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Nuria Rivera | Why This Moment Matters

HL INSIGHTS  Entrepreneur and national NAHREP leader Nuria Rivera shares her perspective on Latino leadership, resilience and why she believes this is a pivotal moment in America.Article by Richard Sandoval“I really, truly believe that this is a very important moment...
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A Chicago Fire Sighting In Kettleman City?

HL Entertainment    Sometimes you meet one of your favorite actresses in the most unexpected places. For us, it was Chicago Fire star Miranda Rae Mayo at an In-N-Out Burger in Kettleman City, California.Article by Richard Sandovale were on our way home after producing...
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Robert Alaniz | Remembering a Pioneer in Latino Public Affairs

MILESTONE  Robert Alaniz, a respected communications strategist, public affairs professional and longtime contributor to the Latino media and business community, died September 27, 2026. He was 74.Article/Commentary by Richard SandovalRobert Alaniz1952–2026 Strategist...
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THE POWER of PRESENCE

Message from Richard Sandoval As we prepared this October edition of HL | Culture & Influence, I was struck by the common thread running through the stories we are sharing. Nina Vaca. Daniela Mounger. Dolores Arredondo. Michelle Juarez-Perry. Valeria...
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Nina Vaca | Connecting People to Opportunity

HL INSIGHTS  Thirty years after founding Pinnacle Group, Nina Vaca continues to define success through resilience, gratitude and a clear sense of purpose.Article by Richard Sandovalhen HispanicLifestyle.com recently reconnected with Nina Vaca at AVANCE Global in Las...
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Dolores Arredondo | What’s Next for a Woman of Influence

HL INSIGHTS  As Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates achievement, culture and contribution, HL | Culture & Influence is also looking forward reconnecting with people we have recognized over the years and asking a simple question: What’s next?Article by Richard...
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Daniela Mounger | Building a Better Way to Send Money Home

HL INSIGHTSFor Wells Fargo executive Daniela Mounger, the modernization of ExpressSend® is both a business initiative and something deeply personal.Photos and article by Richard Sandovalor Daniela Mounger, sending money across borders is not simply part of her job....
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Matt Mahan | Building More Pathways to Homeownership

HL INSIGHTSSan José Mayor Matt Mahan discusses housing supply, construction costs and homeownership offering a look at how one major American city is attempting to address challenges facing communities across the country.Photos and article by Richard Sandovalousing...
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Michelle Juarez- Perry | Leadership, Homeownership and Building a Legacy

HL INSIGHTSA Hispanic Heritage Month StoryPhotos and article by Richard Sandoval or NHORA National President Michelle Perry, leadership, homeownership and community are personal. As a first-generation homeowner and longtime real estate professional, she understands...
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Valeria Esparza-Chavez | Remembering the Sacrifices That Created Opportunity

HL INSIGHTSA Hispanic Heritage Month StoryPhotos and article by Richard Sandovalor Valeria Esparza-Chavez, Hispanic Heritage Month is personal. As Vice President and Customer Growth Segments Lead at Wells Fargo, Esparza-Chavez spends much of her professional life...
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Milestone | Judith Valles

HL | Milestone SeriesFor generations, Mayor Judith Valles represented the very best in public service. As an educator, trailblazer, and the first Hispanic elected Mayor of the City of San Bernardino, she dedicated her life to expanding opportunities for others while...
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A Question Worth Asking

HL | Milestone SeriesHow a conversation between a high school student and artist Carlos Pérez became one of the most memorable moments of the HL | Milestone Series in Silicon Valley.Photos and article by Richard SandovalArtist and designer Carlos Pérez with Nicholas...
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HL | Milestone Series – Honors Jazmin Diaz

Growth • Purpose • Impact When Jazmin Diaz founded Flourish Learning & Development, she transformed a lifetime of personal resilience, professional achievement, and leadership experience into a mission dedicated to helping others grow with intention, confidence,...
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HL | Milestone Series – Honors Paleta Planeta

Family • Vision • Impact Some businesses begin with a business plan. Others begin with family. For brothers Luis Salazar, Mauricio Salazar, and Gabriel Salazar, the journey that would become Paleta Planeta started during one of the most uncertain periods in recent...
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HL | Milestone Series – Honors Hilda Ramirez

