Latino Leaders articles from February 2007

Latino Leaders archives from February 2007

Publisher's letter.
February 1, 2007... Perhaps one of the most distinguished group of Latinos in the U.S. are those in the Cuban American community in Miami. And I use the term distinguished in two ways; it is a community with an impressive level of accomplishment, wealth, education...

From my desk.
February 1, 2007... Another new year is here, and many exciting things are looming in the horizon. This year, for the first time in Latino Leaders history, we're increasing our frequency, and as a result, you will enjoy not just six, but eight edition of the...

Ours collaborators.(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... One of the most refreshingly funny and affable members of our team, Ejen "Eric" Chuang is also a cutting-edge photographer in L.A. who has produced some of the best work we've published in the magazine. True to his funny bone, Ejen tells us a...

Dear editor.(AND FROM YOURS ...)(Letter to the editor)
February 1, 2007... I just received your DEC/JAN issue, and I must say I was very impressed. Your list of 101 top Latinos was diverse, and definitely, everyone that was in it was a top Latino. Too bad that you could put more, because I'm sure there are plenty more...

Corrections.(Correction notice)
February 1, 2007... In our list of top influential leaders (DEC06), the profile of Dr. France Cordova erroneously reflected her as the Chancellor of UC Santa Barbara. Dr. Cordova is, in fact, the Chancellor at UC Davis, California. In addition, the profile...

The Australian adventure.(LL CELLAR)
February 1, 2007... Every time I think of a great concentrated and full-bodied red, I can't help but to think of the Australian wines. Long valleys along rivers or coastal lines produce delicious, ripe and concentrated fruit for their full-bodied and powerful...

Range Rover Sport 2007: impressive from top to bottom.(LL STYLE CARS)(Product/service evaluation)
February 1, 2007... As an automotive journalist, I have the opportunity to drive just about everything on the planet with four wheels. Needless to say, I am hard to impress. I have very specific ideas about what type of vehicle is worth spending more than 50...

Thanks to our leaders of the past, Latinos can now go further than ever.(The Buzz)
February 1, 2007... Thanks to our leaders of the past, Latinos can now go further than ever. One of America's most beloved Latino icons was celebrated this fall, when the State of California inducted civil fights legend Cesar Chavez into the newly established...

Meanwhile, new leadership was born again earlier this year, as the nation cast an eye toward Washington, D.C. when Nancy Pelosi became the first woman in U.S. History to be elected Speaker of the House.(The Buzz)
February 1, 2007... Meanwhile, new leadership was born again earlier this year, as the nation cast an eye toward Washington, D.C. when Nancy Pelosi became the first woman in U.S. History to be elected Speaker of the House. The California representative stepped...

Blazing new political trails is nothing new for New York Congresswoman Nydia Velasquez, who was recently appointed to lead the House Small Business Committee, becoming the first-ever Puerto Rican native to hold the post.(The Buzz)
February 1, 2007... Blazing new political trails is nothing new for New York Congresswoman Nydia Velasquez, who was recently appointed to lead the House Small Business Committee, becoming the first-ever Puerto Rican native to hold the post. Velasquez first made...

Another familiar face in Washington is on the rise, as Congressman Silvestre Reyes was appointed chair of the House Intelligence Committee.(The Buzz)
February 1, 2007... Another familiar face in Washington is on the rise, as Congressman Silvestre Reyes was appointed chair of the House Intelligence Committee. Known for his expertise in border issues, the Vietnam veteran, retired U.S. Border Patrol administrator...

Incidentally, El Paso was doubly proud when Carlos Marin, also from the west Texas city, earned a new post as the United States section of the International Boundary and Water Commission.(The Buzz)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Incidentally, El Paso was doubly proud when Carlos Marin, also from the west Texas city, earned a new post as the United States section of the International Boundary and Water Commission. Prior to his current post, Matin served as deputy...

Meanwhile, Jovita Carranza's next stop on her professional journey will "Also take her to Washington D.C., as she accepts a position as the U.S. Small Business Administration's deputy administrator.(The Buzz)
February 1, 2007... Meanwhile, Jovita Carranza's next stop on her professional journey will "also take her to Washington D.C., as she accepts a position as the U.S. Small Business Administration's deputy administrator. Nominated by Pres. George W. Bush, Carranza's...

In other news, The Hispanic Chambers of Commerce announced their own recent advancements.(The Buzz)
February 1, 2007... In other news, The Hispanic Chambers of Commerce announced their own recent advancements. Massey Villarreal, Dr. Gilbert Garbiso, Alfredo Rodriguez and Salvador Guzman have been elected to the board. Villarreal, the CEO and president of...

