Hispanic Heritage

Unlocking the Power of Latino Employees in the Workplace

Guest Contributed By Julia Taylor Kennedy and Pooja Jain-Link , CTI Latinx Heritage Month is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the extraordinary – and ever-growing – economic influence of the Latinx community in the United States. The buying power of the Latinx market is currently $1 trillion and projected to... Read More

Mover and Shaker: Cassandra Cuellar, Associate at Shearman & Sterling

By Cathie Ericson Being inquisitive and asking a lot of questions is one of the best ways to move ahead, whether you’re working with a partner or client, believes Shearman’s Cassandra Cuellar. In addition, she recommends that professionals always maintain a positive attitude, showing up and treating every day like... Read More

Mover and Shaker: Liliana Bauer, Marketing Director, WEX Latam

By Cathie Ericson “I once heard that we should listen before acting and think before reacting. The adage is one that has stuck with me and that drives my leadership style in a significant way,” says WEX’ Liliana Bauer. “Thinking for ourselves, rather than just repeating the ideas we hear,... Read More

Square Zero: Hidden Habits Females Need For A Successful Career in Tech

Guest contributed by Andrea Goulet Quick question. Let’s say your friend gave you a list of fruit: apples, oranges, bananas, and strawberries. She asks you to bring her the item that’s labeled as number three on the list, which one would you pick? Bananas? That’s the logical one, right? When... Read More

Voice of Experience: Ximena Herrera-Bernal, Counsel in the International Arbitration Group; Shearman & Sterling, London

By Cathie Ericson For counsel Ximena Herrera-Bernal, a multi-cultural background offers plenty of advantages including better emotional intelligence about how to adapt to different cultures and changing environments. Versatility and resilience also come as the result of operating in different legal cultures. “Starting my career in Latin America, where barriers... Read More

Voice of Experience: Lina Woods, Director, Global Digital Go-To-Market Leader, PwC

By Cathie Ericson When you’re just starting out, you’re not an expert in anything and that’s ok, says PwC’s Lina Woods. “There were times of stress when I should have realized it was ok to learn along with everyone else, and I see now that I could have harnessed that... Read More

Voice of Experience: Patricia McCarthy, Managing Director, Goldman Sachs

By Cathie Ericson It’s your responsibility to proactively guide and shape your career, recommends Goldman Sachs’ Patty McCarthy. “Being an active networker ensures that people think of you when opportunities arise, but it also allows you to be better at your current job,” she says. “Networking allows you to form... Read More

Voice of Experience: Priscila Palazzo, Legal Director, WEX Latin America

By Cathie Ericson “While law might appear to be my main job, I also excel at understanding people and their behavior,” says WEX’s Priscila Palazzo. “It’s important to be open to new ideas and thoughts, but especially to feedback. If you seek it out and reflect on it, it can... Read More

Hispanic Heritage: Why Corporate America Needs to Shake Up How Boardrooms Are Filled

By Aimee Hansen As U.S. corporate boardroom diversity continues to fail desperately at reflecting the country’s rapidly shifting consumer power base, the question is no longer whether there are enough Hispanic or Latino/a leaders in the candidate pool to fuel diversity in the years to come. But rather, how do... Read More

Voice of Experience: Anita Romero, General Counsel, Global Consumer, Citibank

By Cathie Ericson It is who you know. That’s what Anita Romero figured out over the course of her career, and wishes that she had known earlier. “When you’re first starting out, you’re so focused on doing excellent work that you don’t realize the many benefits of seeking advice from... Read More

Voice of Experience: Grissel Mercado, Counsel, Shearman & Sterling LLP

To succeed in any industry, you have to create a profile for yourself both internally and externally, says Shearman’s Grissel Mercado. “Young attorneys tend to focus on delivering excellent work, which is important, but also expected. You also have seek out opportunities to network,” she says. Her area of capital... Read More

Voice of Experience: Ilka Vázquez, Advisory Partner, PwC US

“Bragging or self-promotion ” has a bad rap, but according to PwC US’s Ilka Vázquez, it shouldn’t when done right. “I think it’s ok to brag a little about your impact and what you’re bringing to the table,” she says. “We assume someone is noticing our great work and will... Read More

Voice of Experience: Cristina Estrada, Head of Derivatives for the Latin America Financing Group, Investment Banking Division, Goldman Sachs

“Pursuing what you are passionate about and chasing your dreams are key to having a successful career,” says Cristina Estrada of Goldman Sachs. “Being patient is important though: there are ups and downs in everybody’s journey. Persistence and seeing beyond occasional difficulties pay off.” From Colombia to Goldman…and back Estrada... Read More

Voice of Experience: Rocio Lopez, IT Executive at Accenture

By Louise Magrath Passionate about advancing diversity in tech, and currently leading several initiatives aimed at growing Hispanic American technology talent, Accenture’s Rocio Lopez says: ‘The one piece of advice I would give to anyone is to be authentic.’ As a Mexican woman-in-tech for over two decades, Lopez learnt through... Read More

Latina Leadership: Will Companies Ever Catch On?

By Aimee Hansen If you scan Fortune’s 50 Most Powerful Women in 2016, you will be hard-pressed to find a Latina executive, amidst an overall drop in female CEOs to 4% in the Fortune 500 in 2016. According to a 2016 report from the American Association of University Women (AAUW),... Read More