Business Resource Center

First QTR

Margita Thompson Builds Alignment Where Growth Is Tested How Aventiv’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Margita Thompson helps organizations operate with clarity in an era of constant scrutiny... more Marcela Lopez Prioritizes Wellness to Thrive at PayPal Marcela Lopez on navigating the difficult balance of executive life and motherhood—and making it work... more Blanca Gonzalez Is a Who’s Who of Retailer Giants at WSS SVP and General Manager Blanca Gonzalez ensures that WSS stays connected to its Latino roots... more Paulo Torres Ensures Lifesaving Equipment Is Where It Needs to Be GE HealthCare’s Paulo Torres reflects on his logistics journey and successful move to the States... more José Ferrel is Building the GPS for the AI Economy How José Ferrel and Clearmatrix are Turning AI Confusion into Confident Strategy... more Matthew Aguilar Helps Spur UC Davis Health Building Blitz Matthew Aguilar is responsible for infrastructure technological backbone of a new million square feet of health care space... more John Hernandez is an Open-Book IT Leader at Leisure Care John Hernandez brings a zest for life and transparent leadership to Leisure Care... more Lorraine Hernández Creates the Life She Envisioned, Two Times Over Lorraine Hernández moved to the US to get her master’s in chemistry, but is now a successful in-house attorney at Owens Corning... more Rudy Rodríguez is Building a Legacy at Dave & Buster’s in... Rudy Rodríguez reflects on awards, legacy, and a new CLO role at Dave & Buster’s... more Josefina Eizayaga Just Asks for One Thing: A Huge Challenge Josefina Eizayaga is a CLO for startup organizations that want to grow exponentially... more Antonio Argibay Has Created a Culture That Empowers Young Designers at... Four decades into its founding, Meridian is a celebration of what empowerment in design can be for employees and community... more Eric Sauceda Brings His Best to Work Eric Sauceda manages a $300 million real estate portfolio at AT&T, where he shapes strategy and reimagines the company’s spaces... more Xbox Marks the Spot Andres Hernandez went from a young immigrant navigating a new country to becoming general manager and partner of Xbox Devices Engineering at Microsoft... more

Second QTR

First QTR

T-Mobile’s Diego Osuna Fuels Connection through Customer Value and the Power... Latino customers are an integral part of T-Mobile’s success story. Diego Osuna outlines how that journey has unfolded through the intersection of value, connectivity, and culture.... more Priscilla Almeida Lives and Breathes Raider Nation Priscilla Almeida, the first vice president of events in the Raiders’ history, underscores the benefits of asking for what you want in your career... more Maria Medina Jackson Changes the Shopping Game Maria Medina Jackson shapes the future of home delivery and in-store shopping at Instacart as the company’s behind-the-scenes legal powerhouse... more Luis Velez Renews His Purpose Luis Velez of Lightsource BP hit pause at the peak of his career. By stepping away, he found a new way forward.... more Paul Rodriguez Aligns IP with Business Growth Paul Rodriguez finds time to grow the next generation of IP professionals while helping grow Adeia’s influence... more Luis Cupajita Turns Problems Into Progress Luis Cupajita details his successful CIO tenure at Toyo Tires of Americas, a tenure that started with a big challenge... more Elena Rodriguez Is Diversifying Oregon’s Winemaking Industry Since trading in her scrubs for winemaking, Elena Rodriguez aims to open doors for other Latinx winemakers in Willamette Valley... more Rosanna Lipscomb Builds on Legacy Rosanna Lipscomb finds resilience in her work at Google after losing two incredible people in her life... more Jimmy Medina Is Rooted in Resilience Jimmy Medina was determined to get out of his “four-stoplight” town. Read about his two-decade IT leadership journey at Ross Stores.... more Shannon Morales D’Jamoos Enjoys the Sweet Taste of Mentorship Shannon Morales D’Jamoos of Mars understands the importance of mentorship... more Bayron Lopez Pineda Embraces the Legacy of Mentorship Bayron Lopez Pineda of Netflix and his family risked their lives to make it to the US, and they’ve made their community and their world a better place for it... more John Barquin on Transitioning to Clean Energy John Barquin of Duke Energy is embracing the energy transition... more Yvette Hansen Is a Recruiting Guru Yvette Hansen boosts hiring numbers at Baylor Scott & White Health without increasing her budget... more

Second QTR

Emily Garcia Enables Sixteen Years of Evolution at McAfee Emily Garcia has moved internationally twice with McAfee, and she’d do it all over again in a heartbeat... more Ana de la Cerda Elevates Senior Living Standards Ana de la Cerda is a Latina immigrant in a leadership position at áegis Living who uses her story and her influence to open doors for others... more How Vanessa Nadal Seeks Challenges and Constant Learning Vanessa Nadal shares her journey of building a career with the perfect blend of her scientific and law expertise... more Sheila Mendez Harnesses IT Transformation at TXNM Energy As CIO with twenty-six years of institutional knowledge at TXNM Energy, Sheila Mendez supports a culture of innovation in the ever-evolving energy sector... more Luis Gonzalez Mansilla, Corporate Security’s Calm Face Luis Gonzalez Mansilla of Halliburton thrives in complex, high-stakes security environments... more Antonio Marin Knows IT Can Be a Lifeline When Seconds Count US Med-Equip’s Antonio Marin on supporting hospitals in their lifesaving mission... more Heber Moya Swings into Success Heber Moya has risen from humble beginnings to a leadership role at Technimark, driven by a strong work ethic and a dedication to helping others... more Gabriel Beltran Fights for Fairness in Transit Gabriel Beltran of Dallas Area Rapid Transit has created historic opportunities for minority- and women-owned businesses... more Eric Sauceda Brings His Best to Work Eric Sauceda manages a $300 million real estate portfolio at AT&T, where he shapes strategy and reimagines the company’s spaces... more Jacqueline Perez Relentlessly Pursues Excellence Jacqueline Perez talks HR innovation at Lennar and when she knew it was time to move her goalposts... more Sergio Quiñones Is a Campeon at Nike Sergio Quiñones of Nike has been a master of adaptation since he was eleven months old... more Andres Angelani Prepares Companies for AI Wizeline’s Andres Angelani knows AI won’t replace humans anytime soon, but he uses AI to make small teams perform like much larger ones... more

