Latino Leaders articles from April 2007

Latino Leaders archives from April 2007

Publisher's letter.(Editorial)
April 1, 2007... The experience of having done more than a thousand interviews, exclusively for our magazines, has given us a tremendous amount of lessons and knowledge about leadership. One of the most frequent characteristics we have observed in the stories...

The 101 list.(YOU SAID IT ...)(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2007... Dear Editor: Congratulations on your most recent edition of the 101 List (Dec 06/Jan 07). Your documentation of the leadership of our community is the most professional, accurate and complete of any such leadership list published. Many...

Writers in New York.(YOU SAID IT ...)(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2007... Dear Editor: Wow! I look forward to reading each page (as I have with previous issues, and in particular 'The Immigration Issue" (Oct-Nov 06), which I used in my Affective Development -Colloquium- course last year). I also thank you...

Corrections.(YOU SAID IT ...)(Correction notice)
April 1, 2007... In our DEC 06/JAN 07 edition we erroneously attributed the Thomas Frey article to writer Dalia Socorro. The article was actually written by Kerri Allen. We apologize for the error and regret any inconvenience it may have caused.

What women want (when it comes to wine).(A Winemaker's Journal)
April 1, 2007... A few years ago, I watched with interest the much-heralded unveiling of a new wine (produced by a big California winery) that was made specifically "for women". This was a light-style white wine with lower alcohol and lots of fruit flavor. ...

Latinos have taken the entertainment industry by storm, as the number of Latino nominations and wins at the Grammy, Oscar and Golden Globe Awards have clearly confirmed.(The Buzz)
April 1, 2007... Latinos have taken the entertainment industry by storm, as the number of Latino nominations and wins at the Grammy, Oscar and Golden Globe Awards have clearly confirmed. This growing trend is proof of the allure that Latino talent possesses at...

Hollywood, however, was not the only entity that recently recognized greatness.(The Buzz)(Brief article)
April 1, 2007... Hollywood, however, was not the only entity that recently recognized greatness. The Ventura County Community Foundation presented Antonia Hernandez, president and chief executive officer of the California Community Foundation in Los Angeles,...

Politics has its own shining stars as well, including New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, who announced his plans to seek the U.S. Presidency in the 2008 election.(The Buzz)
April 1, 2007... Politics has its own shining stars as well, including New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, who announced his plans to seek the U.S. Presidency in the 2008 election. Known for his negotiation skills, Richardson also served as a Congressman and...

Stars are also shining in education through professionals such as Rudy the newly appointed vice president for government affairs at the University of Miami.(The Buzz)
April 1, 2007... Stars are also shining in education through professionals such as Rudy the newly appointed vice president for government affairs at the University of Miami. Fernandez gained national notoriety by serving as Deputy Assistant Secretary for...

Stellar performances are also news du jour in the business world.(The Buzz)(Brief article)
April 1, 2007... Stellar performances are also news du jour in the business world. For example, Bill Proenza was named director of the National Hurricane Center in Miami-Dade County. The former director of the National Weather Service's southern region is the...

In other news, Liza M. Rodriguez will call upon her own creative energy, as she steps into the newly created role of director of Hispanic mentoring for Big Brothers and Sisters of America.(The Buzz)
April 1, 2007... In other news, Liza M. Rodriguez will call upon her own creative energy, as she steps into the newly created role of director of Hispanic mentoring for Big Brothers and Sisters of America. The former director of communications for the city of...

The US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce also named three executives to its board, including Raquel Egusquiza, Juan N. Cento and Rudy M. Beserra.(The Buzz)
April 1, 2007... The US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce also named three executives to its board, including Raquel Egusquiza, Juan N. Cento and Rudy M. Beserra. The three hail from professional positions within Ford Motor Company, Fed-Ex and Coca-Cola. On...

Leadership for the times: the women leaders.
April 1, 2007... Last year, after a series of long conversations with our publishers and staff, we decided that it was time to dedicate a special edition of Latino Leaders Magazine to recognize the Hispanic women who have become the epitome of the success and...

