent 22 years in a variety of roles at Cisco Systems, Inc., including establishing the New York office for Cisco and leading the efforts to enter strategic markets such as financial 1 year in service services, media and pharmaceuticals. He brings to Boards extensive and relevant digital expertise as the company focuses on data analytics and digital capabilities to continuously improve the way it operates and delivers value to customers. National Oilwell Varco, Inc., Marcela has over 37 years of audit and public accounting experience with a specialization in domestic and international operations in all Norfolk Southern Corp., segments of the energy industry. She was Americas Oil & Gas Sector Marathon Oil Leader of Ernst & Young LLP, from which she retired in March 2014.She was named leader for the energy trading and risk management practice, 4 years in service managing professionals serving Gulf Coast-area clients in the trading, electricity, exploration and production and transmission segments of the energy industry. BNY Mellon, Pfizer Inc., Unum Group, Xerox Corp. 3 years in service

He is a Certified Public Accountant. and earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. He has a Board significant experience in finance, accounting, global operations, executive management and corporate governance. He also joined other CEOs to address some of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest challenges through participation in both the Fix the Debt campaign and the Business Roundtable.

Irene most recently served as Chief Financial Officer of Time Warner Cable Aramark, R.R. Donnelley, Spirit Aerosystems Holdings Inc. from July 2011 to May 2013. She has experience as chief financial officer of multiple companies brings deep financial expertise to the Board. She is an audit committee financial expert based on her experience as chief 3 years in service financial officer and brings deep knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls and procedures and risk management to Boards. Irene also has considerable corporate governance experience gained through her years of experience on other public company boards.

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F500

LATINOS ON BOARDS

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JACQUELIN FERNANDEZ LinkedIn

RETIRED

Brunswick Corp.

MANAGING DIRECTOR OF SI VENTURES

72 years

1 years in service

PRESIDENT OF GRUPO FERRÉ RANGEL

54 years

San Juan, PR

JOHN G. FIGUEROA CEO OF APRIA HEALTHCARE GROUP INC.

55 years

California

JUAN R. FIGUEREO RETIRED

New York

BusinessWire

62 years

RAFAEL FLORES RETIRED

Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, W.R. Berkley Corp 11 years in service

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co 8 years in service

Missouri

72 LATINO LEADERS JULY / AUGUST 2018

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Jackie has significant experience working in this industry, having served both public companies and private family-owned growth companies in addition to subsidiaries of international corporations.certified public accountant. She also served as president of the Retail Executives of Southern California and served on the board of the Network of Executive Women

Manny serves as the Managing Director of SI Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on information technology and communications infrastructure. He has held that position with the firm since its inception in 1998. He served as Chairman and CEO of Gartner, Inc., a leading research and advisory company, from 1990 to 2001. He has also been Chairman and CEO of three technology-driven companies, Dataquest, Inc., Gavilan Computer Corporation and Zilog Incorporated.

Grupo Ferré Rangel is the holding company for Puerto Rico's largest media company: GFR Media. Maria leads the group's development, growth and diversification strategies in and outside Puerto Rico. She is currently the president of the Luis A. Ferré Foundation.

John serves the dual roles of CEO of Apria Healthcare Group Inc. and chairman of Apria’s board of directors. Prior to his appointment to these roles in November 2012, he served as chief executive officer and board member of Omnicare, Inc., a Fortune 400 healthcare services company. A graduate of the University of California at Los Angeles with Bachelor’s degrees in English and Political Science, he also holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Pepperdine University, where he was honored as a Distinguished Alumnus.

PVH Corp, Mass Luminosity Juan has held various positions including Executive Vice President and CFO of Revlon, Executive Vice President and CFO of Newell Brands (formerly Newell Rubbermaid), as well as Vice President of Mergers & 7 years in service Acquisitions at Wal-Mart International, among others. Holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Public Accounting from Florida International University and he completed the Financial Management Program at the University of London in England.

Ameren Corp. 3 years in service

Ameren Corp.

62 years

The Brunswick Corporation, Leggett & Platt, Inc., and Time, Inc., Performance Food Group 21 years in service

MARIA LUISA FERRÉ New American Alliance

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co

Florida

MANNY FERNANDEZ

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.

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Rafael served as a Chief Nuclear Officer and Senior Vice President of Luminant Generation Company LLC from 2009 to 2015. Mr. Flores's responsibilities included overseeing operations of the Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant in Texas and representing Luminant with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, the Nuclear Energy Institute and on various committees and working groups in the nuclear industry. He is one of the great leaders in the nuclear industry and has decades of experience in safely and efficiently running nuclear energy facilities.

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F500

LATINOS ON BOARDS

Part of a Fortune 500 corporate Board

Part of the Distinguished Leadership list

ART A. GARCIA EVP AND CFO FOR RYDER SYSTEM Ryder System

56 years

The Dun & Bradstreet Corp. Western Union Corp. Dana Inc.

1 years in service

SunTrust Banks, Inc., The Dun & Bradstreet Corp.

RETIRED

66 years

Atlanta, GA

ROBERTO GONZALES MENDOZA JR.

6 years in service

Western Union Corp. 12 years in service

RETIRED

72 years

New York

RACHEL ANN GONZALEZ

DANA INC 1 years in service

EVP, GENERAL COUNSEL, AND SECRETARY OF STARBUCKS CORP.

48 years

Texas

RICHARD A. GONZALEZ Chicago Business

ABM INDUSTRIES INC

New York City, NY

PAUL R. GARCIA

AbbVie Inc. 5years in service

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF ABBVIE

64 years

Chicago, IL

MANNY GONZALEZ FIU Center for Leadership

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PRESIDENT OF MGM CONSULTING AND MGM CAPITAL

Florida

74 LATINO LEADERS JULY / AUGUST 2018

FIU Center for Leadership, Sports Boost, Inc., BBVA Compass Bank South Florida years in service

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Art has held several senior-level positions since joining Ryder in 1997, including the roles of Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer and Group Director of Accounting Services. Prior to joining Ryder, he spent 14 years with the Miami office of the accounting firm Coopers & Lybrand LLP as Senior Manager of Business Assurance.

Paul served as Chief Executive Officer of Global Payments, Inc., a leading provider of payment processing services, from February 2001 until October 2013.Â He holds a Bachelor's in Finance and Accounting from the Kogod College of Business Administration at the American University and received his JD degree from Georgetown University Law Center.

Roberto served as senior managing director of Atlas Advisors LLC, an independent global investment banking firm, since March 2010. Previously, he co-founded Deming Mendoza & Co., LLC, a corporate finance advisory firm, and served as one of its partners from February 2009 to March 2010. Graduated from Yale University with a Bachelor's in Arts degree in History and earned an MBA Degree from Harvard Business School.

Rachel previously served as chief administrative officer of Sabre, a leading technology solutions provider to the global travel and tourism industry. Previous to this role, she served as executive vice president and general counsel of Sabre. Prior to Sabre, she worked at Dean Foods Company, ultimately holding the title of executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary. She also held executive positions with Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. and was partner in the law firm of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius. Rick serves as the Chairman of AbbVie Inc. and has been its Chief Executive Officer at AbbVie Inc. since 2012. Previously, he served as an Executive Vice President of Pharmaceutical Products Group at Abbott Diabetes Care Inc., since July 1, 2010. He served as President of Abbott Ventures, Inc. at Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc. since 2009. He was responsible for Abbott's global pharmaceutical business, including commercial operations, research and development and manufacturing. He has served more than 30 years in various capacities at Abbott. Manny has s held various leadership positions in marketing, sales, operations, and innovations in the U.S. and Latin America, including General Manager for Operations and Innovation P&G North America, Director for Market Strategy, among others. He was awarded by the National Hispanic Medical Association / National Hispanic Health Foundation a Hispanic Health Leadership Award 2014 at the New York Academy of Medicine in New York, NY. The Hispanic Health Leadership Award is presented to outstanding individuals who have served in significant leadership roles and have improved the health of Hispanics and other underserved populations.

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ANTONIO J. GRACIAS Valor

FOUNDER, MANAGING PARTNER, AND CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER OF VALOR

48 years

Chicago, IL

LINDA M. GRIEGO

Commercial Bank of California

Occidental Petroleum

LindaGriego.com

PRESIDENT AND CEO OF GRIEGO ENTERPRISES INC.

70 years

CO-CHAIR OF ALBRIGHT STONEBRIDGE GROUP

64 years

RETIRED

Eastman Chemical Co.

Verizon

Cincinnati, OH

ROBERT M. HERNANDEZ RETIRED

73 years

MetLife Inc., Occidental Petroleum Corp. 18 years in service

4 years in service

California

MELANIE L. HEALY 57 years

13 years in service

Commercial Bank of California, NCAL Bancorp

MANAGING DIRECTOR AT CLEARLAKE CAPITAL GROUP

44 years

CBS, AECOM Technology Corp., American Funds

Washington D.C.

