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Our final Latino Trailblazer is Maria Cardona, a powerful strategist in political, government, public relations, campaign, community and coalition building arenas. Appearing as a public policy expert on CNN, MSNBC, Fox, Univision, Telemundo, and CNN en Español and other networks, with over two decades of experience. Presented in partnership with Mi Best Buy and Panasonic #MiCultura
While some may try to downplay their Latino identity in Hollywood, there are others who embrace it to the bone and strive to help others in the industry do the same. Rick Najera has brought to life Latino characters on TV, movies and Broadway, an award-winning actor, writer, producer and director, he’s best known for Read More
Writer, Emmy Award winner, producer, former editor of Latina magazine, NY Post and currently of Heart and Soul magazine, Sandra Guzman is an inspirational force. A true innovator, she has helped many women embrace their own identities, intelligence, and beauty with such books as The New Latina’s Bible, making her a Latino Trailblazer. Presented in Read More
While inspiring and empowering your people brings its own reward in the karmic scale, we still recognize those with the gift of connecting with others, honoring Organizational Psychologist Yasmin Davidds. International best-selling author, women’s empowerment specialist, television talk-show host, radio personality and self-help guru in both English and Spanish, she’s helped thousands of people find Read More
As technology and sciences move us forward we recognize the importance of Latinos amongst the ranks of such elite minds, Jose Marquez has proven himself to be one such mind. With a 20-year career in tele-communications, he and LISTA (Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association) are making strides to educate our communities and bring Read More
Imagination builds worlds around us, and in the realms of DC and Marvel Comics, Phil Jimenez has helped create and define entire universes. For the past 2 decades, he has worked on some of the most iconic superhero story arcs for Wonder Woman, Teen Titans, Astonishing X-Men, to name a few, as well as, The Read More
Learning the magic of books as a child, first from times spent reading at the library with his Abuelos growing up in Tucson, Rene Alegria has since dedicated his life to improving the presence of Latinos in the literary and publishing world. The award-winning, former founding Publisher and Editorial Director of Rayo/HarperCollins, and founding CEO of Read More
Everyone has their moment of genius; Gina Amaro Rudan is an innovative author and thought-leader who wants to help you realize yours. Executive coach, trainer and guest lecturer, her multi-cultural and international marketing initiatives for numerous Fortune 500 companies is what makes her a Latino Trailblazer. Presented in partnership with Mi Best Buy and Panasonic #MiCultura
Some people make the biggest impact on our community behind the scenes of the public eye; Neyda Martinez is among them. A brilliant award-winning marketing strategist, her work with PBS, El Museo del Barrio, the Public Theater, and her own independent cultural production company, Habana Harlem make her a Latino Trailblazer. Presented in partnership with Mi Read More
The arts have a way of transforming lives, whether through creating or witnessing it, as a former dancer, Frances Lucerna realized that importance. Co-Founder of El Puente, a community-based organization for the arts, and the first high school ever to be dedicated to Human Rights, her passion and dedication to the youth makes her a Read More