Latino Leaders articles from April 2009

Latino Leaders archives from April 2009

What I have to say.
April 1, 2009... One of the questions that come up often in my line of work, particularly because of the type of-magazine that we edit here, is the inexorable, 'are leaders born to lead, or are they made?' This question was very present in my mind when we...

The artists & entertainers.
April 1, 2009... Like the other women in this special edition, the women in this section are part of a very special type of elite. They have carved illustrious careers in industries that have put them in direct contact with some of the most relevant leaders of...

The advocates.
April 1, 2009... The women in this section are remarkable examples of how important commitment and a sense of belonging to the community are for Latinas. But what makes them stand out is not their keen sense, but rather, their ability and utter desire to unify...

Nora De Hoyos Comstock: President & CEO Las Comadres Para las Americas.(The Advocates)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] One of the strongest emotions, love can also be a great motivator. For Nora Comstock, a love of her culture and the emptiness she felt when removed away from it inspired her to go national with an originally local...

Alma Morales Riojas: President & CEO.(The Advocates)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Alma Morales Riojas is a legend in the Latina community because, quite simply, she has successfully dedicated her life to improving the lives of Latinas throughout the United States. Born and raised in Texas,...

Theresa A. Flores: Manager, Government Relations Mary Kay, Inc.(The Entrepreneurs & Corporate Leaders)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As a junior in high school, Theresa A. Flores, Government Relations Manager for Mary Kay, Inc., had the opportunity to serve as a Congressional Page in the U.S. House of Representatives. "I was always interested in...

Sandra Yancey: founder and CEO, eWomen Network.(The Entrepreneurs & Corporate Leaders)
April 1, 2009... At first, taking a women's networking business from 20 people to 113 national chapters in just a few years seems impossible, But once you get to know, Sandra Yancey, you'll realize this is just the beginning. The founder of eWom enNetwork...

The justice professionals.
April 1, 2009... This section aims to recognize the women who have carved their path successfully through one of the toughest professions in the country. In the year 2000, the U.S. Census reported that Hispanics made up a mere 3.3 percent of all practicing...

Sofia Adrogue: Member, Looper Reed & McGraw, P.C.(The Justice Professionals)
April 1, 2009... At the tender age of nine, Sofia Adrogue assumed a tremendous responsibility for a child--she had to act as a translator for her Argentine family, which had recently immigrated to the United States. The experience obviously had little adverse...

Julie Stav: independent financial advisor.(The Financial Gurus)
April 1, 2009... Last October, Julie Stav sat in the ballroom of New York City's St. Regis Hotel with fellow honorees John Rogers, Jr., Chairman & CEO of Ariel Investments, and Mary Schapiro, currently head of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The...

The domestic collaborators.
April 1, 2009... In defining the true meaning of leadership, we often point towards those women who by their professional accomplishments have found a place of relevance in society. But what about the Latinas whose biggest achievement lies not in climbing...

Pat Lopez: loving wife, mother and board member Lopez Foods, Inc.(The Domestic Collaborators)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Family comes first. These are the words that Pat Lopez, wife of Lopez Foods Chairman John C. Lopez, uses to describe her approach to life. In an exclusive interview, Pat, who this year celebrates her 50 year...

Finding your true self: The Fearless Fish out of the water. (The Literati Corner).
April 1, 2009... In her latest book, media-marketing veteran and branding expert Robin Fisher Roller draws seven "career-tested steps" to help anyone facing the daily problem of feeling "left out, undervalued, unheard, ineffective, or misunderstood." The steps...

Postcards to women.(Also available)
April 1, 2009... By Tina Balderrama Kubicek, Ph.D. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tina Balderrama's Postcards to Women is a journal of beautiful artistic postcards with writings and inspirational sayings that can be sent to friends who need a few words of...

La Dieta Del Te.(Also available)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] La Dieta Del Te is the Spanish version of The Ultimate Tea Diet, Mark Ukra's philosophy that tea has a tremendous weight-loss potential and can be used in many safe and healthy ways. The book is fun and very easy...

Top 10 Latina Organization.(Top Latina Organization)
April 1, 2009... by The Latino Leaders' staff Latinas are unquestionably a driving force in our society; their individual achievements continues to cause significant impact in our immediate world. But, what happens when such talented, educated and...

How to contact the leaders.(Directory)
April 1, 2009... Isabel Toledo Toledo Studio 1181 Broadway, 7th Floor New York, NY 10001 (212) 685-0948 Yvette Vega Charlie Rose Inc. 731 Lexington Ave New York, NY 10022 yvette@yvettevega.net www.yvettevega.net...