XAVIER A. GUTIERREZ

New York

76 LATINO LEADERS JULY / AUGUST 2018

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Tesla Inc., Space Exploration Antonio founded Valor in 1995. He has over twenty years of experience in Technologies, Marathon private equity investing.Â In 2015, Antonio was appointed to the Presidential Pharmaceuticals, Addepar Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship Program, chaired by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker. The program is a first-of-kind collaboration among the White House, entrepreneurs, the Department of Commerce, the Department 12 years in service of State, and the U.S. Agency for International Development partners. He is a 2009 Henry Crown Fellow, an Aspen Institute program designed to engage the next generation of leaders in the challenge of community spirited leadership.

Los Angeles, CA

CARLOS MIGUEL GUTIERREZ

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Recognized for her civic and community leadership by the city, county and several organizations including the Hispanics in Philanthropy, YMCA of Greater Metropolitan Los Angeles, MALDEF, the Anti-Defamation League, CORO Southern California, the White House Fellows Commission, San Francisco Hispanic Foundation, the Edmund G. Brown Institute of Public Affairs, the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Hope. She is also the 2016 recipient of the Maestro Award given by Latino Leaders Magazine. Carlos served as U.S. Secretary of Commerce in the administration of President George W. Bush from February 2005 to January 2009. Prior to his government service, Secretary Gutierrez was with Kellogg Company for 30 years.Â His highly successful service as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Kellogg Company provides him deep insight into the complex challenges faced by a growing organization in a highly competitive business environment. Additionally, his experience as U.S. Secretary of Commerce provides the Board exceptional knowledge and insight into the complex environment of international commerce. Xavier was appointed to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Advisory Committee on Small and Emerging Companies. Xavier currently serves as a voting member of the United States Securities Exchange Commission Advisory Committee on Small and Emerging Companies, which provides a formal mechanism for the SEC to receive advice and recommendations on privately held small businesses and publicly traded companies with a market capitalization less than $250 million.

Melanie is the former Group President of The Procter & Gamble PPG Industries, Verizon, Hilton Worldwide Holdings Company. She served in this role from 2007 to 2015. During her tenure at Procter & Gamble beginning in 1990, she held a number of positions Inc., Target Corp of responsibility, including Group President and advisor to the Chairman and CEO, Group President of North America and Group President for the 7 years in service Global Feminine and Health Care Sector. Her deep experience in marketing and operations, including her 18 years outside the United States, provides Boards with strategic and operational leadership and critical insights into brand building and consumer marketing trends globally. Eastman Chemical Co. 16 years in service

Robert was Vice Chairman of the Board and Chief Financial Officer of USX Corporation, an integrated oil and gas and steel producer, from 1994 until his retirement in 2001. He joined U.S. Steel Corporation, the predecessor of USX, in 1968, and held positions of increasing responsibility in the financial and operating organizations, including Vice President and Treasurer from 1984 to 1987, Senior Vice President and Controller from 1987 to 1989, President, U.S. Diversified Group from 1989 to 1990, and Senior Vice President, Finance from 1990 to 1991.

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LATINOS ON BOARDS

F500

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Belmond Ltd.

ROLAND A. HERNANDEZ FOUNDING PRINCIPAL AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF HERNANDEZ MEDIA VENTURES

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MGM Resorts International, Roland is the Founding Principal and Chief Executive Officer of US Bancorp, Vail Resorts, Hernandez Media Ventures, a privately held company engaged in the Inc., Belmond Ltd. acquisition and management of media assets. He has also served as Chairman of Telemundo Group, Inc., a Spanish-language television and entertainment company, from 1998 to 2000 and as President and Chief 16 years in service Executive Officer from 1995 to 2000.

60 years

RETIRED

70 years

9 years in service

McDonald's Corp.

CEO, PRESIDENT AND CHAIRMAN OF INTERCON SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.

California

Wyndham Worldwide Corp.

GEORGE HERRERA PRESIDENT AND CEO OF HERRERA-CRISTINA GROUP, LTD.

56 years

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SENIOR ADVISOR TO MACQUARIE CAPITAL

American Airlines Group Inc.

WYNDHAM WORLDWIDE CORP 18 years in service

Delta Air 1 years in service

Washington D.C.

ALBERTO IBARGUEN PRESIDENT AND CEO OF JOHN S. AND JAMES L. KNIGHT FOUNDATION

74 years

Chevron Corp., McDonald's Rick is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc., a privately owned provider of high-end security and facility Corp. support services to government, utilities and industrial customers. He is a member of the board of trustees for the University of Notre Dame, 10 years in service and a member of the Harvard College Visiting and Harvard University Resources Committees and The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation.

New York City, NY/ Washington D.C.

MICHAEL P. HUERTA 61 years

William is a Certified Management Accountant. With over 40 years of experience his recongnition comes well-deserved. He was recognized by Institutional Investor Magazine as one of "America's Best CFOs. He also taught finance and management courses at Marietta College.

Illinois

ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ JR. 62 years

Albemarle, USG Corporation, Northrop Grumman

Miami, FL

78 LATINO LEADERS JULY / AUGUST 2018

American Airlines Group Inc. 10 years in service

Founded in 2003, with offices in New York City and Washington, DC, the Herrera-Cristina Group has an impressive roster consisting of Fortune 500 companies and national organizations as clients. Prior to establishing Herrera-Cristina Group, Ltd. George was President & Chief Executive Officer of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), a position he held from 1998 through 2004.

Michael recently completed a five-year term as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Before being named as Administrator, Mr. Huerta served as Acting Administrator of the FAA from 2011 to 2013 and FAA Deputy Administrator from 2010 to 2011. Mr. Huerta served as Executive Vice President and Group President of the Transportation Solutions Group at Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (now Conduent) from 2008 to 2009 and Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Transportation Solutions of ACS Government Solutions from 2002 to 2008. During his time as publisher, The Miami Herald won three Pulitzer Prices and El Nuevo Herald won Spain's Ortega y Gasset Prize for excellence in journalism. For his work to protect journalists in Latin America, he received a Maria Moors Cabot citation from Columbia University. Wesleyan University, The George Washington University, University of Miami, Mercer University, the University of Nebraska, Arizona State University and Stephens College have awarded him honorary degrees.

*ALPHABETICAL BY LAST NAME

Northrop Grumman

WILLIAM H. HERNANDEZ

LATINOS ON BOARDS

AquaVenture Holdings Limited

F500

Part of a Fortune 500 corporate Board

Part of the Distinguished Leadership list

ANTHONY A. IBARGUEN CEO OF QUENCH USA

59 years

Pennsylvania

Juniper Networks

MERCEDES JOHNSON RETIRED

64 years

California

MANUEL KADRE Carlos Osorio

CHAIRMAN AND CEO OF MBB AUTO, LLC

52 years

WE Family Offices

10 years in service

CEO AND MANAGING PARTNER AT WE FAMILY OFFICES

New York City, NY

GUSTAVO LARA CANTU

Part of the 15 Most Relevant Hispanic Directors list

Besides Quench USA, Tony is also President of AquaVenture Holdings, Ltd., Quench's parent company. He served as Insight’s interim Chief Executive Officer in 2009. From 2004 to 2008, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Alliance Consulting Group, a privately held information technology consulting firm. During that time, he also served on the board of directors of CCOR Inc., a global on-demand network solutions provider (NASDAQ: ARRS). He holds a B.A. in Marketing from Boston College and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Micron Technology Inc., Mercedes was the senior vice president and chief financial officer of Juniper Networks, Teradyne, Avago Technologies Limited, a supplier of analog interface components for Inc., Synopsys, Inc. communications, industrial, and consumer applications, from December 2005 to August 2008. Mercedes brings a wealth of experience from her current and previous board and chief financial officer roles at public 13 years in service and private companies. She provides both a domestic and international perspective having served on the boards and audit committees of multibillion dollar technology companies with a worldwide presence. Republic Services Inc. 11 years in service

Florida

MARIA ELENA LAGOMASINO 69 years

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, Insight Enterprises Inc., AquaVenture Holdings Limited

15HD

Since December 2012, Manuel has been the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MBB Auto, LLC and also serves as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of many other luxury automobile dealerships in the Northeast. he is a partner and director of Gold Coast Restaurants, which is the largest franchisee of TGI Friday’s in the United States. Manuel also serves on the Board of Trustees of the University of Miami and on the Board of Governors of University of Miami Hospital.

Coca-Cola Inc., Walt Disney, Maria Elena has worked with financially successful families for more Americas Society than three decades. As CEO and Managing Partner of WE Family Offices, a global family office serving ultra high net worth families, she engages client families to build their wealth enterprises and provides the support 10 years in service and control they need to manage their wealth as a successful business enterprise. She is a recognized leader in the wealth management industry, and is a founder of the Institute for the Fiduciary Standard.

American Tower 14 years in service

Served on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Prior to his retirement, Gustavo had worked for the Monsanto Company in various capacities for over 24 years.

CEO OF LATIN AMERICA NORTH DIVISION BY MONSANTO CO

St. Louis, MO

GRACE D. LIEBLEIN RETIRED

Detroit, MI

Courtesy.

