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CORPORATEVOLUME 19, NO. 2, 2016 OBSERVER EMPLOYMENT · PROCUREMENT · PHILANTHROPY · GOVERNANCE A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO

DEAR HACR STAKEHOLDERS,

This past spring we were honored This edition of the Corporate Observer includes a recap to bring together a collection of HACR’s signature programs and symposium, the 10th of the nation’s most influential Annual HACR CEO Roundtable, the 30th Anniversary Hispanic leaders, board directors, celebration, as well as recent news from our Corporate and and executives at the HACR Coalition Members. Annual Programs and 24th Annual Also in this issue, the next installment of the HACR YHCA Symposium: The Power of Hispanic Leadership Interview Series features Mara Garcia Kaplan of Inclusion™ in Washington, D.C., at Target Corporation, Alvaro Silva Vargas of The Coca-Cola the Mandarin Oriental. Once again Company, and Carlos Villasana of Capital One. Each HACR sponsored by Target Corporation, the symposium was YHCAer shared intriguing insights on their professional able to serve as an outlet to discuss and identify effective journeys as they climb to the top of Corporate America. strategies for advancing Hispanic inclusion with an On behalf of HACR, we would like to thank you again for impressive line-up of speakers. your continued support as we raise the bar for Hispanic A highlight of this year’s symposium was the 10th Annual inclusion. HACR CEO Roundtable, which featured Brian Cornell, chairman and CEO of Target Corporation; Roger W. Crandall, Sincerely, president and CEO of MassMutual; Craig Menear, chairman, CEO, and president of The Home Depot; and Frederick Waddell, chairman and CEO of Northern Trust. Cid Wilson President & CEO HACR also celebrated 30 years of excellence and success in the nation’s capital. Three decades of undeniable success was only possible with the support of our Board of Directors, Corporate Members, participants, and sponsors.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS CORPORATE OBSERVER Ignacio Salazar The Honorable Lincoln Díaz-Balart The Corporate Observer is a publication Ser-Jobs for Progress National, Inc. Congressional Hispanic Leadership of the Hispanic Association on Corporate HACR Board Chair Institute, Inc. Responsibility (HACR). HACR’s Dr. Juan Andrade Sonia Lopez mission is to advance the inclusion of United States Hispanic Leadership Cuban American National Council Hispanics in Corporate America at a Institute level commensurate with our economic Dr. Antonio R. Flores contributions. HACR Board Vice Chair Hispanic Association of Colleges Ronald Blackburn-Moreno and Universities Cid D. Wilson President and CEO ASPIRA Association, Inc. Roger C. Rocha HACR Board Treasurer League of United Latin America Citizens Vanessa Bowling Ajavon Executive Assistant, Operations Amy Hinojosa Martha Montoya MANA, A National Latina Organization National Association of Hispanic Dr. Lisette Garcia HACR Board Secretary Publications Senior Vice President and COO Angel Zúñiga Janet Murguía Eric Lopez American GI Forum of the United States National Council of La Raza Manager, HACR Research Institute The Honorable Linda T. Sánchez Thomas Savino Sarah Negris-Mamani Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Prospanica Manager, CEF Program Javier Palomarez Yariany Perez-Nieto United States Hispanic Chamber of Associate, Corporate Partnerships Commerce Ariana Solis Gómez Director, Communications Elia Quintana Director, Corporate Development

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HACR hosted its 24th Annual Symposium: The Power of After the session, participants enjoyed a networking lunch Hispanic Inclusion™ in Washington, D.C., May 2-3, at the sponsored by Sodexo, Inc. and listened to one of their Mandarin Oriental. Hosted by Target Corporation, the executives, Lorna C. Donatone, region chair for North symposium brings together a collection of the nation’s America and CEO of Schools Worldwide. most influential Hispanic leaders and executives to MGM Resorts International sponsored the second business discuss and identify effective strategies for advancing session, “The C-Suite Roundtable,” where Yolangel “Yogi” Hispanic inclusion in Corporate America. Along with Hernandez Suarez, vice president and chief medical officer this, the symposium acts as a stimulant to develop the for Humana’s Integrated Care Delivery Organization; Jorge future generation of Hispanic corporate leaders. The Perez, SVP Finance & CFO for MGM Resorts Regional Annual HACR Symposium offers Corporate America direct Operations; Kleber Santos, executive vice president of access to the Hispanic community, talent, entrepreneurs, Consumer Banking for Capital One’s Retail and Direct Bank; and leadership. In turn, this generates a professional and moderator KC Caldwell, managing editor of Hispanic environment to ensure corporate responsibility and market Executive magazine discussed key leadership traits, skills reciprocity for the nation’s Hispanic population. they look for in executives, and opinions on Hispanic The 24th Annual HACR Symposium kicked off with the inclusion. HACR Corporate Members breakfast with opening remarks Sponsored by ESPN, the last business session of the day from HACR President and CEO, Cid Wilson. During the was the “Industry Spotlight: Diversity and the Business of breakfast, HACR recognized the support of its Corporate Sports” session featuring Michelle Bella, vice president Members and presented the state of HACR, new Corporate of Sales and Consumer Marketing of ESPN Deportes; Members, and the organization’s vision for the years to Tom Córdova, sports business executive and contributing come. columnist for Street and Smith’s Sports Business Journal; The first session of the day, “The Procurement Donna Dozier Gordon, director of Diversity & Inclusion for Roundtable,” featured Manuel Diaz, associate director the United States Tennis Association; Oris Stuart, chief of Pharma R&D Quality and Compliance Operations at diversity and inclusion officer at the National Basketball Janssen - Johnson & Johnson; Tiffany Eubanks-Saunders, Association (NBA); and Renee Tirado, senior director senior vice president and enterprise services executive at of Recruitment for the Major League Baseball (MLB). Bank of America Corporation; José Nido, vice president Moderated by Max Bretos, on-air talent for ESPN, this of Global Supplier Diversity at Wyndham Worldwide; and session focused on the level of diversification in the sports Bob Stewart, vice president of U.S. Supply Chain Services industry in America as well as the current state and future at McDonald’s Corporation. The panel was moderated of Hispanic inclusion in the industry. by Raymond J. Arroyo, managing director at Reffett That evening, participants networked at the HACR Young Associates. Discussion topics focused on the latest insights Hispanic Corporate Achievers™ Awards & 10th Anniversary and trends pertaining to Hispanic suppliers, capital Reception sponsored by Altria, General Motors Co., and formation, small business investment, and the expansion MillerCoors. of diverse contracts and partnerships.

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On Tuesday, the day started with the “Hispanic Inclusion Individual Annuities business and Sonia Perez, president at the Center of Innovation” business session with Emilio at AT&T Louisiana. This empowering session moderated Gonzalez, executive director of Strategic Alliances at by Natividad Hawkins, training consultant at UNICEF, Verizon; Randy Huey, global executive at Dell; Dan Turton, gave women executives the opportunity to share their vice president of Federal and Administrative Affairs at best career advice, as well as personal and professional General Motors Co.; and moderator Robert Rodriguez, journeys to the top of the corporate ladder. president of DRR Advisors LLC. Panelists exchanged views The final business session of the day was the “Annual on the importance of leveraging internal and external HACR CEO Roundtable.” Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, partnerships to accelerate growth, staying true to the the HACR CEO Roundtable featured Brian Cornell, company’s brand, engaging with the growing Hispanic chairman and CEO of Target Corporation; Roger W. entrepreneurial sector, and how multicultural and Hispanic Crandall, president and CEO of MassMutual; Craig Menear, insights play a role in business strategies. chairman, CEO, and president of The Home Depot; and Next, a session sponsored by Denny’s, “Focus on Frederick Waddell, chairman and CEO of Northern Trust. Philanthropy” included Denise Clark, senior vice president For the ninth consecutive year, Telemundo’s Norma Garcia and strategic philanthropy consultant for Wells Fargo’s moderated this discussion and engaged the CEOs in a Enterprise Strategic Philanthropy group; Lori George thought-provoking conversation regarding diversity and Billingsley, vice president of Community Relations for Hispanic inclusion at their companies. Coca-Cola North America; and Jill Van Pelt, senior vice That evening, HACR celebrated three decades of president and chief people officer of Denny’s Corporation. excellence and success at their 30th Anniversary Gala The session was moderated by Alexandra Aquino-Fike, vice sponsored by Target Corporation. HACR has worked with president of Development for Hispanics in Philanthropy companies across Corporate America to address the (HIP). lack of Hispanic inclusion on corporate boards and in the The HACR Symposium luncheon, sponsored by Ford Motor C-suite. The 30th Anniversary Gala was an opportunity to Company and Marriott, gave participants the opportunity salute the commitment of Corporate Members of HACR to to network and enjoy remarks from guest speaker Thomas diversity and Hispanic inclusion. HACR’s work would not E. Perez, U.S. secretary of labor. Perez spoke about his be possible without the support of its Corporate Members, mission of giving all Americans an equal chance to get and Coalition Members, Board of Directors, and Staff. stay ahead in Corporate America. HACR’s 25th Annual Symposium will be held at the Westin After lunch, the “Latina Power Executives” panel featured Book Cadillac in Detroit on May 2-3, 2017. Yanela Frias, vice president of Finance at Prudential’s

