Written Work
Selections from my portfolio
Profiles
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María Teresa Kumar
The cover story of Hispanic Executive’s Leading Latinas issue, María Teresa Kumar discusses the history of her patriotism and her steadfast optimism for the future of the Latino voting bloc.
Author’s Note: This was the result of an in-person interview after Kumar presented at L’ATTITUDE 2019. Also included is a video of her presentation. -
Katia Beauchamp
A decade after the CEO and cofounder of Birchbox revolutionized the beauty industry, her motivations now stem from changing traditional concepts of the career ladder and expectations of what it means to work.
SEE ALSO: Beauchamp’s Future Starts Now initiative -
Raquel Tamez
Once called a ‘Feisty Latina’ by a colleague, Raquel Tamez turned the derogatory moniker on its head and made it her superpower as she advanced her career from trial litigator to nonprofit CEO.
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Toyota's Five Compadres of San Antonio
When identifying suppliers for a new manufacturing plant, Toyota took the unusual route of selecting a group of five prominent Hispanic business leaders with no automotive manufacturing experience. The result? An entire city was empowered.
Author’s Note: This feature comprises five profiles in one story—a unique challenge, but a powerful story. -
Claudia Romo Edelman
A Mexican-Swiss diplomat and humanitaria who served as a special adviser to the United Nations, Romo Edelman offers her unique perspective on being a US Latina.
Author’s Note: With a voice that commands attention, Claudia’s story could only be told in first-person narrative. -
Joe Dominguez
The newly appointed CEO of ComEd has a bold vision to provide customers with affordable electricity while supporting local communities—and he knows a culture of respect and inclusiveness is the only way to get there.
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Patty Campagna
The executive coach, team facilitator, forum trainer, and owner of Leading Teams has no shortage of fans among the entrepreneur crowd. Here how “Splatty Patty” came to become the powerhouse she is today.
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Nick Economos
The third-generation entrepreneur and Chief Retirement Officer at Fiduciary Financial Partners discusses his path to business ownership and his financial advice in the post-GameStop era.
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Martin Carroll
Acknowledging the oxymoron, this “happy lawyer” discusses his background in the legal world and four key topics of which entrepreneurs should be aware.
Features
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Primed for the Boardroom
Dan Siciliano of the Latino Corporate Directors Association offers a tactical guide for becoming board ready, based on the teachings of the LCDEF's BoardReady Institute.
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A Different Side of Caesars
The world’s largest casino-entertainment company is going for a small, boutique feel in its newest Vegas venture, the Cromwell.
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5 Latino-Led Passion Projects
Led by five exemplary Latinos from the Alumni Society’s Class of 2019, these passion projects are disrupting a broad spectrum of industries.
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US Latino GDP Report: Latinos to the Rescue
As the US non-Hispanic workforce declines and threatens to stall the country’s economy, US Latinos become the engine for growth, the Latino Donor Collaborative’s US Latino GDP Report shows.
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Navigating Life After Breast Cancer
The pink ribbon has become a ubiquitous symbol. But beyond awareness and early detection, little is published about the aftermath experienced by those who survive breast cancer—until now.
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Mens Health: The Boys Are Back
Three Atlanta men learned the value of regular check-ups and broad lifestyle changes after their own health journeys. Now back in good health, they share their lessons and advice.