HACR Corporate Observer Volume 18, Issue 2 by HACR

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VOLUME 18, NO. 2, 2015

EMPLOYMENT · PROCUREMENT · PHILANTHROPY · GOVERNANCE

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO

DEAR HACR STAKEHOLDERS, In this edition of the Corporate Observer, you’ll find recaps of our 2015 Programs and Annual Symposium that took place in April in Atlanta. Once again, Target Corporation was the host sponsor of the symposium, and we were able to present an impressive roster of speakers to our participants. Every year we aim to make sessions as informative and relevant as possible, and this year was no exception. We were thrilled to be able to feature some of the highest ranking Hispanics in Corporate America in sessions including Emerging Opportunities for Tomorrow’s Workforce and Latina Ambassadors at the Top of Corporate America.

Also featured in this edition of the Corporate Observer is the next installment of the Walmart Leadership Interview Series featuring interviews with Manuel Gómez, vice president of sustainability for Walmart; Gil Casellas, chairman of OMNITRU and Prudential board member; and Mariana Fagnili, Latin America policy expert, Johnson & Johnson. I hope you enjoy reading these interviews as much as I did! All the best,

Cid D. Wilson President & CEO

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ignacio Salazar SER-Jobs for Progress National, Inc. HACR Board Chair Dr. Juan Andrade United States Hispanic Leadership Institute HACR Board Vice Chair Ronald Blackburn-Moreno ASPIRA Association, Inc. HACR Board Treasurer Amy Hinojosa MANA, A National Latina Organization HACR Board Secretary Margaret Moran League of United Latin America Citizens HACR Immediate Past Chair Angel Zúñiga American GI Forum of the United States The Honorable Linda T. Sánchez Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute The Honorable Lincoln Díaz-Balart Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute, Inc.

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CORPORATE OBSERVER Sonia Lopez Cuban American National Council Dr. Antonio Flores Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Martha Montoya National Association of Hispanic Publications Janet Murguía National Council of La Raza Cecelia Espenoza National Hispana Leadership Institute Rafael Fantauzzi National Puerto Rican Coalition Thomas Savino National Society of Hispanic MBAs Javier Palomarez United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

The Corporate Observer is a publication of the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR). HACR’s mission is to advance the inclusion of Hispanics in Corporate America at a level commensurate with our economic contributions. Cid D. Wilson President & CEO Vanessa Bowling Executive and Operations Assistant Emma Etheridge Director, Programs Dr. Lisette Garcia Senior Director, HACR Research Institute Kevin Klich Director, Administration Cecilia Majors Manager, Corporate Partnerships Ariana Solis Gómez Manager, Communications

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23RD ANNUAL HACR SYMPOSIUM: THE POWER OF HISPANIC INCLUSION ™ From April 27-28, HACR hosted its 23rd Annual Symposium: The Power of Hispanic Inclusion™ in Atlanta, at the Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead. Hosted by Target Corporation, the Annual HACR Symposium brings together some of the most influential Hispanic community and corporate leaders to discuss best practices and solutions for Hispanic inclusion at Fortune 500 companies through Employment, Procurement, Philanthropy, and Governance. The 23rd Annual HACR Symposium kicked off with remarks from HACR President and CEO Cid D. Wilson, followed by three business sessions boasting an impressive roster of speakers. The first business session sponsored by MGM Resorts International, “The C-Suite Roundtable,” featured Carlos Castro, senior vice president and chief financial officer for Aria Resort and Casino; Stephen Hill, North American vice president of U.S. sales and services, General Motors; and Arnaldo Perez, general counsel and secretary, Carnival Corporation & plc. Topics discussed included key leadership traits, mentorship, what they look for in executives they hire, and Hispanic inclusion. Next, a business session sponsored by Microsoft titled “Emerging Opportunities for Tomorrow’s Workforce” took place, featuring Maria Alvarez, partner, engineering shared services, information platform group applications and services group, Microsoft Corporation; Joel Martinez, managing vice president, enterprise services and staff, Capital One; Mark Palmenter, staff vice president, multicultural strategy and marketing, Anthem, Inc.; and Michael Treviño, principal, Treviño & Co. Among the topics panelists discussed were the fields that will yield new opportunities, the degrees and skills that offer a

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competitive advantage in the labor market, and challenges the Hispanic community faces in developing suitable graduates and candidates for emerging fields. The final business session of the day was “The C-Suite Roundtable II” with JoAnn Chavez, vice president and chief tax officer, DTE Energy; Ed Martinez, president, The UPS Foundation; and Joe Uva, chairman, Hispanic Enterprises and Content, NBCUniversal. The featured executives had an informative discussion on the key leadership traits they consider “must-haves” in order to be successful. “I think it’s important that people are intellectually curious, have great critical thinking skills, and are good listeners,” said Uva. That evening, participants networked at the symposium opening reception sponsored by Anheuser-Busch and General Motors. On Tuesday morning, Dr. Lisette Garcia, senior director of the HACR Research Institute presented “Insights, Trends, and Best Practices” from the HACR Corporate Inclusion Index, a yearly research project that she leads. The session highlighted some of the trends regarding Hispanic inclusion across HACR’s four pillars: Employment, Procurement, Philanthropy, and Governance. Participants engaged in a lively discussion and shared best practices during the interactive session. The next business session featured chief diversity officers (CDOs) from several top corporations around the country, including Ken Barrett, General Motors; Erby Foster, The Clorox Company; Pat Harris, McDonald’s Corporation; Jorge Quezada, Kraft Foods; and Lorie Valle-Yañez, MassMutual. These CDOs discussed their strategies and challenges for Hispanic inclusion in Corporate America. In regard to

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strategy, Harris commented that ensuring diversity requires collaboration among all departments, and holding leaders in all areas of the organization accountable for inclusive hiring practices. The symposium networking luncheon was sponsored by Ford Motor Company and Marriott, and the keynote speaker was Deborah Gillis, president and CEO of Catalyst. Gillis shared with the audience her personal experiences as a woman in Corporate America and how she came to lead Catalyst, a leading nonprofit whose mission is to expand opportunities for women in business. Macy’s sponsored the following business session, “Latina Ambassadors at the Top of Corporate America,” which featured Jovita Carranza, founder and CEO, JCR Group, and former vice president, air operations, UPS; Laurene Gandolfo, executive vice president, Men’s and Kids Private Brands, Macy’s; Ileana Musa, managing director, head of global client segment and strategy, Bank of America; Bea Perez, chief sustainability officer, The Coca-Cola Company; and Myra Soto, senior vice president and chief infrastructure and information security officer, Comcast Corporation; moderated by LatinaStyle’s Robert Bard. The

five Latina executives shared their personal stories and insights on achieving success in Corporate America. The final session of the Symposium was the HACR CEO Roundtable, which featured Ralph de la Vega, president and CEO, AT&T mobile and business solutions and Arnold W. Donald, president and CEO, Carnival Corporation & plc. For the eighth consecutive year, Telemundo’s Norma Garcia moderated the HACR CEO Roundtable and engaged the CEOs in a thought-provoking conversation regarding diversity and Hispanic inclusion at their companies. The Symposium concluded with the HACR Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers™ (YHCA) awards reception. Attendees were invited to celebrate the next generation of Hispanic corporate talent at the closing reception sponsored by Altria and MillerCoors. Join us in 2016 to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of HACR. The Symposium will take place May 2-3, 2016 at the Mandarin Oriental, Washington, D.C.

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importance of sustainability, Gómez knew he had found his calling. “I thought, what a great opportunity to be a part of this, because a company of our scale and scope can make a difference. That really changed my way of looking at things,” Gómez recalls.