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Comedian Jerry Seinfeld famously once said that if life is a board game, lawyers are the only people who have actually taken the time to read the rules on the inside of the top of the box. If that analogy is indeed correct, then Mara Garcia Kaplan is definitely on top of her game.

provides strategic guidance and transactional support on M&A activity, including the recent sale of Target’s pharmacy and clinics business to CVS. MARA GARCIA KAPLAN Prior to joining Target, where she has been employed for HACR YHCA CLASS OF 2015 over five years in a variety of positions, Kaplan worked BY LESLIE FROELICH for the law firm now known as Faegre Baker Daniels. There, Kaplan’s primary duty was to advise multinational clients on cross-border transactions, including global M&A, restructuring, joint ventures, and market entry strategies. Prior to her impressive legal career, Kaplan spent five years working in the financial services industry. In addition to her daily work responsibilities, Kaplan has also maintained a number of important positions at the professional level throughout her career. For instance, she has held various leadership roles both at the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) and the Minnesota Hispanic National Bar (MHBA) since 2004, including serving as President of the MHBA and Regional President of the HNBA. Furthermore, Kaplan, who is originally from Mexico, has also served as a member of the Advisory Board of the Institute for Mexicans Abroad, a decentralized agency of the Mexican government’s Foreign Ministry. The organization’s primary mission is to support Mexicans who live and work abroad. TARGET For her education, Kaplan received her Bachelor of Science in finance from Winona State University, in Minnesota. She then went on to obtain her Juris Doctor from the William Mitchell College of Law, in Saint Paul, Minn., where she For the past three and a half years, Kaplan has held the ranked in the top 25 percent of her class. Kaplan also position of director counsel at Target Corporation. In this attended the Crummer Graduate School of Business at capacity, she manages all legal aspects of merger and Rollins College, in Orlando, Fla., where she obtained an acquisition (M&A) activity for the popular Minneapolis Executive Mini-MBA. based-retailer, which has over $75 billion in sales. She also

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Career growth For Kaplan, participating in this initiative has impacted Among Kaplan’s numerous awards and accolades is a her career in two key ways. First, it provided vital tools for prestigious nomination as one of two of Target’s 2013 developing a specific plan to organize her professional goals fellows for the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, an and aspirations. “You have to manage your career and take organization with over 250 members whose goal is to risks because sometimes you get comfortable in your job. continuously improve the legal profession’s diversity and This program reignited the fuel. It gave me permission to inclusion performance. dream a little more.” Outside of her organization, Kaplan was also named in 2015 Secondly, Kaplan feels that the program provided her with by the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility the inspiration to evaluate her own career path and look (HACR) as a Young Hispanic Corporate Achiever™ (YHCA). toward the future. This, she assures, was in large part thanks to program facilitator Juana Bordas, a motivational speaker, “I received an email from Chief Diversity Officer Kim best-selling author, and president of Mestiza Leadership Strong and her team saying I was a good candidate for this International (MLI), a company dedicated to leadership, program,” said Kaplan. “I was very thankful and honored to diversity, and organizational change. “Our leader, Juana, be considered. We have a lot of great talent at Target, so the was amazing. I can’t imagine the program being the same fact that they chose me made me feel very good and much without her,” assures Kaplan. “She set the tone right appreciated. I was very excited.” from the beginning. It was very professional, but with a When asked why she believes she was chosen to participate personal touch, because of her personality and the way she in such an esteemed program, Kaplan explains that she conducted training sessions. You can definitely learn how was told that she was selected because of her passion to be a dynamic presenter and how to be professional from and dedication to her work and Target, for being a trusted somebody like her. It’s not something she necessarily tried to advisor to her business partners, and her commitment to teach to us, but it was good to see.” diversity. Most importantly, Kaplan shares that one of the most By far, one of the biggest benefits of participating in the important lessons she carried away from her HACR YHCA HACR YHCA program, according to Kaplan, is the plethora of experience is how she, as a Latina, can positively impact networking opportunities it provides, especially to industries others and open the door for young Hispanic professionals in outside of one’s own. “As a lawyer, you tend to know a lot the future. of people in your profession, but this expanded my network “We have an obligation to our community and, in a way, outside of just lawyers,” said Kaplan, who adds that she was to our heritage and our predecessors, to exploit our full the only delegate of the legal profession present during her potential, to do the best we can, to influence the system to program. make it a better and more inclusive environment, to lift each Today, Kaplan and her HACR YHCA classmates stay other up, and to have fun while doing all of that,” explains connected via multiple technology platforms. “Whenever we Kaplan. go to each other’s cities, we try to connect and get together. “It’s not just for me; I shouldn’t just advance because I want We were a close group,” she explains. to,” she adds. “We need to be the best we can be so that we can set the path for others. I firmly believe I wouldn’t be here without the effort of others, and I feel like I have the same “Going through this program gave me the opportunity to obligation to future generations of Hispanics and women.” meet incredibly talented people, from different professions and backgrounds, but who all share a commitment to According to Kaplan, it is organizations like HACR and diversity and inclusion. I am proud to say that I count many initiatives such as the HACR YHCA that create this pathway of them among my own personal board of advisors today.” and provide the necessary opportunities for Hispanics to advance and succeed in Corporate America. “I want to emphasize how thankful I am to HACR and this Interestingly, the HACR YHCA program allowed Kaplan program. Please continue all the work that you are doing in to connect with fellow Target associates who had also elevating awareness of all the good Hispanics bring to our participated in the program, in different classes, since the communities and in advocating for Hispanics in this country,” program’s inception in 2007, but whom she had never met says Kaplan. previously. “We work in the same building, but we haven’t spent time together before. You go to a different city, and this is how you meet,” she explains.

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CHCI ANNOUNCES 39TH ANNUAL HISPANIC and of the Latino voter participation. CHLI will visit Los HERITAGE MONTH THEME AND EVENTS Angeles, Miami, and San Antonio throughout August and September. Join CHCI as thousands from around the country gather in Washington, D.C. on For additional information about CHLI and how to get September 13-15, 2016, for the nation’s involved as a sponsor, speaker, or partner organization for premier events commemorating Hispanic our programs, please visit www.chli.org. Heritage Month - CHCI’s Public Policy Conference and Annual Awards Gala. This HACU CELEBRATES 30 YEAR ANNIVERSARY, year’s theme, EDUCATE. ENGAGE. VOTE., addresses the ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON HISPANIC HIGHER importance of Latinos engaging in the political process in EDUCATION OCT. 8-10, 2016 IN SAN ANTONIO this critical election year. On May 23-24, the Hispanic Association of CHCI’s Public Policy Conference will assemble members of Colleges and Universities (HACU) marked Congress, corporate and nonprofit leaders, and national the 30th Anniversary of its founding in San experts to participate in timely discussions of policy issues Antonio. HACU will commemorate 30 years of affecting the Latino community and the nation. This championing Hispanic higher education success year’s conference will host the most policy sessions in with its annual conference, Oct. 8-10, 2016, in CHCI’s history, with 22 sessions devoted to providing best San Antonio. practices and the latest information on issues from health The Conference is expected to draw 1,600 care and education, to energy and technology. conference participants, including 400 college students, The 39th Annual Awards Gala will gather more than from across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Latin 2,000 guests as CHCI presents its Medallion of Excellence America. Workshops will be offered under six tracks, one of Awards to entertainer Cheech Marin and Girl Scouts which is executive leadership for presidents and CEOs and CEO Anna Maria Chavez, celebrating their outstanding will include a session on corporate board readiness. accomplishments and giving back to their communities. The Conference Exhibit Hall will offer a variety of Don’t miss CHCI’s 2016 Hispanic Heritage Month events. To networking opportunities for individuals of all career purchase a gala table, sponsor a policy summit, or register levels. A College and Career Fair, open to the public, on for this year’s conference, please visit hhm.chci.org. Oct. 9 from 2-5 p.m., will include workshops for college- bound students and their families. Exhibitors seeking to CHLI ADVANCING THE FUTURE: ONE fill internship and entry-level positions will receive the MILLENNIAL AT A TIME résumés of students attending the Student Track, a career and leadership development program offered with the The Congressional Hispanic Leadership support of its sponsors. Institute (CHLI) continues to put forth immense focus into preparing and Conference information is available at www.hacu.net. connecting today’s millennials for a Sponsorship inquiries can be emailed to development@ bright future. The CHLI Future Leaders hacu.net or by calling 210-692-3805. Submit exhibitor Conference, which was held on Capitol Hill inquiries to [email protected]. on June 24, 2016, invited student interns, young professionals, congressional MANA CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY staffers, and community leaders to hear congressional OF HERMANITAS® PROGRAM AT ANNUAL speakers and distinguished corporate executives CONFERENCE inspire and promote public service, leadership, and On July 21-23, 2016, Latina leaders entrepreneurship. Speakers included U.S. Representatives, R from the oldest and largest Hispanic Fortune 1000 executives, and nonprofit leaders. The CHLI women’s membership organization Regional Future Leaders Conference was chaired by U.S. in the country met for the 2016 Representative Carlos Curbelo (FL-26) in Miami. MANA AvanZamos® Leadership The CHLI Red White Y Tu forums will educate, engage, and Institute, along with youth attending the national empower millennial voters to make their mark in the 2016 HERMANITAS® Leadership Institute, for a conference of election. The three city tour will include discussions on workshops, educational activities, and inspiring speakers in the importance of being educated on the political process Washington, D.C.

