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At Target, we believe that the most important part of
our business is our people. The diverse backgrounds,
ethnicities and experiences are what make work fun,
interesting and new. We applaud HACR’s dedication to
advancing inclusion of Hispanics in corporate America.
To learn more about the diverse team at Target, visit
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2015 HACR
symposium welcome letter
Welcome to Atlanta and the 2015 HACR Symposium.
I was encouraged, after joining Target last summer, to learn of our close association with
HACR. Few organizations have a stronger appreciation for the Power of Hispanic InclusionTM
or better embody the workforce, consumer, and community insights we all need to compete
and perform optimally in today’s market.
Last year, Target completed the most comprehensive strategic review in our company’s
history. We are now pursuing a growth strategy with a stated purpose of fulfilling the needs
and fueling the potential of our guests. At the heart of this effort are digitally connected
families who love to shop and demand great value. Anyone reading this letter can see
how that could just as easily be – in fact, is – a description of many of today’s Hispanic
consumers. I can’t overstate how important we think it is to win with these shoppers.
Certain attributes embedded in Target’s culture make me very optimistic about our ability
to succeed. Core to our company beliefs, every bit as influential as innovation or agility or
our determination to grow, is our commitment to inclusivity. We know that diversity and
inclusion in our shopping experience, merchandise choices, marketing, supplier selection,
team building, talent-development processes, executive engagement, and governance are
critically important.
Instinct, experience, and guest insights all tell us that Target is at its best when we provide
a workplace and shopping environment where people feel welcome, at home, and inspired
to participate fully. I see this as an achievable ideal, especially when we engage openly in
forums like this one with other organizations that are similarly committed to learning and to
tomorrows that are brighter and even more inclusive than today.
Sincerely,
Brian Cornell
Chairman and CEO
Target Corporation
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PRESIDENT & CEO’s MESSAGE
HACR stakeholders, friends, and esteemed colleagues,
Welcome to Atlanta for HACR’s 23rd Annual Symposium: The Power of Hispanic Inclusion™.
Once again, our Annual Symposium will ignite discussion and conversations about some
of the most pressing issues facing Hispanic leaders in Corporate America. Distinguished
Hispanic executives and directors will also share successes, best practices, and more.
Our organization is committed to developing the next generation of Hispanic leaders in
Corporate America, and our Symposium provides a large forum to discuss and connect
with executives, directors, and young leaders. During the Symposium, we will feature
informative sessions including: Behind the Scenes with Chief Diversity Officers, the C-Suite
Roundtable, and the HACR CEO Roundtable featuring Ralph de la Vega, president and CEO
of AT&T Mobile and Business Solutions and Arnold W. Donald, president and CEO of Carnival
Corporation & plc.
Our Symposium concludes with the HACR Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers™ award
reception, where we will recognize the young talent that is poised to assume leadership in
Corporate America in the near future.
Our Symposium is made possible through the generous support of our stakeholders,
corporate and coalition members, and sponsors.
Thank you for your attendance at our 23rd Annual HACR Symposium and for your
commitment to Hispanic inclusion in Corporate America.
Sincerely,
Cid Wilson
President and CEO
Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility
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MONDAY, APRIL 27
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1:30 PM - 2:00 PM 23rd Annual HACR Symposium Kick-Off
Caroline Wanga, Director, Diversity & Inclusion, Target Corporation
Nydia Sahagún, Group Marketing Manager, Brand Marketing, Multicultural and Corporate Social
Responsibility, Target Corporation
2015 Symposium Host:
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Business Session: C-Suite Roundtable I
Carlos Castro, SVP & Chief Financial Officer, MGM Resorts International
Stephen Hill, North American VP of U.S. Sales and Services, General Motors
Arnaldo Perez, General Counsel & Secretary, Carnival Corporation & plc
Moderated by: Angelica Alvarez, ABC11 News Reporter, WTVD
Sponsored by:
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM Break
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Business Session: Emerging Opportunities for Tomorrow’s Workforce
Maria Alvarez, Partner, Engineering Shared Services, Information Platform Group Applications, and
Services Group, Microsoft Corporation
Joel Martinez, MVP, Enterprise Services and Staff, Capital One
Mark Palmenter, Staff Vice President, Multicultural Strategy & Marketing, Anthem, Inc.
Michael Treviño, Principal, Treviño & Co. and Representative for American Petroleum Institute (API)
Moderated by: Ignacio Salazar, President & CEO, SER-Jobs for Progress National Inc.
Sponsored by:
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM Break
5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Business Session: C-Suite Roundtable II
JoAnn Chavez, VP and Chief Tax Officer, DTE Energy
Ed Martinez, President, The UPS Foundation
Joe Uva, Chairman, Hispanic Enterprises and Content, NBCUniversal
Moderated by: María Duarte, Community Affairs Coordinator & Reporter, Telemundo Atlanta
6:15 PM - 6:30 PM Break
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Symposium Opening Reception
Sponsored by:
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TUESDAY, APRIL 28
TIMEEVENT
8:15 AM - 9:15 AM Symposium Networking Breakfast
9:15 PM - 10:45 AM
Business Session: Insights, Trends, and Best-Practices from the HACR Corporate Inclusion Index
Dr. Lisette Garcia, Senior Director, HACR Research Institute
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM Break
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Business Session: Behind the Scenes with Chief Diversity Officers
Ken Barrett, Chief Diversity Officer, General Motors
Erby Foster, Director, Diversity and Inclusion, The Clorox Company
Pat Harris, Global Chief Diversity Officer & VP, Global Community Engagement, McDonald’s Corporation
Jorge Quezada, Chief Diversity Officer, Kraft Foods Group
Lorie Valle-Yañez, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, MassMutual
Moderated by: Robert Rodriguez, Ph.D., President, DRR Advisors LLC
12:45 PM – 2:15 PM
Symposium Networking Lunch
Keynote Speaker: Deborah Gillis, President & CEO, Catalyst
Sponsored by:
CMYK Form (preferred)
Ford Motor Company
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM Break
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM Business Session: Latina Ambassadors at the Top of Corporate America
Jovita Carranza, Founder & CEO, JCR Group, and former VP, Air Operations, UPS
Laurene Gandolfo, EVP, Men’s & Kids Private Brands, Macy’s
Ford Motor
Company Head of Global Client Segment and Strategy, Bank of America
Ileana Musa, Managing
Director,
Bea Perez, Chief Sustainability Officer, The Coca-Cola Company
Myrna Soto, SVP and Chief Infrastructure and Information Security Officer, Comcast Corporation
Moderated by: Robert Bard, President & CEO, LATINAStyle
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4:30 PM – 6:00 PM HACR CEO Roundtable
Ralph de la Vega, President & CEO, AT&T Mobile & Business Solutions
Arnold W. Donald, President & CEO, Carnival Corporation & plc
Moderated by: Norma García, Award Winning Journalist & News Anchor, Telemundo Dallas
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM HACR Young Hispanic Corporate AchieversTM Awards Reception
Sponsored by:
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BUSINESS SESSION:
C-Suite Roundtable I
The C-Suite Roundtable I features three executives who have achieved an extraordinary level of success at their respective
companies and have a wealth of knowledge to share with Symposium participants. Topics discussed will include key
leadership traits they consider “must haves” in order to be successful, what they look for in executives they hire, the role of
mentors and sponsors in career advancement, and personal advice for how to overcome career stumbling blocks.
