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Interview with Michael L. Barrera

June 15, 2007

Michael L. Barrera was named President and Chief Executive Officer of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on June 19, 2005. Since that time, Mr. Barrera has been named one of the most influential U.S. Hispanic leaders by multiple publications, including being named to the “Top Diversity Advocates” list by DiversityBusiness.

Interview with Janet Murguía

May 11, 2007

Janet Murguía has emerged as a key figure among the next generation of leaders in the Latino community. Since January 1, 2005, she has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S.

Interview with Lupita Colmenero

April 13, 2007

Lupita Colmenero, is the publisher of, El Hispano News, a Spanish language weekly newspaper, serving the Dallas/Fort Worth Hispanic community for the past 20 years. The decision to publish a Hispanic newspaper was made to reach out to, and empower and give a voice to a community that often goes unheard.

Interview with Alma Morales Riojas

March 9, 2007

For the past seven years Alma Morales Riojas has led the oldest national Latina membership organization in the United States― MANA, A National Latina Organization. MANA is a non-profit organization headquartered in Washington D.C., with chapters across the country.Its mission is to empower Latinas through leadership development, community service and advocacy. Ms. Riojas, as President and CEO, spearhead the MANA vision of working to improve the quality of life of all Hispanics.

Interview with Jim Vella

February 23, 2007

James G. Vella is president, Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services. In this role, he will lead all philanthropic and community service-related activities.

Leadership Interview With IBM

February 2, 2007

Diversity is a word that is being used with increasing regularity in workplaces, boardrooms, human resource campaigns and product marketing. But what does it mean for a business to embrace diversity? How does a company make diversity operational and beneficial for the company, its employees and customers alike?

Interview with Guarione M. Diaz

December 20, 2006

Guarione Diaz is president and CEO of the Cuban American National Council, Inc.Since his relocation to the Greater Miami area in 1978, Mr. Diaz has been actively involved in many community organizations.He has served on the board of directors of Children Have All Rights: Legal, Educational, Emotional (CHARLEE); Instructional Oversight Committee of Dade County Public Schools; Fair Campaign Practices Committee; National Association for the Hispanic Elderly; National Council of La Raza; and many others.He is an active member of the U.S. Census Advisory Committee on Race and Ethnic Populations.

Interview with Troy Dickerson

November 28, 2006

Troy Dickerson holds the position of vice president, Diversity and Community Affairs for Coors Brewing Company.

Interview with Antonio Flores

November 13, 2006

In 1996, Antonio Flores became the third president and chief executive officer of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).Prior to his position at HACU, Flores served as director of programs and services for the Michigan Higher Education Assistance Authority and the Michigan Higher Education Student Loan Authority.Flores holds a Ph.D. in higher education administration from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, a M.A. in counseling and personnel from Western Michigan University, and B.S. degrees in business administration and elementary education from Universidad de Guadalajara and Centro Normal Regional, Mexico, respectively.

Interview with Ana Duarte McCarthy

September 29, 2006

Ana Duarte McCarthy is chief diversity officer for Citigroup. She is responsible for the development and integration of diversity strategy for the company. Ana was appointed to the Global Diversity role in February 2002, and recently expanded her responsibilities to include Corporate College Relations and Work Life programs. Ana is a member of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs, and was chair of the Corporate Advisory Board from 1998-2000. Ana was honored as Citigroup's Hispanic Corporate Achiever in 2001, Hispanic Business magazine's 2001 Corporate Elite list and was recently named to the YWCA-NYCA Academy of Women Leaders.

Interview with Octavio A. Hinojosa Mier

September 15, 2006

Octavio A. Hinojosa Mier is executive director of the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute. Prior to his current position, Octavio served as the inagural executive direct of the Congressional Hispanic Conference. From 1996 to 2001, Octavio worked at the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Diplomatic Security as a security analyst for U.S. embassies and consulates in the Western Hemisphere, Europe, and Africa. Currently, Octavio serves on the boards of Creyentes Council, Lideres Hispanos, Liberty's Promise, Trekking for Kids, and the Washington Catholic Forum.

Interview with Peter M. Perez

September 1, 2006

Peter M. Perez is senior vice president Human Resources of ConAgra Foods Company. Prior Perez was senior vice president Human Resources of W.W. Grainger Inc. Perez earned a MBA from Northwestern University (Kellogg Graduate School) and a B.S. in Business from Eastern Illinois University.

Interview with Esther Aguilera

August 18, 2006

Esther Aguilera, one of Washington's top strategic thinkers, is president and CEO of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, a position she has held since November 2004. Aguilera's unique expertise -- derived from extensive senior managment experience in corporate, public affairs, policy, legislation, fundraising, and the nonprofit sector -- makes her a sought out expert. Prior to joining CHCI, Aguilera served as principal of the Dewey Square Group, a nationally renowned public affairs firm, directing strategic national projects for a variety of Fortune 100 companies, trade associations and nonprofits.

Interview with Susan Gonzales

August 4, 2006

Susan Gonzales is corporate senior director, Federal Government Affairs, Comcast Corporation. Gonzales also serves as the company’s primary corporate representative for national Hispanic advocacy organizations.Gonzales, with 20 years experience in communications, public affairs and public policy, joined Comcast in 2003 as regional senior director for Communications in Sacramento, California. In this role, she served as primary spokesperson and liaison with the California State Legislature. Prior to joining Comcast, Gonzales served in Public Affairs and Communications roles in the San Francisco Bay area including experiences at Levi Strauss & Co. and high technology firms.Previously, Gonzales served as a political appointee in Washington D.C.

Interview with Ron Blackburn-Moreno

July 14, 2006

Ronald Blackburn-Moreno is president and CEO of the ASPIRA Association Inc.Blackburn-Moreno formerly worked with the College Board on its EQUITY 2000 Student Enrichment Programs developing mathematics and science academies across the country. He has served as a director of Community Outreach for the Quality Education for the Minorities (QEM) Network in Washington, D.C. Blackburn-Moreno served as assistant to the President of the Ana G. Mendez University System in Puerto Rico for seven years. He also served as director of Development of the 11-campus University of Puerto Rico System and was responsible for over 22 million in federal and foundation grants.

Interview with A. Shuanise Washington

July 7, 2006

A. Shuanise Washington holds the position of vice president, Government Affairs Policy and Outreach for Altria Corporate Services.The department which she oversees, serves as the liaison between Altria's federal and state government affairs groups and constituencies, to include: public policy, legislative and business organizations as well as organizations, which provide services and support to diverse U.S. communities.

Interview with Antonio Gil Morales

June 23, 2006

Interview with Raymond J. Arroyo

May 30, 2006

Raymond Arroyo is Aetna's Chief Diversity Officer. He shapes and drives the integrated diversity strategy and its multiple components, working closely with business leaders across the enterprise to create a more inclusive work environment, leverage the business opportunities for diversity, and help Aetna achieve industry leadership in diversity.