10 Things Every Board Director Should Know
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by Billy Yost
1d ago
Serving on a board of directors is a significant responsibility, especially if it’s your first opportunity. Board members hold the organization’s future in their hands, guiding its strategic direction and overseeing its financial health. To fulfill this critical role effectively, a strong understanding of core principles and best practices is essential. For Latinos ascending to their first board role, this guide explores some of the most important things every board director should know. The Core Duties Are Critical Understand your legal obligations, including the duty of care (acting with re ..read more
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5 Afro-Latinas Making an Impact
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by Darcy Waskiewicz
2d ago
Afro-Latinas are a vibrant and diverse group whose heritage is a blend of African and Latin American cultures. Afro-Latinas have a unique identity that incorporates traditions, languages, and customs from both their African and Hispanic backgrounds. They have made significant contributions to society and culture, often navigating complex identities in their quest for recognition and equality. 1. Zoe Saldana Zoe Saldana is an actress known for her roles in blockbuster films such as Avatar (2009) and Guardians of the Galaxy (2014). She often speaks about her identity and heritage and is ..read more
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From Teen Mom to Marketing Maverick: Deanna Moreno Hernandez
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by Nichole Shaw
3d ago
The American Dream Through Factory Dust For Francisco Moreno, a sixty-three-year-old Mexican immigrant from Salvatierra, Guanajuato, the thought of his children graduating from US colleges is what fueled his American Dream. This is what got the father of four through a lifelong career of manual labor in a candy factory. And his children delivered. Deanna Moreno Hernandez, Francisco’s second born child, earned a bachelor’s degree at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. She also earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Northwestern University—one of the top business scho ..read more
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The Latino Majority: Voices of the Latino Vanguard
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by Nichole Shaw
3d ago
As we gear up to launch the sixth season of The Latino Majority podcast, we reflect on the remarkable journeys and insights shared by our esteemed guests over the past few years. This Webby award-honored podcast has become a platform for amplifying the voices of Latino leaders who are shaping the global marketplace and redefining what it means to be part of the “new majority”—one that is increasingly multicultural, diverse, and Latino. Common threads weave through the narratives of our guests, including the desire to challenge conventional attitudes, the impulse to uplift and include others ..read more
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7 Latin Music Leaders: The Hottest Hitmakers and Power Players
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by Nichole Shaw
5d ago
The world of Latin music is hotter than ever, with infectious rhythms and innovative sounds taking center stage. But behind the chart-topping hits and sold-out stadiums stand a powerhouse of Latino leaders who are shaping the industry. From genre-bending musicians to visionary executives and strategic hitmakers, these individuals are breaking down barriers and bringing Latin music to a global audience. Meet the seven pioneers, power players, and rising stars who are redefining the soundscape of Latin music. Musicians 1. Bad Bunny Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, known professionally as Ba ..read more
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Gustavo Cordo Gives Everyone a Voice at MetLife
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by Andrew Evangelista
5d ago
Something special happens when individuals from different backgrounds put their heads together. Gustavo Cordo, vice president of corporate development and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) at MetLife, knows this well. As a financial executive with over two decades of global experience in corporate development, M&A, finance and strategy, the Argentine successfully leads cross-functional and multicultural teams through challenging global projects. No matter the project or the team that he’s leading, Cordo emphasizes a common objective: “Everyone has a voice.” He says, “We all have differen ..read more
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Beyond the Courtroom, Inspiring a New Generation of Lawyers
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by Andrew Evangelista
5d ago
Jorge Mancillas’s legal career first took shape in a first-grade field trip to a local courthouse. At the time, the six-year-old did not know any English—not having been put into an English as a Second Language (ESL) program at school—and spent the entire field trip not having any idea of what was being said. But he remembers a kind judge who changed his future forever. “I stayed in the back of the room, and when the judge finished giving her speech to us, she went around the room introducing herself to individual kids,” Mancillas says. “She realized I didn’t speak English, and so she did the ..read more
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Paint by the Numbers: Jose Esquivel Bolsters Behr’s Bottom Line
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by Andrew Evangelista
5d ago
Jose Esquivel buys stuff. Lots and lots of stuff. He’s not a packrat, a collector, or a shopaholic—he’s the senior director of procurement at one of North America’s largest paint manufacturers, Behr Corporation. But Behr actually sells more than just paint. Esquivel is also tasked with sourcing the raw materials for the primers, stains, and finishes trusted by industry professionals, do-it-yourselfers, and everyone in between. Most companies in many industries employ a director of procurement, but Esquivel says his role at Behr is unusual because it is so strategic. He finds and buys all the ..read more
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Cyber Defense Leader Mario Martinez ExploresTech Innovation for the Future
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by Andrew Evangelista
5d ago
Mario Martinez does not have a crystal ball. He doesn’t cast spells or practice divination. He says there is no way to know the future—but he is excited for it. He is the senior director of infrastructure and cyberdefense at Plains All American, a Houston-based company that owns and operates midstream energy infrastructure and supplies logistics for crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGL). So, why is the cyberdefense leader fired up for what may lie ahead? Martinez knows that both the oil and gas industry and the cybersecurity discipline are in the middle of rapid evolutions. Th ..read more
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Finance News Roundup, April 19
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by Billy Yost
5d ago
This week’s finance news offers a mixed bag for Latinos. While there’s positive momentum in Latin America’s economic recovery and growing representation in tech investment, challenges remain closer to home. There’s also a fintech expansion happening in Mexico—plus a look at rising mortgage rates and how they might affect Latino homeowners. Latin American Markets Heat Up A Bloomberg opinion piece this week gets behind JPMorgan’s bullishness on the future of economic development in Latin America. While Brazil and Mexico may be slowing down, Andean countries seem to be rebounding from COVID even ..read more
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