Hispanic Executive

✨ They break barriers. They drive change. They lead with purpose. ✨ For the 8th year in a row, Hispanic Executive’s Leading Latinas issue honors some of the most influential Latinas making an impact in business and beyond. Introducing... ⚈ The first VP of events in Las Vegas Raiders history ⚈ A powerhouse unscripted TV producer elevating female storytellers across the globe ⚈ A scientist-turned-lawyer who cocreated the first law school course on US cosmetics regulations ⚈ A Mexican flag football captain turned brand ambassador and global ambassador to the National Football League (NFL) ⚈ And much more. Featured: Debbie Esparza, Diana Castrillon, Evelyn Gonzalez Monge, Ingrid Berner, Maria Martinez, Maria Medina Jackson, Marisol González Ortega, Priscilla Almeida, Rosa Amaral Ryan, Vanessa Nadal, and more to come! These Latina trailblazers are shaping industries, paving the way for future generations, and redefining leadership at the highest levels. 💃🏽 Meet the 2025 Leading Latinas: https://hubs.la/Q03byvW60 #LeadingLatinas #LatinaLeadership #HispanicExecutive

From managing Instacart's explosive growth during the pandemic to navigating the future of retail tech, Maria Medina Jackson is shaping the next era of grocery shopping. 🛒💡 As senior director & associate general counsel of regulatory, she tackles the legal complexities behind innovations like the Caper Cart—which lets customers skip the checkout line entirely. Read how she’s leading at the intersection of law, tech, and retail in Hispanic Executive’s Leading Latinas issue: https://hubs.la/Q03cYS0K0 📖 Explore more stories of Latina leadership: https://hubs.la/Q03cYPYX0 #LeadingLatinas #LatinaLeadership #HispanicExecutive

When Jacqueline Perez joined Lennar in 2023 as VP of HR, she saw an opportunity to create real change. In just two years, she has helped transform Lennar’s HR function from a decentralized model into a scalable, unified system that drives efficiency and growth. “What we have accomplished in that time is nothing short of phenomenal,” says Perez. Read how she’s reshaping HR at one of the nation’s leading home builders: https://hubs.la/Q03cL9Tl0 #HRLeadership #LatinaLeaders #HispanicExecutive

Latina executives are breaking barriers and redefining leadership across industries. Their journeys highlight the power of authenticity, resilience, mentorship, and lifelong learning—lessons that can empower aspiring leaders at any stage of their careers. Hispanic Executive has curated key insights from trailblazing Latina leaders to help the next generation rise with confidence and create lasting impact. 📖 Read their secrets to leadership success: https://hubs.la/Q03cBqPm0 #LatinaLeadership #WomenInLeadership #HispanicExecutive

🎬 Growing up in the ’80s with two working parents, Javiera Balmaceda Pascal often found herself at the movie theater with her younger brother Pedro Pascal. The siblings, raised in Texas and California by parents who had fled Chile, found comfort in the stories they saw on the screen. Where her brother chose to step in front of the camera, Balmaceda Pascal pursued shaping narratives instead—with a focus on Latin American storytelling. For the past two decades, the Chilean native has helped major production companies like HBO Latin America and now Amazon Prime develop successful series and films for Hispanic and international audiences. At AMAZON PRIME, she has helped bring to life critically acclaimed productions like News of a Kidnapping, Argentina, 1985, and A Million Miles Away. With every project, she proves that Latino stories aren’t just for Latino audiences—they’re for everyone. 🎧 Listen to her full journey on Hispanic Executive’s The Latino Majority Podcast with host Pedro Antonio Guerrero: https://hubs.la/Q03cyptb0 #LatinoStorytelling #TheLatinoMajority #JavieraBalmacedaPascal #HispanicExecutive

Ivan Espinosa Named CEO of Nissan Motor Corporation—Making History as a Latino Leader at the Helm Nissan Motor Company has appointed Iván Espinosa as its new CEO, effective April 1, 2025, marking a pivotal moment for the company. With more than two decades of experience at Nissan, Espinosa has played a key role in shaping global product strategy and planning. Now, he steps into leadership at a crucial time, as Nissan navigates financial challenges and repositions itself for future growth. His deep expertise in product development and innovation will be instrumental as he leads a major turnaround plan to drive stability and profitability. 🔗 Read more about his appointment: https://hubs.la/Q03cnyf10 #Leadership #LatinoLeaders #AutomotiveIndustry #Business #Nissan

From architecture to law, Marisol González Ortega charted her own path—one that led her to an impressive corporate legal career spanning L’Oréal, Ford, Bayer, and Celanese. Now, as general counsel, ethics correspondent, and data protection officer for Travel Retail Americas at L'Oréal, she thrives in a space where the law intersects with diverse industries and global perspectives. Her journey is one of bold choices, resilience, and redefining success on her own terms. 🔗 Read her story in Hispanic Executive’s 2025 Leading Latinas Issue: https://hubs.la/Q03cnTQp0 📖 Explore the full Leading Latinas edition: https://hubs.la/Q03cnVnZ0 #LeadingLatinas #LatinaLeaders #CorporateLaw #LOréal #HispanicExecutive

🚀 Carla Vernón is a visionary leader who imagines a future that doesn’t exist yet—and then she builds it. From her transformative work at General Mills to Amazon, and as one of the first Afro-Latina CEOs of a publicly traded company in the U.S. at The Honest Company, Carla has consistently broken barriers. Fully embracing her Afro-Latina identity, she has stepped into her role as both an executive and a cultural leader. Now, she's using her voice to shape the Latino narrative, including her impactful work with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino. 🎧 In this episode of The Latino Majority Podcast, Carla discusses: ▪️The power of imagination that has guided her successful career ▪️How she's leading an impressive turnaround of The Honest Company ▪️ How she’s paving the way for future generations of leaders through the National Museum of the American Latino ▪️ And much more. Listen now: https://hubs.la/Q03cm4g90 #TheLatinoMajority #LatinaLeadership #AfroLatina #Leadership #Podcast

Priscilla Almeida, the first vice president of events in the Raiders’ history, underscores the benefits of asking for what you want in your career. For Almeida, it’s not just about organizing events—it’s about creating moments that matter. Before becoming VP of Events for the Las Vegas Raiders, she helped bring the Raider Nation to Mexico, leading a high-energy fan event that proved the power of representation and community. 💥🏈 Now, she’s continuing to elevate experiences for fans everywhere. Read her story in Hispanic Executive’s Leading Latinas issue: 📖 https://hubs.la/Q03bZ_Bp0 🔗 Meet more Leading Latinas of 2025: https://hubs.la/Q03bZVPY0 #LeadingLatinas #LatinaLeadership #NFL #RaiderNation

📡 From STEM to Law: Paul Rodriguez is bridging the gap. As SVP and head of IP portfolio management at Adeia, Paul Rodriguez is shaping the future of intellectual property. Beyond his corporate role, he’s also helping STEM professionals navigate the legal world as a professor at Northwestern University’s Master of Science in Law (MSL) program. Rodriguez’s expertise in IP strategy is critical—not just for Adeia’s 12,000+ patent assets, but for the next generation of professionals at the intersection of law, business, and technology. Read more about his journey: https://hubs.la/Q03bX5Ll0 #STEMtoLaw #IPStrategy #LatinoLeadership