Latino Leaders articles from February 2008

Latino Leaders archives from February 2008

Publisher's letter.
February 1, 2008... 2008 is barely starting, and it's "already showing some signs of how challenging it will be in many different areas. A presidential election will shake again every single political establishment, and the outreach to Latinos looks even more...

From my desk.(Editorial)
February 1, 2008... Forget about paying top dollars to go watch some fancy comedian do a stand up routine. If you really want to have a good shot at some side-splitting, top-of-the-line laughter, all you have to do is visit Washington, D.C. and hop in a taxi...

Dear editor.(AND FROM YOURS)(Letter to the editor)
February 1, 2008... I wanted to congratulate you on an excellent selection of individuals to profile for your Top 25 in Finance article (Dec07/Jan08). We are pleased to see that Chicago seems to be a center for Hispanic equity managers, with four of the six equity...

Corrections.(Correction notice)
February 1, 2008... On our Top Latinos in Finance article (DEC/JAN), the following errors were published: Frances Aldrich Sevilla-Sacasa's last name was misspelled (pg. 35), as was Robert Mendoza's company, which is Trinsum, not Trinsium (pg.41). Also, on the...

Bottling a "place" in your wine.(LL WINE ZONE)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Wine labels are packed with information. Read carefully and you'll typically find who makes the wine, what year the grapes were picked, the grape variety and where the vineyards were located. For many wine lovers...

Hola de nuevo, dear readers!(The Buzz Feb 08)(University of Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez )(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Before we launch into the new year, let's take a moment to wrap up the old one. The sports world made headlines last month by announcing that Rich Rodriguez had been appointed as head coach for the University of Michigan. The 44-year-old...

Did you catch the end-of-year business news?(The Buzz Feb 08)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Did you catch the end-of-year business news? There was word that Cindy Ramos-Davidson, CEO of the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, was named to the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank El Paso Branch Board... And how about the news that Ricardo...

There are also some new faces at Terra Networks, specifically those of Mark Lopez, new COO, and Angel Sepulveda, executive director of programming.(The Buzz Feb 08)
February 1, 2008... There are also some new faces at Terra Networks, specifically those of Mark Lopez, new COO, and Angel Sepulveda, executive director of programming. Mark is one of the original team members who helped Terra launch their portal in 2000. Angel...

Latinos were taking care of business last year, as evidenced by the advertising deal between Pizza Patron and Eddie "Piolin" Sotelo, the nation's No. 1 Spanish-language morning DJ.(The Buzz Feb 08)
February 1, 2008... Latinos were taking care of business last year, as evidenced by the advertising deal between Pizza Patron and Eddie "Piolin" Sotelo, the nation's No. 1 Spanish-language morning DJ. The agreement will give Pizza Patron national advertising on...

Entertainment was also big in 2007.(The Buzz Feb 08)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Entertainment was also big in 2007. For example, an upcoming project bring Las Vegas style entertainment to Aragon, Spain. The project includes 32 hotel-casinos, two theme parks, a stadium, an equestrian centre and a golf course, all in the...

Gamers also got good news toward the end of 2007, in that Major Gaming Championships and the Dallas-based Hispanic advertising agency iNSPIRE! will pair up to host the Latino Gamerz Match, coming to five Hispanic markets sometime this year.(The Buzz Feb 08)
February 1, 2008... Gamers also got good news toward the end of 2007, in that Major Gaming Championships and the Dallas-based Hispanic advertising agency iNSPIRE! will pair up to host the Latino Gamerz Match, coming to five Hispanic markets sometime this year. The...

The best in business was also recognized late last year.(The Buzz Feb 08)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... The best in business was also recognized late last year. Monica L. Martinez, Vice President of National Hispanic Business Affairs--Comerica Bank, was named "Executive of the Year" and Gloria Inzunza-Franco and Rosa Hernandez were named "Mujeres...

While we're mentioning award winners, we also have to mention LicenZing LLC, which was recognized by Telemundo/KSTS-TV48 as an outstanding Northern California Hispanic business.(The Buzz Feb 08)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] While we're mentioning award inners, we also have to mention LicenZing LLC, which was recognized by Telemundo/KSTS-TV48 as an outstanding Northern California Hispanic business. LicenZing LLC, which is headed by...