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In 2004 the Mexico City native began his journey, serving as director of sustainability and energy for Walmart Mexico and Central America. In this position, Gómez spearheaded a wide array of ‘green’ initiatives including renewable energy, energy efficiency, waste management, water stewardship, and products/packaging optimization, among others. “That was a great moment for me, I could put my mind and my heart together,” Gómez explains of the career highlight. “It’s a good example of, when you do what your passion is, it takes you to different places. What I like about sustainability is that it’s good for business and good for society.” Since joining Walmart in 2004, Gómez has also held other roles within the company, such as head of strategic planning and head of health & wellness and new business development.

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It is said that the key to success is finding what you love and getting paid to do it. For Manuel Gómez, vice president of sustainability for Walmart, that means not only having the opportunity to make a difference in the corporate world but in the environment as well. After hearing a former CEO of the retail giant deliver a moving speech over a decade ago on the role and

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Just what does it take to advance and succeed in Corporate America? According to Gómez, who holds a degree in economics from the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México, as well as a master’s in public and private management from Yale University, it’s all about perseverance and resourcefulness. These qualities, Gómez assures, are ones that Hispanics possess in a deeply rooted way.

WALMART LEADERSHIP INTERVIEW SERIES “Many Hispanics I have met have something in common the capacity to adapt to change and be flexible,” he says, citing, for example, how many Hispanic professionals were born and raised in countries where change was a constant part of life and overcame the many challenges that come with immigrating, learning a new language, and acclimating to a completely different culture. For Gómez, these traits serve Hispanic professionals well because, as he points out, “the only constant in business is change.” One change Gómez would like to see is an increase in Hispanic representation – and that of women and minorities in general – within Corporate America, something he believes is beneficial for all. “It’s good business to have diversity at the upper levels because our own customers are diverse; it’s a strength. We see an increasing number of Hispanic customers and a growing workforce with a Hispanic background, so being able to relate to them at the stores and in the distribution centers, it’s a growing opportunity for business.” In order to increase the number of Hispanics at the corporate level, education and support are crucial, according to Gómez. “The key is to open access to better opportunities, to better education, and to better jobs where Hispanics can highlight their strengths and attributes. If we have good candidates coming in and we support them, we will have more diverse representation.”

we become bicultural and more open to having people from different backgrounds, it’s a great opportunity.” As for his own company, Gómez states that Walmart is actively working to attract potential Hispanic talent through initiatives such as its partnerships with Southern Methodist University and the Corporate Executive Leadership Program, offered through the nonprofit organization the National Hispanic Corporate Council. “As demographics, technology, and business models evolve, efforts such as these to embrace and promote diversity will go a long way in helping companies adapt and prepare for the future,” says Gómez, who also points out the importance of corporate responsibility in today’s ever evolving market. “There has to be a social responsibility to reach out to your community, to make a business that’s good for the environment and society. Being close to communities and customers… that will bring long term sustainability to businesses.”

ABOUT LESLIE FROELICH Leslie Froelich is a freelance writer living in Cleveland, Ohio. She previously worked for five years for Mundo Hispanico newspaper, a Cox Enterprises company based in Atlanta, covering business and finance, among other beats.

“As demographics, technology, and business models evolve, efforts such as these to embrace and promote diversity will go a long way in helping companies adapt and prepare for the future.”

To that end, initiatives such as scholarship programs geared toward Hispanics are a positive start, Gómez emphasizes, and the value and importance of working one’s way up the corporate ladder, something which can never be underestimated. “Talent rises to the top sooner or later,” Gómez assures, quoting advice he says he received from his own career mentors, Eduardo Solorzano and Scot Rank, former CEO’s of Walmart. “I’ve seen many cases of someone who starts at store level and rises to the top.” Gómez himself has acted as a mentor to several Hispanics throughout his career, and he believes that companies should strive to “build a network within to exchange ideas, advice, and provide support for each other, because when

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HACR COALITION MEMBER NEWS

CHCI VISITS SILICON VALLEY, PUSHES FOR LATINO DIVERSITY IN TECH SECTOR The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) led a delegation of its board and advisory council for a Tech Community Summit in Silicon Valley and high level meeting with tech companies on Friday, June 5, 2015. Recent data showed that, on average, top technology companies had less than four percent of Latinos in their workforce. “We need to work together to address these very low numbers,” said Rep. Linda T. Sánchez, CHCI Chair. “I applaud the companies who have shared their employment figures – what gets measured gets results. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates there will be one million new STEM jobs in the next 10 years, and also an increase of 16 million Latinos in the same period. Latino talent can fuel these employment ranks.” The Tech Community Summit included Latino representatives of Silicon Valley technology companies, start-ups, nonprofits, and associations, joining CHCI for roundtable discussions on how best to develop a pipeline of Latino talent. The conversation continued with high level discussions at several of Silicon Valley’s top companies to advance Latino diversity and address how technology companies can work towards better outcomes through a comprehensive approach by: replicating successful STEM programs in K-12 schools; investing in Hispanic Serving Institutions; strengthening recruitment and retention strategies; supporting Latino start-ups; and increasing Latino representation on their boards.

CHLI’S GLOBAL ALUMNI NETWORK The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) was founded in 2003 and is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and nonpartisan founded by Members of Congress to advance the Hispanic community’s economic progress with a focus on social responsibility and global competitiveness. CHLI is dedicated to fostering a broad awareness of the diversity of thought, heritage, interests, and views of Americans of Hispanic and Portuguese descent. In the spirit of the organization’s vision of advancing the diversity of thought, CHLI launched its Global Alumni Network on May 13, 2015. The network is comprised of diverse young minds that participated in CHLI

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internship programs including the CHLI Global Leaders, CHLI Summer in Madrid, and CHLI’s Communications Fellowship. In these programs, students developed a greater understanding of public service, leadership in the business sector, and an appreciation for our country’s global competitiveness. As members of the Global Alumni Network, individuals across the country will represent the organization and aid in the further development of CHLI programs by sharing their experiences and the benefits of having participated in a program that prepares future leaders. The network will also develop personal and professional development programs including webinars and leadership panels. For additional information, visit www.chli.org.

HACU’S NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON HISPANIC HIGHER EDUCATION TO FOCUS ON EMPOWERING STUDENTS, ENHANCING COLLABORATION The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Scholarship Program will offer the following opportunities: Denny’s Hungry for Education scholarships; the JCPenney Leadership Excellence scholarships for students pursuing careers in the retail industry; and the KIA Motors America, Inc. scholarships for first-generation college students. These HACU corporate partners are among those offering scholarships to eligible college students during 2015-2016. This summer, college students will also be placed in corporate internship opportunities at the following companies: Aetna, BBVA Compass, Chick-fil-A, Deloitte, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, General Electric, Goldman Sachs, Home Depot, Hormel, Kellogg, Lockheed Martin, Monsanto, and Sodexo. The internships are part of HACU’s National Internship Program which places students in federal and corporate internships. For information about corporate partnerships, please contact jorge.burwick@hacu.net, (210) 692-3805, and for federal partnerships, jonathan.santeliz@hacu.net, (202) 467-0893. HACU is also partnering with corporations to offer career development opportunities to students at the Student Track, during HACU’s 29th Annual Conference, October 10-12, 2015, Miami Beach, Fla. Information about student track, sponsorships, and/or advertising opportunities are available at www.hacu.net, or by contacting development@hacu.net, (210) 576-3536.