57 years

80 LATINO LEADERS JULY / AUGUST 2018

American Tower Corp., She was the first woman to be named as President and Managing Director Honeywell International of GM Mexico, and later served as President and Managing Director of GM Inc., Southwest Airlines Co. Brazil. In 2005, Automotive News named her as one of the Top 100 Women in the Auto Industry; She was named "Latino Executive of the Year" as part of the 2006 Urban Wheels Awards; In 2008, she was awarded the Corporate 6 years in service Achievement Award by the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and in 2008, the president of the Kettering/General Motors Institute Alumni Association presented her with the Engineering Achievement Award.

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68 years

LATINOS ON BOARDS

Part of a Fortune 500 corporate Board

Part of the Distinguished Leadership list

Newel Rubbermaid

GERARDO I. LOPEZ OPERATING PARTNER AT HIGH BLUFF CAPITAL

59 years

NorthMarq Capital Finance Ladies Professional Gold Association

RETIRED

Omaha, NE

NANCY LOPEZ RUSSELL 61 years

College Futures Foundation

NorthMarq Capital Finance, Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co. 21 years in service

Smucker (J.M.) Co. 20 years in service

Canada

CEO OF IMPREMEDIA

61 years

California

JUAN R. LUCIANO Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.

10 years in service

PRESIDENT OF NANCY LOPEZ ENTERPRISES, INC

MONICA C. LOZANO

PRESIDENT AND CEO OF ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY

57 years

PRESIDENT AND ADVISOR OF MARMOL & ASSOCIATES

65 years

Bank of America Corp., Target Corp., U.S. Hispanic Media Inc. 12 years in service

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co., Eli Lilly & Co. 6 years in service

Chicago, IL

GUILLERMO G. MARMOL Tech Wildcatters.

CBRE Group, Inc., Newell Rubbermaid, Quizno's

San Diego, CA

RODRIGO LOPEZ

15HD

Dallas, TX

82 LATINO LEADERS JULY / AUGUST 2018

Vitamin Shoppe Inc., Foot Locker Inc., Principal Solar Inc., KERA/KXT North Texas Public Broadcasting Inc. 7 years in service

Part of the 15 Most Relevant Hispanic Directors list

Gerry has been recognized by Hispanic Business Magazine as one of the Top 100 Hispanic Business Leaders. Holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing/Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the George Washington University and holds an MBA in Finance from Harvard University.

Rodrigo is founder of AmeriSphere Multifamily Finance, LLC. The Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce awarded him the "Big O! Excellence Award for Minority Business of the Year" in 2013 and the "Volunteer of the Year Award" in 2011 in recognition of his superior service and dedication to the Omaha community. He is a certified Mortgage Banker and a graduate of the MBA’s School of Mortgage Banking. He received his Bachelor’s and EMBA degrees from the University of Nebraska.

Nancy is a Co-Founder of the NancyLopezGolf(TM) brand of women's golf clubs and accessories. She has been a member of the Tour Division of the Ladies Professional Golf Association since 1977 and was inducted into the LPGA(R) Hall of Fame in 1987 and captained the 2005 U.S. Solheim Cup Team to victory. She serves as a Director of Women's Golf Unlimited, Inc. since January 1, 2001. She also serves as a member of the Commissioner Advisory Board and the Foundation Board of the LPGA. She has significant leadership, operating, marketing, in dealing with the public and media as a renowned professional athlete. She is also active in several charitable causes. Monica is one of the most respected Hispanic business leaders in America with a thirty year record of accomplishment leading diversified media organizations. She is a regular speaker at conferences and has won numerous awards including the Poder Business Leader Award, “Media Executive of the Year” from AHAA, US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s “CEO of the Year”, National Immigration Forum “Keeper of the American Dream” Award, NCLR “Raul Yzaguirre President’s Award”, and National Conference on Civil Rights “Hubert H. Humphrey Award”. She is also the 2016 recipient of the Maestro Award given by Latino Leaders Magazine. Archer Daniels Midland Company is one of the world’s leading agricultural processors and food ingredient providers. Under Juan's leadership, ADM has taken significant actions to deliver shareholder value through strategic growth. Since January 2015, the company has invested in port facilities in Europe and South America, and announced construction of new feed plants in the U.S. and China. Juan has also led ADM’s continued expansion into the ingredients business, growing the company’s production capacity of specialty nuts and seeds and adding to ADM’s flavor capabilities. Guillermo has a significant background in information technology and systems, and because of his experience having served on the boards of other publicly-traded companies. Through his long tenure as a management consultant focusing on strategic analysis and business processes, Guillermo brings valuable knowledge and expertise to his service on Boards.

*ALPHABETICAL BY LAST NAME

F500

LATINOS ON BOARDS

Part of a Fortune 500 corporate Board

Part of the Distinguished Leadership list

ROMAN MARTINEZ IV

15HD

Cigna Corp. 13 years in service

The University of Texas System

U.S. Senate Historical Office

LittleSis Org

RETIRED

70 years

New York

MELQUIADES R. MARTINEZ RUÍZ RETIRED

71 years

NVR Inc., Marriott Vacations Worldwide, 7 years in service

Florida

SARA MARTINEZ TUCKER

American Electric Power Co., Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co., Xerox Corp, Sprint Corp.

RETIRED

63 years

California

JORGE MAS CO-FOUNDER OF MASTEC, INC.

MasTec 24 years in service

Miami, FL

MasTec

55 years

9 years in service

JORGE S. MESQUITA Johnson & Johnson

EVP OF JOHNSON & JOHNSON

56 years

RETIRED Lithia Motors

6 years in service

New Jersey

LOUIS P. MIRAMONTES 63 years

Mondelez

San Francisco, CA

84 LATINO LEADERS JULY / AUGUST 2018

Lithia Motors 4 years in service

Part of the 15 Most Relevant Hispanic Directors list

In 2003, Roman retired as Managing Director of Lehman Brothers, an investment banking firm, following a 31- year career with the firm. He is involved in a broad spectrum of U.S. and international investment banking activities. He headed a sector of Lehman's investment banking division from 1986 to 1989. He serves as a Member of Investment Advisory Council at Florida State Board of Administration.

Mel provides the Boards with the benefit of his vast experience in the public and private sector and his in-depth knowledge of and relationships within the Florida community, where our headquarters are located. Boards also benefits from his legal experience and knowledge of the legislative and regulatory processes. Mel served as a former politician who served as a United States Senator from Florida from 2005 to 2009.

Sara is the retired Chief Executive Officer of the National Math and Science Initiative and is a former Under Secretary of Education in the U.S. Department of Education. Through her various leadership positions in government and education, Sara brings to the Board, including her business experience and executive leadership expertise. These skills and experience are the result of her education, service at the United States Department of Education, leadership positions at the Hispanic Scholarship Fund and her service on other public company boards and committees.

Jorge is a business leader, entrepreneur, philanthropist and an active defender of human rights. Jorge began his career at Church and Tower, MasTec’s predecessor in 1984. He is also the managing partner of a Private Equity Group which manages a diverse portfolio of operating companies and investments. He has served on over a dozen corporate boards assisting in strategic growth strategies and corporate governance.

Jorge serves on J&J’s Executive Committee and leads the Consumer Group Operating Committee. Prior to that, he was employed by P&G, a global marketer of consumer products, in various marketing and leadership capacities for 29 years from 1984 to 2013. He brings extensive experience leading major global company business units. In these roles, he has a strong track record of building and marketing global brands, including the reinvention of key brands, leading strategic business transformations and driving strong, profitable growth. Lou has an extensive experience supporting Board of Directors and C Level executives of public and private companies on governance, compliance, financial reporting and key operational matters. Also a founding member of KPMG’s Diversity Advisory Board. He holds a B.S. degree in Business Administration from California State University, East Bay. He is also an audit committee financial expert as defined under SEC rules.

*ALPHABETICAL BY LAST NAME

F500

LATINOS ON BOARDS

Part of a Fortune 500 corporate Board

Part of the Distinguished Leadership list

JAIME MONTEMAYOR

15HD

Northwestern Mutual Life 1 year in service

CTO OF 7-ELEVEN INC.

58 years

RETIRED

Miami, FL

JORGE P. MONTOYA RETIRED

Comcast Corporation, APTAR Group, McCormick & Company, Royal Caribbean Cruises 3 years in service

Kroger Co., Gap, Inc. 14 years in service

Ohio

Gap Inc.

71 years

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

OSCAR MUNOZ Chicago, IL

Marriott International Inc.

GEORGE MUÑOZ PRINCIPAL AT MUÑOZ INVESTMENT BANKING GROUP, LLC

67 years

Washington D.C.

ELSA A. MURANO Texas A&M University

United Continental Holdings

CEO OF UNITED AIRLINES

59 years

DIRECTOR OF NORMAN BORLAUG INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURE

59 years

Jaime serves as the Chief Technology Officer of 7-Eleven Inc. Previously, he served as Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President of FritoLay North America, Inc. until July 2016. At 7-Eleven Inc., he is responsible for delivery of information technology strategy and services across all stores and support centers in North America.

