NSHP - National Society for Hispanic Professionals - Leaders

Dr. Sandra Hernandez

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:39:59 -0400

Dr. Sandra Hernandez, was named 2008 Woman of the Year by Hispanic Business Magazine. She is the first Hispanic and first woman to serve as public health director for the city and county of San Francisco. As health director, she helped to create a public HMO to handle an indigent population. Becoming a relentless supporter of the poor and uninsured is her mission.

Dr. Hernandez also serves as Chief Executive officer of the San Francisco Foundation. The foundation is dedicated to improving access and quality of health care for the underserved.. The Foundation provides aid to low income immigrant parents, foster children, nurse educators and religous leaders.

Film Festival Selects Independent Documentary Film "The Motivator"

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:12:06 -0400

Redondo Beach, CA - April 8, 2008 --The Latino Speakers Bureau announced that the independent documentary film "The Motivator: The Business of Selling Hope", will premiere on April 24th at the Rincon International Film Festival in Rincon, Puerto Rico. For this film, Hispanic motivational speaker Victor Antonio G. and filmmaker Dan Perez teamed up for a "behind the scenes" look at the business of professional speaking and overcoming adversity.

Hispanic Speakers Tour for Commencement Speeches at Colleges and Universities across the U.S.

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:51:30 -0400

Redondo Beach, CA (PRWEB) March 27, 2008 -- An increasing number of colleges and universities are reaching out to successful Latino entrepreneurs and keynote speakers as the choice for their commencement speeches in 2008. Hispanic speakers are in high demand as their experience appeals to graduation audiences from a fresh, previously unheard perspective.

"While we have seen some interest in the past, in 2008 the link between education and success has aroused a greater interest for Latinos and other minorities to bring their message and vision of hope and opportunity to commencement ceremonies around the U.S.," said Leonor McCall-Rodriguez, President of the Latino Speakers Bureau and long time NSHP member.

National Hispanic Corporate Council Announces New Board

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:43:38 -0500

ARLINGTON, Va., Feb 27, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire -- The National Hispanic Corporate Council announced its 2008 board of directors. Michelle Jordan, Senior Manager Strategic Community Partnerships at PepsiCo, Inc. has been elected Chair.

Other officers include Chair-Elect, Yolanda Medina Casey, Project Manager Visual Merchandising for Hallmark Cards, Inc.; Secretary, John F. Sequeira, Senior Diversity Advisor for Shell Oil Company; and Treasurer, Yvonne Vargas, Diversity Manager for The Boeing Company.

Mark Lopez

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:19:25 -0500

The Pew Hispanic Center has named economist Mark Lopez as a new Associate Director. Lopez joins the Center from the University of Maryland, where he was Research Director of the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) as well as a Research Assistant Professor at the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland. His areas of expertise include labor economics, civic engagement, voting behavior and the economics of education. He received his PhD in economics from Princeton University.

Susan Minushkin

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:08:47 -0500

The Pew Hispanic Center has named political scientist Susan Minushkin as its new Deputy Director. Minushkin joins the Center from the Centro de Investigaciones y Docencia Economicas (CIDE) in Mexico City, where she was a professor of international studies and director of the first, ongoing public and elite survey in Mexico on foreign policy and Mexican attitudes toward international issues.

Elsa Murano

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 10:55:34 -0500

Texas A&M University named Elsa Murano the next president of the College Station flagship.
Murano, A&M's dean of agriculture and a noted food safety expert, is the first female and first Hispanic to hold the president's post. The regents named Murano as the only finalist for the presidency in December after a yearlong search.

Lolis Garcia Baab

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 17:16:38 -0500

Is the host of Texas first women's talk radio show, The Ladies Room with Lolis. Here is what some are saying about her:

"Yesterday I had the privilege of having a great conversation with Lolis Garcia and Maria Sobrino regarding Hispanic Heritage Month, Latino Culture, Immigration, Entrepreneurship in our community, Hispanic Education and much more. I’ve mentioned Lolis show before, and invite you to check it out and see how this amazing Mexican-American lady is setting a great example for many Hispanics to follow." Juan Tornoe

Fact or Fantasy: Black/Latino Conflicts

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 18:19:54 -0500

The Black-Latino blame game - Finger-pointing between the two minorities is not going to help either group. // By Earl Ofari Hutchinson

One Friday earlier this month, a small but vocal group of black activists turned up at City Hall to blast Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and members of the City Council for failing to work hard enough to prevent violence by Latino gang members against blacks in South Los Angeles.

"You have one race of people exterminating another race of people," said one African American woman.

Roger Agnelli, CEO, Companhia Vale Do Rio Doce

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 11:01:26 -0500

Roger Agnelli, Chief Executive officer of Companhia Vale do Rio Doce was recognized by Latin Trade Magazine as CEO of the Year. The Latin American Company executive has increased profits and sales as well as developed new international markets for the company. In charge of the world's largest producer and exporter of iron ore and pellets, Agnelli led the company global.

In 2006, Agnelli made the largest purchase over by a Brazilian company through a US $18 Billion tender offer for Inco, a Canadian mining company and owner of the world's largest nickel reserves.

Jennifer Vasquez, Who's Who in the World 2007.

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 10:11:54 -0400

Jennifer Vasquez of Miami, was recognized for the 2007 Who's Who in the World. Jennifer who is among a list of past recipients that include Madeline Albright and other great leaders is a Hispanic of Salvadoran descent. She was selected for her dedication and service to the community, for local and international efforts and for her accomplishments thus far. Jennifer is currently at Holland & Knight in Miami and sits on a number of local community boards. A congratulations to her.

Jose A. Diaz

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:41:14 -0400

Jose A. Diaz, president of Florida-based defense contractor DEI Services Corporation was recognized by U.S. Small Business Administration as Minority Small Business Person of the Year during the 24th National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week conference in Washington. Diaz received top honors for his superior business achievements.

Best Selling Latino Author Addresses Corporations and Media at the USHCC Event in Puerto Rico

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 14:56:24 -0400

Best selling author and journalist, Joachim de Posada received Latino Speakers Bureau Award and addressed corporations and media at the USHCC event press conference with Hispanic publishers in Puerto Rico.
Los Angeles, CA (NSHP) September 23, 2007 -- Best selling author, journalist and international motivational speaker Joachim de Posada addressed corporate representatives and media partners attending the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 28th Annual National Convention at a press conference on September 21, 2007 with Hispanic publishers at the Convention Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Dr. France A. Cordova

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 15:10:02 -0400

Dr. France A. Cordova, President of a major U.S. University and pioneering Hispanic woman, was named 11th president of Purdue University in May of this year. Becoming the first Hispanic woman to lead the West Lafayette, Indiana campus, she plans to "Embrace Diversity". Cordova became the first Hispanic woman to ever lead a University of California campus in 2002. She was was instrumental in establishing numerous diversity programs at UC Riverside. Her efforts were both noticed and appreciated at Riverside, where Academic Senate Chair Thomas Cogswell complimented her for encouraging diversity without sacrificing student success.

Pete Perez

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 16:39:29 -0400

Was named Executive Vice President of Human Resources for ConAgra Foods. Mr. Perez joined ConAgra Foods as senior vice president of Human Resources in 2003. In this role, he leads the people-focused initiatives supporting the company's ongoing business transformation.

Prior to joining ConAgra Foods, Mr. Perez was senior vice president, Human Resources, for W.W. Grainger. He also held senior Human Resources positions with Alliant Foodservice and Pepsi Cola General Bottlers