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EXPANDING “CIRCLES OF INFLUENCE” WITH MANA ANNUAL LATINA LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE AND HERMANITAS® LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE MANA, A National Latina Organization, is bringing its Annual Latina Leadership Institute for adults and HERMANITAS® Leadership Institute for youth ages 11-18 to Albuquerque, New Mexico, July 23-25, 2015! MANA chapters, affiliates, individual members, friends, and supporters from across the country will converge in the land of enchantment for a memorable, educational weekend. The 2015 conference theme is “Circles of Influence” as Latina youth and adult volunteers will develop their individual leadership capabilities and networks, and learn to build their community footprints. R

This year’s conference promises to be an exciting one, including an educational visit to the University of New Mexico; a Noche Cultural with the Hispanic Heritage Committee; celebrations honoring Latino and Latina Educators; as well as a screening of the documentary film Maestra, followed by a Q&A with director Catherine Murphy. National and influential Latino leaders will anchor workshops and panel discussions on issues including: financial literacy, public service, network development, community capacity building, STEM education and careers, internet safety for teens and adults, and much more. The MANA annual programs serve to educate and inform Latina leaders and opinion-shapers who are active in their local communities nationwide in various volunteer and public service capacities.

LULAC WILL HOST ITS 86TH ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION, EXPO, AND JOB FAIR IN SALT LAKE CITY This year, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) will host its 86th Annual National Convention, Exposition, and Job Fair in Salt Lake City, Utah. The convention will feature seminars, workshops, and town halls where expert panelists will discuss issues important to the Latino community. The convention will also include an exposition where hundreds of corporate partners, government agencies, labor unions, armed forces, and nonprofit organizations will be displaying their products and services. The convention presenting sponsors include PepsiCo and Toyota.

The convention will include a separate track for the Youth and Young Adult LULAC members. Our emerging leaders will have the opportunity to attend workshops on community service, leadership development, career opportunities, and advocacy training. LULAC understands that its future rests on the development of our young members and this convention is committed to ensuring that they have every resource to succeed. The LULAC convention will also host the Federal Training Institute—an intensive and structured career development program for government employees and for job seekers looking for opportunities in the federal government. The annual LULAC convention is an opportunity to learn about how Latinos can overcome health, education, and economic disparities. We value the information and resources that community leaders, issue experts, and policy makers can bring. We know that informative discussions on critical issues will bring positive changes in policies and regulations that impact our community.

SER-JOBS FOR PROGRESS NATIONAL, INC., “BUILDING ON PROGRESS” At the invitation of the White House, SER-Jobs for Progress National, Inc. was present for President Barack Obama’s signing of the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) “Investing in America’s Competiveness” last summer. SER National Executives, numerous national leaders, along with Sergio Olivas, a young Santa Fe man whose life had been transformed through SER-Santa Fe’s environmental program, were on hand for the ceremony. Through WIOA funding, SER continues to assist people from cradle to cane. While continuing long-running programs, such as the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), SER continues to offer new programs. In the area of education, for example, SER National is incubating a new Head Start Program for children ages 0-3 in the Dallas area. In addition, SER launched two new programs to serve women: SER MUJER made possible by a grant from The Coca-Cola Bottling Company Foundation, and through a grant from Comcast’s Digital Connectors program. Additionally, SER National has partnered with AARP to provide free tax services to people, particularly seniors. Always with an eye toward the future, SER is exploring new partnerships to assist veterans in need of training, as well as utilizing technology to make training and education accessible and affordable to its clients. CORPORATE OBSERVER

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Top Row: Charles Garcia, Lou Miramontes, Darren Rebelez, Luis “Lou” P. Nieto, Jr., Victor Arias, Sr., and Albert “Al” C. Zapanta. Front Row: Dolores Kunda, Lu Córdova, Consuelo Madere, and Patricia Diaz Dennis.

The eighth annual HACR Corporate Directors Summit™ (CDS) convened in Atlanta, Ga., April 24-26 at the Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead. The Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA) co-hosted this year’s event. During the event, Hispanics currently serving on corporate boards of Fortune 500 and/or HACR Corporate Member companies, and LCDA members shared knowledge and best practices gained in corporate boardrooms. The 2015 HACR CDS began on Friday, April 26 with a joint welcome reception sponsored by Sodexo and dinner. The dinner, sponsored by Delta Airlines and MassMutual, featured Carlos Rodriguez, president and CEO of ADP, and one of only 11 Hispanic CEOs in the Fortune 500. Rodriguez shared with the audience his personal story of climbing

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the corporate ladder and offered his thoughts on Hispanic inclusion in Corporate America. Afterward, participants attended the “Best of the Boardroom” reception, sponsored by Hispanic Executive magazine and Morgan Stanley. Cid D. Wilson, president and CEO of HACR; Susan Reid, Morgan Stanley’s global head of diversity and inclusion; and KC Caldwell, managing editor of Hispanic Executive magazine, were on hand to deliver remarks. KC Caldwell also presented Hispanic Executive’s annual “Best of the Boardroom” issue, which features a select group of Latinos who are leaders on corporate boards. Although there are a number of Latinos on corporate boards, more than 70 percent of the Fortune 500 does not have a Hispanic on their board. Caldwell commented, “There are still far too few of us who hold corporate board-level positions, despite dramatic

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Carlos Rodriguez, ADP president and CEO, addressing HACR program participants.

Ana Dutra, president and CEO, Executives Club of Chicago and director, CME Group, and KC Caldwell, managing editor of Hispanic Executive magazine.

growth in Latino consumers, Latino decision makers, and investors in this country.”

presentation by Gina Rudan, president of Genuine Insights, Inc., Diversity Business Partner, Google, and best-selling author of “Practical Genius.”

On Saturday, April 25, LCDA members had an engaging dialogue focused on the value of diversity for board composition with Sara Prince, principal at McKinsey & Company. The directors continued the conversation with a director education session titled “Emerging Issues in Board Composition and Diversity” featuring panelists Aida Alvarez, director, Walmart; Victor Arias Jr., senior client partner, Korn Ferry and director, Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen; Veronica Biggins, managing director, Diversified Search, and director, Avnet; W. Frank Blount, chairman and CEO, JI Ventures, and director, KBR, Inc.; and Ana Dutra, president and CEO, Executives Club of Chicago and director, CME Group. Later in the day, participants attended a joint luncheon with the HACR Corporate Executives Forum™ (CEF) participants and enjoyed an enlightening presentation by Dr. Keith Eigel, co-founder of the Leaders Lyceum. During this session, Dr. Eigel spoke about different stages of maturity and how this effects management and professional behavior. Participants also heard from John Miller, president and CEO of Denny’s Corporation, and Denny’s Corporation board member Laysha Ward, who also serves as vice president of community relations, Target Corporation. “If you want a business case for diversity and inclusion, look at Denny’s,” said John Miller, before discussing how Denny’s diverse workforce helped increase shareholder value. That evening, CDS participants enjoyed an exclusive tour and dinner at the World of Coca-Cola sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company and Toyota Motors North America. On Sunday morning, directors participated in a roundtable discussion on the board’s role in risk oversight. Panelists included Mylle Magnum, CEO, IBT Enterprises and director, Barnes Group, Express, and Haverty Furniture; Jose Luis Prado, LCDA vice chair and director, Northern Trust; and Rene Salas, audit partner, EY. Before the luncheon, participants from the CDS and CEF programs enjoyed a lively