MODERATOR
ANGELICA ALVAREZ ABC11 Eyewitness
News reporter Angelica Alvarez comes
to Raleigh-Durham from another capital
city, Tallahassee, Fla. where she hit the
streets reporting before settling in on the
anchor desk every night at 11pm.
Now Alvarez is happy to call Raleigh-Durham, N.C. home
and looks forward to telling stories that matter to you. In
her spare time, she loves to practice perfecting her red
beans and rice recipe to her abuela’s liking and playing
with her grouchy little chihuahua, Pablo.
PANELISTS
CARLOS CASTRO is the newly appointed
senior vice president and chief financial
officer for the ARIA campus. In this role
he administers the overall financial
policy and direction for the ARIA campus,
including ARIA, Vdara, The Shops at
Crystals, Mandarin Oriental, and Shadow Creek Golf
Course. He also provides valuable leadership in the
development and execution of strategies designed to
maximize profitability at all campus entities.
Castro brings an extensive background in financial
operations to ARIA’s executive team. He most recently
served as senior vice president of financial planning and
analysis for MGM Resorts International. Castro previously
held the position of senior vice president of finance and
chief financial officer at Mandalay Bay.
Prior to joining MGM Resorts International, Castro held a
variety of executive-level positions in operations, finance,
and development with Caesars Entertainment. He was
the vice president of corporate development/planning and
analysis for Caesars Entertainment, where he led several
company-wide programs in financial reporting, labor
management, and customer satisfaction.
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STEPHEN J. HILL was appointed vice
president, GM North America, U.S. sales
and service in February 2014. In this role,
Hill is responsible for sales, service,
and marketing for Chevrolet, Buick,
GMC, fleet, and commercial. Prior to his
current position, he was the North America vice president
for customer care and aftersales.
Hill began his career with General Motors in 1983 as a
district sales manager at Cadillac Motor Car division.
Throughout his career he has held numerous sales and
marketing positions of increasing responsibility for GM.
These roles included vice president of Cadillac, U.S. sales,
service, and marketing; general manager of retail sales
programs; regional director of North Central region;
executive director of retail planning and CRM marketing;
dealer network and sales promotion as well as extensive
field experience.
ARNALDO PEREZ joined Carnival
Corporation in July 1992 as assistant
general counsel. He was promoted to
acting general counsel and secretary
of Carnival Corporation in 1995 and in
1996 he was named general counsel. As
general counsel he is responsible for the legal affairs of
Carnival Corporation & plc, which operates nine worldwide
cruise brands.
He earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the
University of Miami in 1982 and a Juris Doctor degree from
Columbia University in 1985. He is a member of the Florida
Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Prior to joining Carnival, Perez was a partner at Weil,
Lucio, Mandler, Croland, and Steele of Miami. Perez
resides in Pinecrest, Fla., with his wife and family.
BUSINESS SESSION:
Emerging Opportunities for Tomorrow’s Workforce
The Emerging Opportunities for Tomorrow’s Workforce panel will feature experts representing fields offering promising
career paths for individuals at all levels. The panel will explore approaches companies are taking to build awareness about
new jobs being created and skill sets needed for tomorrow’s workforce. Among the topics panelists will discuss are the
fields that will yield new opportunities, the degrees and skills that offer a competitive advantage in the labor market, and
challenges the Hispanic community faces in developing suitable graduates and candidates for emerging fields.
MODERATOR
IGNACIO SALAZAR serves as president
and chief executive officer of SER-Jobs
for Progress National, Inc., a national
network of employment and training
providers. The network is currently
comprised of local SER affiliates in 17
States, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia, providing
services to more than one million persons annually. Prior
to this position, Salazar served as president of the SER
Metro Detroit Corporation and its subsidiaries in Arkansas,
Illinois, New Mexico, and parts of Texas, until he left to
assume leadership of the national office in 2001.
Salazar has been recognized for his many contributions
to the Hispanic community and for his work in workforce
investment. He was presented with the Governor’s Special
Tribute award by the Michigan Commission on Spanish
Speaking Affairs; the Hispanic Economic Club of Michigan
as “Professional of the Year;” Hispanic Business Alliance
as “Professional of the Year;” the Minority Women’s
Network as “Man of the Year;” and, MANA, a national
women’s organization, as “herMANO for 2007.”
Salazar also received the “Closing the Gap” award from
New Detroit, Inc., for his work on improving race relations
in the region. He has also received special recognitions
for outstanding service to the community by organizations
that include: the YMCA; Latin Americans for Social and
Economic Development (LA SED), Ameritech Michigan;
League of Latin American Citizens (LULAC); and the Martin
Luther King Award “Keeping the Dream Alive” by the Little
Rock Baptist Church in Detroit.