Down in Florida, the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors recently named Dr. Jose A. Vicente to the Board of Directors.(The Buzz)
February 1, 2007... Down in Florida, the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors recently named Dr. Jose A. Vicente to the Board of Directors. Now serving as president of Miami Dade's College North Campus, Vicente also currently serves on the boards of...

For those of you interested, the Level Playing Field Institute is completing a survey to identify the hidden barriers that cause professionals--especially Latinos--to leave corporate America.(The Buzz)
February 1, 2007... For those of you interested, the Level Playing Field Institute is completing a survey to identify the hidden barriers that cause professionals--especially Latinos--to leave corporate America. The survey aims to identify the more subtle...

Also in business, Maria Martinez, the first woman to hold a vice presidency at Microsoft, began the new year with a new title--corporate vice president of worldwide services at Microsoft.(The Buzz)
February 1, 2007... Also in business, Maria Martinez, the first woman to hold a vice presidency at Microsoft, began the new year with a new title--corporate vice president of worldwide services at Microsoft. Martinez's career also includes a stint as CEO of...

In Chicago, the landscape of business will also change as Juan Ochoa takes control of the Windy City's famous Navy Pier and McCormick Place.(The Buzz)
February 1, 2007... In Chicago, the landscape of business will also change as Juan Ochoa takes control of the Windy City's famous Navy Pier and McCormick Place. Once the head of the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Ochoa, who was also a member of the...

In academic news, "Hispanic Outlook on Higher Education" announced that Dr. George Sanchez was promoted to senior vice president of academic affairs at Bronx Community College.(The Buzz)
February 1, 2007... In academic news, "Hispanic Outlook on Higher Education" announced that Dr. George Sanchez was promoted to senior vice president of academic affairs at Bronx Community College. Sanchez joined Bronx Community College in 1987 and over the years...

"Hispanic Outlook" also reported that Roy Diaz is putting his experience in emergency operations to work as California State University San Bernardino's new disaster preparedness coordinator.(The Buzz)
February 1, 2007... "Hispanic Outlook" also reported that Roy Diaz is putting his experience in emergency operations to work as California State University San Bernardino's new disaster preparedness coordinator. Also the university's emergency operations center...

The magazine also noted that Dr. Barbara C. Cruz won the 2006 National Council for the Social Studies Carter G. Woodson Book Award for her book, "Cesar Chavez: A Voice for Farm workers.".(The Buzz)
February 1, 2007... The magazine also noted that Dr. Barbara C. Cruz won the 2006 National Council for the Social Studies Carter G. Woodson Book Award for her book, "Cesar Chavez: A Voice for Farm workers." Winning awards is common for the University of Florida...

Finally, young Sapo King Ramos is proof that good things come in small packages.(The Buzz)
February 1, 2007... Finally, young Sapo King Ramos is proof that good things come in small packages. Only five years old, the Los Angeles resident won the US Kids Golf Tournament Local Tour Player of the Year award. Family members told "Bello" magazine that the...

The Merlot sideshow.(A Winemaker's Journal)
February 1, 2007... For centuries, Meflot has been a perfectly delicious, well-enjoyed wine grape, though typically more of a sidekick than a star. In Bordeaux, it has long been blended with a fellowship of red grapes, which include Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet...

The alchemist of franchising: Guillermo Perales.(THE FRANCHISE EXPERT)
February 1, 2007... As we walk through the doors of a Golden Corral restaurant in Dallas, Texas, it is hard to ignore the delicious aromas that mix in around the air. On a typical day's afternoon, the place is packed, though it is well past lunchtime, and a large...

What is Raul Yzaguirre doing these days?(LATINO LEADERS UPDATE)(Interview)
February 1, 2007... Civil rights activist and community leader-Raul Yzaguirre has gained many victories for the Hispanic community throughout his life. He is most known for his award-winning work during his thirty-year tenure as the President and CEO of the...

Grace D. Lieblein: Vehicle Chief Engineer, General Motors: raised by a Nicaraguan mother and Cuban father in Southern California, Grace learned at an early age about the importance of a solid education.(ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERS)
February 1, 2007... My father's family fled Cuba after Castro had taken over and they left only with. the clothes on their backs, but they had a very strong education and were able to rebuild their lives. This experience cemented in my father the idea that...

Latino Leaders Summit 2006: another resounding success.(LL SUMMIT 2006)
February 1, 2007... On November 29-30, 2006, Latino Leaders Magazine successfully hosted its second LATINO LEADERS SUMMIT in Houston, Texas. The day long event, held at the Marriott Westchase Hotel in the Galleria sector of Houston, started on the 30th with a...