CDS participants attended the joint programs’ closing dinner sponsored by Target Corporation, held at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. The evening highlight was featured keynote speaker Julio Portalatin, president and CEO, Mercer. Portalatin recalled his journey to CEO, and discussed how he had leveraged his Hispanic heritage to his advantage throughout his career. The evening ended with an after-dinner reception sponsored by Anheuser-Busch, and all program participants were invited to continue networking and enjoying their evening at the Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead. In 2016, HACR celebrates its 30th anniversary. We’re looking forward to celebrating 30 years of raising the bar on Hispanic inclusion with you at the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Washington, D.C. on April 29-May 3, 2016. HOST

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right from the start of his professional life. After receiving a B.A. from Yale University and a J.D. from University of Pennsylvania Law School, Casellas landed a coveted position serving as law clerk to the Honorable A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr., of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. To this day, Casellas recognizes the importance of this experience and career highlight. “When you graduate law school, it’s a crowning accomplishment to become a law clerk to a federal judge. It’s significant because it’s a stamp on your forehead within the profession, it’s a badge of prestige.” Casellas, a Tampa native who traces his roots to Ecuador, Cuba, and Puerto Rico, went on to become the first Latino partner in that law firm. Later in his career, he occupied the role of President of the Hispanic National Bar Association and even received the “Spirit of Excellence” award from the American Bar Association. Currently, Casellas is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and of the American Law Institute. Other significant moments in Casellas’s career include his appointments as Chairman of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and General Counsel of the Department of the Air Force.

PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL When Gilbert Casellas is complimented on his long and impressive resume, which is filled with a broad array of positions and appointments that range from law to politics to business, the consultant shows grace in the form of humor: “I’m really 135 years old,” he guffaws. All jokes aside, Casellas’s enviable career is marked by a series of successes and accomplishments that began

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WALKING THE DIVERSITY WALK Casellas has long been committed to diversity and its benefits in the workplace. A member of the board of Prudential Financial since 1998 and a trustee of the University of Pennsylvania since 1996, Casellas chairs the trustees’ committee on diversity. He also serves on the Diversity Advisory Board of Toyota Motors North America and on the Joint Diversity Advisory Council of Comcast Corporation, chairing its National Hispanic Advisory Council. Prior to his current position as Chairman of Omnitru Technologies, LLC., a management consulting and

WALMART LEADERSHIP INTERVIEW SERIES investment firm based in Washington, D.C., Casellas was vice president of Corporate Responsibility and Chief Diversity Officer for Dell Inc., and served on the board of the Hispanic Federation and CHCI, as well as the Committee on Workplace Diversity for Yale University, and The Coca-Cola Company’s Diversity Task Force. For Casellas, most corporations share the same base struggle when it comes to fueling the talent pipeline with Hispanics. “From hiring all the way to the upper ranks, the challenges aren’t unique. Part of it is that folks move up and get stolen away,” Casellas laughs. “Within certain professions, companies are all chasing the same individuals. There is an element of competition. The companies I’ve worked for have done exceptionally well, in terms of putting in an infrastructure of diversity, but they still face these challenges.” And although Casellas believes “there is still much to do” in the way of creating an environment of diversity in Corporate America, he also points out the “positive progress” he has seen developing throughout the last two decades. “In the mid 1990’s it was kind of this ‘right thing to do’ mentality, but now it’s evolved to being the ‘smart thing to do’,” Casellas explained, regarding the need to recognize the growing Hispanic market and the importance of implementing diversity and inclusion measures at the corporate level. “It’s about wanting to reflect the consumer; it’s economic self-interest.”

“Uniqueness of ethnicity is not something to hide or be ashamed of; it’s a strength. Don’t conform or suppress it. It’s important that your unique perspective be brought into the room. Whatever you are discussing, leverage that and be proud, there is great value to it.” An important component to Casellas’s role as advisor and member of diversity commissions at companies such as Toyota and Comcast is to help attract and retain Hispanics. In order to accomplish this, he explained, a series of steps and measures are employed to examine their processes to create fairness in hiring, compensation, and advancement [of minorities], to make sure there are no hidden biases or practices that would impede or obstruct the advancement of good people. As well, Casellas points out the continued importance of educating managers and leaders to be able to properly identify and foster talent within their minority workforce,

in order to truly create a diverse leadership team. “It’s about making sure we give these individuals opportunities to grow professionally, by preparing them and giving them the right assignments to help do that,” Casellas explained. At Dell, for instance, Casellas helped executives create a book with names, photographs, and information of minority employees who had great promise. “We would look at those books to figure out how to identify these individuals,” he said. “You have these systems in place so that you can have leaders who say ‘I’m going to invest my time in identifying talent, to move those folks along.’” The key to successfully implementing and maintaining diversity within a corporation, according to Casellas, lies in strong leadership and accountability. “If you ask anyone to assess a diversity program, they ask about these two things. It’s about leadership making diversity a priority, about making visible, tangible changes and holding individuals accountable to them.”

LATINO PROFESSIONAL VS. PROFESSIONAL LATINO In order to advance within Corporate America and become leaders, Casellas encourages Hispanics to embrace and capitalize on their heritage. “Uniqueness of ethnicity is not something to hide or be ashamed of; it’s a strength. Don’t conform or suppress it. It’s important that your unique perspective be brought into the room. Whatever you are discussing, leverage that and be proud of that, there is great value to it,” he assures. On the other hand, Casellas cautions against leaning too heavily on one’s background, in terms of self-worth. “You want to be a Latino professional, you don’t want to be a professional Latino,” he laughs. “It’s an important dimension to your personality, but that’s not the only way to identify yourself.” Casellas echoes the same advice given to him by his own mentor, Judge Higginbotham: reputation and integrity are everything. “No matter what field you work in, be known for excellence, that’s really important. Networking is more than handing out business cards, it’s about building solid relationships that are based on people being comfortable with you and knowing they can rely on you to provide excellent service.” Lastly, Casellas believes it is important for professionals to view their career path as a marathon, not a race. “Stay grounded, it’s not just about moving up the ladder. There’s a big world out there.”

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Top Row: Alejandro Hernández, Yvonne Garcia, Jorge A. Quezada, Ed Loya, Claudia Marmolejo, Rick Ramirez, Manlio Valdes, Juan Flores, Enrique Caballero, Bob Jimenez, and Orlando T. Padilla. First Middle Row: Noreen L Gillen, Mariely Bandas-Franzetti, JoAnn Chavez, Alma L. Crossley, Carlos F. Orta, Rudy Beserra, James W. Sarvis, Steven Alonso, Randy Huey, Christine Ingrando, and Carmen Araujo. Second Middle Row: Carlos Guzman, Monica L. Martinez, Georgette Borrego Dulworth, Daisy M. Auger-Domínguez, Ernesto Felix, Raquel “Rocky” Egusquiza, Jose Avalos, Fernando Gil, Sonia Green, Frank A. Rodriguez, Lori Valle-Yañez, and David Ruiz. Front Row: Nereida “Neddy” Perez, Maria Blasé, Monique Prado Berke, Isaura Gaeta, Monica Diaz, Patricia Boshuizen, Rita Mitjans, and Lourdes Díaz.