Blandina Cardenas: president, University of Texas, Pan American.(EDUCATION: THE CHAMPION OF EDUCATION)
April 1, 2007... Run down the resume of Dr. Blandina "Bambi" Cardenas, president of the University of Texas-Pan American, and you will come across a non-stop record of achievements in education and civil rights. "When I think about all of this, what is...

France Cordova: chancellor, The University of California Riverside.(EDUCATION: THE ASTROPHYSICIST WITH A MISSION)
April 1, 2007... As chancellor for the University of California Riverside, France Cordova tells the students to reach for the stars. And her life as a world respected astrophysicist is a wonderful metaphor for those who have struggled to find their path in...

Theresa Mendoza: senior advisor, California State University System.(EDUCATION: THE DAUNTLESS SCHOLAR)
April 1, 2007... Forty five years ago, a Cuban child fled her island homeland with her family for the United States, not knowing what the future would hold for her in a foreign land. Today, she holds the lofty post of Senior Advisor, Campus Advancement Programs...

Driving a hard bargain: Chef Marcos Uribe.(HOT SPOTS)
April 1, 2007... She couldn't have known, but by sending her son off to the local mercado to bargain with butchers and green grocers, Maria del Carmen Guerrero was unwittingly training a boy who would become one of the most creative chefs in Northern...

Leading ladies.(LEADERSHIP LANDING present by Southwest Airlines)
April 1, 2007... Southwest Airlines recognizes two key Latina Leaders, Esther Aguilera and Lorena Blanco, for their positive impact in the community. These Leaders share a passion similar to the airline's Employees who are devoted to each and every community...

Leading through achievement.(The Women Leaders)
April 1, 2007... For the women that grace the following pages, the idea of reaching success was not just a dream; it was a mission. Achieving their goals was the fuel that fed their fires within, and although each had a very different and unique journey, and...

Nina Vaca: president & ceo, Pinnacle.(ACHIEVEMENT: THE UNSTOPPABLE VISIONARY)
April 1, 2007... When we meet to talk about her life and her projects, Nina Vaca is, as usual, running. Arriving to her office from yet another client meeting just in time for our interview, Nina swiftly rushes by, settles at her desk, leans over, and with a...

Maria Luisa Ferre Rangel: editor in chief and president of the board of directors The Ferre-Rangel Group.(ACHIEVEMENT: THE BRIGHT AND LOYAL HEIRESS)
April 1, 2007... Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico to a well known family, Maria Luisa Ferre finds pride and joy in sharing her family's stories: from an aunt who as a nun founded an organization now serving over 100,000 in need in Puerto Rico, to a governor...

Carmen Osbahr: professional puppeteer.(ACHIEVEMENT: THE EDUCATIONAL ENTERTAINER)
April 1, 2007... The world has already applauded the contributions of such Latina entertainers as Salma Hayek Shakira and Penelope Cruz And now, unbeknown to most, audience members are also applauding puppeteer Carmen Osbahr. As Rosita, the loveable fruit...

Martha de la Torre: CEO and founder El Clasificado.(ACHIEVEMENT: THE FEARLESS RISK TAKER)
April 1, 2007... It is stunning to hear that Martha de la Torre, the CEO and founder of El Clasificado, a venture considered one of America's 100 fastest growing inner city companies, felt like a failure for many years. For the longest time, she thought she had...

Rebecca Aguilar: news reporter Fox Television Network.(AMBITION: THE TRUTH SEEKER)
April 1, 2007... Award winning Fox TV reporter Rebecca Aguilar is as honest as the day is long and she cheerfully admits that her parents were illegal immigrants to the United State, but she does not see this as something shameful. Rather, she has great pride...

Carolina Herrera: fashion designer: there's something noble about Carolina Herrera, a sense of elegance that echoes in her queenly grace, the delicate arch of her eyebrows and the soft sheen of her hair. It's an appearance befitting Herrera's status as fashion royalty.(ACHIVEMENT THE LIVES OF LEADERS)
April 1, 2007... A former socialite from Venezuela that was heralded us one of the world's most elegant and best-dressed women throughout the 1970s, Herrera rose from simply loving fashion to becoming a fashion icon. Over the past 25 years, Herrera has...

Serving Hispanics through nonprofits: Laura Ramirez Drain: president: Hispanic Professional Women Association.
April 1, 2007... After spending 13 years working for a large corporation, I felt it was time to give back to my community. I always felt a strong need to return something to the Hispanic people. Nonprofit organizations offered me the most effective way to...

