Latino Leaders articles from September 2008

Latino Leaders archives from September 2008

Our presidential candidate issue.(PUBLISHER'S LETTER)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Every four years, Latino Leaders reaches out to the Presidential Campaigns to have a conversation with the leaders trying to become the next to run this Country. At the campaign stage, these leaders should start...

From my desk.(on Senators Barack Obama and John McCain)(Editorial)
September 1, 2008... Like many other things in life, being the editor of this magazine comes with lots of challenges, bur also with a lot of sweet rewards. After not publishing this letter in two consecutive editions, I got a few concerned calls and emails asking...

Wine in the Whitehouse.(LL WINE ZONE)
September 1, 2008... Soon we'll have a new President in The White House, and as a winemaker I can't help but wonder what wine he'll celebrate his arrival with--a sparkling wine? something rich and red? something white and crisp? Wine has a long history at 1600...

Latino leaders network honors: Mayor Manny Diaz during U.S. Conference in Miami.(LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON)(Conference news)
September 1, 2008... Latino Mayors from across the country came together in Miami, Florida in June for a special reception honoring Miami Mayor Manny Diaz, hosted by the Latino Leaders Network[TM] (LLN) and Chairman Mickey Ibarra. More than 150 local and state...

Is there any software for wine collectors?(LL CELLAR)(Buyers guide)
September 1, 2008... For all of us wine collectors, no matter how small or big our cellars are, there's some enjoyment in cellaring, treasuring and keeping our bottles in our cellars. However, if you want to try to go a little more technological and carry your...

Rosa Ramos.(The Buzz)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... In honor of the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year let's first take our hats off to Rosa Ramos, federal program administrator for the Newark, New Jersey Public Schools and Consultant for the Plainfield Public School District. A Cuba native,...

And who else is showing commitment to education?(The Buzz)
September 1, 2008... And who else is showing commitment to education? Well, The New York Life Foundation. Over the summer, the NYLF provided $500,000 to Building Educated Leaders for Life (BELL) to help combat summer learning loss. BELL serves more than 11,000...

Another group of young Latinos had an awesome summer learning experience, thanks to the University of New Mexico College Enrichment and Outreach Program.(The Buzz)
September 1, 2008... Another group of young Latinos had an awesome summer learning experience, thanks to the University of New Mexico College Enrichment and Outreach Program, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LU LAC), and the Department of Energy (DOE),...

Also helping Latino youth were Fox Sports en Espanol and Time Warner Cable, who awarded the 2008 Latino High School Student Athlete of the Year Scholarship to Andrea Caldas and Jesse Ramirez.(The Buzz)
September 1, 2008... Also helping Latino youth were Fox Sports en Espanol and Time Warner Cable, who awarded the 2008 Latino High School Student Athlete of the Year Scholarship to Andrea Caldas and Jesse Ramirez. The two were introduced by Los Angeles Dodgers...

Now, how about shining the spotlight on entertainment?(The Buzz)(recent achievements of Latinos)
September 1, 2008... Now, how about shining the spotlight on entertainment? Specifically, the recent Miss Universe Pageant, in which judges crowned Miss Venzeula, Dayana Mendoza, as Miss Universe 2008. The 22-year-old beauty wasn't the only Latina who won big...

Speaking of music and TV, have you seen Yolanda Perez hosting LATV's "Mex 2 the Max".(The Buzz)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Speaking of music and TV, have you seen Yolanda Perez hosting LATV's "Mex 2 the Max," the popular music show? Another TV show host, Lili Estefan, who co-hosts "El Gordo y La Flaca," can be seen these days promoting...

And did you catch "The Last Conquistador," a controversial 56-minute documentary about an artist's work to create an 18-ton bronze statue of Spanish conquistador Don Juan de Onate and the explorer's role in founding the Southwest.(The Buzz)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] And did you catch "The Last Conquistador," a controversial 56-minute documentary about an artist's work to create an 18-ton bronze statue of Spanish conquistador Don Juan de Onate and the explorer's role in founding...

Finally, the rumor has been confirmed that the legendary Hector Elizondo is now acting alongside Tony Shalhoub in USA Network's award-winning series "Monk".(The Buzz)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Finally, the rumor has been confirmed that the legendary Hector Elizondo is now acting alongside Tony Shalhoub in USA Network's award-winning series "Monk". Also, if you haven't had a chance, you may want to take a...

If you thought Latino TV was getting good, just wait.(The Buzz)(Theater review)
September 1, 2008... If you thought Latino TV was getting good, just wait. It's going to get even better. Look for "Latin Music USA", a two-part event that will examine the Latino influence on rock, blues, jazz and hip hop that will showcase such performers as...

Have you been keeping track of what's going on in the business world?(The Buzz)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Have you been keeping track of what's going on in the business world? Like word that Berkley City Manager Jane Bais-DiSessa was named president of the International Hispanic Network? Or that Hilda Rayas was appointed to serve as COO for the...

Marketing has also been making its own headlines lately.(The Buzz)
September 1, 2008... Marketing has also been making its own headlines lately Ike Carrillo and Dan Cento joined The Jeffrey Group's experiential marketing team and Sergio H. Salinas was appointed executive vice president of Creative Civilization. I also heard that...

Let's close this edition with news that recently, Dreyer's Ice Cream scooped out lots of fun by awarding 1,500 ice cream parties over the summer.(The Buzz)
September 1, 2008... Let's close this edition with news that recently, Dreyer's Ice Cream scooped out lots of fun by awarding 1,500 ice cream parties over the summer. By the end of summer, the ice cream company will have dished out 18,000 cartons of its sweet...