Plano, TX

MARITZA G. MONTIEL 66 years

Part of the 15 Most Relevant Hispanic Directors list

Texas

86 LATINO LEADERS JULY / AUGUST 2018

8 years in service

Altria Group Inc., Anixter International Inc., Marriott International Inc., Laureate Education, Inc

As Deputy CEO, Maritza led a variety of strategic initiatives including the transformation of the $1.4 billion Federal Government Services Practice. She was also a member of the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited Global Board of Directors. She serves on the Board of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is Past-Treasurer of the Economic Club of Washington, D.C., Past-Chairman of Goodwill Industries of Greater Washington and is a member of the Board of the Economic Club of Washington DC. Jorge was a former president of The Procter & Gamble Company's Global Snacks & Beverage division, and former President of Procter & Gamble Latin America. Jorge has over 30 years of leadership experience at a premier consumer products company. He has a deep knowledge of the Hispanic market, as well as consumer products and retail operations. Jorge has vast experience in marketing and general management, including international business. He was named among the 50 most important Hispanics in Business & Technology, in Hispanic Engineer & Information Technology Magazine. Oscar once served as president and chief operating officer of CSX Corporation, a premier freight transportation company. He also served as a director at CSX. During his tenure, CSX transformed itself into an industry leader in customer focus, reliability and financial performance. He has been named one of the “101 Most Influential Latinos” by Latino Leaders Magazine

George provides Boards with extensive knowledge in the fields of finance and accounting, his knowledge of international markets, legal experience, corporate governance experience and audit oversight experience gained from his membership on the boards and audit committees of other public companies.

16 years in service

Hormel Foods Corp 12 years in service

In 2001, Elsa was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve as Undersecretary for Food Safety for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. As the country’s highest-ranking food safety official, Elsa oversaw the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service and the third-largest beef recall in America’s history. The incident spurred her to substantially reform the inspection service; under her leadership, food recalls dramatically decreased. She is also the 2018 recipient of the Maestro Award given by Latino Leaders Magazine.

*ALPHABETICAL BY LAST NAME

Latino Donor Collaborative

Northwestern Mutual Life

F500

LATINOS ON BOARDS

Part of a Fortune 500 corporate Board

Part of the Distinguished Leadership list

ANTONIO NERI HP Enterprises

PRESIDENT AND CEO OF HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE

51 years

Palo Alto, CA

LUIS P. NIETO JR.

15HD

Anthem Inc., HP Enterprises Antonio has been President and CEO since February 2018. He served as President of HPE from May 2017 to February 2018. Antonio led the strategy, development and introduction of many breakthrough 1 year in service innovations at HP and HPE, including: HPE Apollo, the industry leading high performance compute platform; HPE Superdome X, the world’s most scalable and modular in-memory computing platform; HPE Synergy, the world’s first composable infrastructure platform, among others.

AutoZone Inc., Ryder System Inc.

Akoya Capital

PRESIDENT AT NIETO ADVISORY, LLC.

62 years

Chicago, IL

ARMANDO J. OLIVERA Flour Corp.

RETIRED

68 years

11 years in service

Consolidated Edison Inc., Fluor Corp., Lennar Corp. 10 years in service

MasTec, Inc. 3 years in service

MasTec

Texas

ROSENDO G. PARRA PARTNER OF DAYLIGHT PARTNERS

Texas

PG&E Corporation, Pacific Gas and Electric Company 9 years in service

PG&E Corp.

59 years

GEORGE PAZ RETIRED

St. Louis, MO

Express Scripts

62 years

Having spent over 28 years in the industry, Lou has deep domain expertise and executive leadership capability in consumer foods; including, marketing and brand management, strategy, distribution, private label, ethnic, and dairy, and in implementation and change management. He received the 2007 Stars award from the Hispanic Alliance for Career Advancement (HACE). He is also the 2015 recipient of the Maestro Award given by Latino Leaders Magazine.

Armando is the retired president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a subsidiary of NextEra Energy, Inc. and one of the largest investor-owned electric utilities in the nation. He was appointed president in 2003, CEO in 2008 and retired in 2012 after observing his 40th anniversary with the company.

Miami, FL

JAVIER PALOMAREZ 57 years

Part of the 15 Most Relevant Hispanic Directors list

88 LATINO LEADERS JULY / AUGUST 2018

Express Scripts, Honeywell International, Prudential Financial 10 years in service

Javier has over twenty years of corporate and marketing experience, including leadership positions at Allstate Insurance Corporation, Sprint, Inc. and Bank of America, N.A. He is the former President and CEO of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. He is a sought-after spokesperson, thought-leader and strategist on the issues affecting America's consumers, particularly those in the Hispanic community. His opinions and points of view have appeared in leading publications including The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, USA Today and many others.

Rosendo has more than 25 years of experience as a successful executive in the technology industry. He spent 14 years at Dell Inc. in various executive positions. including Senior Vice President for the Home and Small Business Group and Senior Vice President and General Manager, Dell Americas. In those roles, he led Dell Inc.'s activities in the Americas, including marketing, sales, manufacturing, logistics/distribution, call center operations, and services to all customer segments in the Americas. After 14 years at Dell Inc., he retired to co-found Daylight Partners. George was the former CEO of Express Scripts. George has extensive knowledge about Express Scripts and the opportunities and challenges we face, and brings over 30 years of experience to our board of directors, including over ten years as our chief executive officer and over six years as our chief financial officer. He has experience in relevant areas such as tax, financial reporting, accounting and controls, corporate finance, insurance and risk management, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, government regulation, and employee health benefits.

*ALPHABETICAL BY LAST NAME

F500

LATINOS ON BOARDS

Part of a Fortune 500 corporate Board

Part of the Distinguished Leadership list

Coca-Cola Company

BEATRIZ R. PEREZ CHIEF PUBLIC AFFAIRS, COMMUNICATIONS AND SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER FOR THE COCA-COLA COMPANY

48 years

15HD

W.W. Grainger Inc., Primerica 4 years in service

Atlanta, GA

WILLIAM D. PEREZ

Johnson & Johnson, Whirlpool Corp.

Whirlpool Corp.

RETIRED

70 years

Chicago, Illinois

RAMIRO G. PERU

11 years in service

Anthem Inc., UNS Energy Corp., SM Energy Co.

SM Energy Corp.

RETIRED

62 years

Indiana

PATRICIA PINEDA

14 years in service

Levi Strauss, Frontier Airlines

RETIRED

66 years

New York City, NY

PEDRO J. PIZARRO Edison International

PRESIDENT AND CEO OF EDISON INTERNATIONAL

52 years

Pasadena, CA

JULIO A. PORTALATIN Mercer

PRESIDENT AND CEO OF MERCER

59 years

New York

90 LATINO LEADERS JULY / AUGUST 2018

27 years in service

Edison International, Southern California Edison Co. 4 years in service

DXC Technology Co. 1 year in service

Part of the 15 Most Relevant Hispanic Directors list

Among Bea’s recognitions are membership in the American Advertising Hall of Achievement and the Sports Business Journal’s Hall of Fame. The Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) named Bea to its 2017 50 Most Powerful Latinas ranking. She has been recognized as a “Conservation Trailblazer” by The Trust for the Public Land. She was on Hispanic Executive magazine’s list of Top 10 Leaders, and she was featured as one of the “25 Most Powerful Latinas” on CNN and in People en Español. Bill was a senior advisor at Greenhill & Co., Inc., a leading independent investment bank focused on providing financial advice on significant mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, financings and capital raising to corporations, partnerships, institutions and governments, from 2010 to 2017. With his experience as CEO of several large, consumer-focused companies across a wide variety of industries, Bill contributes to Boards significant organizational and operational management skills, combined with a wealth of experience in global, consumer-oriented businesses. Ramey was the former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Phelps Dodge Corporation. He is active in a wide variety of civic and professional groups. He serves at the Tucson community as a Member of the University of Arizona (UA) Foundation Board of Directors and the UA Eller Graduate School of Management's National Board of Advisors.

Pat is a former officer of Toyota Motor North America, Inc. and New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc., where she held diverse leadership roles overseeing legal, communications, the Toyota USA foundation, corporate advertising, government affairs and stakeholder relations. Prior to Toyota, she served twenty years at New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. Pat served as Corporate Secretary and Vice President of Legal, Human Resources, Government Relations and Environmental Affairs of New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. since 1996. Pedro has been the President and CEO of EIX since October 2016. He has held a wide range of executive positions at the EIX companies since joining EIX in 1999. Prior to his work at the EIX companies, he was a senior engagement manager with McKinsey & Company, providing management consulting services to energy, technology, engineering services, and banking clients.

Julio is President and Chief Executive Officer of Mercer, a leading global consulting firm that delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations meet the health, wealth and career needs of a changing workforce. He leads more than 22,000 employees who support clients in over 140 countries. As a thought leader and speaker on the changing workforce, Julio has been a leading contributor to the dialogue on the future of work, human capital, global economic trends, healthcare, financial wellness, pension systems, and diversity.