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The annual MANA AvanZamos® Leadership Institute draws was used to purchase ads at NAHP and NNPA-member influential Latinas from around the country who connect newspapers. Others in Congress and in the Senate also with community leaders and opinion shapers through have joined the call, noting that America consists of 97 workshops and trainings. Participants gain valuable million Hispanics and blacks – 33 percent of the total U.S. information and resources from top Latina trailblazers population. through financial literacy and mentor training, advocacy issue briefings, chapter capacity building workshops, SER NATIONAL: BUILDING ON PROGRESS leadership development, and more. SER-Jobs for Progress National, 2016 marks the 25th Anniversary of the National MANA Inc., honored three national leaders HERMANITAS® Program, a national mentoring program for their continued support of SER’s that provides young Latinas ages 11-18 with educational mission during the first SER National and skill-building opportunities, leadership development, Advocacy Awards held in Washington, mentoring, and peer support. The program is designed D.C., earlier this year. U.S. Secretary of with cultural competence and addresses the physical, Labor Thomas E. Perez, Senator Orrin emotional, social, and intellectual needs of Latina youth. G. Hatch of Utah, and Congressman Ben Ray Lujan of New Since 1991, the MANA HERMANITAS® Program has Mexico were recognized as 2016 SER National Advocacy been meeting the needs of young Latinas, encouraging Awards Winners in a ceremony last February. the pursuit of high academic goals; healthy attitudes Their support allows SER to transform lives and ensure and practices; leadership development; cultural pride that many U.S. Hispanics can achieve their full educational and multicultural awareness; and proactive community dreams and economic potential. SER salutes the inaugural involvement. The success of the program has been winners of the SER National Advocacy Awards. The event featured in the Harvard Journal of Hispanic Policy. In was held at Comcast Corporation, the title sponsor, and 2015, the program was named a Bright Spot in Hispanic MGM Resorts was also a sponsor. Education by the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics. Now in its 52nd year, SER formulates and advocates initiatives resulting in the increased development and utilization of America’s human resources, with special HISPANIC, BLACK NEWSPAPERS SEEK emphasis on the needs of Hispanics. ADVERTISING JUSTICE “Together with our affiliates and our many supportive In March, the NAHP, a nonpartisan corporate sponsors, SER serves participants who seek trade organization representing the to improve their lives, those of their children, their nation’s largest Spanish language communities,” said SER National President and CEO publications including print, online, Ignacio Salazar. “All of these people share similar goals, and social 400, and the NNPA, which consists of 205 to grow, to serve, to provide for families, and to be African-American-owned community newspapers – also contributing members of this great nation.” including print and online news – joined together on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The organizations wanted an explanation about the lack of advertising dollars spent by federal government agencies like the Department of Defense, NASA, Treasury, and others. With D.C. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes- Norton behind them, the groups touted the relevancy of their member newspapers. Those newspapers have a combined weekly readership of 43 million subscribers and with Hispanics and blacks combining their $2.3 trillion buying power, NAHP and NNPA publications now enjoy unprecedented influence and great advertising reach. They’ve requested the Government Accountability Office report on how government agencies spend ad dollars. Previously, a 2007 report revealed federal agencies spent $4.3 billion in advertising money, but only a small amount

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Top Row: Jose Armario, Adalio Sanchez, Judge Nelson A. Diaz, Victor Arias, Consuelo Madere, George Herrera, Victor Carrillo, Lou Nieto, Gerry Lopez, and Tom Castro. Front Row: Frank A. Rodriguez, Donna M. Alvarado, Kim Casiano, Patricia Diaz Dennis, Ana Dutra, Patricia Salas Pineda, Dolores Kunda, Juan Verde, and Antonio Garza.

The ninth annual HACR Corporate Directors Summit™ Following the dinner, participants attended the “Best of the (CDS) was held in Washington, D.C., April 29-May 1, at Boardroom” reception, sponsored by Hispanic Executive the Mandarin Oriental. The HACR CDS serves as an magazine. KC Caldwell, managing editor of Hispanic opportunity for Hispanic directors currently serving on Executive magazine, presented their annual “Best of the corporate boards of Fortune 500 and HACR Corporate Boardroom” issue. In addition, members of the HACR CDS Member companies to exchange their professional including Aida Alvarez, Consuelo Madere, Patricia Salas thoughts and experiences on Hispanic inclusion in Pineda, and Gilbert Casellas were honored for taking active Corporate America. The CDS was developed in 2007 roles in paving the way for Hispanics in the corporate to further the organization’s mission in increasing the boardrooms. number of Hispanics serving on corporate boards. On Saturday, April 30, participants engaged in a dialogue The 2016 HACR CDS began on Friday, April 29, with focused on cyber enterprise risk management and a joint welcome reception and dinner sponsored by governance in a session titled “Cyber Innovation & Risk Delta Airlines and MassMutual. The dinner featured Impacting Boards” with leadership fellow and faculty at the business entrepreneur, Maria Contreras-Sweet, the 24th National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) and administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration chair of the board for Axon Global, Israel Martinez. and a member of President Obama’s cabinet.

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CSX’s Donna Alvarado. Toyota’s Patricia Salas Pineda and NACD’s Dr. Reatha Clark King.

MassMutual’s Patricia Diaz Dennis. HACR’s Cid Wilson, Telemundo’s Maria Celeste Arrarás, and Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez.

Afterward, the directors attended an enriching session CDS joined CEF, CAS, and the HACR Young Hispanic titled “Board-Level Diversity Conversations” focusing on the Corporate Achievers™ for a closing reception and dinner value of variation in the composition of corporate boards. sponsored by Comcast/NBCUniversal/Telemundo and Ford The panel featured Dr. Reatha Clark King, chair, NACD; Motor Company. Telemundo’s Maria Celeste Arrarás was Richard Schroth, managing director, Newport Board Group’s recognized for 30 successful years as an anchor and former Technology Strategy, Innovation, and Global Cyber Practice; U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez delivered a and Dr. William Klepper, professor and director of executive powerful keynote speech to conclude a successful program. education, Columbia Business School. The next CDS program will be held at the Westin Book Next, participants enjoyed a joint luncheon with the Cadillac in Detroit on April 28-30, 2017. HACR Corporate Executives Forum™ (CEF) and Corporate Achievers Summit™ (CAS) participants where John Engler, Peter Gleason, and Cid Wilson discussed professional PREMIER SPONSORS challenges faced in their own executive advancement as well as provided crucial advice to promote the growth of opportunities in the workplace. Later, Dr. William Klepper introduced “The Demoulas Market Basket Case - A Governance Challenge” case which provided insights on family-based boards, and motivational CDS SPONSORS coach, María Marín presented the “Leveraging Global Markets for Executive Advancement” session. That evening, CDS and CEF participants enjoyed an off-site reception and dinner at Charlie Palmer Steak sponsored by Morgan Stanley and Toyota. The last day of the program included a series of business sessions focused on mergers and acquisitions, executive CLOSING DINNER SPONSORS coaching, Latin-American relationships, and corporate governance. HACR YHCA 10TH ANNIVERSARY INTERVIEW SERIES

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Eye-opening. That is how Alvaro Silva Vargas repeatedly describes his experience of participating in HACR’s Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers™ program (YHCA), which this year celebrates its 10th Anniversary of bringing together and molding young Hispanic professionals into successful leaders and executives.

Silva Vargas has held a variety of positions at The Coca- Coca Company for four and a half years and has been in his current position since January of this year. Beyond ALVARO SILVA VARGAS his day-to-day responsibilities, Silva Vargas is also HACR YHCA CLASS OF 2013 passionate about his involvement with his company’s BY LESLIE FROELICH Hispanic-focused initiatives, such as LA VIDA, a Latino business resource group (BRG) which strives to enhance the corporation’s diversity and inclusion efforts toward the Latino community through professional development opportunities, employee engagement, and community involvement. In addition to sitting on the board of LA VIDA, Silva Vargas also co-led, along with his wife, the creation of a program called Shadowing Corporate America, which aims to provide opportunities to Hispanic students from schools with high dropout rates in the Metro Atlanta area. Since its inception, the program has been successfully implemented twice at The Coca-Cola Company and also at the fast food chain Chick-fil-A. Silva Vargas, a Colombian native, studied industrial engineering at the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, in Cali. He also holds a Bachelors in Business Administration in finance from Kennesaw State University, as well as a Masters in Business Administration from Emory University. He is married and has two daughters. THE COCA-COLA Inspired COMPANY Prior to his selection as a HACR YHCA participant, Silva Vargas admits that he was not aware of HACR as an organization. “I was not familiar, but it had a very nice, Currently, Silva Vargas is a Mergers and Acquisitions fancy title,” he laughed. “I started reading about it, and I manager at The Coca-Cola Company, in Atlanta. In this really liked the idea. It’s a great organization.” capacity, he is responsible for leading the study of targets, According to Silva Vargas, his nomination came less than evaluating their worth, identifying potential business a year after starting with The Coca-Cola Company, in large opportunities, and creating proposals.

