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The Silvana Massolo Entrepreneurs Grant

Philanthropy is a core value for Massolo who recently launched the “Silvana Massolo Entrepreneurs Grant” at her Alma Mater, Florida International University. This grant is designed to aid alumni in investing in their own startups or small businesses, with preference given to people of color. Massolo is heavily involved with several organizations such as Casita Maria , a safe community, that enriches and uplifts families towards success, through art and educational programs, as well as Dress for Success Dallas , which recently honored her as a part of their “31 Days of Women in Power.”

How a kid from El Monte became one of Hollywood’s few Latino executives

Cris Abrego started his television career as a student at El Monte’s Mountain View High School. Now, he’s chairman of the Americas for reality TV giant, Banijay, which has rights to such hit shows as “Big Brother” and “MasterChef.”

In a ‘Latinas First’ strategy, everyone wins

Latina leadership tends to have a ripple effect that helps broader communities, according to a new report by the USC Equity Research Institute in partnership with Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE), a nonprofit for Latina empowerment.

The Latina dermatologist providing complete care for diverse patients

Dermatology Partner’s Lexington Park office serves a diverse community of people. In the first week of August, they were joined by Dr. Renata Ruiz, a dermatologist who seeks to connect to her patients by speaking their native language.

Born in Brazil, she learned Portuguese growing up, learned English to take classes in the U.S., and is now learning Spanish to speak to her patients in their own language.

Dr. Ruiz graduated with a bachelor’s from Boston University, completed her medical degree at the University of Massachusetts, and continued on to complete her internal medicine internship and dermatology training at Brown University.

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How organizers are taking the Day of the Dead river parade to national TV

For at least one autumn weekend, the nation will come to know San Antonio as “Spiritlandia.” At least that’s the hope of organizers of the Day of the Dead San Antonio river parade and festival.

In an announcement to media and city dignitaries Wednesday morning at La Villita, Chef Johnny Hernandez unveiled the new branding for the festival he first introduced in 2019. After the coronavirus pandemic necessitated a virtual celebration in only its second year, the parade returned as an in-person event in 2021.

This year, the event will be broadcast in a combined television and online streaming format with national partners NBC LX and Peacock, which along with Telemundo channels, will reach an estimated 100 million U.S. viewers, according to organizers.

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Grace Puma, LCDA member, Appointed to Target Corporation’s Board of Directors

Fabric Appoints Sandra Campos to Board of Directors

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Placing A Value On Ability

Enhances Board Service

Interview with Sandra Campos, CEO of Cynosure Holdings

According to Sandra Campos, those aspiring to join a corporate board of directors must be keenly aware of their value to the board room. This tenet, along with a solid entrepreneurial sense and passion for continuous learning, has been a hallmark of Campos's career in the fashion and retail industry. She has served as a top-level operator and brand builder for fashion and retail industry icons such as Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan. She also created entertainer Selena Gomez's first lifestyle brand and was chief executive officer for fashion company DVF: Diane von Furstenberg.

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The Mexican Avocado Industry’s Commitment to Sustainability

The avocado industry in Mexico is committed to sustainable development of the avocado-producing region in Michoacán. Its members and the industry’s prosperity depend on the conservation of the natural environment, soil, forests, and water, as well as the economic and social stability of Michoacán’s communities.

That is why APEAM and MHAIA have aligned their sustainability strategy with UN 2030 Agenda and international regulations to conserve local forests and protect the natural resources and habitats depended upon by so many. This infographic shows how the avocado industry has helped so far.

WINERY OF THE MONTH

The Flores and Zepeda family grape growing tradition began over 3 decades ago with Salvador Zepeda, Fidencio's great-grandfather. Salvador was the first to cultivate grapes for the Firestone family in 1974. His son, Armando Zepeda, planted the first vines in Buttonwood Vineyards in 1983. Ever since, Armando has been Grape Master. Through hard work and esfuerzo, the Flores and Zepeda family has mastered the craft of winemaking and become essential to Solvang wine country.

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