*ALPHABETICAL BY LAST NAME

F500

LATINOS ON BOARDS

Part of a Fortune 500 corporate Board

Part of the Distinguished Leadership list

Latino Donor Collaborative

JOSE L. PRADO CEO OF EVANS FOODS GROUP

63 years

Chicago, Illinois

JUAN A. PUJADAS Wells Fargo & Co.

RETIRED

56 years

SM Energy Corp.

Texas

LUIS A. REYES FirstEnergy Corp.

RETIRED

66 years

12 years in service

FirstEnergyCorp.

Atlanta, GA

RETIRED

Garden City, NY

JOSUE J. ROBLES JR RETIRED

Texas

92 LATINO LEADERS JULY / AUGUST 2018

Part of the 15 Most Relevant Hispanic Directors list

Jose is the first Mexican to lead a major PepsiCo business in NA, Prado retired from PepsiCo in 2014 after a distinguished career spanning 30 years, 6 countries and two continents including Mexico, Spain, Caribbean, Andean and South Cone in Latin America. He is deeply committed to the community. He serves on multiple Boards including the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, Global Advisory Board of the Kellogg School of Business at Northwestern University, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Lyric Opera, Instituto Mexico at the Woodrow Wilson Institute, the National Museum of Mexican Art. Juan is a retired principal of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) LLP and served as vice chairman, Global Advisory Services, of PwC International from 2008 to 2016 and leader of PwCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s U.S. firm Advisory Practice from 2003 to 2009. Before joining PwC, he was the chief risk officer of Santander Investment, the international investment banking arm of Banco Santander from 1995 to 1998. He was a member of the executive committee of Santander Investment and the management committee of the commercial banking division of Banco Santander. Julio formerly served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Tesco Corporation. He served in various executive roles for Schlumberger Technology Corporation, including Vice President of Integrated Project Management, Vice President of Exploitation and Vice President of Marketing. Julio spent nearly 20 years in the oil and gas exploration and production business in various operational roles for Unocal Corporation.

Luis was formerly a a regional administrator of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). He has attended the Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government and has received the Presidential Meritorious Rank Awards in 1991, 1999, and 2003. In 2007 he received the Presidential Distinguished Service Award, the highest award that can be given to a member of the Senior Executive Service.

Insurance Federation of Raul was previously Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer New York, Amtrust Financial (CEO) of National Benefit Life Insurance Company. In 2007, Raul was Services Inc. honored by the Coma Recovery Association, Inc. for his support. In addition, he is an ardent supporter and fund raiser for various charitable organizations. 15 years in service

DTE Energy Co. 15 years in service

USAA

72 years

Newmont Mining Corp., SM Energy Corp., Basic Energy Services

5 years in service

RAUL RIVERA 75 years

Wells Fargo & Co.

California

RETIRED

58 years

6 years in service

1 year in service

JULIO M. QUINTANA

Insurance Federation of New York

Northern Trust Corp., Brinker International

15HD

Josue previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of USAA. Josue served for more than 28 years in the military, including an assignment as Director of the Army Budget and the Commanding General, 1st Infantry Division (The Big Red One). He has extensive experience with public and financial accounting matters for complex organizations. He brings strong leadership skills as a result of his experience at the most senior levels of the United States Army. He also has broad experience in corporate finance, information systems and controls, and government and community relations.

*ALPHABETICAL BY LAST NAME

F500

LATINOS ON BOARDS

Part of a Fortune 500 corporate Board

Part of the Distinguished Leadership list

CARLOS A. RODRIGUEZ ADP

PRESIDENT AND CEO OF ADP

New Jersey

Wells Fargo & Co.

DONALD E. RODRIGUEZ

Farmers Insurance 7 years in service

Long Beach, CA

CISION PR Newswire

ONEOK Inc.

EDUARDO A. RODRIGUEZ

ONEOK Inc. 14 years in service

PRESIDENT OF STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTING GROUP

62 years

Texas

RAMON A. RODRGIGUEZ

Republic Services Inc. 19 years in service

CO-FOUNDER OF CYNTHIA & RAMON A RODRIGUEZ TRUST

72 years

Arizona

ANGEL A. RUIZ Ericsson The Dialogue

CO-FOUNDER OF REGIS HR GROUP

69 years

Florida

94 LATINO LEADERS JULY / AUGUST 2018

Eduardo previously served as executive vice president and as a member of the board of directors of Hunt Building Corporation, a privately held company engaged in construction and real estate development headquartered in El Paso, Texas. Prior to his three years with Hunt Building Corporation, Eduardo spent 20 years in the electric utility industry at El Paso Electric Company, a publicly traded, investor-owned utility, where he served in various senior-level executive positions, including general counsel, senior vice president for customer and corporate services, executive vice president, and as chief operating officer. Ramon has extensive experience in both public company Directorship and public accounting, developing vast financial experience and insight into both external and internal audit functions. He completed the Owner’s and President’s Management Program at Harvard Business School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Ramon holds an Undergraduate degree (Bachelor’s Degree) with a major in Accounting in 1971 from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida.

In 2010, Angel was awarded the Gifford K. Johnson Community Leadership Award from the University of Texas at Dallas.He chaired CTIA’s Suppliers’ Council since 2009. He was also involved in project and product management and worked in customer support assignments in Mexico, Venezuela and Sweden. He was presented the Tech Titan CEO Award by the Metroplex Technology Business Council.

MBF Healthcare Partners, Duke Energy Corp.

Carlos co-founded The Vincam Group, Inc., a Professional Employer Organization (PEO). In 1996, he took the company public and by 1998, Vincam had revenues exceeding $1 billion and was named the largest Hispanic-owned company in the U.S. by Hispanic Business. In March 1999, Vincam merged with Automatic Data Processing Inc. (NYSE: ADP). Carlos has received the Alumnus of Distinction award from the University of Miami, was named Florida Entrepreneur of the Year in 1997.

Dallas, TX

CARLOS A. SALADRIGAS

While at the Boys and Girls Club, Donald has grown the club quite extensive. The organization has gone from three to fourteens sites. He has also expanded the reach within the community and stakeholders. Donald has been awarded the recognition for "Executive of the Year" from Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Previously, he was CEO of the Los Angeles Team Mentoring, where he implemented strategy for the agency, managing overall operations.

Liberty Mutual Group

PRESIDENT AND CEO OF MEDIA SOLUTIONS, ERICSSON

62 years

Part of the 15 Most Relevant Hispanic Directors list

Automatic Data Processing Carlos has been with ADP since 1999, most recently as President and Chief Operating Officer since May 2011, and previously as President of National Account Services and Employer Services International. He joined 7 years in service ADP through its acquisition of Vincam, where he served initially as CFO for a short period before becoming President of ADP TotalSource. Under his leadership, TotalSource became the fastest growing, as well as the largest, Professional Employer Organization (PEO) in the industry.

CEO OF BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB LONG BEACH

15HD

12 years in service

*ALPHABETICAL BY LAST NAME

F500

LATINOS ON BOARDS

Part of a Fortune 500 corporate Board

Part of the Distinguished Leadership list

KENNETH L. SALAZAR

Target Corp. 5 years in service

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.

Discovery Communications Inc.

WilmerHale

PARTNER AT WILMERHALE

63 years

Washington D.C.

DANIEL E. SANCHEZ ATTORNEY AT PRIVATE PRACTICE

55 years

Maryland

FRANCISCO J. SANCHEZ SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR AT PT CAPITAL

59 years

Washington D.C.

ROBERT E. SANCHEZ Ryder System, Inc.

Miami, FL

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.

DEBRA SANDLER PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER, LAGRENADE GROUP LLC

58 years

New York City, NY

RALPH SANTANA Harman International

EVP AND CMO OF HARMAN INTERNATIONAL

50 years

Stamford, CT

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Ken served as the U.S. Secretary of the Interior from 2009 to 2013. He previously served as U.S. Senator from Colorado and as Attorney General of Colorado. He has also led the nation's efforts on conservation, including the designation of 10 National Parks and 10 National Conservation and Wildlife Refuges, and organized more than 100 other conservation and preservation projects in the United States. He also led the successful resolution of bilateral conservation efforts with Mexico and Canada along the two borders.

Discovery Communications Daniel has been engaged in the private practice of law, representing individual and business clients in a variety of non-litigation areas. He is a Inc. full member of the Board of Ethics of the City of Stamford, CT and was appointed to that position by the Mayor in 2012. 1 year in service

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. Francisco served as the undersecretary for international trade at the U.S. Department of Commerce from 2010 to 2013. Previously, he held the position of assistant secretary for aviation and international affairs at the 4 years in service U.S. Department of Transportation, served in the White House as a special assistant to President Bill Clinton, and was chief of staff to the special envoy to the Americas. In 2010, he was named to the National Hall of Fame for the Boys and Girls Club of America.

Ryder System Inc, Texas Instruments Inc.

CEO OF RYDER SYSTEM, INC.

