LATINAStyle®
Vol. 25, No. 6, 2019 November/December
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Corporate America Supporting those
Who Serve
Supporting and recognizing our nation's military and the value
Veterans and their spouses offer to corporate America is at the
core of the Home Depot Foundation, PenFed Credit Union, UPS,
and Hilton. Whether it’s through development programs,
training, hiring, or providing a support system, efforts to
providing opportunities for Veterans is available across many
levels and hiring them is key to business success.
By Gloria Romano-Barrera
LATINA Style Corporate Executive of
the Year, 2019
In its 11th consecutive year, the LATINA Style Corporate
Executive of the Year program recognizes the achievement and
dedication Latinas are performing at the top of their respective
companies. The top 10 Corporate LATINA Executives of the Year
featured have demonstrated excellence in leadership,
commitment to the community, impact to the company bottom
line and creation of an environment where associates are
encouraged to succeed and reach their full potential.
By Gloria Romano-Barrera
The 16th Annual National LATINA
Symposium, 2019
The only national conference focusing on the achievements of
Latinas in the Armed Services brought together some of the most
accomplished Latinas in the military service and women leaders
in our country at the National LATINA Symposium on September
5th. Learn more about the unique workshops offered and the
special guests featuring some of the most prominent Latina and
military leaders in our nation.
By Gloria Romano-Barrera
Honoring Latina Heroes
Leadership, courage, dedication, and integrity are qualities
important in the workplace. Regardless of rank and military
branch in the U.S. Armed Forces, cultivating a life with these in
mind has led 13 Latinas to success. Read on the success stories
of 13 Latina heroes sacrificing their lives for our freedom.
By Gloria Romano-Barrera
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Publisher’s Message
Latinas Today: Odalys Fajardo-Guerrero, VP of Global
Investigations-Latin America, Walmart; JoAnn Chávez,
Senior VP and Chief Legal Officer, DTE Energy; Dani Johnson,
Associate Vice President, Talent Acquisition, Nationwide
Employee Resource Groups of the Year (ERG), 2019
LATINA Style Business Series in Baltimore
Entrepreneurship in Baltimore
Eggy’s Corner: By Gloria Rodríguez, Founder and CEO,
Comunicad, LLC
Letters from the Front! By Lt. Col. Rose A. Englebert, USAF
Veteran’s Perspective: By Graciela Tiscareño-Sato
About the Author: Inspiring the Artemis Generation, By U.S.
Army Veteran Carmen Gloria Pérez
Las Jefas! Latinas in the Military, A Growing Force. By
Marisa Rivera, president of Mpowerment Works
College Beat: By Valeria Rodriguez, Texas Woman’s
University
His View: By Mark Espinoza, Senior Director, Corporate
Affairs, Walmart Inc.
Punto Final: By Linda Urrutia-Varhall, USAF, (Ret.) and Dr.
Cynthia Baron
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