The seventh annual HACR Corporate Executives Forum™ (CEF) took place in Atlanta, Ga., from April 24-26 at the Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead. Launched in 2008, the HACR CEF provides the most senior Hispanic corporate executives at Fortune 500 and HACR Corporate Member companies with a forum to discuss business issues, challenges, and solutions. There are also various networking opportunities available throughout the program with corporate board directors from the HACR Corporate Directors Summit™ (CDS). The 2015 HACR CEF kicked off on Friday, April 26 with a welcome reception sponsored by Sodexo. Attendees heard

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remarks from Georgia State Representative Stacey Abrams and HACR President and CEO Cid D. Wilson. Following the reception, the Friday night dinner sponsored by Delta Airlines and MassMutual, featured one of only 11 Hispanic CEOs in the Fortune 500 – Carlos Rodriguez, president and CEO of ADP. Attendees were treated to a fireside chat between Rodriguez and HACR President and CEO, Cid D. Wilson, where Rodriguez shared his personal thoughts on diversity and Hispanic inclusion. Dinner was followed by the “Best of the Boardroom” reception, sponsored by Hispanic Executive magazine and Morgan Stanley. Throughout the evening, CEF participants had the opportunity to

2015 HACR CORPORATE EXECUTIVES FORUM™ RECAP network with Hispanic board directors and other corporate executives – one of the main goals of the program. On Saturday, CEF began their morning with a networking breakfast and an executives-only CEF strategic planning session. The first business session of the program featured Dr. Keith Eigel, co-founder of the Leaders Lyceum and distinguished leadership coach. In his presentation, Dr. Eigel applied principles of adult development to the field of leadership for a transformative discussion. He continued his presentation during the joint CDS and CEF lunch meeting, where he expanded upon the concepts of maturity, development, and professional behavior. Following lunch, participants joined the CDS for the remainder of the day’s program. This included a special business session featuring John Miller, president and CEO of Denny’s Corporation and Denny’s Corporation board member Laysha Ward, who also serves as vice president of community relations, Target Corporation. CEF participants concluded their first day of sessions with a presentation from Roselinde Torres, renowned leadership expert and senior partner and Boston Consulting Group Fellow. Saturday evening, CEF participants traveled to the World of Coca-Cola in downtown Atlanta for a joint HACR CDS and CEF reception and dinner hosted by The Coca-Cola Company and Toyota Motors of North America.

America. Before the luncheon, Gina Rudan, president of Genuine Insights, Inc., a diversity business partner at Google, and best-selling author of “Practical Genius,” guided participants through a lively session entitled “Unleash Your Practical Genius.” At the luncheon, Alan Gershenhorn, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, UPS shared his own story and challenges climbing the corporate ladder. Target Corporation sponsored the weekend’s closing dinner, which was held at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. CEF legacy sponsor, Intel and endowment contributor, ManPower Group, were both recognized for their contributions and participants were treated to an engaging speech from keynote Julio Portalatin, president and CEO, Mercer. The evening concluded with an after-dinner reception back at the Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead sponsored by Anheuser-Busch. In 2016, HACR celebrates its 30th anniversary. Join us next year as we celebrate 30 years of raising the bar on Hispanic inclusion at the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Washington, D.C. on April 29-May 3, 2016.

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DRIVERS DOING MORE WITH PHONES THAN TEXTING AND DRIVING Motorists today give in to more than just the texting temptation when behind the wheel. New AT&T-commissioned research indicates that nearly four in 10 smartphone users tap into social media when driving. Almost three in 10 surf the net, and one in 10 video chats. Overall, the Braun Research survey shows that seven in 10 people engage in smartphone activities while driving. Texting – reported by 61 percent of drivers – and emailing – 33 percent – remain the most prevalent, but other smartphone use when behind the wheel is now common. To address this growing problem, AT&T has expanded its “It Can Wait” campaign from focusing just on texting while driving to other smartphone driving distractions. Collaborating with other social platforms, the campaign is launching a virtual reality tour to help people understand it’s not possible to drive safely when using a smartphone. “We’re encouraging lifesaving behavioral change,” said Lori Lee, senior executive vice president and global marketing officer. “We want people engaged with their devices and our network, but not when they are behind the wheel.” Since its launch in 2010, the “It Can Wait” campaign has helped build awareness of the dangers of texting and driving for about 90 percent of all audiences surveyed and has inspired more than 6.5 million pledges not to text and drive.

CARNIVAL CORPORATION LAUNCHES NEW BRAND, CREATES NEW TRAVEL CATEGORY With a focus on transformative and holistic impact and longterm sustainable development, Carnival Corporation & plc, the world’s largest travel and leisure company, launched a new brand called fathom™, defining a new travel category it is calling “social impact travel” that will offer consumers authentic, meaningful, impact travel experiences to work alongside locals as they tackle community needs, fathom™ pioneers social impact travel on a scale the world has never seen. What sets fathom™ apart is the long-term, systematic partnership approach with its partner countries paired with the unique business model that allows for sustained

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impact and lasting development. Fathom’s scale and global vision reach beyond what the world has ever seen. The company’s first destination will be the Dominican Republic, a country known for its spectacular beauty but also a country where the average household income is approximately $6,000 U.S. dollars a year and where more than two million Dominicans do not have access to piped water. With Carnival Corporation’s new fathom™ brand, travelers will work with locals sculpting clay to build water filters providing clean drinking water. Visit www.fathom.org to book your trip.

CHEVRON, SMALL BUSINESS FIND VALUE IN EACH OTHER When Houston-born entrepreneur Robert Jimenez started his office supplies company, Today’s Business Solutions (TBS), in 2002, he operated out of his attic and was living off borrowed funds. But he wasn’t afraid to think big. Above all, he had a strong belief in customer service and the importance of building relationships. Over the next decade, Jimenez’s approach paid off as he garnered contracts from academic institutions and health centers, while developing a strategic alliance with Office Depot/Max. In February 2015, TBS received a five-year contract to provide office supplies to all of Chevron’s U.S. operations. The contract culminated a rigorous sourcing process conducted by Chevron’s Business & Real Estate Services (CBRES) and Procurement/Supply Chain Management teams. The outcome represented a win-win for Chevron and for TBS, while validating Chevron’s focus on cost savings, reliability, and value creation. “The real success story is that the winning bidder is a small minority business enterprise,” said Anand Gadgil, CBRES’ operations and projects manager. “This was a tough test for a small business to compete and go headto-head with big box suppliers and perform better at all levels throughout the sourcing process.” For Jimenez and his daughter, Priscilla Luna, the company’s vice president, the Chevron sourcing process provided a chance to show what they do best – run a lean operation, manage costs, focus on the needs of each customer, and remain attentive to every detail. In its approach to Chevron’s business initiative, TBS brought another important attribute – the ability to target an organization long before the sourcing process begins. Luna explained: “A key part of our strategy is to gain

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CISCO SUPPORTS THE NORTH CAROLINA HISPANIC EDUCATIONAL SUMMIT Cisco is harnessing the power of inclusion and diversity with its people, customers, and community. Cisco’s Latino Employee Resource Organization, Conexión, has over 1,100 members globally and focuses on three key pillars – Professional Development, Community, and Talent Pipeline. Through a Grow, Build, and Share approach, members are offered opportunities to grow themselves personally and professionally, build relationships within their community, and share their knowledge and passion for technology to help build a rich talent pipeline. Conexión’s talent pipeline strategy encompasses collaborating with a variety of organizations. On March 27, 2015 North Carolina (NC) State University and the NC Society of Hispanic Professionals hosted the NC Hispanic Educational Summit, the largest educational conference for Hispanic middle and high school students in the state. The event highlighted how an education focused on science, technology, engineering, and math can lead to an exciting and successful career. More than 1,000 students and 40 organizations from around the prominent high-tech center Research Triangle Park participated. As in previous years, Conexión contributed to the event by showcasing Cisco’s collaboration technologies and sharing how Cisco is shaping the future of technology.

This year, Denny’s brought to life the program idea of previous scholarship recipient, llse Delgado, who was selected for her suggestion to give back to her own local elementary school. Throughout the month of April, diners in El Paso, Texas, hosted an in-store fundraiser for Clendenin Elementary School, and with the help of generous guests and Ilse’s winning idea, donated more than $1,500 for Clendenin’s after school program. With the help of “Hungry for Education” scholarship winners across the United States, Denny’s hopes to leave a lasting impact on their surrounding communities by working together to end childhood hunger.