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part, he believes, due to his passion and involvement with Vargas, is the access it provides its participants with different Latino endeavors within the Hispanic community professional development tools. One tool in particular to in Atlanta. Silva Vargas was nominated by his mentor which Silva Vargas was introduced during his workshop Frank Ros, who is currently retired but at the time held the was 360Reach, a web-based personal brand survey that position of vice president of Hispanic Strategies. allows users to obtain feedback from contacts, with the For Silva Vargas, who attended the 2013 HACR YHCA purpose of helping the user to better understand his or her program in Houston, one of the highlights was hearing professional reputation and, consequentially, build his or from a diverse group of presenters from a variety of her brand. backgrounds, who shared their stories of struggle and “I loved that tool, for me, it was an eye-opener,” said Silva success both in their journeys as immigrants, as well as Vargas, who received over 30 responses to his survey from executives from Corporate America. contacts such as friends, family members, neighbors, and “As a Latino, when you come at a certain age to this professional colleagues, including his boss. “It had a direct country, with a certain level of education, you don’t impact on my career because it helped improve the quality understand the struggles that many Latinos have of my networking and for me, that’s been essential in my faced, but I’ve learned from this program that you can’t career.” generalize the experience of all Latinos in the U.S. based Silva Vargas also believes that his participation in the on your own experience.” HACR YHCA program provided the catalyst to furthering “I feel like people today value that I come from Latin his involvement with Hispanic-directed initiatives within his America and that I’m bilingual. It was a huge eye-opener, own corporation. and it helped me identify the skills I bring from my own “I got inspired, I got pumped up,” assured Silva Vargas. background and what the skills of American culture are “One of my promises at the sessions was to get involved that I can learn. You combine that, and it helps you. I with our BRG once I came back. Now I have more tools, learned all that from the HACR YHCA; it was a great from a leadership perspective, to identify how to help experience,” said Silva Vargas. Latinos advance their careers at the company.” Since participating in the program three years ago, Silva Furthermore, Silva Vargas feels that he was able to gain Vargas has stayed involved with HACR, attending the the necessary skills that eventually helped him launch the organization’s annual Corporate Achievers Summit™ program, Shadowing Corporate America. (CAS). Since its inception in 2011, the program has provided “I feel like it helped me to shape myself within my a platform to reconnect past HACR YHCA participants company, into something I’m passionate about. I learned through a series of leadership development and that I could be a leader and do these things,” explained educational training sessions. Silva Vargas, whose program connects Latino students from poor schools with The Coca-Cola Company, providing “I have taken away many lessons from the tours and meetings with Hispanic employees, as well as HACR YHCA program, but the value that key tools such as college scholarships. Hispanic professionals have to each other “The problem within the Latino community is that in supporting each other and helping each the majority of immigrants do not see education as a other grow is the most valuable.” necessary and important tool,” said Silva Vargas, “They feel like they have achieved a certain level of improvement just by moving here. We inspire them not to drop out, to Silva Vargas has personally made efforts to remain pursue some degree,” he added. connected with fellow HACR YHCA class members via Lastly, Silva Vargas believes that organizations such as social media and other forms of technology. HACR are in a prime position to help Hispanics continue “There are 12 of us from that year who still stay in to grow and evolve from a professional development touch, we help each other,” he explained, adding that perspective. “HACR is a great organization, and I think group members will assist each other when someone is they’re doing a great job with that particular mission,” contemplating switching careers, for example, or when said Silva Vargas, who added that as a society “we need to someone is seeking advice and information about starting empower Latinos with the right tools and skills and show a BRG at their company. them what opportunities we have naturally as a culture to Another benefit to the HACR YHCA, according to Silva grow faster.”

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2016 HACR CORPORATE EXECUTIVES FORUM™

Top Row: David Olivencia, Randy Huey, Lourdes Diaz, Gerard Borda, Beatriz “Bea” Rodriguez, Adam Salgado, Alma L. Crossley, Jose Avalos, Willie Rivero, Daniel Ayala, Eugenio Macouzet, and Jorge Florez. Front Row: Ramiro Roman, Mariely Bandas-Franzetti, William Robalino, Daisy M. Auger-Domínguez, Isaura Gaeta, Lucida Plummer, Monica Diaz, Christine Robles, and Rosemarie Rodriguez.

The eighth annual HACR Corporate Executives Forum™ dinner, Maria Contreras-Sweet, the 24th administrator of (CEF) was held in Washington, D.C. April 29–May 1, at the U.S. Small Business Administration shared effective the Mandarin Oriental. Hispanic corporate executives at measures to unleash entrepreneurial potential and foster Fortune 500 and HACR Corporate Member companies small businesses in the United States. from across the nation gathered for an intensive three-day The evening concluded with the 2016 “Best of the program to discuss business challenges, best practices, Boardroom” reception. Reception sponsor, Hispanic and strategic solutions. Executive magazine recognized members from the HACR This year, the HACR CEF commenced with an orientation CDS program including Aída Álvarez, Consuelo Madere, session for new attendees. The orientation was a great Gilbert Casellas, and Patricia Salas Pineda for championing opportunity to meet and network with fellow executives Hispanic inclusion in Corporate America. and to get more insights about the CEF program. On Saturday, the program began in the morning with a Following the orientation, participants were invited to the networking breakfast, and a CEF only business session welcome reception and dinner sponsored by Delta Airlines titled “Your Next Move - Board Power Plays” where and MassMutual where they were joined by members members from the HACR CDS exchanged views on board from the HACR Corporate Directors Summit™ (CDS) and readiness and shared best practices to help CEF members Corporate Achievers Summit™ (CAS) programs. During achieve their next career goals.

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Dell’s Randy Huey and Target Corporation’s Christine Robles. ESPN’s Monica Diaz, Sodexo’s Lourdes Díaz, and GM’s Alma L. Crossley.

Next, CEF joined CAS participants for a business session Center for Corporate Governance, Deloitte LLP. with distinguished leadership coach, Bill Adams. During the After a successful three-day program, the CEF attended the “NeuroLeadership – Leading with the Brain in Mind” session, closing reception and dinner at the U.S. Institute of Peace Adams shared a snapshot of the intersection between sponsored by Comcast/NBCUniversal/Telemundo and Ford neuroscience and leadership and how it is connected to Motor Company, alongside participants from the CDS, CAS, executive performance. and the HACR Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers™. The After lunch, participants attended the last two business evening ended with an inspirational speech from former sessions of the day. First, Dr. William Klepper presented U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Carlos Gutierrez. the “The Demoulas Market Basket Case – A Governance The next CEF program will be held at the Westin Book Challenge,” where participants identified possible Cadillac in Detroit, April 28-30, 2017. situations that could’ve been avoided with a more efficient governance structure. And last but not least, motivational HOST icon María Marín guided the group through an exercise where CEF and CDS participants had the opportunity to put their negotiation skills to the test. At the end of the day, HACR treated CDS and CEF participants to an off-site reception and dinner sponsored FOUNDING SPONSORSCMYK Form (prefered)r by Morgan Stanley and Toyota at Charlie Palmer Steak. With breathtaking views of the national monuments, participants had the opportunity to relax and network with colleagues Ford Motor Company Fund and friends. CEF LEGACY MEMBERS On Sunday morning, the CEF group started with a networking breakfast followed by the first business session Black andWh it eFo rm of the day. Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at Prudential, Michele C. Meyer-Shipp, and Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of Prudential Group Insurance, John Ford Motor Company Fund Rosero shared their outlook on diversity and how they VISIONARY SPONSORS utilize data to understand the challenges in their company.

Then, CEF joined CDS participants for the “Executive Ford Fund Master File Format: CMYK.EPS Ford Oval: CMYK Text: Black 6/2003 BW.EPS Black Black Coach’s Forum” with accomplished executive coaches CEF ENDOWMENT Ada Gonzalez, Michael Harden, and Paul E. McFadden. CONTRIBUTOR SPONSOR Immediately after, participants engaged in an intimate session to discuss board action plans with Israel Martinez, board member of the National Association of Corporate CEF SPONSORS Directors (NACD).