Salazar attended the executive leadership seminar
“Best Practices in Corporate Governance” at Harvard
University. He is a graduate of the University of
Michigan Graduate School of Social Work at Ann Arbor
where he received a master’s degree in public welfare
administration and policy, and took doctoral coursework
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at the University of Michigan Center for the Study of
Higher Education Administration.
PANELISTS
MARIA ALVAREZ is a technical leader
with over 20 years of experience in
software development with an
excellent track record of building
large cross-functional teams and
delivering results.
Alvarez joined Microsoft in June 2011 as a chief of staff of
the advertising platform group. Currently, she manages
the Shared Engineering Services group in the Information
Platform group. Her organization provides multiple
services such as: privacy, security, accessibility and
compliance services, capacity management, design and
content experiences, strategic projects augmentation,
and business operations for a large organization. She also
serves as the chief of staff to the corporate vice president.
Alvarez started her career as a programmer at Symantec
Corporation and was promoted through various
management positions at HP, CoCreate Software,
and Yahoo! Prior to Microsoft, Alvarez served as chief
technology officer (CTO) of Panda Security where she led
both product and technology teams for the first cloud
computing antivirus security company in Spain.
Alvarez has a Bachelor of Science in Information
Technology and a Master of Science in Computer Science
from California State Polytechnic University. She is
bilingual in Spanish and English.
JOEL MARTINEZ, managing vice
president HR enterprise services and
staff has responsibility for developing and
implementing human resources strategic
direction for companywide horizontal
functions including brand, corporate
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Emerging Opportunities for Tomorrow’s Workforce
development, corporate reputation and governance,
digital, global finance, technology, risk management,
supplier management, and workplace solutions at Capital
One. These groups provide support for all of our lines of
business including bank, card, and financial services as
well as, all the core technology and infrastructure for
the company.
Martinez has been with Capital One for almost 13 years.
During his time here, he has supported nearly every major
line of business and played a number of leadership roles
within HR which focused on change management, culture
and values, and HR consulting.
Prior to joining Capital One, Martinez worked at Citigroup
and Allied Signal Aerospace. He has over 18 years
of experience in HR working with senior leaders and
developing and implementing people strategies.
He serves on a number of boards and has been involved
with various community organizations including: board of
directors for the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
(VAHCC), the Latino Education Advancement Program
(LEAP), the School for the Performing Arts in the
Richmond Community (SPARC), and is currently vice chair
of the Latino Corporate Network, an affiliate of the VAHCC.
Martinez graduated from the University of Michigan with
a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Business
Administration. He resides in Richmond, Va., with his wife
Leigh and their four children, Mackenzie, Karissa, Paxton,
and Dario.
the Northeast to visit his old neighborhoods in Boston and
New York City, and playing tennis.
J. MICHAEL TREVIÑO is principal
and founder of Treviño and Company
(T&Co.) T&Co. serves as business
advisor to a range of clients,
including several nonprofits. Primary
services include strategic planning,
communications, networking and positioning, education,
mobilization and engagement programs, and building
private-public partnerships connecting industry with
nontraditional allies.
Treviño has more than 27 years in business, including
23 years working in the oil and natural gas industry
supporting international and domestic operations.
Previously, Treviño served as general manager of
corporate communications and business manager
at Marathon Oil Company, and general manager of
Texaco’s Global Communications and Government
Relations division.
Treviño received his degree from Antioch School of Law in
1983, is licensed in the District of Columbia and currently
resides in Houston.
MARK PALMENTER leads the
Multicultural Strategy and Marketing
team at Anthem. Palmenter is
responsible for strategic leadership of a
team of associates that supports sales by
both developing strategic partnerships
and driving enrollment with targeted multicultural
populations (e.g. Hispanic consumers). He has worked
in the health insurance industry for the last five years all
of which have been with Anthem. His prior experience
includes sales and strategy roles at American Express and
Procter & Gamble.
Palmenter earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Government from Harvard University and holds a Master
of Business Administration from Harvard Business School.
In his spare time, Palmenter enjoys cooking, traveling to
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BUSINESS SESSION:
C-Suite Roundtable II
The C-Suite Roundtable II continues the conversation started earlier in the day. Three featured executives will share with
Symposium participants their stories of success. Topics discussed will include key leadership traits they consider “must
haves” in order to be successful, what they look for in executives they hire, the role of mentors and sponsors in career
advancement, and personal advice on how to overcome career stumbling blocks.
MODERATOR
MARÍA DUARTE is the community affairs
coordinator and community reporter
for Telemundo Atlanta. At Telemundo
Atlanta, Duarte reports on the issues
that affect the lives of the Hispanic
community in Atlanta, fosters and
implements the station’s education and health initiatives,
and community partnerships.
PANELISTS
JOANN CHAVEZ is vice president and
chief tax officer at DTE Energy, a Detroitbased diversified energy company.
Previously, Chavez served as a tax partner
in KPMG LLP’s Detroit Business unit,
serving large multinational clients. Chavez
earned a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Juris
Doctor from the University of Notre Dame.
Chavez currently serves on the DTE Energy Foundation
board, the Inforum Center for Leadership board, the
Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce board, and
was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder to the Michigan
Hispanic/Latino Commission. She also serves as the
executive sponsor of the Women of DTE, and Finance
Committee member of Detroit Cristo Rey High School.
She is a past member of the Detroit Urban League board,
University of Notre Dame Law School Advisory Board, and
the University of Michigan-Dearborn College of Business
Board of Advisors.
ED MARTINEZ is president of The
UPS Foundation with responsibility
for the operations and management of
UPS’ global philanthropic, employee
engagement, and corporate relations
programs. Martinez joined UPS in 1976
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and progressed through various management ranks
within the company. In 2007, Martinez became director
of philanthropy and corporate relations for The UPS
Foundation.
In addition to his corporate responsibilities, Martinez
represents UPS on the World Economic Forum’s Global
Agenda Council on Humanitarian Response and serves
as UPS executive liaison to the Council of Independent
Colleges. He is also a member of the Corporate Advisory
Board for The National Council of La Raza, corporate liaison
to the Points of Light Institutes’ Service Council, chair of the
Corporate Development Council for the World Association
of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, and a member of the board
of directors of the International Association for Volunteer
Effort. He is also co-chair of the National Academy of
Sciences “Resilient America” program.