Our political leaders: following the theme of this edition, in this column we'd like to speak about six dynamic Latinos who are engaged in important, thought-provoking and new activities in the Latino political arena.(REFLECTIONS ON LEADERSHIP)(Column)
September 1, 2008... While visiting with Hope Andrade, the new Secretary of State of Texas, I was struck by the variety of roles she has had in her life: wife, mother, entrepreneur, community leader, public servant, and visionary stateswoman. She is the Chief...

Chronicling life as a Latino: Phillip Rodriguez: documentary filmmaker.(SOUTHWEST SPOTLIGHT ON LEADERSHIP)(Interview)
September 1, 2008... Dear readers: If you asked me today what makes a great leader stand out, it would be the faith and endurance that keeps him or her walking the extra mile. Southwest Airlines continues to be the only consistently profitable airline in...

The top 25 Latinos in education.(2008 Education)
September 1, 2008... No matter how many challenges the Latino community faces, education continues to be a front burner issue. As the number of Latinos in the U.S. exponentially increases, the opportunities available to them to achieve a higher education...

Making a case for education: Anthony Casas: Human Resources Consultant, SOC, LLC: for Anthony Casas, life is an adventure. It is this spirit that has attracted him to many different fields, satisfying his curiosity regarding physics or sociology, but never his thirst to learn.(LATINOS IN EDUCATION)
September 1, 2008... Education, Anthony believes, is the greatest gift, and that is perhaps why he has come full circle and come back where it all began: The classroom, where he now hopes to shape new minds and inspire young leaders to be the best that they can be....

What you know will help you: Antonio Flores: President & CEO, Hispanic Association of College and Universities: if knowledge is power, it behooves a society to arm its citizens mentally, as well as physically. For Latinos, issues of education quality and access continue to be of concern. According to the Pew Hispanic Center, it's one of the top four issues determining who Latinos will vote for in the next presidential election.(LATINOS IN EDUCATION)(Interview)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If knowledge is power, behooves a society to arm its citizens mentally, as well as physically. For Latinos, issues of education quality and access continue to be of concern. According to the Pew Hispanic Center, it's...

The benefits of distance education: Ivonne Chirino-Klevans: Program Director, Center for International Programs at Walden University: a champion of on-line education, Ivonne Chirino-Klevans reminds us of the endless possibilities that technology has opened for millions of students, and especially for Latinos, around the world.(LATINOS IN EDUCATION)(Interview)
September 1, 2008... Since 2007, she has served as Program Director for the Center for International Programs at Walden University, where she is the faculty lead responsible for the new International Management Certificate course. Chirino, who holds various...

Hispanic magazines: the editors.(Jesus Chavarra, Mimi Valdes Ryan, Nicolas Ibarguen, Genevieve Marlin Fernadez, Armando Correa, Marisa Rodriguez, Jorge Cano Moreno, Carolina Cardona)
September 1, 2008... In this exclusive, industry-first feature, Latino Leaders magazine proudly presents to you the publishers and editors of the top Hispanic magazines in the U.S. In addition, we'd like to share with you their unique thoughts and solutions for...

In search of the presidency: John McCain: the Achievement that is sitting down to chat with a presidential candidate in the middle of his campaign can be the stuff of legends. Their schedules, intensely packed with things to do, pieces to go, end people to meet often leave them with no time to rest, let alone talk to the media.(ON OUR COVER)(Cover story)
September 1, 2008... Still, in the midst of all that madness, John McCain, ever the gentleman, ever the keen politician, makes time to talk exclusively with Latino Leaders Magazine, not so much about the politics campaigning and the presidential race itself, but...

The final countdown: Rodolfo de la Garza: Vice President of Research The Tomas Rivera Policy Institute: as the 2008 presidential election season enters the home stretch, it seems appropriate to consider, at least one more time, what's at stake for all voters, particularly Latinos.(POLITICAL ANALYSIS)(Interview)
September 1, 2008... According to statistics compiled by the National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO), the Latino vote has grown by over 50 percent over the last decade. The latest poll, conducted by the Pew Hispanic Center, shows that they favor...

A View of the Presidential elections: Al Cardenas.(POLITICAL ANALYSIS)(Interview)
September 1, 2008... At simple view, AI Cardenas is a founding partner of the law firm Tew Cardenas, LLP, where he heads the Advocacy and Government Affairs Group. He's also considered a top lobbyist in Washington, D.C., but behind that daily role, there is much...

Nice guys finish first: Tom Castro: Vice Chair and Co-Founder, Border Media Partners.(BUSINESS LEADERS)(Interview)
September 1, 2008... There's a tornado headed for Houston; scores of Border Media Partners (BMP) employees are scurrying home to batten down their hatches, and in the midst of this activity, their fearless leader, BMP's visionary Vice Chair and Co-Founder, Tom...

Offering a helping hand: Monica L. Martinez Vice President, National Business Affairs, Comerica Bank.(FINANCIAL LEADERS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Being empowered to focus exclusively on Hispanic markets puts Comerica's V.P. Monica L. Martinez in a position to reach out to her peers in the Latino market, leading to both personal and professional success. ...

Exploring the high-end skies: Alex Joya Manager, Business Operations, TWC Aviation.(OPEN INTERVIEW)(Interview)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Since age five, Alex Joya wanted to be a pilot. His father, a machinist who makes parts for airplanes, inspired him to set his goals high in the sky. But the son took a slight detour. While aviation remained...