The last session of the day was a presentation on CMYK Form (prefered)r “Corporate Governance Insights” with Deborah DeHass, chief inclusion officer, and national managing partner,

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CARNIVAL CORPORATION COMPLETES Conexión has supported thousands of students through HISTORIC VOYAGE FROM U.S. TO CUBA the program over the past eight years, which has been possible thanks to Cisco technology. The Mexican Institute On the morning of May 2, for Philanthropy (CEMEFI) bestowed its “Latin American 2016, Carnival Corporation’s CSR Best Practices for 2013” award on the program for its 10th and newest brand positive impact on the community and highly flexible and Fathom sailed into Havana, replicable model. Conexión is proud of Program Escuela and marking the first time in over 50 years that a U.S. cruise will continue to inspire Latino students around the world to line has sailed from the U.S. to Cuba. The historic inaugural pursue a future in tech. voyage to Cuba sailed with all travelers, including Cuban- born passengers. As part of our People Deal, Cisco has over 25,000 employees participating in EROs around the globe. Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest leisure travel company, sails every other week with 7-day voyages to The Conexión ERO focuses specifically on professional three ports of call in Cuba. Passengers can board Fathom’s development, talent pipeline, and community engagement MV Adonia, which sails from Miami to Havana and has for their Latino employees. the capacity for 704 individuals to engage in one-on- one interactions with locals for a culturally rewarding FORD MOTOR COMPANY FUND GIVES MORE experience. THAN $550,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO TEXAS “We are so honored to be a part of making history. More HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS importantly, we are contributing to a positive future. We As part of Ford Motor want to extend our sincere appreciation to Cuba and to our Company Fund’s goal of team who worked so hard to help make this happen,” said creating a better world Arnold Donald, CEO of Carnival Corporation. Ford Motor Company Fund through access to education, Pioneered by Fathom, impact travel provides the Ford donated a Transit Connect van to the Ricky Martin opportunity to build a community with like-minded travelers Foundation’s Centro Tau, an educational institution serving who can become immersed in another culture, and work vulnerable children and youth located in Loíza, Puerto alongside locals to create enduring social impact. Rico. The vehicle will be used as school transportation for To learn more, visit Fathom’s “Cruise to Cuba” (www. students who reside in the neighborhoods that surround fathom.org/cruise-to-cuba/). Find out more about all Centro Tau. Carnival cruise lines at www.wlcl.com. The donation strengthens the partnership between Ford’s philanthropic arm and the Ricky Martin Foundation. The new Ford Transit Connect van will allow Centro Tau’s CISCO PAVES THE WAY FOR LATINOS IN STEM administration to make sure that any child who lacks On Conexión, Cisco’s Latino transportation resources can arrive at their respective employee resource organization academic centers safely, helping lower the rate of absences, (ERO), is passionate about giving and supporting the educational growth of the adjacent back. Through its signature offering, communities. known as Program Escuela, Conexión strives to lift up the Puerto Rico is a Ford Operation Better World market. next generation of Latinos in tech. Established in 2008, the Launched in 2008, the Operation Better World framework volunteer program serves elementary to high school age enables the Ford Motor Company Fund, Ford dealers, students and seeks to ignite their interest in STEM, while and partners to collaborate on a strategic approach to encouraging them to pursue higher education. philanthropy to more effectively meet community needs. Conexión partners with schools around the globe to offer For more information, visit www.community.ford.com. this unique five-week program. Students learn about technology, engage in hands-on projects, and gain vital skills in teamwork, problem-solving, and communications. Students experience Cisco technology firsthand and present their final projects over Cisco Telepresence to other participating students and company leaders around the globe.

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STEM CAREER ADVICE FROM A GM LATINA Antonio, the obesity rate is 31 percent versus the national average (27 percent), and numbers are similar in El Paso. Alexandra Figueroa, a senior software The City of El Paso’s data indicates El Paso County has more developer at the GM Innovation Center overweight (39 percent) and inactive (29 percent) children in Arizona and a 2016 HACR YHCAer, and adults than the national average (36 percent and 20 champions community programs that percent, respectively). expose Latinos to careers in IT. We asked her what motivates her. That’s why HFF opened San Antonio’s first Casa Herbalife program through a $10,000 donation to Healy-Murphy There are fewer than three percent women in IT and fewer Center, which helped expand its nutrition-related education. Latinas. How did you choose a career in IT? In addition, HFF launched El Paso’s first Casa Herbalife A high school teacher once told me computers are the through a $20,000 donation to the local Boys & Girls Club future. While I wanted job security, the work is fantastic. I that will help youth develop healthy habits. When community create, design, test, and engineer software that supports organizations partner with Corporate America, we can GM plants worldwide. I solve problems and work with smart help mitigate real threats children face, including access to people. Another perk: the gender pay gap in computer quality nutrition, and Herbalife is proud to do its part. science is small. How do you enter the field of IT? JOHNSON & JOHNSON’S HISPANIC ERG The easiest way to be recruited right out of college is (HOLA) SUPPORTS THE INCLUSION OF to have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer MINORITIES IN CLINICAL RESEARCH science. If you are changing careers, you can obtain a AND MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION AND technical certification or learn to code through online PREVENTION courses or trade schools. In alignment with How can the field improve? Johnson & Johnson’s According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there will be efforts to bolster 1.4 million computer-related jobs in the U.S. by 2020. At Hispanic talent, the current rate, less than 29 percent of these jobs will be Ruby Castilla-Puentes, M.D. and member of the senior filled in the U.S. and less than three percent by women. leadership team for Johnson & Johnson’s Hispanic In addition, women make up 26 percent of the computing organization for leadership and achievement (HOLA), workforce but hold only six percent of Chief Information developed the Visiting Scientist/Clinician Program in 2007. Officer positions, according to the National Center for Since then, this initiative has expanded developmental Women & Information Technology. One reason there are opportunities for Hispanic clinicians by enabling them few women at the top is the pipeline is small. Having women to present their scientific studies to a much broader and at all levels is good for business. It inspires innovation and international colleague population. HOLA manages the ensures products and solutions fit a wide demographic. Visiting Scientist/Clinician Program through partnership with the following organizations: HISPANIC EXECUTIVE KICKS OFF THE • American Society of Hispanic Psychiatry PREPARING THE NEXT GENERATION • American Psychiatric Association THROUGH GOOD NUTRITION • Asociación Psiquiátrica de América Latina A common theme that cuts • World Psychiatric Association across many of the modern • World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry challenges American children— particularly Latino kids— face • National Hispanic Medical Association can be summed up in four words: access to quality nutrition. For over eight years, the Visiting Scientist/Clinician Through the Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF), we support Program has provided ongoing mentoring and support to under-serviced and hard-to-reach children and families Hispanic clinicians with literature review and study design, with healthy nutrition through worldwide community-based abstract development, publications, and presentations. partnerships. Over the last several years, our U.S. work has As a result, participating clinicians have been invited to accelerated, especially in Texas. According to the City of San work on volunteer projects with key opinion leaders on

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mental health in the U.S. and Latin America, providing of its 10 EBRGs sit on a team called the EBRG Executive cultural insights to mental health professionals and Leadership Council. Partnered with Merck Chief Diversity raising awareness of cultural differences associated with Officer, Celeste R. Warren, the EBRG Executive Leadership particular diseases and their implications for treatment Council was formed to help strengthen and diversify the goals. global leadership pipeline, as well as to provide culturally relevant insights that drive innovation and company’s MCDONALD’S MAKES COLLEGE DREAMS A success. REALITY FOR HISPANICS Jorge Lopez, global leader of the Merck Hispanic organization (MHO), represents members of the Hispanic/ While reports show Latinos will represent Latino employee community and sits on the EBRG Executive a greater percentage of students in the Leadership Council. The organization has been active for future, college affordability remains over 15 years and strives to build capabilities within their an issue for them. In order to continue members and leverage their vast experience and knowledge helping to close the education gap for to provide customer insights that drive business strategies. Hispanic students in this country, McDonald’s Hispanic They have been engaged in activities such as mentoring, owner/operators granted half a million dollars to Ronald growing chapters around the globe, and working with McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) to sponsor external organizations to promote the well-being of the $100,000 RMHC®/HACER® National Scholarship awards Latino and Hispanic community. to five college-bound Hispanic high school seniors. This year McDonald’s is supporting enhancements to the Merck and MHO are deeply engaged in fostering diversity scholarship with the addition of a mentorship program that and inclusion. The great talent within the organization and will offer guidance throughout the students’ college years. the strong sponsorship from their CEO around diversity is making a difference at Merck. “At RMHC®, we understand the importance of education and are committed to providing resources to students so they can reach their full potential,” said Sheila Musolino, COORS LIGHT LÍDERES president and CEO of RMHC®. “With the support of Celebrating its 10th McDonald’s, we’re able to provide hardworking, determined anniversary year, the Hispanic students across the country opportunities to Coors Light Líderes continue building promising futures.” program continues to support and recognize emerging This year’s winners included Darinelle Merced-Calderon, Latino leaders for their achievements and commitment to Florida; Gianfranco Filice, California; Helena Silva-Nichols, making a positive change in their communities. Arizona; Sarah Jackson, California; and Elizabeth Manero, Líderes concluded its 2016 Call for Nominations period Virginia. They join a list of over 17,800 students who have in June and will soon be ready to select 12 outstanding benefited from the local and national RMHC®/HACER® finalists from submissions of more than 600 local and Scholarships since 1985. national nonprofits. Finalists will be selected based on their achievements and impact of their work. Starting September MERCK DELIVERS BUSINESS RESULTS BY 20th through the end of October, the 12 finalists (age 21+) FOSTERING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AT will participate in a public online voting competition at THEIR WORKPLACE www.coorslightlideres.com where the public can vote. The finalists chosen as the 2016 Coors Light Líder of the Year will Merck believes that receive a $25,000 grant to implement a community service diversity delivers business program. results and inspires innovation by unlocking The Coors Light Líderes program demonstrates its ongoing the perspectives of different kinds of people from different commitment to communities by embracing the values that kinds of places. Businesses make the mistake of focusing on encourage people to take on challenges and explore new achieving the numbers, without tapping into and embracing opportunities. Since 2006, Latino leaders in the program different perspectives. In doing so, they are overlooking an have risen to achieve success and create opportunities for opportunity. others to climb successfully through obstacles and make a positive impact to empower their communities. Follow Merck leverages that opportunity trough their employee the conversation on Facebook at Coors Light Lideres, and business resources groups (EBRGs). The global leaders Twitter @CoorsLightLider.