JOE UVA was named chairman of
Hispanic Enterprises and Content
at NBCUniversal in April 2013. He is
responsible for expanding the company’s
Hispanic franchise and all of its Hispanic
content efforts, including Telemundo and
NBC UNIVERSO. In addition, he is tasked with increasing
the presence of Hispanic news and entertainment
programming across all of NBCUniversal’s networks
and platforms.
His prior roles include president and chief executive
officer of Univision Communications, Inc., 2007- 2011;
president and chief executive officer of Optimum Media
Direction Inc. (OMD Worldwide), 2002- 2007; and a 17-year
tenure at Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., where he
rose to president of Turner Entertainment group sales
and marketing.
Uva is currently a member of the board of directors
of Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc. (NASDAQ: DNKN),
and previously served on the boards of Univision
Communications Inc. and TiVo Inc. (NASDAQ: TIVO).
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BUSINESS SESSION:
Insights, Trends, and Best-Practices from the HACR
Corporate Inclusion Index
This session will highlight some of the trends that we have observed across HACR’s four pillars: Employment, Procurement,
Philanthropy, and Governance. Using data from the HACR Corporate Inclusion Index (HACR CII), we focus on challenges,
opportunities, and best practices for increasing Hispanic inclusion in Corporate America. This session will also highlight
some of the proposed changes in the HACR CII methodology for 2016 and beyond. The HACR CII is now in its 7th year, and is
well positioned to be the tool that Corporate America relies on to achieve higher levels of Hispanic inclusion.
SPEAKER
DR. LISETTE GARCIA joined the staff of
the Hispanic Association on Corporate
Responsibility (HACR) in September
2012, revitalizing the role of director,
HACR Research Institute and charting
a strategic plan and roadmap for the
Institute. In addition to managing HACR’s Corporate
Inclusion Index and Corporate Governance Study,
Garcia takes the lead in facilitating the organization’s
investigative projects and developing new programs
and research studies aimed at strengthening HACR’s
reputation as the key source for information on Hispanic
inclusion in Corporate America.
A trained researcher with a Ph.D. in sociology from The
Ohio State University, Garcia has dedicated her career to
exploring educational and employment issues within the
realm of corporate social responsibility, discrimination,
and diversity and inclusion. Garcia has published several
articles on employment discrimination and Latino
educational attainment in scholarly journals.
In addition to her doctoral degree, Garcia holds a Master
of Science in Sociology from Virginia Tech and dual
undergraduate degrees from Penn State in sociology
and labor and industrial relations. She is a proud
recipient of the NCID Exemplary Diversity Scholar
Citation for her contributions in diversity-related
research, practice, and teaching.
The HACR Research Institute (HRI) is the research
arm of the Hispanic Association on Corporate
Responsibility (HACR). The HRI is devoted to
objective research, analysis, and publication of
Hispanic-related issues in Corporate America.
The HRI focuses its research along HACR’s four
pillars: Employment, Procurement, Philanthropy,
and Governance. The goal of the HRI is to assess
current Hispanic affairs and stimulate discussion on
Hispanic inclusion in Corporate America.
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Behind the Scenes with Chief Diversity Officers
Get a behind the scenes look at diversity executives impacting business outcomes through their approach to diversity and
inclusion. This business session will feature seasoned diversity executives who have a wealth of knowledge within the
diversity and inclusion space and will share strategies for building and sustaining a diverse workforce. Topics covered
will include the panel’s view on Hispanic inclusion in Corporate America, the strides their companies are making towards
attracting and retaining diverse talent, how diversity can drive business results and more.
MODERATOR
DR. ROBERT RODRIGUEZ is the president
of DRR Advisors LLC, a boutique diversity
consulting firm. Many consider Rodriguez
to be the nation’s leading expert on Latino
talent initiatives based on his work with
close to 200 corporations helping them
advance their Latino talent agendas.
He is the author of the book, “Latino Talent: Effective
Strategies to Recruit, Retain and Develop Hispanic
Professionals” which has provided a valuable framework
for corporations looking to increase the impact of their
Latino talent efforts. He previously held roles at BP
Amoco, 3M, Target, and The Washington Post.
His doctorate is in organization development and he has
taught at several universities. He is a Latino Leadership
Institute graduate at UCLA and a faculty member for USC’s
Latina Leadership Academy. He was a featured columnist
for Diversity Executive magazine and has published over 75
diversity related articles and white papers. He was born in
Texas but now resides in Chicago.
PANELISTS
KEN BARRETT became General Motors’
first chief diversity officer in 2012. He
has 14 years of executive experience,
including five years of award-winning
performance as the U.S. Navy’s diversity
director, where he achieved historic
levels of minority and female officer additions and
transformational work-life balance initiatives. Before
joining GM, he served as the Under Secretary of Defense’s
acting director, Office of Diversity Management and Equal
Opportunity. He began his career with the U.S. Navy in
1984, and after commissioning through the Naval Reserve
Officer Training Corps, he held positions in engineering
and operations.
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ERBY FOSTER advises senior
management and the board of directors
at The Clorox Company on diversity
strategy, employment-branding
initiatives, external partnerships, as
well as supports employee resource
groups. He is a certified public accountant with broad
experience creating business strategies that increase
customer satisfaction, drive profitable growth, and expand
market share.
Foster serves on the board of directors of Enactus, the
Glide Foundation, the Museum of African Diaspora, and the
Network of Executive Women. Prior to Clorox, Foster held
senior positions at AAA Chicago, McDonald’s Corporation,
and PepsiCo.
A native of San Francisco, Foster is a graduate of University
of Southern California and has been featured in Black
Enterprise, CFO, Diversity Matters, Hispanic Network,
Professional Women, and The Wall Street Journal.
PAT HARRIS is responsible for the
development and implementation
of diversity and inclusion strategies
throughout McDonald’s Corporation.