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Joe Avila, manager of community relations of Ford Motor Company Fund, noted “Our goal is to be an active participant in the success of our communities. What Through this and many other programs, Cisco remains better way to do this than to promote literacy among our committed to growing and empowering the Latino children, especially as they enter the summer break, a Ford Fund Master File Format: CMYK.EPS Ford Oval: CMYK Text: Black Blackdue toBlack community in high-tech. time when BW.EPS reading levels drop the lack of access 6/2003 to books. The partnership with First Book is an important component of the education efforts we launched with our DENNY’S IS HUNGRY FOR EDUCATION dealers at the beginning of this year.” This initiative is As America’s Diner, Denny’s is part of Ford’s overall education efforts in North Texas and dedicated to giving back. The focuses on promoting reading at an early age. brand’s “Hungry for Education” For more information, visit www.fordscholars.org/ is a multicultural scholarship drivingdreams. program for eligible students across the country and was created by Denny’s as part of its ongoing commitment to helping end childhood hunger in the U.S. Each year, Denny’s partners with eight leading nonprofit minority advocacy organizations to award more than $200,000 in scholarships to students who are asked to submit unique, actionable ideas on how Denny’s can impact childhood hunger in their local community. CORPORATE OBSERVER

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GE HOLDS REGIONAL SUMMITS FOR HISPANIC COMMUNITIES GE’s Hispanic Forum recently held three regional summits to address local Hispanic student and community needs, and provide professional growth opportunities for Hispanic professionals. In Atlanta, “The Future is Now” conference focused on the changing demographics of Hispanics in the U.S. In the next generation, this population will increase from 16 to 30 percent. In order to keep up with this trend, GE is poised to increase its Hispanic talent pipeline. The conference also included backpack donations to a local school, and Hispanic student scholarship fundraising. In Chicago, GE and the Consortium of Latino Employee Organizations hosted a summit with local Fortune 1000 businesses to help drive greater Hispanic student participation in STEM fields. Ideas were generated for a Chicago school pilot program to encourage greater Hispanic participation in STEM. In addition, GE put together plans to fund a summer science camp for Hispanic students. In Houston, the event “Diversity and Inclusion in the 21st Century” focused on trends and challenges affecting employees. Sessions analyzed the growing Hispanic population’s impact on the workforce and the responsibility employee resource groups have to become more relevant for the communities they advocate for and the industries they represent.

DIVERSITY: HERBALIFE’S CORPORATE DNA For Herbalife, Hispanic inclusion across its business has been a part of its heritage for a long time. Ibi Fleming, senior vice president and managing director of Herbalife North America, knows companies are stronger when they understand and look like the customers they serve. Fleming’s team provides independent members resources to help people live healthier, and in some cases, build a business. “In the United States, I have met Latino members who have transformed their lives to be healthier and gained financial empowerment. These are not just personal achievements, but gains that move our community forward,” said Fleming. “All we need is opportunity and that is what Herbalife is all about.” In the community, the company looks to support organizations committed to leveling the playing field for

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Latinos, particularly in health and financial empowerment. For Fleming, whose family came to the United States from Cuba, this corporate ethos resonates strongly. “Herbalife walks the walk when it comes to diversity and inclusion. I see these values all around me: through the impact on our Latino members, our external partnerships, and internally in my own corporate advancement. Herbalife recognizes the strengths Latinos bring to the table.”

HISPANIC EXECUTIVE MAGAZINE ENCOURAGES DIVERSITY IN SPORTS LEADERSHIP WITH COVER STORY FEATURING BROOKLYN NETS AND BARCLAYS CENTER SVP ELISA PADILLA Hispanic Executive magazine is pleased to unveil its July/August 2015 cover featuring Elisa Padilla, chief marketing officer and SVP for the Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center. The July/August issue marks the first time a woman in sports graces the cover of Hispanic Executive, an important breakthrough given the gender imbalance that exists within leadership roles in the sports and marketing industries today. Women are more involved in sports and marketing than ever before—whether as athletes, fans, or representatives—and those numbers will only continue to grow over time. Increasing female representation at the highest levels of the industry—especially women of color and Latinas, who make up a powerful consumer segment in this country—is pivotal to the multi-billion dollar world of sports. “We couldn’t be more thrilled or honored to have Elisa Padilla grace the cover of our marketing issue of Hispanic Executive,” said KC Caldwell, managing editor of Hispanic Executive. “Elisa embodies what it means to have an all-encompassing skill set and thrive at the top of her game. This smart, talented, and ambitious Latina proved capability and genius in brand innovation and forged her way in the male dominated industry of sports marketing. Let her welcome you to her major cool, major innovative, major-league Brooklyn.

HEART OF THE COMMUNITY In 2014 Southwest announced a multi-year commitment to “Placemaking” — a movement that reimagines public spaces

HACR CORPORATE MEMBER AND MEDIA PARTNER NEWS as the heart of every community. Through the Southwest Airlines “Heart of the Community” program, our goal is to activate public spaces, transforming them into vibrant places that connect people and strengthen communities in partnership with the nonprofit organization behind “Placemaking,” Project for Public Spaces (PPS). Our goal is to demonstrate how “Placemaking” can be a catalyst for building sustainable, healthy, inclusive, and economically viable communities. We believe that public places are truly the hearts of local communities. As a result, the idea of creating and revitalizing public spaces is one that speaks to the heart of who we are. After seven successful projects in 2013 and 2014, Southwest has awarded grants in 2015 to Albuquerque, St. Louis, Jacksonville, Ft. Meyers, Milwaukee, and Portland, Maine. In future years, our goal is to expand the “Heart of the Community” program and support public spaces in all Southwest markets through “Placemaking” projects. “Heart of the Community” is a signature part of our broader efforts to connect people and strengthen local communities through our core business, charitable giving, community outreach, and environmental initiatives.

WALMART AND THE WALMART FOUNDATION HAVE ANNOUNCED DONATIONS TOTALING $500,000 TO HELP FLOOD RELIEF EFFORTS IN TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA. These donations include cash and in-kind donations such as food, baby and personal care products for families, and cleaning and work supplies for relief efforts. When flooding began, Walmart immediately donated and delivered 75,000 bottles of water to affected areas in the Texas communities of Henderson and San Marcos. All of these donations are in addition to the $80,000 the Walmart Foundation committed to the American Red Cross to provide relief assistance in Texas and Oklahoma in early May.

disaster relief efforts, and we will continue to do whatever we can to help - either through donations, providing emergency supplies, or encouraging associates to volunteer their time. We encourage companies and organizations alike to join Walmart in helping those in need during these troubling times.

WELLS FARGO SPONSORS GALLUP INDUSTRY STUDY TO GAIN INSIGHT INTO FINANCIAL NEEDS OF DIVERSE-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES To gain more insight into the experiences of diverse business owners in the areas of lending and operating their businesses, Wells Fargo commissioned Gallup to conduct a national study of small business owners. On May 21, Gallup released the findings and Wells Fargo announced a four-point plan to address needs identified in the study. The plan will help more diverse small businesses become credit-ready and gain access to credit. The Gallup survey included findings of business owners in six segments – African American, Asian American, Hispanic, LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender), military veteran, and women. “Serving diverse communities has long been a focus area and priority for Wells Fargo, yet we know there’s more work to be done, and it starts with gaining a deeper understanding of the experiences of diverse small business owners working with financial institutions,” said Lisa Stevens, head of Small Business for Wells Fargo. “For this reason, we commissioned the Gallup study, which gave us new insight into the perceptions and experiences of diverse business owners working with banks, and how we can improve as a company and as an industry.” The research was conducted in collaboration with diverse chambers of commerce, including the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC). The Gallup diverse lending study and related articles and videos are now available at WellsFargoWorks.com/Insights.