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BRINGING HEALTH & WELL-BEING TO THE Award host Gaby Espino and actress Rita Moreno, showing LATINO COMMUNITY off their unique beauty while lip-syncing and dancing to “Soy Yo” by Bomba Estereo. Since 2009, Sodexo has partnered with the Mexican Target also gave consumers the chance to be part of a American Legal Defense TV commercial. More than 9,000 Target guests filmed Education Fund (MALDEF) themselves lip-synching to “Soy Yo” and posted the video on Parents Schools Partnership (PSP) program to promote Dubsmash and Instagram. Of these submissions, a selection health and well-being. was included in a TV commercial that aired during the Billboard Latin Music Awards. On April 9th, Providence Regional Medical Center had the pleasure of hosting Sodexo’s team to present the Pillars of This year’s effort follows an initiative last spring called “Sin Healthy Living: Eating. Living. Community. Traducción,” which featured words and moments with no English equivalent. That push was Target’s first marketing Chef Frank Goff and general manager, Mersedeh Schmidt, effort aimed at Hispanics. led the Sodexo team. Chef Frank lent his culinary expertise through Sodexo’s Mindful menu, making a Banana Strawberry Tofu Smoothie, Breakfast Enchiladas, and HOW THE UPS LATINO BUSINESS RESOURCE Braised Kale and Vegetable Pizza. Each family received a GROUP IS CREATING IMPACT WITHIN THE bag of kitchen utensils, storage bowls, produce, apple and COMMUNITY jicama slaw, black bean, and corn salad. UPS founder Jim Casey established The UPS The families received education and tips on topics ranging Foundation in 1951 with a mission to help build from substituting non-healthy ingredients with healthy stronger and more resilient communities ingredients to understanding the best oils and fats with around the world. Crecer, the UPS Latino which to cook, and other best practices encouraged by business resource group, is doing just that. Sodexo registered dietitians and Sterling Smith, executive Founded in 2012, Crecer executes initiatives that chef at Sodexo. demonstrate UPS’ commitment to the engagement and To date, the Sodexo/MALDEF partnership has reached over betterment of the Latino community. UPS amplifies its 7,500 Latino families residing in the densely populated impact by working with local chapters of organizations Latino communities of Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Dallas, like National Council of La Raza, ALPFA, the Hispanic Los Angeles, and Seattle. By joining in this endeavor to fight Scholarship Fund, and the Latin American Association. They childhood obesity and related health disparities through are currently focusing on three community impact areas: nutritional instruction and hands-on demonstration, our education, volunteerism, and sustainability. partnership continues to expand the program’s impact In the area of education, Crecer supports Latino conferences across major urban cities, resulting in healthier and stronger and youth mentoring programs. By targeting low-income, at- communities. risk Latino youth, they help them engage, evolve, and reach their potential including improving graduation rates and TARGET CELEBRATES INDIVIDUALITY preparing for college. THROUGH HISPANIC STYLE CAMPAIGN UPS supports volunteerism by creating compelling “Lúcete A Tu Manera” (“Show Off, Your opportunities for Crecer members and all UPSers to Way”), a Target marketing campaign that support Latino communities. From 2014 to 2015, Crecer debuted during the 2016 Billboard Latin recorded nearly three times more volunteer hours. Their Music Awards, celebrates Hispanic guests’ newest effort supports the UPS Sustainability Ambassadors individual beauty. Though Target has program which seeks to elevate communication and sponsored the music awards for over a awareness about community needs and the environment. decade, this is the first time the brand has broadcast work Crecer’s leadership, sponsors, and members are an example specifically created for the event. of how they create collective impact for Latinos in our The initiative features Latinas across a variety of ages, community. shapes, and cultural backgrounds. The spots featured a cast of inspiring influencers, including Billboard Latin Music

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VERIZON MAKES SIGNIFICANT COMMITMENT courts in Morro dos Macacos, Rio de Janeiro and La TO MILITARY VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES Cava, Argentina. Refurbished with the help of community members and ESPN employees, the courts offer ongoing Verizon joined other tech programs for young residents to learn job skills and reach industry leaders at the their full potential through the power of sports. White House to make a significant commitment to ESPN is committed to help the nearly 15,000 residents of military veterans and their families. Morro de Macacos, who rank among the lowest in income and education in Rio de Janeiro; and to fight the prevalence The company is one of more than 50 nationwide that have of crime, drugs, alcohol, violence, and firearms use in La collectively pledged to hire and train 100,000 veterans and Cava, Argentina. military spouses over the next five years. With more projects in the pipeline, ESPN aims to transform The event was part of the broader Joining Forces initiative other communities across the world. Follow ESPN started by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden five Citizenship news at @ESPNCitizenship and www.ESPN.com/ years ago. The initiative calls on all Americans – in both Citizenship. the public and private sectors – to rally around service members, veterans, and their families, and support them through employment, education, and wellness opportunities. WALMART IS INVESTING IN AMERICAN JOBS Since the launch of the Joining Forces initiative in 2011, more Walmart believes they can than 1.2 million veterans and military spouses have been create more American jobs hired. by supporting American Verizon leaders Evan Guzman, head of Military Programs manufacturing. By making and Veteran Affairs, and John Larregui, a managing partner production more affordable and feasible in the United in Federal Mobility Solutions and a former Marine corporal, States, Walmart can bring its customers more U.S.-made attended the event on Verizon’s behalf. products and manufacturers can create more jobs in America. This commitment is part of their contribution to Guzman said that with more than 10,000 military veterans help grow the American economy. employed at Verizon, there is rarely a position in the military that does not align with a career at the company. Items that are made, sourced, or grown in America account for about two-thirds of what Walmart spends for its U.S. “Employing military veterans is not only the patriotic thing stores – but there is room to do more. With this in mind, in to do, but it’s also smart business,” explained Guzman. 2013, Walmart announced a new initiative to purchase an “We’re proud to participate in the Joining Forces Pledge additional $250 billion in American products over 10 years. announcement because we realize how important it is to The Boston Consulting Group, an independent consulting provide veterans and military spouses with opportunities in firm, has predicted that their investment will create 1 million the technology field.” jobs, including 250,000 manufacturing jobs. Walmart knows that keeping dollars in our local and ESPN CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP LEADS state economies strengthens communities, encourages MULTIFUNCTIONAL SPORTS COURTS BUILD business growth, and keeps people employed. That’s IN LATIN AMERICA why they’ve stepped up their commitment to supporting ESPN Corporate Citizenship local and American businesses. In January 2014, Walmart continues to build and the Walmart Foundation announced a new initiative multifunctional sports through which they will provide $10 million to fund a courts in underserved Latin five-year program that will provide grants to innovators American communities to enable ongoing, sustainable, and in the manufacturing sector seeking to create new impactful use of the courts. The company leads the project processes, ideas, and jobs that support America’s growing in partnership with local organizations love.fútbol, A Ganar, manufacturing footprint. INATOS, and UASI “to provide at-need youth with recourses to participate and have fun while learning life skills,” said Kevin Martinez, ESPN vice president, corporate citizenship. In early May, ESPN gathered community leaders, residents, government officials, and special guests to unveil new

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Cigna, Nationwide, and Nissan have recently partnered with HACR as our newest Corporate Members to advocate for Hispanic inclusion in Corporate America. These companies have openly demonstrated their commitment to the professional advancement of Hispanics at all levels within their companies. We look forward to building strong relationships with them, as we continue to strengthen HACR’s mission.

CIGNA NATIONWIDE NISSAN Cigna Nationwide, In North Corporation a Fortune America, Nissan’s is a global 100 company operations include health service company dedicated to based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of automotive helping people improve their health, the largest and strongest diversified styling, well-being, and sense of security. insurance and financial services engineering, consumer and All products and services are organizations in the U.S. and is corporate financing, sales and provided exclusively by or through rated A+ by both A.M. Best and marketing, distribution and operating subsidiaries of Cigna Standard & Poor’s. The company manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated Corporation, including Connecticut provides a full range of insurance to improving the environment under General Life Insurance Company, and financial services, including the Nissan Green Program and has Cigna Health and Life Insurance auto, commercial, homeowners, been recognized annually by the U.S Company, Life Insurance Company farm and life insurance; public Environmental Protection Agency as of North America, and Cigna Life and private sector retirement an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Insurance Company of New York. plans, annuities and mutual funds; Year since 2010. More information Such products and services include banking and mortgages; excess & on Nissan in North America and an integrated suite of health surplus, specialty, and surety; pet, the complete line of Nissan and services, such as medical, dental, motorcycle and boat insurance. Infiniti vehicles can be found online behavioral health, pharmacy, vision, For more information, visit at www.NissanUSA.com and www. supplemental benefits, and other www.nationwide.com. InfinitiUSA.com, or visit the U.S. related products including group life, media sites NissanNews.com and accident, and disability insurance. InfinitiNews.com. Cigna maintains sales capability in 30 countries and jurisdictions and has more than 90 million customer relationships throughout the world. To learn more about Cigna, visit www.cigna.com.