52 years

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7 years in service

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co., Gannett Co. Inc., Pharmavite

Robert offers leadership experience and expertise in transportation, supply chains/logistics, global operations, finance and information technology, which the Board finds to be valuable skills that complement the other skills represented on our Board. In addition, he serves as Ryder's Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer. He has leadership experience based on years of broadbased, diverse senior management experience at Ryder, including serving as President and Chief Operating Officer, Division President of Ryder's largest business segment, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Information Officer.

Debra is also the founder of Mavis Foods, LLC, an entrepreneurial startup of Caribbean sauces and marinades. Previously she worked for over 30 years in senior leadership roles at PepsiCo, Johnson & Johnson and Mars.

3 years in service

Dollar General 1 year in service

Under Ralph’s leadership, HARMAN has built the most powerful audio brand portfolio in the industry, achieving an increase in HARMAN’s car audio backlog to $7.5 billion. HARMAN has also won more than 200 design and innovation awards over the last several years and ranked number one in portable audio in Europe. He was named an “A” list marketer by Advertising Age in 2011 and he was honored with Street & Smith’s prestigious 40 Under 40 Award in 2007. In 2017, Ralph became a member of the Wall Street Journal’s CMO Network.

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F500

MARIA SASTRE General Mills

RETIRED

63 years

15 years in service

Miami, FL

JOSE SORZANO RETIRED

MASTEC 23 years in service

Florida

MasTec

77 years

General Mills

MYRNA M. SOTO

CMS Energy Corporation, Spirit Airlines, Popular, Inc.

PARTNER AT FORGEPOINT CAPITAL

Miami, FL

3 years in service

Pan-American Life Insurance Group

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49 years

JOSE S. SUQUET PRESIDENT AND CEO OF PAN- AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE GROUP

62 years

New Orleans, LA

Western Union Corp.

Princeton University

MARTA TIENDA MAURICE P. DURING PROFESSOR, DEMOGRAPHIC STUDIES; PROFESSOR SOCIOLOGY, PUBLIC AFFAIRS AT PRINCETON UNIVERSITY

67 years

3 years in service

TIAA 13 years in service

Jose was s Special Assistant to President Reagan for National Security Affairs from 1987 to 1988; Associate Professor of Government, Georgetown University, from 1969 to 1987. Jose brings to the Board of Directors significant experience in governmental and international affairs, international business and a historical perspective on our growth and operations having served as a director since 1995.

Myrna was recently named to Fortun magazine's "50 Most Powerful Latinas in Business" for the second consecutive year. She has over 25 years of experience in leadership positions. She has led multiple cybersecurity transformation programs in major communications, media, hospitality, financial services and critical infrastructure organizations. CNET also named her one of the top 20 Most Influential Technology Latinos in 2014. She is also the 2018 recipient of the Maestro Award given by Latino Leaders Magazine. Jose brings a strong background in enterprise risk management and a commitment to innovation and operational excellence. His commitment to the United Statesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hispanic community, product innovation, and sales force expansion have positioned PALIG as the company Hispanics throughout the Americas rely on to protect their financial security and well-being. Prior to joining PALIG, he held senior management posts in the insurance industry for more than three decades, including serving as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Distribution Officer of AXA Financial.

Marta has authored or co-authored over 200 scientific papers and chapters about U.S. racial and ethnic inequality, international migration, variations in family structure and reproductive behavior, and access to higher education. Her current research focuses on the lifecycle timing of migration and the implications of adolescent romantic relationships for emotional and physical wellbeing.

New Jersey

SOLOMON D. TRUJILLO TRUJILLO GROUP INVESTMENTS, LLC

66 years

Regions Financial, The Idea Village, The American Council of Life Insurers

Maria served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Signature Flight Support Corporation, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest network of fixed-base operations and support services for private and business aviation, from 2013 until her retirement in 2018. She has been recognized as one of the Top 80 U.S. Hispanics and Top 20 Latinas and has received numerous awards in the travel and hospitality industry sectors. She was named one of South Florida CEO magazine's Top Power Influencers in 2007.

Colorado

Western Union Corp., WPP Sol has served as CEO of large-cap media-communications companies plc, Silk Road Technologies in the US, the EU, and Asia-Pacific regions. A digital pioneer and long a champion of high-speed broadband to stimulate productivity and advance innovation across all sectors of the economy, Sol is actively engaged in 24 years in service media-comms businesses in both developed and emerging markets. Sol is the recipient of honorary doctorates from the University of Wyoming and the University of Colorado. He is also active in community affairs and civic initiatives at every level and was ranked by Latino Leaders Magazine as one of the 101 Most Influential Latinos in the United States.

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Part of a Fortune 500 corporate Board

Part of the Distinguished Leadership list

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Part of the 15 Most Relevant Hispanic Directors list Luis is currently President of the Board of Trustees of the Pan American Development Foundation, which invests nearly $100 million annually in development projects in Central and South America and the Caribbean. He served as President of the Ford Foundation from January 2008 to Luis is currently of the the Board of Foundation, Trustees of the American September 2013.President Prior to joining Ford LuisPan spent 18 years Development nearly $100 million annually with McKinseyFoundation, & Company,which whereinvests he held various positions, includingin development projects in Central and South America and the Caribbean. Managing Director. He served as President of the Ford Foundation from January 2008 to September 2013. Prior to joining the Ford Foundation, Luis spent 18 years with McKinsey & Company, where he held various positions, including Managing Director.leadership over the past 21 years has propelled Nina's dynamic the company from a niche IT services firm to the workforce solutions powerhouse it is today, providing industry-leading workforce solutions and high-end IT services to iconic global brands. She advocates Nina's dynamic leadership over the past 21 hastopropelled passionately for women and entrepreneurs andyears works advance girls the a niche services firm been to thenamed workforce andcompany women infrom STEM fields.ITNina has also one solutions of the most powerhouse it is today, providing industry-leading workforce solutions influential Latinos in the United States for the past ten years and has and high-end IT services to iconic global brands. She advocates been called one of the country’s 100 most intriguing entrepreneurs by passionately for women and entrepreneurs and works to advance girls Goldman Sachs. and women in STEM fields. Nina has also been named one of the most influential Latinos in the United States for the past ten years and has been calledJose oneserved of theas country’s most intriguing entrepreneurs by In 2000, National100 Treasurer of the Gore-Lieberman Goldman Sachs. presidential campaign. He has served in senior roles in presidential campaigns, as co-chair of the Kerry-Edwards Campaign and in 1992 as deputy campaign manager of the Clinton-Gore Campaign. Jose served In Chairman 2000, Joseatserved as National Treasurer of theasGore-Lieberman as New America Alliance. He served the Chairman of presidential in senior roles of in the presidential the Nationalcampaign. Council ofHe La has Razaserved and Vice-Chairman board of the campaigns, as co-chair the Kerry-Edwards Congressional Hispanicof Caucus Institute. Campaign and in 1992 as deputy campaign manager of the Clinton-Gore Campaign. Jose served as Chairman at New America Alliance. He served as the Chairman of the National Council of La Raza and Vice-Chairman of the board of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute.

Boston Private

F500

LUIS UBIÑAS

PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE PAN AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

LUIS UBIÑAS

55 years NEW YORK PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE PAN AMERICAN CITY, DEVELOPMENT NY FOUNDATION 55 years

NEW YORK CITY, NY

NINA G. VACA

Akin, Gump Strauss, Hauer Akin, &Gump Feld LLP Strauss, Hauer & Feld LLP

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FOUNDER, CHAIRMAN, AND CEO OF PINNACLE GROUP

NINA G. VACA 47 years Dallas, TX

FOUNDER, CHAIRMAN, AND CEO OF PINNACLE GROUP

47 years

Electronic Arts, CommerceHub, GFR Media, Shorelight Education, Boston Private Electronic Arts, CommerceHub, GFR Media, 3 yearsEducation, in service Shorelight Boston Private 3 years in service

Kohl's Corp., Cinemark, Comerica Bank 10Corp., year inCinemark, service Kohl's Comerica Bank 10 year in service

Dallas, TX

JOSÉ H. VILLARREAL

Union Pacific Corp.

ADVISOR AND CONSULTANT OF AKIN, GUMP STRAUSS, HAUER & FELD LLP

13 years in service Union Pacific Corp.

ADVISOR AND CONSULTANT OF AKIN, GUMP STRAUSS, HAUER & FELD LLP

13 years in service

JOSÉ64 yearsH. VILLARREAL Washington D.C. 64 years

Washington D.C.

Reliance congratulates our Board Member, John G. Figueroa, for his leadership in the Latino business community.

