LATINAStyle®
Vol. 26, No. 6, 2020
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8 Dynamic Dr. Betty Uribe: How the
Pandemic Helped her Pivot to Make
Transformative Impact
Dr. Betty Uribe arrived in the United States as a child from
Colombia with nothing to her family’s name. Today, she is an
international brand name and oversees JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s
entire California retail bank network. Learn more about her
journey to success in this inspiring piece.
By Christine Bolaños
Veterans and Military Spouses Efforts
at Walmart
With a rich history of supporting veterans over the years Walmart
has hired over 320,000 veterans and military spouses and their
focus on supporting and hiring veterans only continues. Learn
more about Walmart’s efforts here.
By Gloria Romano-Barrera
The 17th Annual National LATINA
Symposium, 2020
Recognizing Latinas in the Armed Forces, the 17th Virtual
National LATINA Symposium is the only national conference
focusing on the achievements of Latinas in the Armed Services.
Check out the highlights and unique workshops offered from the
most prominent Latina and military leaders in our nation.
By Gloria Romano-Barrera
Latinas in the Armed Forces, A
Stronger Military for the Nation
Latinas are taking more active roles in the military, serving on the
front or in a civilian manner. Whether they are in combat or managing
in-house programs, they are giving their all to the nation. Meet 13
Latinas who make the military stronger and diverse.
By Gloria Romano-Barrera
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Publisher’s Message
Latinas Today: Alice Rodriguez, Teresa Alvarado, Gisel Ruiz
LATINA Style Corporate Executives of the Year, 2020
Top 16 Employee Resource Groups of the Year, 2020
Eggy’s Corner: Joining the Family, By Betty Aguilar Avila
Letters from the Front! By Major Angelina M. Urbina, United
States Air Force
A Veteran’s Perspective: By Lisa “La Coronela” Carrington
Firmin, USAF Ret.
Las Jefas! Celebrate our Servicewomen and Men in the
Military During the Holidays, By Marisa Rivera, president of
Mpowerment Works
About the Author: How to Stay Mentally Strong Through the
Pandemic and Help Others Do the Same, By Mark Goulston
College Beat: By Sofia Ciro, Ph.D. Student, The University of
Texas at San Antonio & Active Duty Officer, U.S. Air Force
His View: By William D. Rodriguez, Rear Admiral, United
States Navy, Retired; Board Member, Hispanic Veterans
Leadership Alliance (HVLA); Past President, Association of
Naval Services Officers (ANSO)
Punto Final: By Moni Jefferson, CEO/Co-Founder, Association
of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs
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