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2016 HACR CORPORATE ACHIEVERS SUMMIT™

Top Row: Jason Luis Fernandez, Carlos Villasana, Mauricio Pincheira, Dolores Campuzano-Pignatello, Harold González, Cinthia Lopez, Carlos Lora, Dennis M. Peredo, Jennifer Altarriba, Selene Benavides, Christian Campos, Janeth Gomez, Joe Pacheco, Mara Garcia Kaplan, Michael Muñoz, John Vasquez, Alvaro Silva, and Rene Sanchez. Middle Row: Benjamin Yrun Ostapuk, Luis Tavarez, Diana E. Ortega, Juan Garcia, James Freedman Aponte, Daniel Pinho, Isabel Villegas, Robert Martinez, Adrianna Samaniego, Lady Melodie Maldonado, David Guzman, Janet Velez, Artemio San Martin, Sylena Echevarria, Angel Uruchima, Nydia Correa, Alberto Ortega, and Magaly Muñoz-Mejorado. Front Row: Barbara Quiroga, Jessica Montoya, Alencia DeAnda-Gregg, Claudya Arana Sanchez, Maria Jose Gatti, Diana Navas-Rosette, Erika Gonzalez, Ibelka Fernandez, and Gianinna Daniel.

The sixth annual HACR Corporate Achievers Summit™ The evening concluded with the 2016 “Best of the (CAS) was held in Washington, D.C., April 29–May 1, at the Boardroom” reception sponsored by Hispanic Executive Mandarin Oriental. Since its inception in 2011, the HACR magazine. This year, Aída Álvarez, Consuelo Madere, CAS has provided former HACR Young Hispanic Corporate Patricia Pineda, Gilbert Casellas, Gloria Santona, and Achievers™ (YHCA) a platform to network, learn from Myrna Soto were honored for their contributions to the renowned corporate leaders, and develop leadership skills. Hispanic community. The program kicked off on Friday, with a joint welcome On Saturday, the program started with a networking reception where participants had an exclusive opportunity breakfast, followed by four insightful business sessions. Dr. to reconnect and network with Hispanic senior executives William Klepper, professor at Columbia Business School, and board directors from the HACR Corporate Directors began the program with an introduction to “The Demoulas Summit™ (CDS), and Corporate Executives Forum™ (CEF). Market Case – A Governance Challenge” business case, Following the reception, participants enjoyed a dinner which summarized best practices in governance for family- sponsored by Delta Airlines and MassMutual featuring run boards. keynote speaker, Maria Contreras-Sweet, the 24th administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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CAS participants at the networking luncheon. Judy Robinett and Dell’s Artemio San Martin.

Blue Moon Brewing Company Founder, Keith Villa. HACR Board Member Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr. with CAS participants.

The CEF and CAS shared the second business session of Sponsored by Comcast/NBCUniversal/Telemundo and the day. Led by Bill Adams, the “NeuroLeadership – Leading Ford Motor Company, the program concluded with a with the Brain in Mind” session provided participants with reception and dinner alongside CDS, CEF, and HACR YHCA brain research insights and practical tools to manage participants at the U.S. Institute of Peace. At the event, workplace stressors and increase influence. After the Telemundo’s Maria Celeste Arrarás was recognized for 30 session, CAS and CEF joined CDS participants for a successful years as an anchor, and former U.S. Secretary networking luncheon and a conversation about challenges of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez closed the program with an and opportunities for executive advancement with John empowering keynote speech, reminding participants of the Engler, Peter Gleason, and Cid Wilson. importance of embracing their roots. The rest of Saturday’s program sessions featured author The next CAS program will be held at the Westin Book Judy Robinett, who presented “How to be a Power Cadillac in Detroit, April 28-30, 2017. Connector,” and Prudential’s Silvia Tergas, who introduced the “Wealth Building - Financial Planning for Rising VISIONARY SPONSORS Corporate Executives” dialogue. That evening, CAS and HACR YHCA participants gathered for a reception and dinner sponsored by TD Bank and MillerCoors respectively. Participants were treated to inspirational remarks from Master Brewer and Founder of Blue Moon Brewing Company, Keith Villa. On Sunday, CAS participants convened for a panel discussion with top Hispanic executives from the HACR CEF, engaged in a business session with Marsh & McLennan’s Global Diversity & Inclusion leader Bo Young Lee, and learned the “Five To-Do’s for Effective Negotiation” from CAS SPONSOR executive coach Elizabeth Suarez.

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HACR YHCA 10TH ANNIVERSARY INTERVIEW SERIES

Carlos Villasana epitomizes the very definition of the word diverse. Not only is he a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and a successful executive with banking giant Capital One, but he is also a certified Six Sigma Black Belt who has run marathons in countries such as Morocco, India, Sweden, Mexico, and the United States. Just to shake things up, Villasana even took courses in dairy manufacturing and opened three ice cream shops in Georgia, offering Latin American inspired flavors ranging from cactus guava to dulce de leche.

trends and continuously seeking modern and innovative ways to meet customers’ needs. Villasana is well equipped to handle the demands of CARLOS VILLASANA the position, having had 15 years of experience in the HACR YHCA CLASS OF 2013 financial sector launching new ventures, improving BY LESLIE FROELICH digital experiences, and implementing customer service strategies. He has worked for Capital One for seven years and has held his current position for the past 12 months. The Monterrey, Mexico native is also dedicated to helping fellow Hispanics succeed and advance in Corporate America, as a member of Capital One’s Hispanic network leadership team, which LATINA Style magazine named as a Top 10 Hispanic employee resource groups (ERG) in 2015. Villasana is also an active volunteer in his own Virginia community. There, he dedicates his time to the Latino Education Advancement Program (LEAP), a food bank, and various outreach programs of the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Throughout his career, Villasana has received numerous awards and accolades for his efforts and professionalism. In addition to various recognitions from his own corporation, Villasana was also a Merit Award recipient and a Chairman’s Award nominee at Johnson Controls, as well as a Whirlpool Hispanic fellow at Notre Dame. CAPITAL ONE Taking notice One recognition in particular that stands out for Villasana was his selection as a 2013 Young Hispanic Corporate Achiever™ (YHCA), a career development initiative Currently, Villasana manages Capital One’s payments sponsored by HACR that offers business training, service and is responsible for the credit card spending seminars, and networking opportunities to young Hispanic experience, which means staying up to date with industry professionals over the course of a three-day long program.

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Though Villasana was familiar with HACR as an and inclusion practices in, for example, employment and organization, he had not heard of the program and was philanthropic efforts. pleased to discover that his mentor had also participated “When I go back, I look forward to meeting people, such as years prior. “I was humbled and honored to be one of the leaders and directors, and I make an effort to spend time candidates they selected for the award,” said Villasana. “I with my [HACR YHCA] class from 2013,” said Villasana. “I was very impressed with the people who had won it in the was very fortunate to be part of a very talented class, and past and very honored to be part of that selective group.” I get to see how their careers have progressed and learned Villasana believes that his nomination, which came updates about their families and the different goals they about through a process in which Capital One’s Human have set for themselves. It’s a great time to make new Resource department and ERG worked together to friends and catch up with the old ones.” identify individuals with high potential, was a result Indeed, the networking opportunities that HACR YHCA of his corporation recognizing and rewarding his provides its participants is one of the highlights of the active involvement with professional development and initiative, according to Villasana. “Creating strong, networking initiatives. professional connections was the most gratifying part of Villasana was so impressed with his HACR YHCA this program,” he assured. experience that he has since pushed for his company to “It was a great opportunity to meet extremely talented increase its engagement with HACR and to continue to people and connect on a very personal level with them. provide fellow Capital One associates with access to the The three days of intense networking, leadership seminars, same opportunity he had. and hands-on activities allow you to learn so much about “I have shared my experience and strongly recommended yourself and enable you to unleash your potential.” we continue our partnership with HACR, in order to keep According to Villasana, the majority of workshop attendees developing Hispanic talent. I work with our HR department are very involved with their companies’ ERGs and Hispanic and ERGs to make sure we identify the right candidates networks. “They are all committed to increasing Hispanic and continue to refine the process so that every year we inclusion and professional development, so you get to are able to send our top associates to the HACR YHCA experience all of these people doing great things for their program,” he explained. “It’s very important to me, after organization,” he assured. having such a great experience, that other people take In addition to hearing insightful presentations about the importance of brand building, leadership skills, recognizing “It’s a great feeling to be recognized because one’s value as a Hispanic, and learning how to overcome it increases your exposure to leaders in your obstacles in Corporate America, Villasana pointed out organization, and they get to see your contributions that one of the most valuable lessons he took away from to the company and your community,” he explained. his HACR YHCA experience was a personal one, courtesy “Being recognized internally not only by managers of keynote speaker Marshall Goldsmith, a nationally but by top executives in the company opened doors renowned executive coach and author of the best-selling that helped propel my career.” book “What Got You Here Won’t Get You There.” “Something that really stuck with me was his final message, where he told us to focus on three things. He advantage of this wonderful opportunity. We need to said that people who have been very successful would expose as many people as possible to HACR.” often say, ‘If I could do things all over again, I would spend more time with my family, be happy, and go after my “I admire their dedication and commitment to Hispanic dream.’ That really stuck with me, and I actually wrote it inclusion, and I’m impressed by how they continue to and put it on my desk at work, to remind me of what my raise the bar every year to touch more lives and make a true priorities should be,” said Villasana, who is married difference in this country.” Villasana has also personally and has a son and daughter. stayed involved with the organization, attending the Annual HACR Symposium, which brings together Hispanic For Villasana, participating in the HACR YHCA program leaders, government officials, and corporate executives has had a tremendous impact on his career, thanks in large from across the country in order to brainstorm and part to the increased visibility it provided him within his identify effective strategies for achieving greater diversity own corporation.