She also leads a team responsible
for McDonald’s global community
engagement initiatives. Under her leadership,
McDonald’s has been widely recognized for its
commitment to inclusion and diversity.
As a well-regarded expert in the field of diversity and
inclusion, Harris has received numerous awards, is a
sought after speaker at high-profile events, and holds
several leadership positions in national key organizations.
In her book, “None of Us is As Good As All of Us: How
McDonald’s Prospers by Embracing Inclusion and Diversity,”
she documented the origins and transformational effect of
diversity and inclusion within McDonald’s Corporation.
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Harris received her bachelor’s degree in public
administration and personnel administration from
Roosevelt University in Chicago. She has also received two
honorary doctorate degrees from South Carolina State
University and Coker College. She resides in Chicago, and
has one son and one granddaughter.
JORGE A. QUEZADA is the chief diversity
officer at Kraft Foods Group. In this
role he is transforming Kraft’s diversity
and inclusion efforts in the workplace,
marketplace, and in the community.
Quezada is making a difference at Kraft
with a broad set of professional experiences. He has
held leadership positions in human resources, sales,
claims, product operations, and marketing. He has also
demonstrated a deep commitment to civic engagement.
Currently he sits on the boards of Leadership Greater
Chicago, the Latino Policy Forum, and the Chicago
Posse Foundation.
Quezada holds a bachelor’s degree in political science
from Whittier College and a master’s degree in business
administration from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Quezada and his wife Judith live in Arlington Heights, Ill.
with their two children.
LORIE VALLE-YAÑEZ joined MassMutual
in June 2008 as vice president,
chief diversity officer. Valle-Yañez
developed and is spearheading an
enterprise-wide diversity and inclusion
strategy for MassMutual. Serving as an
internal diversity consultant, advisor, and partner to the
company’s senior leaders, business lines, and employees,
Valle-Yañez focuses on driving diversity and inclusion
further into MassMutual’s culture and operations
to help achieve business objectives and propel the
company forward in today’s increasingly complex,
globally-integrated marketplace.
Valle-Yañez has over 25 years of experience in the diversity
arena. She is a member of the Diversity Collegium, a
25-member diversity “think tank” dedicated to advancing
the field of diversity and inclusion. She also serves on
the Women of ALPFA Corporate Advisory Board. Prior
to MassMutual, Valle-Yañez was the senior director for
diversity, work/life and employee services at ESPN, Inc.
In that role, she set the strategic direction for diversity,
and successfully led initiatives to impact diversity,
inclusion, engagement, and wellness, which garnered
prestigious industry awards for the company. Prior to
ESPN, Valle-Yañez held the lead diversity position for
diversity and work/life programs at Lawrence Livermore
National Laboratory.
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Symposium Networking Lunch
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
DEBORAH GILLIS is president and
chief executive officer of Catalyst, the
leading nonprofit organization expanding
opportunities for women and business.
Gillis brings a unique blend of strategic
vision, operational savvy, and advocacy to
her position. Her distinguished career at Catalyst includes
roles as chief operating officer and senior vice president,
Membership and Global Operations, where she led
Catalyst’s global growth strategy and expansion into India
and Australia. Gillis joined Catalyst in 2006 to lead Catalyst
Canada and became vice president, North America, in
2008. Prior to Catalyst, Gillis spent over 20 years advising
decision-makers in the public and private sectors,
ABOUT
including management roles in two multi-national firms.
She twice served as a candidate for elected office and has
made coaching and mentoring of women in business and
political life a personal priority.
As a breast cancer survivor and a woman who has
successfully overcome the challenges inherent in
high-pressure, male-dominated environments, Gillis
is a recognized advocate and expert on expanding
opportunities for women and business. She is frequently
quoted in the global media and regularly addresses
senior leaders around the world in a variety of business,
academic, and public policy venues.
Catalyst is the leading nonprofit organization
with a mission to expand opportunities for
CATALYST
women and business. We are dedicated to
creating more inclusive workplaces where
employees representing every dimension
of diversity can thrive. We act as a catalyst
through our pioneering research, our tools
and services, our events, and our awards.
Together, our offerings raise awareness
of how diversity benefits today’s global
businesses, and provide guidance on how to
enact real change. We invite women, men, and
organizations to join with us in building the
inclusion that will make business, society, and
lives change for the better.
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Everyone brings something different to Marriott.®
Marriott welcomes guests from everywhere. All walks of life. When you walk
in our doors, we want you to be yourself. Embracing differences makes Marriott
a great place to stay, work and conduct business. We welcome you at any of our
more than 4,000 hotels worldwide to enjoy stays that are not
just comfortable, but rewarding and memorable.
Marriott is a proud sponsor of the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility.
© 2015 Marriott International, Inc.
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Latina Ambassadors at the Top of Corporate America
The Latina Ambassadors at the Top of Corporate America panel will feature five executives who sit as the highest-ranking
Latinas at their respective companies and who have a wealth of knowledge to share with Symposium participants. Among
the topics discussed, will be their journey to the top of Corporate America, panelists will offer their insight on how they
have been so successful and give advice on how to avoid common pitfalls.
MODERATOR
ROBERT E. BARD is the president and
CEO of LATINAStyle Inc., a position he
assumed in October 2001, after the
untimely passing of his spouse and
business partner, Anna Maria Arias,
founder, editor, and publisher of
LATINAStyle magazine. Arias, in her eight years at
the helm of the magazine, built it up to become the
most respected publication in the Latina community.
An overwhelming response to Arias’ demise from the
Latina and Hispanic community inspired Bard to devote
his energies to keep her mission and the goals of the
magazine alive.
Bard is a graduate of the California State University at
Northridge and completed postgraduate studies at the
University of California in Los Angeles. He is a native of
Chile and is fluent in Spanish and French.
PANELISTS
JOVITA CARRANZA is a visionary leader
spanning 30 years of a successful
corporate career, a White House
appointment as deputy administrator for
the Small Business Administration, and
continuous civic involvement focused
on economic empowerment, business development,
education, and health and humanitarian relief.