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LATINOS ON BOARDS

BOARDS

EXPRESS SCRIPTS

PHENOMENAL LEADERSHIP

eorge Paz is the son of Mexican immigrants, who instilled in him the values of hard work, education and respect. Those values drove George to be the first in his family to get a college education, which gave him the foundation to build an extraordinary career as a business leader and a board member. “From as early as I can remember, my father was adamant that we go to school and get an education,” said Paz. “We did not have much growing up, and we had to work for everything we had. I understood right away, that an education was a ticket to the kind of life he wanted us all to have.” Paz’s father set an example, including his military service, of fulfilling commitments

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George Paz, former CEO- now Chairman of Express Scripts, has grown the company into what it is now. Currently with a seat at the table, he continues to call the shots and influence the path of Express Scripts. to others. That passion helped Paz reach great heights, such as his successful tenure as the Chief Executive Officer of Express Scripts from 2005 to 2016, leading a company that grew into a $100 billion Fortune 25 industry leader – a pharmacy benefit manager that helps people access medications. When Paz joined the company as Chief Financial Officer in 1998, he saw an opportunity to expand its capabilities to do even more to help patients, especially those who are underserved. Today, Express Scripts serves more than 80 million Americans, who benefit from the company’s innovative approach to making the use of medicine safer and more affordable. Paz was named chairman of Express Scripts in 2006 and serves in that role today. He also is a member of the board of directors of two other companies: Honeywell International and Prudential. In addition, he is a board member of St. Louis University and Washington University in St. Louis; and is the chairman of the board of Logos School, a specialized therapy school in St. Louis. He is a proud graduate of the University of Missouri-St. Louis and has been a long-standing supporter of the school, so much so that he decided Express Scripts would be located on the university’s campus to provide educational partnerships and serve as an economic catalyst for the city’s North County region. In addition to his commitment to philanthropy and education, Paz has given back to the community in other ways, including having served as president of Civic Progress, a group of leaders who help grow the local economy and provide opportunities for all. Diversity and inclusion are key attributes to Express Scripts as a company, and for its board. In addition to Paz, Express Scripts has three African-American directors and two female directors, making it one of the most diverse corporate boards in the United States. Express Scripts CEO Tim Wentworth continues to build upon George’s commitment to diversity. At the company, nearly 70% of employees are women, 40% are minorities, and 10% are bilingual. “Diversity and inclusion create a culture of unity that benefits everybody,” said Wentworth. “Employees feel part of something larger than themselves; they are no longer just members of a particular community or department, but part of a thoroughly diverse and unified company.”

GEORGE PAZ

CHAIRMAN OF EXPRESS SCRIPTS

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Carlos Cuevas

15 MOST RELEVANT HISPANIC DIRECTORS

Our Latinos on Boards feature is one of the most complete list of Latinos serving on a Corporate Board. For ten years in a row, Latino Leaders has been working with various organizations, conducting interviews and presenting outstanding individuals who can be the perfect candidates to serve on a Corporate Board. During last year’s research, we found some Directors whose leadership, commitment and professionalism have helped them stand-out as role models. All these Directors, have set an example to follow and have gone the extra mile to make the role of Board Director even more relevant before was in the past. They’ve contributed with some innovation and have even fought inside their own boards to bring more Latinos. We’re happy to distinguish them as our 15 Most Relevant Hispanic Directors of 2018. Congratulations!

RAMON BAEZ Retired

BO ARDS : Kaiser Permanente

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Ramón joined Hewlett-Packard in 2012, as a senior vice president and global chief information officer (CIO), a role in which he oversaw the worldwide information technology (IT) strategy and all of the company’s IT assets that supported Hewlett-Packard employees and helped to drive strategic company priorities. His career spans 40 years at global Fortune 100 companies in the manufacturing, packaged goods, aerospace and defense industries, and products and services for the scientific community. He deeply believes that business leaders need to take really good care of themselves, as if they were corporate athletes.

Senior VP

EDUCATION:

B.A. - University of La Verne Photo Credit: Courtesy of Kaiser Permanente

CESAR CONDE Chairman

NBC Universal Telemundo Enterprises/ NBCUniversal International Group

RALPH DE LA VEGA Chairman

The De La Vega Group

JOSEPH ECHEVARRIA Retired

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Xerox

LINDA GRIEGO President & CEO

Griego Enterprises, Inc. Photo Credit: Courtesy of LindaGriego.com

ROLAND HERNANDEZ

Founding Principal & CEO

Hernandez Media Ventures

BO ARDS : PepsiCo, Owens Corning

Univision Networks

Under Conde’s leadership, Telemundo hit a historic milestone in 2016, by ranking as the #1 Spanish-language network. He joined NBCUniversal in October 2013 as Executive Vice President of NBCUniversal to oversee NBCU International and NBCU Digital Enterprises. Prior to NBCUniversal, Conde was the President of Univision Networks and served in a variety of senior executive capacities in the company. He is credited with transforming the Spanish-language media company into a leading global, multi-platform media brand.

President

EDUCATION:

B.A. - Harvard University M.B.A. - Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania PREVIOUS:

BO ARDS : American Express Co., New York Life Insurance Co.

AT&T Mobile, Business Solutions

Ralph has been recognized by several prestigious organizations, including the magazine Hispanic Engineer & Information Technology, as one of the “50 Most Important Hispanics in Technology and Business” for three consecutive years. He was elected the Executive of the Year by the Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting and was named the Atlanta Telecommunications Professional of the Year by the Atlanta Telecommunications Association. He has received numerous awards recognizing his leadership, including the Global Innovation Award from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University

President & CEO EDUCATION:

B.S. - Florida Atlantic University M.B.A - Northern Illinois University PREVIOUS:

BO ARDS : UNUM Group, BNY Mellon, Pfizer, Xerox

Deloitte LLP

He is a Certified Public Accountant. and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. He has a Board significant experience in finance, accounting, global operations, executive management and corporate governance. Mr. Echevarria also joined other CEOs to address some of the country’s biggest challenges through participation in both the Fix the Debt campaign and the Business Roundtable.

CEO

EDUCATION:

Business Administration University of Miami PREVIOUS:

BO ARDS : CBS, AECOM Technology Corp., American Funds

Restaurant Engine Co. 28

Founder & Owner EDUCATION:

B.A. - The University of California PREVIOUS:

BO ARDS : MGM Resorts International, US Bancorp, Vail Resorts, Inc., Belmond Ltd.

Telemundo Group, Inc.

Roland is the Founding Principal and Chief Executive Officer of Hernandez Media Ventures, a privately held company engaged in the acquisition and management of media assets. He has also served as Chairman of Telemundo Group, Inc., a Spanish-language television and entertainment company, from 1998 to 2000 and as President and Chief Executive Officer from 1995 to 2000.

CEO

EDUCATION:

B.A. - Harvard University J.D. - Harvard University

Photo Credit: Courtesy of US Bancorp

WILLIAM HERNANDEZ Retired

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Northrop Grumman

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BO ARDS : Albemarle, USG Corporation, Northrop Grumman

PPG Industries, Inc.

William is a Certified Management Accountant. With over 40 years of experience his recongnition comes well-deserved. He was recognized by Institutional Investor Magazine as one of “America’s Best CFOs. He also taught finance and management courses at Marietta College.

Senior VP & CFO EDUCATION:

B.Ec. - Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania M.B.A - Harvard University

ALBERTO IBARGUEN

President & CEO John S. and James L. Knight Foundation

GUSTAVO LARA CANTU Retired

GRACE LIEBLEIN

BO ARDS : American Airlines

The Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald

During his time as publisher, The Miami Herald won three Pulitzer Prices and El Nuevo Herald won Spain’s Ortega y Gasset Prize for excellence in journalism. For his work to protect journalists in Latin America, he received a Maria Moors Cabot citation from Columbia University. Wesleyan University, The George Washington University, University of Miami, Mercer University, the University of Nebraska, Arizona State University and Stephens College have awarded him honorary degrees.

Publisher

EDUCATION:

B.A., History - Wesleyan University J.D - University of Pennsylvania Law School PREVIOUS:

BO ARDS : American Tower

CEO, Latin America North Division

Served on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Lara had worked for the Monsanto Company in various capacities for over 24 years.

BO ARDS : Honeywell International, Southwest Airlines, American Tower

General Motors

In 2005, Automotive News named her as one of the Top 100 Women in the Auto Industry. She was named “Latino Executive of the Year” as part of the 2006 Urban Wheels Awards. In 2008, she was awarded the Corporate Achievement Award by the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and in 2008, the President of the Kettering/General Motors Institute Alumni Association presented her with the Engineering Achievement Award.

Monsanto Company

VP, Global Quality

Retired

EDUCATION:

MARITZA MONTIEL

BO ARDS : Comcast Corporation, APTAR Group, McCormick & Company, Royal Caribbean Cruises

Deloitte, LLP

Retired

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Latino Donor Collaborative

ROSENDO PARRA Partner

Daylight Partners

B.A., Industrial Engineering Kettering University M.B.A - Michigan State University

Deputy CEO EDUCATION:

Business Administration, Accounting - University of Miami PREVIOUS:

Senior VP, Home & Small Business Dell, Inc.

EDUCATION: Photo Credit: Courtesy of PG&E Corp.

GEORGE PAZ Retired

B.A., Marketing - University of Maryland

ANGEL A. RUIZ President & CEO

Media Solutions, Ericsson Photo Credit: Courtesy of Ericsson

MYRNA SOTO Partner

ForgePoint Capital

BO ARDS : Express Scripts, Honeywell International, Prudential Financial

Express Scripts, Inc.