Walmart considers their associates and the communities they serve as part of an extended family - a family that supports one another during times of crisis. Walmart has been working closely with the American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, Feeding America, and other local agencies to make sure that the needs of individual communities are being met. Throughout the past 10 years Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have donated more than $43 million to assist CORPORATE OBSERVER

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Top Row: Luis Tavarez, Michael Muñoz, Alfonso Calderon, Zeferino Cisneros, Robert Trujillo, Alexander Toland, David Ramirez, Juan Gonzalez, and Christian Campos. First Middle Row: Harold González, Nydia Correa, Omayra L. Padilla de Jesus, Jennifer Altarriba, Nydia J. Sahagún, Adrianna Samaniego, Isabel Villegas, Alberto Ortega, Angelica Hurtado, and Maria Jose Gatti. Second Middle Row: Jason Luis Fernandez, Gloria Schoch, Gerard Borda, Alvaro Silva Vargas, Luis A. Rivera, David Guzman, Carlos Villasana, Daniel Pinho, Karina Baril, and Artemio San Martin. Front Row: Mariana Fagnilli, Beatriz Medina Pratt, Selene Benavides, Ibelka Fernandez, Erika Gonzalez Mercedes, and Claudia Arana Sanchez.

The fifth annual HACR Corporate Achievers Summit™ (CAS) was held in Atlanta, Ga., April 24-26 at the RitzCarlton, Buckhead. Launched in 2011, the HACR CAS is HACR’s newest program and is open to all former HACR Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers™ (YHCA) program participants. CAS provides a support network for former HACR YHCA participants through leadership development, professional training sessions, and continued networking. On Friday, April 24, the HACR CAS kicked off with a joint HACR Corporate Directors Summit™ (CDS), Corporate Executives Forum™ (CEF), and CAS welcome reception and dinner. The joint event provides CAS participants 22

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the valuable opportunity to network with top Hispanic executives and board directors. CAS participants enjoyed a fireside chat between HACR President and CEO Cid D. Wilson and ADP President and CEO Carlos Rodriguez. Rodriguez spoke about his path to CEO from his humble beginnings in Miami, and the importance of perseverance. After dinner, participants joined executives and board directors for Hispanic Executive magazine and Morgan Stanley’s “Best of the Boardroom” reception. The next day, participants enjoyed a networking breakfast, followed by three intensive business sessions. The first session was titled “Are you a 21st Century Leader?” and

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featured Roselinde Torres, renowned leadership expert and senior partner and Boston Consulting Group Fellow. Before lunch, CAS participants spent time with Monique Berke, vice president of business transformation, CBL & Associate Properties, Inc., who spoke about “Leadership from the Inside Out – Giving Voice to the Leader Within.” After the CAS networking luncheon, participants attended their final business session of the day with Dr. Keith Eigel, cofounder of the Leaders Lyceum, which aims to accelerate the development of leaders to a place of greater maturity and effectiveness. The CAS program concluded its first day of programming with the CAS strategic planning session followed by the Joint CAS/YHCA welcome reception sponsored by Johnson & Johnson and MillerCoors.

Upon their return to the Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead, all program participants were invited to an after-dinner reception sponsored by Anheuser-Busch to close out the 2015 program. We look forward to celebrating our 30th anniversary in 2016 at the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Washington, D.C. on April 29-May 3, 2016.

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On Sunday, CAS participants enjoyed a panel featuring top Hispanic executives from the HACR Corporate Executives Forum™ (CEF). The first business session featured John Rosero, vice president, chief legal officer, and secretary of Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc. For the Sunday luncheon, participants were treated to Gina Rudan’s lively “Unleash Your Practical Genius” presentation. Rudan is the president of Genuine Insights, Inc., a diversity business partner at Google, and best-selling author of “Practical Genius.” During the afternoon, the CAS joined HACR YHCA participants for a combined business session featuring Richard Montañez, vice president of multicultural sales and community activation, PepsiCo North America, and author of “A Boy, a Burrito, and a Cookie: From Janitor to Executive.” Afterward, CAS and HACR YHCA members attended a meet and greet led by Dr. Juana Bordas, president of Mestiza Leadership International. That evening, the CAS concluded its program alongside CDS, CEF, and HACR YHCA participants, with a final reception and dinner sponsored by Target Corporation. During the dinner at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Julio Portalatin, president and CEO of Mercer, shared insights from his own career, which no doubt left CAS participants with significant inspiration.

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experienced a personal tragedy which would leave its mark and later become her inspiration to pursue a career in human rights law and policies. “You lived and breathed human rights, every conversation was about human rights. The issues in my country pushed me to fight for other people,” she recalled. “Growing up I had a passion for education and healthcare, and I was always passionate about public law.” Fagnilli went on to obtain her bachelor’s and Juris Doctor degrees from the Universidad de Buenos Aires, as well as a specialization in International and Public Law. In addition, Fagnilli holds a Master of Law from The University of Miami. Moving to the United States was “definitely the biggest risk I ever took,” assured Fagnilli, who points out other highlights of her career as “each and every opportunity I’ve had to embrace who I am along the way and use my skills as a human rights lawyer, creating value in the work I do, obtaining a job that allows me to bring together my passion and skills to help people across the globe.”

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Fagnilli’s desire to work in the healthcare sector came to fruition, with a total of twelve years working in the regulated healthcare industry. During this time, Fagnilli focused her efforts on building alliances across the United States and Latin America, in order to support business, legal, and compliance programs. Today, she holds the title of Latin America Policy Lead in the Global Regulatory Policy and Intelligence department of Janssen Pharmaceuticals, a Johnson & Johnson company. In her current role, Fagnilli’s main responsibility is to provide policy and intelligence support regarding the Latin America region. The opportunities allowed by her job to better the lives of fellow Hispanics, however, are what Fagnilli finds truly fulfilling. “The work I do every day for J & J focuses on patients, that’s why I’m proud of working with this organization. We bring a passion for health and working together

WALMART LEADERSHIP INTERVIEW SERIES with governmental authorities to develop policies and regulations to improve the lives of patients around the world,” she explained. Key partnerships with organizations such as the National Hispanic Medical Association and the National Council of La Raza have yielded successful initiatives to address existing healthcare gaps and disparities, including, for example, the policy work she and her team do on Diversity in Clinical Trials.

SUCCESS IN THE FIELD AND AT THE OFFICE In 2007, just one year after joining Johnson & Johnson, Fagnilli became involved with HOLA (Hispanic Organization for Leadership and Achievement), an employee resource group dedicated to providing leadership development, networking, and mentoring opportunities to Hispanic employees. Within HOLA, Fagnilli has held several important roles which include founding and chairing the Massachusetts chapter, as well as the Diversity Council of DePuy-Synthes’ franchise; serving as Chair of HOLA’s Senior Leadership Team and its Center of Excellence for seven years; and, most recently, being appointed to the HOLA Board of Directors.