Carranza started her career as a part-time, night-shift
box, and worked her way up to become the highest
ranking Latina in UPS history as the vice president of Air
Operations and president of Operations for Latin American
and the Caribbean spearheading operations for 41
countries and acquisitions in Latin America.
In 2006, President George W. Bush appointed Carranza
as the deputy administrator for the United States Small
Business Administration. During her tenure, she helped
to manage more than 80 field offices across the country
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and a portfolio of direct and guaranteed business loans,
venture capital investments, and disaster loans worth
almost $80 billion.
Currently, as the CEO of The JCR Group, Carranza consults
with corporations and government agencies on business
development, profit and loss management, operations,
logistics, and systems optimization.
A committed and active community leader, she serves on
the boards of SCORE, Alverno College, and the American
Cancer Society Corporate Advisory Council among other
civic engagements.
Carranza is the recipient of numerous awards and honors,
including “Woman of the Year” by Hispanic Business
magazine, “Woman of Distinction” by the American
Association of University Women and NASPA, and
“Honorary Alumna for Alverno College.”
LAURENE GANDOLFO graduated from
Brandeis University in 1979 and earned
her Master of Business Administration
from New York University in 1981.
Gandolfo began her retail career in
1981 at Levi Strauss. She later joined
Macy’s West as senior assistant buyer for men’s designer.
Over the next five years she continued at Macy’s in both
storeline and buying positions in women’s apparel.
Her next 18 years were spent at Bloomingdale’s, where she
started as a men’s buyer with increasing responsibilities
leading to positions as vice president of intimate apparel
and finished her career there as vice president of textiles,
trim, and confections.
In 2004, she joined Macy’s again as senior vice president
of home private brands, and in 2009 was promoted to
executive vice president of Macy’s home private brands
where she oversees all product, design, and brand teams
that develop all Macy’s home private brands, as well as
several Bloomingdale’s textiles and tabletop brands.
As of February of 2015, Gandolfo is now overseeing the
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men’s and kids areas of Macy’s, a larger but similar
responsibility.
Gandolfo is the sponsor for Macy’s Merchandising
Hispanic ERG Committee and is a member of Macy’s
Diversity Inclusion Business Council (DIBC).
Gandolfo, who was born in Cuba, has been honored
by LATINAStyle in their annual Top 50 Latina Leaders
in the country for several years in a row. Through her
involvement with mentoring young Latinos and her
dedication to educate and honor the lives of future
leaders, she was a commencement speaker at Mercy
College where she received an honorary doctorate
degree in commercial science.
ILEANA MUSA is the head of the global
client segment and strategy for Merrill
Lynch Wealth Management. In this
role, Musa focuses on international
financial advisors to ensure the delivery
of a consistent, goals-based wealth
management experience for our international high-networth and ultra-high-net worth clients. Previously, Musa
was head of International Credit and Banking within Bank
of America’s Global Wealth and Investment Management
Banking group. In this role, she led the teams that
delivered integrated liquidity, cash management, and
lending solutions to financial advisors and high-net-worth
clients in international markets.
Musa received her Bachelor of Business Administration,
with a concentration in Finance, from the University of
Miami and a Master of Business Administration from
Florida International University.
She sits on the Association of Latino Professionals for
America (ALPFA) National Corporate Advisory Board
and she chairs, Women of ALPFA , a strategic initiative
focused on advancing Latinas. Musa serves on the board
of Zoetic Stage, a South Florida Theatre company. She is a
member of the PRIMER network focused on the power of
relationships to create new opportunities.
BEA PEREZ is the chief sustainability
officer (CSO) at The Coca-Cola
Company responsible for driving a
global sustainability strategy that grows
business, while making a positive
difference for people and the environment. Prior to
becoming CSO, Perez was the chief marketing officer for
the company’s North American division, where she helped
bring brands to life through partnerships with NASCAR,
NBA, LeBron James, American Idol, The Oscars, Ryan
Seacrest, and others. Perez and her team created the
Coca-Cola Racing Family as part of the award-winning
motorsports platform. They also created the Coke Digital
Network, an innovation in how companies engage
with consumers.
She is a member of the American Advertising Hall of
Achievement and the Sports Business Journal’s Hall of
Fame. In 2014, Hispanic Executive magazine named Perez
as a Top 10 Leader, and Green Building & Design magazine
included her on their list of the “10 Most Powerful Women
in Sustainability.” She has been featured as one of the 25
Most Powerful Latinas on CNN En Español and in People
en Español.
Perez serves on the boards of Children’s Healthcare
of Atlanta Foundation, the USO, Save the Children, The
Boy Scouts of America, Primerica, International Council
on Women’s Business Leadership, and The Coca-Cola
Scholars Foundation. She lives in Atlanta with her family.
MYRNA SOTO is senior vice president
and chief infrastructure and information
security officer at Comcast. In her
role, Soto is responsible for enterprise
information and infrastructure security
for Comcast. She is also responsible for
synergy and integration efforts with NBCUniversal.
Soto is the Executive Champion for the Hispanic affinity
group at Comcast “Unidos.” She is also an executive
committee board member of HITEC (Hispanic IT Executive
Council) and is a member of the board of directors for CMS
Energy and Consumers Energy.
Prior to Comcast, Soto served as chief information
and security officer and vice president of information
technology governance for MGM Resorts International.
She also held senior leadership positions with American
Express, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise
Lines, and Kemper and Broadspire.
Soto holds a bachelor’s degree from Florida International
University, a Master of Science, and a Master of Business
Administration from Nova Southeastern University.
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2015 HACR:
CEO ROUNDTABLE
The HACR CEO Roundtable provides a forum for the highest-ranking executives of HACR’s Corporate Member companies
to discuss best practices related to inclusive employment and retention strategies. The conversation also discusses
increasing Hispanic consumer market brand loyalty, as well as diversity and inclusion in the areas of procurement,
philanthropy, and governance.
MODERATOR
PANELISTS
NORMA GARCÍA is an awardwinning journalist with 20 years
of experience in television news.
She anchors KXTX Telemundo
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newscasts. She is also the host
of Enfoque 39 a political news
magazine featuring in-depth
analysis of current affairs with a
specific focus on the Hispanic community.
