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After joining Maria Alonso on stage to receive the
award, de Molina said, “Bank of America is honored
to receive this award from LATINA Style. This
honor highlights our commitment not only to creating
an environment in which Latinas can succeed, but
also to our ongoing commitment to Hispanic
communities, customers and associates across our
footprint.”
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Model
showcasing special events fashions during
the workingwomen’s fashion show sponsored by
Macy’s |
Decadent
sweets served during the reception at the
White House |
Ana Pinczuk
of Cisco Systems |
For the fourth year in a row, the U.S. Secretary of
Labor, the Honorable Elaine L. Chao served as the
keynote luncheon speaker, speaking to the essence of
the LATINA Style 50 program. “These awards
not only encourage companies to hire and promote
Latinas, but they raise the profile of positive role
models for others to follow,” Chao said. “The women
we honor today are an asset to their community,
their employers, and to our nation.”
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Uvaldo
Herrera and David Gonzales of State Farm
Insurance |
White House
staffers Annie Mayol, associate director of
the office of Political Affairs, Jennifer
Korn, associate director of the Office of
the Public Liaison, and Maria Pia Tamburri,
director of Specialty Media with U.S.
Treasurer Anna Escobedo Cabral (second from
right) |
“Today’s program is a testament to the promise and
opportunity that America provides. There is always
more to be done,” she continued. “The best way to
ensure this legacy continues is to help others make
the same journey.”
Chao concluded her inspiring thoughts by
congratulating all the winners and thanking “all the
employers who have given these outstanding women the
opportunity to achieve their dreams. Working
together, we can continue to ensure that the doors
of opportunity remain wide open for everyone.”
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Jose Estrada
of Wal-Mart with Kris Sweeney and David
Gonzales of State Farm Insurance |
Marisela
Hernandez of Colgate-Palmolive Company |
Following Chao’s remarks, the awards ceremony began.
A Latina representative from each of the top 50
companies represented her company on stage by
accepting the plaque on its behalf.
At the conclusion of the awards presentation, Macy’s
presented the LATINA Style 50 Awards Ceremony
and Best Practices in Diversity Conference’s first-ever
working women’s fashion show. The show featured
looks for the professional woman, offered options to
dress from work to play, and showcased fashion for
weekend fun and special events.
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Susan Garcia
Brown and Patricia Delgadillo of American
Airlines |
Beatriz
Heredia and Gisela Granado of Aetna |
To close the day’s program, honored guests including
CEOs and high-ranking Latinas headed to the White
House’s Eisenhower Executive Office Building for an
exclusive awards reception hosted by the U.S.
Treasurer, the Honorable Anna Escobedo Cabral.
Joining Cabral in congratulating the women of the
top 50 companies were some of the White House’s
highest-ranking Latinas including the newly
appointed Jennifer Sevilla Korn, associate director
of the Office of the Public Liaison; Maria Pia
Tamburri, director of the Specialty Media; and Annie
Mayol, associate director of the Office of Political
Affairs. Cabral shared her experiences and
encouraged those present to never forget their roots,
and to stay true to their dreams.
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