“We remain focused not only on the attraction of Hispanic talent to our organization, but we are equally focused on the development and upward movement of Hispanic talent within our organization. We feel the balance of the two will yield a stronger talent pipeline inclusive of our Hispanic talent.” One important component of Fagnilli’s participation with HOLA has been her exposure to and involvement with recruitment and retention strategies focused on Hispanic employees. Johnson & Johnson, for their part, partners with various professional associations and attends various national, regional, and local conferences, with a focus on increasing access to Hispanic talent, according to Fagnilli. The corporation also makes a conscious effort to recruit at universities where there is a larger concentration of Hispanic students, including the University of Puerto Rico – Mayaguez; Rutgers; Florida International University; University of Florida; Georgia Institute of Technology; and Pennsylvania State University, to name a few.

designed to develop, retain, and motivate all employees, including our Hispanic talent,” assured Fagnilli. Specifically, one such leadership development program is the Multicultural Leadership Development Program, an initiative designed to accelerate the development of highperforming multicultural individuals within the company. Fagnilli has personally helped implement two different mentoring programs, with the dual goal of providing professional development and leadership skills to HOLA members, in areas such as supplier diversity, multicultural marketing, health education, and community outreach, among others. Johnson & Johnson also lends its support to the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR), and, through HOLA, nominates three Latino employees every year to attend HACR’s Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers™ program. Not surprisingly, Fagnilli herself was the recipient of this prestigious nomination in 2013. That same year she was also awarded Honorable Mention in the LATINA Executive of the Year Program, for her commitment and dedication to Hispanic leadership. And while Fagnilli recognizes that any corporation can and should strive to improve its commitment to minority recruitment and leadership, she believes that her own company is rising above the challenges faced by many businesses in today’s increasingly global market. “I’ve always seen that aspect of Johnson & Johnson, it’s improved even within the last 10 years. They are doing a phenomenal job of engaging employees and ensuring we keep increasing minority numbers. We remain focused not only on the attraction of Hispanic talent to our organization, but we are equally focused on the development and upward movement of Hispanic talent within our organization. We feel the balance of the two will yield a stronger talent pipeline inclusive of our Hispanic talent,” said Fagnilli. In that regard, Fagnilli believes that Hispanics are poised to become the next generation of leaders in Corporate America, if they follow the same advice she herself was given at the beginning of her career: be true to yourself and your roots.

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2015 HACR YOUNG HISPANIC CORPORATE ACHIEVERS™

Top Row: Edwin Paoli Perez Molina, Lady Melodie Maldonado, Marco A. Villareal, Jr., Douglas Bowles, John Martinez, Thais RodriguezCaez, Dennis M. Peredo, Angel Arocho, and Robert Martinez. First Middle Row: Carlos Ruiz Rábago, Jennifer de la Torre, Jesse Antonio Lopez, James M. Jimenez, Janeth Gomez, and Marco Ugarte. Second Middle Row: Ana M. Martin, Mara Garcia Kaplan, Angel Uruchima, John Vasquez, Judith Ibarra-Bianchetta. Rene Sanchez, Cinthia Lopez, Graziella-Vesta Sampedro Pennington-Evans, Lisa Tuccio King, Luis Alfredo Figueroa, Esmeralda Barriga Gonzalez, and Michelle Caraballo. Front Row: Magaly Munoz-Mejorado, Angie Rios, Francesca Parodi Morris, Gianinna Daniel, Diana Navas-Rosette, and Imelda Siegelson.

Now in its ninth year, the HACR Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers™ (YHCA) program was created to recognize and develop young Hispanic executives in Corporate America. The annual program was held in Atlanta, Ga., on April 26-28 at the Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead. This year’s class featured an impressive roster of young Hispanic executives, selected to participate based on a combination of leadership, professional experience, and a history of community service. Dr. Juana Bordas, president of Mestiza Leadership International, once again led the activities and guided participants through the intensive program. Participants

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began the program on Sunday, April 26 with a brief presentation about HACR delivered by HACR President and CEO Cid D. Wilson. Dr. Bordas guided the participants through an introduction and program overview, followed by a number of workshops aimed at highlighting the contributions that Hispanics have made in the U.S. Following lunch, HACR YHCA participants joined the HACR Corporate Achievers Summit™ (CAS) participants for a joint business session featuring Richard Montañez, vice president of multicultural sales and community activation, PepsiCo North America, and author of “A Boy, a Burrito, and a Cookie:

2015 HACR YOUNG HISPANIC CORPORATE ACHIEVERS™ RECAP

ManPowerGroup’s Graziella-Vesta Sampedro Pennington-Evans.

Angel Uruchima, Gianinna Daniel, and Cid D. Wilson.

From Janitor to Executive.” Afterward, HACR YHCA and CAS participants had the opportunity to participate in a meet-andgreet led by Dr. Bordas.

HACR YHCA participants sat in on the HACR CEO Roundtable featuring Ralph de la Vega, president and CEO, AT&T mobile and business solutions and Arnold Donald, president and CEO, Carnival Corporation & plc, moderated by Telemundo’s Norma Garcia. Garcia engaged both CEOs in a lively discussion about diversity and Hispanic inclusion.

That evening, HACR YHCA participants had an exclusive opportunity to network with distinguished Hispanic executives and board directors at the joint program’s reception and dinner at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, sponsored by Target Corporation. Attendees were treated to engaging remarks from Julio Portalatin, president and CEO, Mercer. Following dinner, participants were invited to the Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead hotel for an evening reception sponsored by Anheuser-Busch. On Monday morning, HACR YHCA participants returned to their rigorous schedule for exclusive sessions with board directors, Hispanic executives, and best-selling author Gina Rudan. On Tuesday, Dr. Bordas continued the program with sessions aimed at further developing these young Latino leaders into the corporate moguls they aspire to become.

The HACR YHCA program concluded with an awards ceremony recognizing the successes and accomplishments of the 2015 class. HACR YHCA sponsors, Altria and MillerCoors had the opportunity to provide remarks and congratulate the future generation of Hispanic leaders. In 2016, HACR celebrates its 30th anniversary as well as the 10th anniversary of the HACR YHCA program. We are looking forward to welcoming our new class of HACR YHCA participants into the ranks of the Corporate Achievers SummitTM program (their alumni program). We hope you will join us at the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Washington, D.C. on April 29-May 3, 2016.

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Ford Motor Company

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WYNDHAM WORLDWIDE Ford Motor Company

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Ford Fund Master 6/2003

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Ford Fund Master 6/2003

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS JULY 7-11, 2015 League of United Latin American Citizens: 86th LULAC National Convention & Exposition Salt Palace Convention Center Salt Lake City, UT

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute: CHLI Trade & International Affairs Symposium Newseum Washington, DC

JULY 11-14, 2015 National Council of La Raza: NCLR Annual Conference Kansas City Convention Center Kansas City, KS

OCTOBER 8-10, 2015 National Society of Hispanic MBAs: 26th Annual Conference & Career Expo McCormick Place/Chicago Convention Center Chicago, IL

SEPTEMBER 20-22, 2015 United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: National Convention Houston, TX

2016 HACR PROGRAMS APRIL 29 - MAY 1, 2016 HACR Corporate Directors Summit™ Mandarin Oriental Washington, D.C.

MAY 1-3, 2016 HACR Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers™ Mandarin Oriental Washington, D.C.

APRIL 29 - MAY 1, 2016 HACR Corporate Executives Forum™ Mandarin Oriental Washington, D.C.

MAY 2-3, 2016 24th Annual HACR Symposium: The Power of Hispanic Inclusion™ Mandarin Oriental Washington, D.C.

APRIL 29 - MAY 1, 2016 HACR Corporate Achievers Summit™ Mandarin Oriental Washington, D.C.

MAY 3, 2016 HACR CEO Roundtable Mandarin Oriental Washington, D.C.

HISPANIC ASSOCIATION ON CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY 1444 I Street, N.W. Suite 850 Washington, D.C. 20005

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