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2016 HACR YOUNG HISPANIC CORPORATE ACHIEVERS™

Top Row: Michael Ames, Daniel Caratini, Dennis Jaramillo, Carlos Gonzales, Bruno Alejandro Olvera Diaz, Jeffrey Martinez, Javi Borges, David Reyes, Eduardo Perez, Nicholas Morales, Christian P. Mendoza, and Tony Argote, Jr. Middle Row: Patricia Pacheco, Linellis Santiago-Bernier, Lesley Carmen Harris, Desirèe Colomina, Giovanna Carrillo, Joseph Mieras, Ricardo Castillo, Alexandra Figueroa, Darlyn Rodriguez Hayes, Adriana Sandoval, Fernando Velasco, Juanita Mendoza, and Miguelina Stevens-Hernandez. Front Row: Jossie Tirado, Julissa Ramirez, Andres Gutierrez, Monica Tijerina, Juliana Carrillo, Claudia B. Mills, Isadora Badi, Claudia S. Bodan, and Lauren Howard.

The HACR Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers™ (YHCA) Conducted by HACR President and CEO, Cid Wilson, celebrated its 10th Anniversary in Washington, D.C. April participants learned about the mission of HACR and its 30–May 2, 2016, at the Mandarin Oriental. The HACR YHCA achievements over the past 30 years. program was developed to recognize the achievements of After the introductory session, Bordas led participants on young Hispanic professionals in Corporate America, create a journey to learn about the history of Hispanics and their a robust pipeline of diverse talent, and foster the next contributions in the United States. generation of corporate leaders. Following an intense day of programming, participants This year, HACR recognized 35 professionals for their enjoyed a reception and dinner sponsored by TD Bank and outstanding leadership and deep commitment to the MillerCoors with participants from the HACR Corporate Hispanic community. For the tenth year in a row, Juana Achievers Summit™ (CAS) program. During dinner, Blue Bordas, president of Mestiza Leadership International, led Moon Brewing Company Founder, Keith Villa, shared an participants through an empowering and transformational inspirational keynote about his beginnings and the story four-day program. behind the famous brew, Blue Moon. The program commenced on Saturday, April 30, with an introduction to the HACR YHCA and the organization.

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Microsoft’s Jossie Tirado. Capital One’s Eduardo Perez, Union Pacific Railroad’s Susana Lizcano González and Juana Bordas.

HACR YHCA participants with Juana Bordas and Cid Wilson. Altria’s Michael Ames, Nicholas Morales, and Claudia B. Mills.

The second day of the program included a series of To qualify for the HACR YHCA program, candidates should workshops, panel discussions, and forums aimed at providing be between the ages of 25 and 40 at the time the award is participants with the necessary tools to improve their received, employed at a Fortune 500 and/or HACR Corporate leadership skills. Member company, of Hispanic heritage, and have a track That evening, the HACR YHCA enjoyed an off-site reception record of giving back to the communities where they live. and dinner with participants from the HACR Corporate Candidates must be nominated by their companies and be Directors Summit™ (CDS), Corporate Executives Forum™ able to attend the entire program at the Westin Book Cadillac (CEF), and CAS at the U.S. Institute of Peace sponsored by in Detroit, April 30-May 2, 2017. Comcast/NBCUniversal/Telemundo and Ford Motor Company HOST Fund. This was an exclusive opportunity to network with Hispanic corporate directors and C-suite executives. The keynote speaker of the evening was former U.S. Secretary of Commerce and former CEO of Kellogg’s Mexico, Carlos CMYK Form (prefered)r Gutierrez. FOUNDING SPONSOR On Monday, participants partook in team-building exercises, group presentations, and inspiring sessions throughout the Ford Motor Company Fund day. Later that night, the group gathered for the “HACR

YHCA Awards and Anniversary Reception,” sponsored by VISIONARYCMYK Form (prefered)r SPONSORS Altria, General Motors Co., and MillerCoors where participants received an award in recognition of their strong commitment Black andWh it eFo rm to the community and exceptional career accomplishments. Ford Motor Company Fund On the last day of the program, HACR YHCA had the unique opportunity to attend the 2016 HACR CEO Roundtable PARTNER SPONSOR featuring the Chairman and CEO of Target Corporation, Brian Black andForWh it edFo r mMotor Company Fund Cornell; the Chairman, President, and CEO of MassMutual, Roger W. Crandall; the Chairman, President, and CEO of The Ford Motor Company Fund Home Depot, Craig Menear; and the Chairman and CEO of Ford Fund MasterYHCAFile Format: SPONSORS CMYK.EPS Ford Oval: CMYK Text: Black Northern Trust, Frederick H. Waddell. 6/2003 BW.EPS Black Black

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CORPORATE MEMBERS 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS BENEFACTORS ALTRIA GROUP SEPTEMBER 13-14, 2016 OCTOBER 8-10, 2016 DELL Congressional Hispanic Caucus Hispanic Association of Colleges and GENERAL ELECTRIC Institute: Public Policy Conference Universities: 30th Annual Conference INTEL The Washington Convention Center Grand Hyatt MCDONALD’S CORPORATION Washington, D.C. San Antonio, Texas TARGET CORPORATION TIME WARNER INC. WELLS FARGO & COMPANY SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 OCTOBER 9-11, 2016 Congressional Hispanic Caucus United States Hispanic Chamber of GENERATIONS Institute: 39th Annual Awards Gala Commerce: National Convention AETNA, INC. The Washington Convention Center Fontainebleau Hotel ANHEUSER-BUSCH Washington, D.C. Miami Beach, Florida AT&T INC. BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL SEPTEMBER 28-OCTOBER 1, 2016 OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 1, 2016 CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC Prospanica: 27th Annual Conference & HACR Leadership Pipeline Program CHEVRON Career Expo Marriott Marquis CITI George R. Brown Convention Center New York, New York COMCAST CORPORATION Houston, Texas FCA US LLC FORD MOTOR COMPANY GENERAL MOTORS CO. HERBALIFE JOHNSON & JOHNSON MILLERCOORS NORTHROP GRUMMAN SODEXO INC. STATE FARM TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY

ASSOCIATES AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE BLOOMBERG LP CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION CIGNA CISCO THE COCA-COLA COMPANY COMERICA INCORPORATED 2017 HACR PROGRAMS DELTA AIR LINES DENNY’S APRIL 28-30, 2017 APRIL 30-MAY 2, 2017 DIAGEO HACR Corporate Directors Summit™ HACR Young Hispanic Corporate ERNST & YOUNG Westin Book Cadillac Achievers™ GOOGLE THE HOME DEPOT Detroit, Michigan Westin Book Cadillac HUMANA INC. Detroit, Michigan J.P. MORGAN CHASE & CO. APRIL 28-30, 2017 KPMG HACR Corporate Executives Forum™ MAY 1-2, 2017 MACY’S Westin Book Cadillac 25th Annual Symposium: The Power of MANPOWERGROUP INC. MARSH & MCLENNAN COMPANIES Detroit, Michigan Hispanic Inclusion™ MEDTRONIC PLC Westin Book Cadillac MERCK APRIL 28-30, 2017 Detroit, Michigan MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL HACR Corporate Achievers Summit™ MICROSOFT Westin Book Cadillac MORGAN STANLEY NATIONWIDE Detroit, Michigan NISSAN PEPSICO PGA OF AMERICA PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL, INC. SOUTHWEST AIRLINES TD BANK TIME WARNER CABLE INC. UPS HISPANIC ASSOCIATION USTA ON CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. WAL-MART STORES, INC. 1220 L Street, N.W. Suite 701 WYNDHAM WORLDWIDE Washington, D.C. 20005