Eileen Galindo

Meet Latina actress Eileen Galindo, a rare talent that uses her political savvy to push for minority rights via the entertainment industry. In Tony Plana’s adaptation of “Romeo & Juliet,” set in 1943 during the height of the Zoot Suit riots in Los Angeles, Galindo performs as the eccentric, scheming nurse. The play tells the story of a young couple struggling to define and protect its love against the backdrop of social and civil upheaval brought about by issues of immigration, culture, race and assimilation.

Galindo was also recently added to the cast of NBC’s “Days of Our Lives” to play the role of the nefarious Beverly Healy. Another upcoming project for the actress is “Pineas and Ferb,” the new Disney Channel animated comedy by the creators of “Hey Arnold” and “SpongeBob Squarepants,” set to air in the summer of 2007. Galindo has secured a voiceover appearance opposite Caroline Rhea and Mitchel Musso. To date, Galindo’s televisions credits include CBS “That’s Life,” ABC “NYPD Blue,” NBC “ER” and Lifetime “Strong Medicine.”

Christine Rice

Christine Rice was appointed president of the information technology staffing and solutions firm VisionIT, Inc., becoming the first Hispanic woman to hold the firm’s title in its 10-year existence. “This is a milestone year for VisionIT in more ways than one,” says David H. Segura, CEO of VisionIT. “In our tenth year of business we have grown tremendously and Christine has played a significant role in that growth. She has more than exemplified the dedication and operational ingenuity required to serve as our president and we are extremely blessed to have her as part of our executive team.”

As president, Rice will oversee all operations including vendor management, human resources and recruitment operations from the company’s Detroit headquarters. Prior to her appointment, Rice served as vice president of operations, implementing innovative procedures that helped the firm become an award-winning supplier to several Fortune 100 companies.

Adriana Comellas-Macretti

Adriana Comellas-Macretti was named director in corporate at State Farm Insurance Company. She will work with the Multicultural Business Development Group which include national partners and in managing relationships with financial expert Julie Stav. In addition, Comellas-Macretti will work with human resources on enterprise recruiting emphasizing on multicultural community outreach.

Comellas-Macretti is a founding member and former president of the Hispanic Employee Resource Group, (HERO) at State Farm and advisor to their board. She is also a board member of the National Hispana Leadership Institute (NHLI).