Latinos in Hollywood sure sparkled at the beginning of this year, when we heard that Colombian singer Shakira was nominated for a Golden Globe for her song "Despedida," and that actor Javier Bardem won the award for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for his role in "No Country for Old Men.".(The Buzz Feb 08)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Latinos in Hollywood sure sparkled at the beginning of this year, when we heard that Colombian singer Shakira was nominated for a Golden Globe for her song "Despedida," and that actor Javier Bardem won the award for...

In the television world, Univision had its own end-of-year news, such as word that Bert Gomez has been appointed vice president of government relations and Tonia O'Connor to the position of Executive Vice President of Distribution Sales and Marketing for the Univision Networks.(The Buzz Feb 08)
February 1, 2008... In the television world, Univision had its own end-of-year news, such as word that Bert Gomez has been appointed vice president of government relations and Tonia O'Connor to the position of Executive Vice President of Distribution Sales and...

And speaking of television, did you notice that CBS News recently moved Saturday Early Show co-anchor Maggie Rodriguez to The Early Show?(The Buzz Feb 08)
February 1, 2008... ... And speaking of television, did you notice that CBS News recently moved Saturday Early Show co-anchor Maggie Rodriguez to The Early Show? And did you catch the debut of Alexis Valdes's new show "La Hora de Alexis Valdes", which first aired...

Changing travel one step at a time: Michelle Peluso: CEO, Travelocity.(OPEN INTERVIEW)(Interview)(Company overview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] From New York--to Hong Kong, Travelocity is one of the world's leading Internet travel providers. Its services include deals with more than 50 car rental companies, more than 70,000 hotels, and most world airlines....

Latinos in Winemaking.(WINE MAKERS)
February 1, 2008... In the year 2000, we published the first interviews with Latinos who are working and shining bright in the wine industry in California. Due to the tremendous interest that our readers have in wine, the interviews were a smash hit and we...

Chef Adriana Amione: rethinking America's favorites.(HOT SPOTS)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Chef Adriana Amione's life is an exciting blend of flavors. Filled with the sweet taste of success and spiced with the rewards of a satisfying career, every day that Amione spends as head of La Cocina...

Money talks: the top 25 in finance: an exclusive research for Latino Leaders Magazine.(SPECIAL REPORT)
February 1, 2008... The Hispanic population has finally become the largest minority population in the United States, and as such, the advertising market for it has become wide open. According to a recent study, the advertising growth within the Hispanic population...

The miracle workers: Latinos in research science.(PORTFOLIO)
February 1, 2008... Behind the close doors of countless laboratories in the U.S., Latinos are working tirelessly to discover new ways to help mankind. Fueled by a thirst for discovery and an honest desire to help others, they pursue with endless patience and...

Understanding Latino health: David Hayes-Bautista: director, Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture UCLA School of Medicine.(University of California-Los Angeles)(Cover story)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The days Dr. David Hayes-Bautista is not traveling, he wakes up at five a.m. Still at home, he immediately starts looking at new data and tries to figure out the patterns. 'What are these numbers trying to tell me?'...

Promoting mental health in America: Sergio Aguilar-Daxiola: Director, Center for Reducing Health Disparities, UC Davis, California.(THE MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola considers his rank as a world-class authority on health care and mental health issues, he carefully considers the path that brought him here. In dulcet tones touched by open affection,...

Increasing the Latino hotel ownership: Angela Gonzales-Rowe: president, Hispanic Hotel Owners Association.(OPEN INTERVIEW)(Interview)
February 1, 2008... The hotel industry has yet to fully benefit from the capacity and the drive that Latinos can bring to the hospitality industry, and Angela Gonzales-Rowe has made it her mission to change that. Her sight is set on Latinos, and she dreams of...

Changing gears to achieve success: Cecilia Gutierrez, partner: New York Life Insurance Company, South Florida Office.(LEADERS OF INDUSTRY)
February 1, 2008... Cecilia Gutierrez is a dynamic partner in New York Life. She joined the Company in July 2004 and from the very beginning she set high goals for herself. An overachiever by nature, Cecilia met each and every one of her goals: Rookie of the Year,...