Monthly Archives: August 2010

In Case You Missed It

Last week there were a few write ups on the AP/Univision poll on a variety of Hispanic attitudes and perspectives – everything from education to career. Here’s one from USA Today that provides a nice overview as well as a link to the study.

Speaking of Leadership…

I’m honored and excited to have been asked to be part of  leadership summit sponsored by the Center for Hispanic Leadership. The Summit entitled, Embracing Innovation Through Diversity, will take place September 18th in Los Angeles. The Summit will explore the role of Hispanic professionals and diversity at-large, as well as its impact and influence on propelling innovation in…

And Elena Makes Three

Congratulations to Associate Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan. She becomes the third woman on the Supreme Court.

Reaching Hispanic Talent: Broad vs Deep

In talking with some organizations about Hispanic recruitment, I’m not surprised by their common response: that is, their current recruitment strategies also encompass reaching Hispanic talent on campus. Participation in Hispanic-related campus activities is a start but certainly doesn’t formulate an effective Hispanic recruitment strategy. Including Hispanic recruitment strategies as an appendage to a wider…

Hispanic Talent: The Future is Now

Earlier today, I had a chance to watch the Ronald McDonald House Charities’ (RMHC)/HACER college scholarship recipient webcast. The RMHC/HACER partnership awards $100,000 to fulfill the college dreams of Hispanic college students. This year marks 25th Anniversary of the RMHC/HACER Scholarship Program. I was truly inspired by the accomplishments of these young Latino leaders. Many are now…

Focus on Hispanic Interns: Always Be Retaining

We’re right in the middle of Summer and interns have hopefully made themselves at home. All the resources put into developing an internship program are meant to find and retain full-time hires. The year-long efforts put into reviewing resumes, visiting key colleges, conducting interviews, and coordinating internship-related activities have led to this point in the recruitment…

What's Valuable to You?

I love history. I enjoy reading history. It’s why I take the time to stop and read the inscriptions on monuments. It’s why I read the plaques in historical districts. And it’s why I love to vacation in New England. Most of all, I enjoy “seeing and touching” history. I have an interest in old…