CONTENTS MARCH/ APRIL 2017 4 Publisher’s Letter- Jorge Ferraez introduces our main feature, Latinos in Technology & Energy, and talks about our cover leader Evelyn Miralles and our visit to Johnson Space Center.
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6 Editor’s Letter- Editor Sarai Vega shares her mustreads for the Technology & Energy edition.
GRACE LIEBLEIN
8 Message from the Co-Editor- Our Special Co-Editor Mariana Gutierrez has carefully curated every piece to create the Technology feature. 10 Grace Lieblein- Automotive industry leader Grace
Lieblein shares about her time in General Motors and her secrets to reach success.
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12 ALPFA- Lisette Nieves, social entrepreneur and
public sector leader, is part of ALPFA and comes to share her experience and what she hopes to see for the future of ALPFA.
14 ENERGY FEATURE- Introduction by Arcilia Acosta,
ARCILIA ACOSTA
CEO of Carcon Industries and STL Engineers. She talks about the industry of Energy and the force the drives this industry: Latinos.
20 Curt Morgan- A Q&A moment with Vistra’s leader,
CEO Curt Morgan
21 Stephanie Zapata Moore- Latino Leaders chats
with Vistra’s Latina power, Stephanie Zapata Moore, General Counsel and EVP.
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22 Top Insurance Agents- Latino Leaders staff compiled a list of top Latino Insurance agents based on nominations, community involvements, and employee diversity. 27 Best Insurance Companies- The top Insurance
companies for Latinos. Latino Leaders staff have researched to compile a list of the best insurance agencies that cater to the Latino community.
30 TECHNOLOGY FEATURE-
HITEC President Andre Arbelaez gives us an overview of the industry of Technology and the impact Latinos are making.
31 Internet of Everything- Cisco’s Guillermo Diaz talks about the Internet of everything, new development and the inclusion of the internet in our daily routines. 32 Latinos in Technology- The most influential Latinos in the Technology industry. They share their background, advice and what it takes to succeed. 38 Best Companies for Latinos in Tech- Leading Tech companies that encourage Latino talent and combat pipeline shortage.
42 Tony Jimenez- Spotlight on Tony Jimenez, CEO of Microtech. He speaks about his experience as an entrepreneur and a game-changer.
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44 Laura Gomez- Atipica’s Founder, Laura Gomez, chats with Latino Leaders about what success means to her and to where it leads her.
46 HITEC Foundation- The organization is created to equip more leaders in the Technology field. Read about the 3 pillars used to breed more technology talent. 48 Cisco- Nina Lualdi shares her thoughts on how to effect change in an industry driven by constant innovation. 49 FDIC- Senior IT Examiner, Marco D’Antonio, talks about his philosophy when leading a tech team.
54 Dallas Children’s Theatre- A play based on a true story, Edwin Alan Aguilar bring Tomas to life in the play “Tomas and the Library Lady”. 56 LL Cellar- Publisher Jorge Ferraez shares two wines from his collection.