LATINAStyle®
Vol. 27, No. 6, 2021
Features
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8 Beyond Banking: How a Strong Team of Wells
Fargo Latinas is Advancing Financial Opportunity
for Latinos
Wells Fargo is on a mission to meet the financial needs of Latinos. At
the heart of this effort are four Latinas who are finding new ways to
reach Latinos, including Latinas, with the goal of helping their families
and businesses thrive financially and their communities prosper for
years to come.
By Christine Bolaños
LATINA Style Top 13 Corporate Executives
of the Year, 2021
In 2009, LATINA Style, Inc. launched the LATINA Style Corporate
Executive of the Year program with the mission of highlighting
individual Latina achievement in the corporate arena. Now in its 13th
year, LATINA Style, Inc. recognizes the hard work and dedication
Latinas are performing at the top of their respective companies. Meet
13 Latinas nominated by their leaders and peers for their
achievements, tenacity, and success.
By Gloria Romano-Barrera
LATINA Style Top 18 Employee Resource Groups
of the Year, 2021
Honoring the outstanding contributions and achievements of ERGs and
BRGs LATINA Style, Inc is proud to present the best ERGs and BRGs in
the country. Launched in 2010 the ERGs and BRGs listed here (in no
specific order) have successfully made an impact both internally and
externally, improving the company’s overall business.
By Gloria Romano-Barrera
Dr. Irene M. Zoppi Rodriguez, the First Latina
Brigadier General Officer, U.S. Army Reserve –
Retired
Advocating for veterans, Latinos, and diversity and inclusion, the
transformational leader and senior leader in intelligence operations,
Dr. Irene M. Zoppi Rodriguez, works to ensure our democracy is
maintained through her role at the National Security Agency (NSA).
Learn more about her journey, goals, and aspirations here.
By Gloria Romano-Barrera
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Publisher’s Message
Latinas Today: Raquel Tamez, Elmy Bermejo, Dr. Betty A. Rosa
Silvana Montenegro, Global Head of Advancing Hispanics &
Latinos, JPMorgan Chase
Walmart Site Helps Military Spouses and Veterans
“Find a Future”
Eggy’s Corner: A Second Chance at Happiness.
By Jose L. Montalvan
Letters from the Front! By Corporal Isabelle Anaya, USMC
A Veteran’s Perspective: By LCDR Jennifer Velasquez McCord,
U.S. Navy Reserves.
About the Author: By Adriana Rosales, American Girl, short
stories on politics, religion, and latinidad
Las Jefas! Latina Warriors. By Marisa Rivera, president of
Mpowerment Works
College Beat: By Midshipman 3/C Alondra Reyes, USN
His View: By the Honorable Carlos Del Toro, U.S. Secretary
of the Navy
Punto Final: By Captain Jo-Ann F. Burdian, Sector
Commander/Captain of the Port, USCG Sector Miami, Florida
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22 The 18th Annual National LATINA
Symposium, 2021
Since 2004, Latinas from across the country have gathered to
address some of the most pressing issues affecting their lives. The
National LATINA Symposium recognizes Latinas in the military
service and veterans for their leadership and courage. This year was
no different as the program virtually brought together a
distinguished group of national and local leaders, partners,
sponsors, and honorees from throughout the country to celebrate
Latinas and Latinos in the Armed Forces.
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