Third QTR

Gustavo Torres Helps Scale Up Fervo Energy VP and General Counsel Gustavo Torres is dedicated to promoting clean, firm power by helping Fervo Energy set a standard in renewable energy... more A Life Shaped by Resilience Julio Garcia, CFO for Clayens USA, inherited his enduring strength from his dad... more Lilia Montoya hires 500 employees in a year at North County... Lilia Montoya reflects on insourcing bus operations, the value of public service, and her mentorship in the transit world... more Dante Padilla Heeds and Dispenses Advice Trained as an engineer and working in supply chain, Dante Padilla has learned to take and give advice on engineering, supply chain, and implementation... more Great Expectations for Gaby Gutierrez Gaby Gutierrez, vice president of global supply chain planning for Amway, has always been driven by results... more Ryan Martinez Uses Grit and Strategy to Set the Pace at... In a post-COVID world, Ryan Martinez focuses more on the customer and strategy while his teams move faster and more intentionally than the competition... more Jessica Delgado-Hess Helps GoDaddy Redefine the Future of Work The GoDaddy leader draws from her entrepreneurial roots to create inclusive, flexible workplaces for nearly six thousand global employees... more Romel Rodriguez Stays Resilient Romel Rodriguez of Getinge builds success through teamwork and determination... more Jeannine Cordero Is at Home as an Advocate and Fraud Thwarter For fifteen years, Jeannine Cordero advocated for students with special needs. Now she helps Accertify stop fraudsters from separating people from their money.... more Catalina Serna-Valencia Ushers in a Fintech Revolution at Goodwill Industries Catalina Serna-Valencia knows every dollar she frees up goes to help Goodwill’s most vulnerable clients... more Luiz Oliveira Starts a New Chapter Luiz Oliveira is making a big change after forty years at Linde... more Edgar Mayorga Navigates the Path to Purposeful High Performance Edgar Mayorga talks building true high-performing culture and the importance of putting knowledge into action... more Karina Guerrero Geeks Out on HR Karina Guerrero shares how resilience, military service, and leadership shaped her successful career trajectory from teen mom to HR director at Milliman... more

Fourth QTR

Ingrid Franzen is the Different Kind of Tech Leader that Tech... Ingrid Franzen brings a distinctly different and human touch to AI transformation at ServiceNow... more Juan Chavez brings Marine service to the El Paso Independent School... Juan Chavez helps create a transformational Healthy Living program at EPISD... more Jorge Plasencia is the Very Best Miami Has to Offer Jorge Plasencia on cross-cultural storytelling, a career of service, and creating a global marketing powerhouse in Republica Havas... more Yasmel Rodriguez Grows into Leadership over 18 Years at Eaton Yasmel Rodriguez drives supply chain innovation and acts as global leader for Eaton’s VAMOS ERG... more Samantha Mejia is a Renaissance Woman Still Finding Challenges Twenty-Six Years... Samantha Mejia talks Leonardo da Vinci, cross-border expertise, and holding on to her curiosity... more Juan Zapiain is Driving a Tech Transformation at PepsiCo That Will... Juan Zapiain discusses ERPs, cultural competence, and learning to stay himself across cultures... more Juan Perez is Ready for Board Service and Teaching the Next... Juan Perez reflects on 32 years at UPS, a bonus CIO assignment at Salesforce, and his very busy board of directors’ schedule... more Anthony Maciel Turned His Back on Private Industry to Make Education... CIO Anthony Maciel is a technologist, lifelong learner, and developer of talent wherever he goes... more Dora Rodriguez Inspires Growth at The Friedkin Group Dora Rodriguez, director of talent acquisition for The Friedkin Group, aims to attract top-tier talent across the organization... more Lisseth Zouhbi helped CCRC nearly double its workforce in two years... Lisseth Zouhbi leans into her experience to become an ambassador for HR, women, and Latinas... more 30 Under 30: Ana Barrera, Mosaic ETA Meet Ana Barrera, who empowers underrepresented leaders as a search investor at Mosaic ETA... more Chris Luna Takes on Leadership of the SPCA of Texas Chris Luna proved himself in Corporate America, and now he’s helping save animals every day... more Sylvia-Rebecca “Becky” Gutiérrez Leads with A Curious Mind Sylvia-Rebecca “Becky” Gutiérrez, assistant general counsel at the Stevens Institute of Technology, has always had a drive to know more... more