Leading through ambition.(The Women Leaders)
April 1, 2007... The following pages will bring you yet another type of leaders. These are the ones that are making their mark through their hard work and ambition. Thought they are barely starting their journeys, their passion, their desire and their...

April Lee Hernandez: actress, stand up comic.(AMBITION: THE BLOSSOMING STAR)
April 1, 2007... This 27-years-old "Niuyorican", whose latest appearance in the film "Freedom Writers" received wide acclaim, is the latest Hollywood star to come out of the Bronx. She is young, beautiful, but most importantly, she is focused on reaching her...

Lilian Sepulveda: attorney, Center of Reproductive Rights.(AMBITION: THE CONSCIENTIOUS ADVOCATES)
April 1, 2007... Among the many women who are fighting to further women's rights, two young Latinas shine bright: Lilian Sepulveda and Luisa Cabal. Young and idealistic, the two have taken on governments, reaching settlements unimaginable a just few years ago,...

Luisa Cabal: attorney, Center for Reproductive Rights.(AMBITION: THE CONSCIENTIOUS ADVOCATES)
April 1, 2007... For Luisa Cabal, growing up in Cali, Colombia was a lesson in social issues. "I became very interested in the inequalities I saw in my country," she explains, "And I later understood that the law was a tool to address this." Luisa, who...

What is Cristina Saralegui doing these days?(LATINO LEADERS UPDATE)(Interview)
April 1, 2007... If you're a Latino living in the U.S., you most definitely have to know Cristina Saralegui. This Cuban dynamo of Talk-Show fame is more of an icon and a household name for Hispanics than tortillas, bread or coffee. And Home is precisely where...

The ones passing the torch.(The Women Leaders)(Brief article)
April 1, 2007... The women in the following pages are in a whole different level. These women are the ones who paved the road and in many cases who made the actual trail that all of the others are now successfully traveling. They are the ones who first...

Dolores C. Huerta: founder, The Dolores Huerta Foundation: once you have committed your life to fighting social injustice, it is difficult to stop. That is why, well into her 70s, Dolores Huerta continues to champion the underdog, particularly deprived Latinos, and remains active in progressive causes.(PASSING THE TORCH: THE PHENOMENAL ACTIVIST)
April 1, 2007... This septuagenarian firebrand and mother of 11 children has had an impressive career in Labor organizations, some of which she helped create, and in supporting, or fighting, numerous state and federal laws that the protect the rights of...

Nydia Velazquez: congresswoman: U.S. Congress, 12th District, New York.(ACHIEVEMENT: THE ENFORCER OF CHANGE)
April 1, 2007... Nydia Velazquez was born to be successful. At an early age, she knew what she wanted, was determined to achieve it, and simply went for it. She is now one of the most successful women in politics and the first Latina to ever chair a full...

Elmy Bermejo: chairperson, California Women's Commission: Elmy Bermejo was prepared to extend her stay in Mexico when she learned she'd been passed over for a job opportunity. With her flight home cancelled by an airline strike and the job claimed by another candidate, staying on seemed the right thing to do.(PASSING THE TORCH: THE COURAGEOUS RISK TAKER)
April 1, 2007... Then the phone rang. "I got a call another opportunity. The individual they hired quit, so I got a choice of two jobs," Bermejo recalls. The hiring staff told Bermejo they saw in her good skills that could be honed to suit either job opening....

Rosa Rosales: National president: League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC).(PASSING THE TORCH: THE EARNEST ADVOCATE)(Interview)(Brief article)
April 1, 2007... "Quien dijo que no se puede?" Rosa Rosales is a woman full of courage and energy who believes that key word of success is "Persistence". After running three consecutive times for the Presidency of the League of United Latin American Citizens...

Contact information.(CONCLUSION)(Directory)(Brief article)
April 1, 2007... HOW TO CONTACT THE LEADERS: BLANDINA "BAMBI" CARDENAS Office of the President The University of Texas--Pan American 1201 W. University Drive Edinburg, TX 78541 (956) 457-4499 www.panam.edu FRANCE CORDOVA ...