Leadership • Opportunity • Impact For Hilda Ramirez, leadership has never been defined solely by transactions or titles. It has been measured by the opportunities she creates for others, the professionals she mentors, and the families she helps move closer to...
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HL | Milestone Series – Honors Rocio Medina van Nierop

Purpose • Influence • Courage When Rocio Medina van Nierop co-founded Latinas in Tech in 2014, she set out to create opportunities for Latina professionals in an industry where representation at leadership levels remained limited. What began as a vision to support and...
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HL | Milestone Series – Honors OSI Engineering

Leadership, Innovation & Community Impact Some companies are built to generate revenue. Others are built to create opportunity. OSI Engineering has accomplished both. In Silicon Valley, success is often measured by innovation, growth, and market influence. Yet the...
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HL | Milestone Series – Honors Gloria Mirazo Gregor

Leadership, Influence & Legacy Throughout her career, Gloria Mirazo Gregor has helped families achieve one of life's most important milestones homeownership. As a respected mortgage banking executive and community leader, her influence extends beyond lending,...
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HL | Milestone Series – Honors Dr. Marilyn Flores 

Breaking Barriers. Expanding Opportunity. Transforming Lives. When Dr. Marilyn Flores was appointed President of San José City College, she became the first Latina president in the institution's more than 100-year history a milestone that reflects decades of...
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HL | Milestone Series – Honors Julian Cañete

Culture • Influence • Legacy Some leaders advocate for business. Others dedicate their careers to creating opportunities that allow businesses, entrepreneurs, and communities to thrive. Julian Cañete has spent more than two decades doing exactly that. As President and...
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HL | Milestone Series – Honors Frank Carbajal

Culture • Influence • Legacy Some leaders build companies. Others dedicate their lives to building people, strengthening communities, and creating pathways for future generations to lead. Frank Carbajal has spent his career doing exactly that. Frank began his...
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HL | Milestone Series – Honors Esperanza (Escobar) Teasdale, ACC

Culture • Influence • Legacy Some careers are defined by the brands they help build. Others are defined by the people they inspire and the legacy they create. Esperanza Teasdale has done both. With more than three decades of leadership at PepsiCo and Unilever,...
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HL | Milestone Series – Honors A&H Security Services

Leadership in Business Growth, Workforce Development and Community Protection The HL | Milestone Series is proud to recognize A&H Security Services, a Bronx-based company that has become one of New York City’s most respected minority-owned security firms. Founded...
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HL | Milestone Series – Honors Ana Ceppi

Turning Cultural Intelligence into Business Growth The HL | Milestone Series is proud to recognizeAna Ceppi, CEO and Founder of Multicultural Growth Partners, for her visionary leadership in helping Fortune 500 companies transform cultural understanding into...
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HL | Milestone Series – Honors Classico Building Maintenance

Building New York City While Creating Opportunity Through Entrepreneurial Leadership For more than two decades, Maria D. Rios has built a company that reflects the power of vision, perseverance, and operational excellence. As President and CEO of Classico Building...
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HL | Milestone Series – Honors Saraciea J. Fennell

Building Community Through Storytelling, Books, and Literary Advocacy Saraciea J. Fennell has transformed her love of books and storytelling into a powerful movement that celebrates culture, elevates underrepresented voices, and creates opportunities for writers and...
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HL | Milestone Series – Honors Diana Caba

Advancing Economic Opportunity Through Community-Centered Leadership Diana Caba is helping shape the future of economic opportunity for Latino and historically excluded communities across the United States. As Vice President for Community and Economic Development at...
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HL | Milestone Series – Honors The Brinn Group

Building the Relationships That Move Communities Forward For more than three decades, The Brinn Group has helped organizations navigate the complex intersection of business, government, and community engagement across the New York metropolitan area. Led by Fernando...
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HL | Milestone Series – Honors Elizabeth C. Yeampierre

Advancing Climate Justice and Community-Led Solutions Elizabeth C. Yeampierre has spent her career ensuring that frontline communities have a voice in shaping environmental policy and climate solutions. As Executive Director of UPROSE, Brooklyn’s oldest Latino...
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HL | Milestone Series – Honors NAWBO NYC

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs and Expanding Economic Opportunity For nearly five decades, the National Association of Women Business Owners has served as one of the nation’s most influential advocates for women entrepreneurs. Its New York City chapter, NAWBO NYC,...
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HL | Media Network is a media company built on more than 30 years of discovering, documenting and sharing the people, stories and experiences that shape our communities.

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