RALPH DE LA VEGA was
appointed president and chief
executive officer of AT&T
Mobile and Business Solutions
organization in August 2014,
underscoring the company’s
focus on delivering integrated
solutions to customers that
are first and foremost mobile,
and also secure, reliable, ultra-fast, and effortless. He
has overall responsibility for the company’s wireless and
business services operations, which serve more than
118 million mobile subscribers in the U.S. and more than
4 million business customers in 100 countries globally,
including nearly all of the world’s Fortune 1000 companies.
As a news anchor and reporter with Telemundo, she has
covered a variety of national and international news events
from the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens to the devastation
left by Hurricane Katrina, and the 2012 Mexican
presidential elections. In March of 2013 she covered
the Conclave of Pope Francis as correspondent for the
Telemundo Station group and most recently interviewed
President Barack Obama in the White House for the
second time in her career.
In 2014, she won two Lone Star Emmy awards including
one for best news anchor in Texas for the fourth
consecutive year. She has received a total of nineteen
Emmy awards in different states for her work as reporter,
producer, and writer. In 2014, García was recognized as
the best local news anchor in the country by the Alliance
for Women in Media Foundation. She also received the
prestigious Gracie Award in New York City.
In his previous role, de la Vega was president and CEO of
AT&T Mobility. Under his leadership, AT&T Mobility became
one of the world’s leading smartphone and mobile Internet
providers and expanded into new growth areas such as
connected cars, and home security and automation.
During his career he has held numerous executive
positions, including chief operating officer (COO)
of Cingular Wireless and president of BellSouth
Latin America.
He serves on the boards of New York Life Insurance
Company, the Georgia Aquarium, Morehouse College,
and the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. He also
serves as chairman of All-Markets Initiatives for the Boy
Scouts of America and is a member of the board of Junior
Achievement Worldwide.
He has received numerous awards recognizing his
leadership, including induction into the Atlanta Business
Hall of Fame and the prestigious Global Innovation Award
from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University.
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ARNOLD W. DONALD has been
a director of Carnival Corporation
since 2001 and a director of
Carnival plc since 2003. Donald
has been president and chief
executive officer of Carnival
Corporation & plc since
July 2013.
He was president and chief
executive officer of The Executive Leadership Council,
a professional network of African-American executives
of major U.S. companies, from 2010 to June 2012. He
previously served as president and chief executive
officer of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
International from 2006 to 2008. From 2000 to 2005,
Donald was the chairman of the board of Merisant
Company, a manufacturer and marketer of tabletop
sweetener products, including the Equal® and
Canderel® brands. From 2000 to 2003, he was also the
chief executive officer of Merisant Company. From 1998 to
2000, he was senior vice president of Monsanto Company,
a company which develops agricultural products and
consumer goods, and president of its nutrition and
consumer sector. Prior to that, he was president of
Monsanto Company’s agricultural sector.
He has been a member of the boards of directors of Bank
of America Corporation since January 2013 and Crown
Holdings, Inc. since July 1999. He was a member of the
board of The Laclede Group, Inc. from January 2003
to January 2014, Oil-Dri Corporation of America from
December 1997 to January 2013 and The Scotts Company
from March 2000 to January 2009.
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Expanding
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Carnival Corporation & plc is proud to partner with the
Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility in their
commitment to building inclusive workplaces for Hispanics.
With over 100,000 employees from more than 60 countries,
serving over 10 million guests annually, diversity and
inclusion is something we live and breathe every day.
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WE BELIEVE IN EMPOWERING LATINOS THROUGH EDUCATION.
Ronald McDonald House Charities®, with the support of McDonald’s®, has
helped over 16,000 Latinos go to college. We commend efforts that help
minorities succeed and congratulate HACR for their commitment to helping
Latinos have access to career opportunites in Corporate America.
© 2015 McDonald’s
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AMERICAN GI FORUM OF THE UNITED STATES
The American GI Forum (AGIF), founded in 1948, is
a federally chartered veteran’s family organization
composed of 500 chapters in the United States and
Puerto Rico. Its mission is to maintain advocacy for
American military veterans of Hispanic descent.
AGIF has been actively involved in various issues important to the
Hispanic community including employment, housing, civil rights,
women’s programs, and youth activities. It engages in outreach
programs providing leadership and networking opportunities to
its members and helps by furthering their education, advancing
their employment, and promoting and recognizing their
accomplishments.
ASPIRA ASSOCIATION, INC.
The ASPIRA Association, Inc. is the only national
nonprofit organization devoted solely to the education
and leadership development of Puerto Rican and
other Latino youth. ASPIRA takes its name from
the Spanish verb “aspirar”-to aspire. Since, 1961, ASPIRA has
pursued its mission of empowering the Latino community through
the education and leadership development of its youth. With
community-based offices in cities in six states and Puerto Rico,
and a combined budget of more than $54 million per year,
ASPIRA’s 14,000 full time staff work with more then 85,000 youth
and their families each year to develop the leadership potential of
young Latinos.
CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE
The mission of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus
Institute (CHCI) is to develop the next generation of
Latino leaders. Its vision is an educated and civically
active Latino community that participates at the
local, state, and federal policy decision-making levels. CHCI is
one of the leading Hispanic nonprofit and nonpartisan 501(c)(3)
organizations in the country. CHCI was established in 1978 by
congressman Edward Roybal, Congressman E. “Kika” de la Garza,
and Congressman Baltasar Borrada. CHCI offers nationallyrecognized educational and leadership development programs,
services, and activities that promote the growth of its participants
as effective professionals and strong leaders. CHCI firmly believes
it is vitally important that Hispanic youth are provided with the tools
necessary to compete in today’s rapidly changing environment.
CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute
(CHLI), Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and nonpartisan
organization dedicated to creating a broader
awareness of the diversity of thought, heritage,
interests, and views of millions of Americans of
Hispanic and Portuguese descent. The institute endeavors to both
educate the public, media, and the private sector about fellow
Americans of Hispanic and Portuguese descent, and to educate
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Hispanics and Portuguese Americans about the options for
advancement and vision of the American dream.