Unleashing the economic potential of Latinos: Monika Mantilla CEO and president, Altura Capital.(THE NAA INTERVIEW)(Interview)
February 1, 2007... Monika Mantilla's mission is a difficult one: she wants to unleash the economic potential and competitive abilities of undiscovered or underutilized investment talent by putting them in touch with the right institutional investors while setting...

Masters of their own destiny: top Cubans in Miami.(THE MIAMI POWER ISSUE)
February 1, 2007... Cubans are distinct from other Latinos in many ways," Gabriel Escobar, associate director for publications at the Pew Hispanic Center, says the center's research has found. "Demographically they have higher incomes and higher levels of...

George Feldenkreis: CEO and Chairman, PerryEllis International.(THE APPAREL MOGUL)
February 1, 2007... Whether selling auto parts after first arriving in Miami or later apparel, George Feldenkreis used his business skills to quickly adapt to the international market-place and achieve impressive results. "We feel the next year, in 2008, we...

Miguel "Mike" Fernandez: Chairman, MBF Healthcare Partners.(THE MIAMI POWER ISSUE)
February 1, 2007... Miguel "Mike" Fernandez, now chairman of MBF Healthcare Partners, recalls that it didn't take long for him to figure out that he needed to take a new direction for his career after getting out of the United States Army. "When I first came...

Carlos A. Saladrigas: Chairman, Premier American Bank.(THE EXPERT BANKER)
February 1, 2007... A pleasant conversation with Carlos A. Saladrigas, Chairman of Miami's Premier American Bank, easily could serve double duty as a business seminar. Asked to provide a few tips for entrepreneurial success, Saladrigas concisely lists...

Manuel A. Diaz: Mayor, City of Miami.(THE CITY'S GUARDIAN)
February 1, 2007... There are times when being in the public spotlight as mayor of Miami can have unexpected, humbling consequences for Manny Diaz. The mayor admits to not being very available for chores at home. If he's seen on a local news broadcast planting a...

Jorge Mas Jr.: Chairman, MasTec Inc.(THE MAKER OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
February 1, 2007... "The only difference between me and another 43-year-old in Cuba is the circumstances," says Jorge Mas, Jr. He is the chairman of MasTec, a leading specialty contractor for communications companies, utilities and governments, and the first...

Jose Enrique Souto: vice president of sales and marketing, Rowland coffee roasters.(THE MAESTRO OF COFFEE)
February 1, 2007... Imagine a world without coffee. Worse yet, imagine a world with only decaf. As long as the Souto family has something to say about it, neither cataclysmic event will take place in the United States. Since its founding in Cuba in 1865,...

Fostering leadership among Latinos: Mickey Ibarra.(THE MASTER OF PUBLIC RELATIONS)
February 1, 2007... President Mickey Ibarra & Associates As Mickey Ibarra explains with a joy as irrepressible as his resolve, the road "From the School House to the White House", as he puts it, was the right one to follow. "My story starts with the dreams of...

Gregorio Luke: director, museum of Latin American Art.(A DAY IN THE LIFE OF ...)
February 1, 2007... For this dynamic director of one of the most important Latin Art museums in the country, a typical day starts very early in the morning. An early riser who likes to start his day with exercise, Gregorio has a full agenda everyday, yet he still...

Four leaders in Chicago, Illinois.(THE SOUTHWEST CORNER)
February 1, 2007... As Theodore Hesburgh, president of the University of Notre Dame once said: "The very essence of leadership is that you have to have a vision." Latino Leaders magazine in conjunction with Southwest Airlines is proud to present you a new section...

Of clowns and dreams: a chat with artistic director, Cirque du Soleil's CORTEO.(A BRIEF CHAT)(Interview)
February 1, 2007... For having a successful career that has spanned over twenty years, Akin Crawford remains remarkably grounded. This dynamo of an artist who is the Artistic Director of Crique Du Soleil's newest production, CORTEO, has known that she wanted to be...

Our leaders said it.(LATINO LEADERS QUOTES)
February 1, 2007... "The No Child Left Behind Act offers great promise for ensuring the success of all students, and there has been progress. But until Hispanic students have greater access to strong educational programs and equal access to resources, we will...

Picture of good wine.(LEADERS OF INDUSTRY)
February 1, 2007... Unbeknownst to mainstream America, the hands behind many of the best wines pro in the Napa valley belong to Hispanics. Their great accumulated experience, their vast knowledge of grape growing, their dedication to their work and their...