LATINAStyle®
Vol. 27, No. 1, 2021 January/February
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8 2021 Cars for Latinas to Drive!
Looking for state-of-the-art technology or simply more space for
your bags after a family road trip? Check out the list of 2021 cars
we have selected for you. Learn more about the special features and
surprises the 2021 Hyundai Elantra, the Kia Seltos SX, the Ford
Mustang Mach-E, the Chevy Bolt EV Premier, the ALFA Romeo
Stelvio TI, the Cadillac XT6, and the Dodge Charger RT have for you.
By Lupita Colmenero and Robert Bard
Claudia Márquez, President & CEO,
Hyundai Motor México
It has been a year and a few months since Claudia Márquez
returned to Mexico to serve as CEO and President of Hyundai Motor
México and embraces the challenges and achievements that come
in place with being a top-ranked Latina in the auto industry in
Mexico. Learn more about her journey to success here.
By Gloria Romano-Barrera
Empowering Latinas in the Auto Industry
Today more than ever Latinas such as Nora E. Rincon, Structural
Body Test Engineer and Customer Care and Aftersales - Global
Purchasing, Global Strategy Lead and Stefanie Henkel Assistant
Manager, Corporate Branding – Global Marketing at General Motors;
Pilar O’Hara – Body Mechatronics Project Chief – Jeep Compass &
Jeep Grand Wagoneer Product Development, and Maria Zehnder –
Director, Head of MOPAR Finance North America at Stellantis; Sylvia
Veitia, Executive Vice President of Global Operations and Customer
Experience, Ford Credit and Liliana Ramirez, Ford Global Director,
Lean Manufacturing and Culture at Ford Motor Company; Alma
Murray, Senior Counsel, Privacy; Monique Morin Kumpis, Senior
Group Manager, Brand Marketing & Advertising, and Yasmin Siu,
Senior Group Manager, Purchasing at Hyundai Motor America and
Ángeles Elena Van Ryzin, Performance & Drivability Development
Team Senior Engineer at Kia Motors are helping auto companies
reach new horizons while creating the greatest impact as role
models for generations.
By Christine Bolaños and Gloria Romano-Barrera
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Publisher’s Message
Latinas Today: Central Falls, Rhode Island Mayor, Maria Rivera;
Monica Lozano; Isabel Casillas Guzman
The New Latina Faces in Congress and Latinos in U.S. Senate
Virtual LATINA Style Business Series, Los Angeles, CA
Latina Business Owner, Julie Prebula, Owner, Slippery Rock Golf
Club & Events Center
Virtual LATINA Style Business Series, Orlando, FL
Eggy’s Corner: Trixie’s Love Language. By Dania Matos
Latina Letters From the Front! By SGT Maiya LeBron,
Battalion Medical Team, U.S. Army
Veteran’s Perspective: By Mike Caraballo, Senior Vice
President, Wells Fargo, Home Lending Product Strategy &
Delivery. Ret. Colonel, U.S. Army Reserves
Las Jefas: 6 Ways to Welcome the New Year with Renewed
Intention, Purpose, and Passion. By Marisa Rivera
About the Author: A Platform for Latina HR Professionals.
By Priscilla Guasso
College Beat: By Yaratzeth Ortiz, Texas Woman’s University
(Denton, TX)
His View: By José Muñoz, Global Chief Operating Officer,
Hyundai Motor Company | President and CEO, Hyundai Motor
North America | President and CEO, Hyundai Motor America
Punto Final: Lismar Berro, Senior Purchasing Manager, Ford
Customer Service Division, Ford Motor Company
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