CUBAN AMERICAN NATIONAL COUNCIL
Cuban American National Council (CNC) is
a nonprofit agency addressing the economic,
social, and educational needs of immigrants,
minorities, and individuals in need. The council delivers education,
housing, and economic development services through a network of
related nonprofit corporations. The CNC has employed more than
30,000 people, created more than 1,000 new jobs, awarded more
than 50 internships to needy students, published more than 60
policy papers and books, and built new housing units for more than
1,600 people of low and moderate income.
HISPANIC ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
Since its inception in 1986, HACU’s mission has been to
champion Hispanic success in higher education. Its
fast-growing membership of 450 colleges and
universities, including 50 international members, are
leaders in educational innovation and effectiveness; they
serve nearly three out of every four of the more than two
million Hispanic college students in the United States and enroll a
combined total of more than four million college students from all
walks of life. HACU offers early awareness and outreach services,
a series of scholarship programs, e-mentoring, paid internships in
government and the private sector, faculty development programs,
leadership training for senior college administrators, national and
international conferences, online talent databases with access to
partners, a national HACU educational loan program (Help), and
other programs and services.
LEAGUE OF UNITED LATIN AMERICAN CITIZENS
With approximately 115,000 members throughout the
United States and Puerto Rico, the League of United
Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the largest and
oldest Hispanic organization in the United States.
LULAC advances the economic condition, educational attainment,
political influence, health, and civil rights of Hispanic Americans
through community-based programs operating at more than 600
LULAC councils nationwide. LULAC councils provide more than
half a million dollars in scholarships to Hispanic students each
year, conduct citizenship and voter registration drives, develop low
income housing units, conduct youth leadership training programs,
and seek to empower the Hispanic community at the local, state,
and national level.
MANA, A NATIONAL LATINA ORGANIZATION
MANA, the first nonprofit national Hispanic
women’s organization in the country, was
founded in 1974 by Mexican American women who were determined
to ensure there was a voice for Latinas. MANA promotes leadership
skills among Hispanic women through two key programs: The
AvanZamos® Program, focused on developing leadership skills
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of adult Latinas, and Las Primeras®, recognizing Latinas who
have been the first to succeed with excellence in their field. Other
programs include The Hermanitas® Program and Madrinas®.
MANA believes that if you educate a woman, you educate a family,
and if you educate a family, you build community. MANA members
are dedicated volunteers who seek to not only improve themselves,
but to make sure the next generation has better opportunities.
economic well being of Puerto Ricans throughout the United States
and Puerto Rico, with a special focus on the most vulnerable. NPRC
promotes awareness of the Puerto Rican community and develops
emerging leaders with relevant public policy research, information,
and training.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HISPANIC PUBLICATIONS
The National Society of Hispanic MBAs
(NSHMBA) was created in 1988. NSHMBA
serves 39 chapters and more than 22,500
members in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The organization NSHMBA
works to prepare Hispanics for leadership positions throughout the
U.S., so that they can provide the cultural awareness and sensitivity
vital in the management of the nation’s diverse workforce.
The National Association of Hispanic Publications
(NAHP) serves to promote the interests of more
than 130 member publications and provides services to more
then 400 Hispanic serving publications throughout the United
States. Its membership and program participants are drawn from
Hispanic print media owners, senior-level editorial and marketing
staff, news agencies and public relations firms. Founded in 1982,
NAHP’s mission is to promote Hispanic media in the United States
to provide incentives and opportunities for Hispanics in the media,
to encourage companies to place advertisements in Hispanic
publications, and to conduct research on the role and development
of Hispanic media in the United States.
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LA RAZA
The National Council of La Raza (NCLR),
the largest national Hispanic civil rights and
advocacy organization in the United states
works to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans. NCLR
reaches millions of Hispanics each year in 41 states, Puerto
Rico, and the District of Columbia. To achieve its mission, NCLR
conducts applied research, policy analysis, and advocacy, providing
a Latino perspective in five key areas – assets/investments, civil
rights/immigration, education, employment and economic status,
and health. In addition, it provides capacity-building assistance
to its affiliates who work at the state and local level to advance
opportunities for individuals and families.
NATIONAL HISPANA LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
To address the disparity of representation of
Latinas in leadership positions, National Hispana
Leadership Institute (NHLI), a national 501(c)(3)
organization based in Washington, D.C., was created in 1987 in
response to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Glass Ceiling Initiative.
A seminal study conducted by the organization found that while
minorities and women were making substantial gains in entering
the workforce, they were not equally represented at the mid-and
senior-levels of management in government or corporate sectors.
NATIONAL PUERTO RICAN COALITION
The National Puerto Rican Coalition (NPRC) is a
nonprofit organization representing the interest of
more than seven million Puerto Rican-U.S. citizens
with a membership network of more than 400 civic organizations
throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Its mission is to
systematically strengthen and enhance the social, political, and
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF HISPANIC MBAS
SER-JOBS FOR PROGRESS NATIONAL, INC.
SER-Jobs for Progress National, Inc. is a private,
nonprofit, 501(c)(3) corporation established in 1964
as a project to address employment and economic
concerns and inequities among Hispanics in America.
SER-Jobs for Progress National, Inc. was designed into the
legislative agenda as an example of an effective community-based
employment and training project that could effectively address
these issues. For over 50 years, it has played a key role in
the nation’s workforce investment system, and today is
recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor as the “premier
community-based organization serving the employment needs
of the Hispanic community.”
UNITED STATES HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The United States Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce (USHCC) was incorporated in
the state of New Mexico, creating a structured organization aimed
at developing a business network that would provide the Hispanic
community with cohesion and strength. Since its inception, the
USHCC has worked toward bringing the issues and concerns of the
nation’s more than two million Hispanic-owned businesses to the
forefront of the national economic agenda. Through its network of
more than 215 local Hispanic Chambers of Commerce and Hispanic
business organizations, the USHCC effectively communicates
the needs and potential of Hispanic enterprise to the public and
private sectors.
UNITED STATES HISPANIC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
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