Mr. Paz has extensive knowledge about Express Scripts and the opportunities and challenges we face, and brings over 30 years of experience to our board of directors, including over ten years as our chief executive officer and over six years as our chief financial officer. Mr. Paz has experience in relevant areas such as tax, financial reporting, accounting and controls, corporate finance, insurance and risk management, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, government regulation, and employee health benefits.

CEO

EDUCATION:

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Express Scripts

BO ARDS : PG&E Corporation, Pacific Gas and Electric Company

B.S., Business Administration & Accounting - University of Missouri PREVIOUS:

BO ARDS : Liberty Mutual

Ericsson, North America

In 2010, Ruiz was awarded the Gifford K. Johnson Community Leadership Award from the University of Texas at Dallas.He chaired CTIA’s Suppliers’ Council since 2009. He was also involved in project and product management and worked in customer support assignments in Mexico, Venezuela and Sweden. Ruiz was presented the Tech Titan CEO Award by the Metroplex Technology Business Council.

Head of Region EDUCATION:

B.S., Electrical Engineering University of Central Florida Mgmt. Science, Info Systems John Hopkins University PREVIOUS:

BO ARDS : CMS Energy Corporation, Consumers Energy Company, Spirit Airlines, Popular, Inc.

Comcast Corporation

Myrna was recently named to Fortune magazine’s “50 Most Powerful Latinas in Business” for the second consecutive year. She has over 25 years of experience in leadership positions. She has led multiple cybersecurity transformation programs in major communications, media, hospitality, financial services and critical infrastructure organizations. CNET also named her one of the top 20 Most Influential Technology Latinos in 2014.

SVP, Global CISO EDUCATION:

B.A. - Florida International University M.S, Industrial Psychology M.B.A - Nova Southeastern University

WE’D LIKE TO RECOGNIZE THE SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT OF BERNADETTE BO ARDS : Denny’s AULESTIA FOR HER FIRST DIRECTOR APPOINTMENT AT DENNY’S CORPORATION.

BERNADETTE S. AULESTIA President, Global Distribution

HBO

EVP, Global Distribution HBO

Aulestia oversees $6 billion in annual revenue and distribution of HBO’s networks and platforms worldwide. Internationally, she is responsible for the operations of HBO-branded networks in 67 countries. Domestically, she leads distributions for the premium networks HBO and Cinemax, whether it be through cable, satellite, and telco companies or in the critical lodging business. Aulestia oversees HBO’s affiliate marketing group, which is responsible for the acquisition and retention of subscribers across all distributor partners. She also heads digital distribution efforts, including streaming products HBO GO, MAX GO, the newly launched HBO NOW, and HBO Home Entertainment. She has been featured twice in FORTUNE’s list of the “Most Powerful Latinas in Business”.

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These leaders have distinguished themselves for their passion and dedication to board service and we are proud to acknowledge their exemplary trajectories. Honorary mention these Directors deserve for the tenacity and leadership they have shown through their role as executives, entrepreneurs, CEO’s and individuals. All these Directors have many years of combined experience that make them of very special worth for the Boards they serve in. Latino Leaders and their own corporations want to recognize and distinguish their contribution.

ARCILIA ACOSTA

JOSÉ ALMEIDA

Carcon Industries

Baxter International

President & CEO

CEO

JOSE ARMARIO Retired

Boards: TPG Pace Energy Holdings Corp., Legacy Texas Financial Group, Energy Future Holdings Corp., ONE Gas

Boards: Walgreens, Baxter International

Boards: USG Corporation, Avon Products, Inc., Golden State Foods Corporation

CARLOS GUTIERREZ

ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ

SARA MARTINEZ TUCKER

U.S. Department of Commerce

Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc.

University of Texas System Board of Regents

Former Secretary

CEO, President, Chairman

Boards: PWC, Time Warner, Occidental Petroleum Corp., Albright Stonebridge Group LLC, MetLife, Inc., Viridis Learning

Boards: Chevron Corp., McDonald’s Corporation

JORGE P. MONTOYA

PATRICIA PINEDA

Boards: Gap Inc., Kroger Co

Boards: Levi Strauss, Frontier Airlines

Retired

Chair

Boards: TXerox, American Electric Power, Sprint, Nationwide

MARTA TIENDA

Maurice P. During Professor, Demographic Studies; Professor Sociology, Public Affairs Princeton University

Boards: TIAA Board of Trustees 104 LATINO LEADERS JULY / AUGUST 2018

KIM CASIANO President

Kimberly Casiano & Associates Boards: Mutual of America Life Insurance Company, Ford Motor Co., Scotiabank of Puerto Rico, Inc.

ROBERT MENDOZA Retired

Boards: Western Union Co., PartnerRe Ltd., ManpowerGroup Inc., and Quinpario Acquisition Corp

NINA VACA

CEO & Chairman Pinnacle Group

Boards: Comerica Bank, Kohl’s Corporation, Cinemark

LATINO LEADERS CELLAR

Jorge Ferráez

@ JFerraez_Latino

Luis E. González

FROM BAJA TO THE WORLD

OME 12 years ago, while visiting friend and Latino winegrower Bulmaro Montes at Joseph Phelps, he gave me a bottle from his own library; a 1992 Cabernet Sauvignon “Backus Vineyard”. For a long time, I kept the bottle treasured and never imagined the time when I would open it. My friend Steve and his wife Kelly, longtime wine connoisseurs, are fans of well-aged wine. Steve even leaves his bottles for some time in the fridge after opening them and likes to taste the entire evolution of the wine. “I have tried wines opened just two weeks ago and they are still beautiful.” So, when they invited Veronica and I this last time, I decided to bring Bulmaro’s gift with me. The entire process was kind of a ritual; appropriate footing on the kitchen’s counter, special corkscrew, very careful handling, and finally a great, clean pop! The wine was 26 years old. It was from one of the finest vineyards in Napa and it was still opulent! Fruity with hints of coffee bean, ripe plum and minty accents. Silky, elegant and subtle, with a lot of complex-

ity and perfume. We drank it over some home-style beef with peppers and pasta. Wow! What a treat! My good friend Tom Bracamontes, who used to work for Rolando Herrera at Mi Sueño in Napa, has found a very lucrative and innovative business: importing and distributing wine from Baja, Mexico. “These wines are outstanding Jorge,” he told me. “They are quite different from our Californians. They are fruity, well done and complex enough to face the fierce competition and wide variety of other wines in the US Market.” Tom is finding a good market in southern California, Texas, Illinois and New York markets and plans to open more through the rest of the year. As a Mexican myself, I do think that I have a pretty good notion of the good wines that are being produced in Baja California. So when I asked him about the ones that are surprising him? “Henri Lurton label made by Mexican winemaker Lourdes Ojeda is by far the best winery of the Valley of Guadalupe.” I have to agree on that because the few that I have tried from them are simply awesome!

01 LAN RIOJA EDICION LIMITADA 2011 • Region: Rioja, Spain • Varietal: Tempranillo • Price: $65 • Aromas: Exuberant, cassis and tobacco • Flavors: Ripe berry, black cherry and licorice • Impression: Complex, bold and aromatic • Structure: Big body and character • Drink with: Steak, Beef stew, Lamb. • Why I loved this wine? Expressive, explosive! • My Rating: 96 pts.

02 BREWER-CLIFTON MOUNT CARMEL

CHARDONNAY 2011

• Region: Sta. Rita Hills, CA • Varietal: Chardonnay • Price: $38 • Aromas: Citrus, lemon peel, mango • Flavors: White fruit, peach and pear • Impression: Succulent and complex • Structure: Crisp, balanced • Drink with: Salmon steak, Chicken Paillard, Pasta Alfredo • Why I loved this wine? Mouth-watering feeling on a warm summer afternoon • My Rating: 95 pts.

03 JOSEPH DROUHIN BEAUNE “CLOS DE

MOUCHES” 2006

• Region: Beaune, Burgundy • Varietal: Pinot Noir • Price: $84 • Aromas: Flower, cherry pie, violet • Flavors: Plum, minty, citric • Impression: Silky and subtle • Structure: Beautiful, acid and long • Drink with: Complex dishes, sole meunière, duck confit, paella • Why I loved this wine? A delicate wine with big expression of fruity and flowery flavors My Rating: 90 pts.

BODEGAS HENRI LURTON, VALLE DE GUADALUPE B.C. • It is a venture from the owner of Chateau

Lourdes Ojeda

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Brane-Cantenac in Margaux, through his sons Nicolas and Vincent. Mexican winemaker Lourdes Martinez Ojeda, who has worked almost 10 years at the Chateau in Bordeaux, divides her time to produce a wine that combines the Baja terroir with the French technique and heritage. They produce three whites and one red wine based in Nebbiolo, probably one of the most successful grape varietals in the Baja wine region.

01 LAN Rioja Edicion Limitada 2011

02 Brewer-Clifton Mount Carmel Chardonnay 2011

03 Joseph Drouhin Beaune “Clos de Mouches” 2006