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GEORGIA LATINAS OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2020
THURSDAY, MAY 7TH 2017, 6:00pm -8:30pm - VENTANAS ATLANTA GA.
Join us as TechLatino Announces Georgia's Top 10 Latina Tech/Business Leaders!
Latinas are significant contributors to our country's economic recovery and prosperity. Latinas represent the fastest growing segment of entrepreneurs, small business owners and corporate vice presidents, however, in technology there is still a gap. Latinas represent nearly 600,000 businesses, generate close to $70 billion in sales and employ more than 500,000 people. TechLatino recognizes the important role Hispanic Tech & Business women serve in our community and is proud to highlight their successes and impact in our region and overall business community.
In celebration of the achievements and accomplishments of our nation's most inspiring Latinas Tech and Businesswomen, TechLatino will conduct our "Latina Tech Leadership and Business Luncheon on Thursday, May 7th 2020 at 6:00am at the Ventanas. This 7th Annual Latina Tech Leaders Luncheon is the region's premier gathering for Latina tech and businesses leaders.
Recognizing 10 of the Top Latina tech & business leaders in Georgia for their accomplishments in the tech business community. In particular, this year LISTA will create awareness and recognize their many contributions Latinas have made to drive our country's economic recovery and prosperity.
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2017 GEORGIA'S LATINAS OF EXCELLENCE
TOP TECH AND LEADERS AWARDS
Natalie Pozo
The 2017 Georgia Latinas Tech and Leaders Luncheon will be hosted by Fox 5 Atlanta's own,
Natalie Pozo.
Lili Gil Valletta
Lili Gil Valletta is an award-winning entrepreneur, World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and TV contributor to various networks analyzing the role minorities and women play in business.
GEORGIA'S LATINAS OF EXCELLENCE
LEADING LADIES OF 2017
Honorable
Brenda Lopez, EsQ
State Representative, Dis. 99
Brenda Lopez is State Representative for House District 99 in Gwinnett County. Brenda is the Principal Attorney at The Lopez Firm, LLC, which handles removal and family based immigration cases.
Debra Gonzalez, Esq.
Letterbox Legal
D Gonzalez Law Group
Deborah Gonzalez, Esq. is a new breed of attorney with two practices. Her private practice focuses on entertainment law in the Arts, music, entertainment and digital industries.
Olga Lopez
Wells Fargo
President
Olga Lopez is President at Wells Fargo. Responsible for more than 500 employees and 37 banks across Augusta, Savannah, Statesboro and other cities in eastern Georgia.
Juanita Velez
UPS
Intl. Communications Lead
Rising Star Award
Juanita Velez is Professionally seasoned, and passionate about diversity of cultures and commercial globalization. Academically founded on the importance of embracing the global mindset, with a focus on emerging markets.
Yeny Malaver
SunTrust
First Vice President
She has become a leader in the financial industry with 12 years of progressive work experience, and a record of success in high profile roles in the financial services industry and management consulting.
Juanita Rivera
Director of Operations
Georgia Hispanic Chamber
Juanita joined the GHCC in August 2002 she directly Reports and assists the CEO in the preparation of financial reports, operations, payroll and member services.
Originally from Guayama, Puerto Rico, Juanita and her family have resided in Atlanta since 1988.
Yolanda Ramirez -Lagos CIO, Technology and Innovation,
Atlanta International School
Yolanda has degrees in Computing and Systems Engineering, with postgraduate studies in Education, Educational Management, Business Management, and more than 17 years leading change in various educational institutions in several countries, She has innovated organizations and promote excellence while creating a digital learning culture in Atlanta.
Miroslava Torres-Young
Assistant Vice President, Business Development Officer
East West Bank
Miroslava, is responsible for overseeing client relationships, ensuring delivery of Global, highly diverse and range of banking products and services in a consultative approach. Fluent in Spanish and English, Miroslava is a native of Ecuador and brings 25 years of banking experience-with expertise in helping International business professionals to establish credit
Littie Brown
CEO, Partner
Speedpro Imaging
"Heart of Latina Award"
Inspirational, influential, creative, dynamic communicator, are words most often used to describe Littie Brown. Through the years Littie has helped individuals personally and professionally realize their dreams. Littie is known as a mentor, teacher, advocate and author. Buy her book, “Leadership Lessons from the HART.”
Monica Moore
Senior Vice President,
Elavon Inc.
FinTech
A true Business and Technical Professional with experience utilizing innovative practices for organizing and structuring teams to craft and execute on a mission that brings powerful value to the company.
Experienced in building global teams to deliver projects on time and on budget.
Promotes her vision for her products and secures funding for execution.
Maria Alejandra Bastides
Mundo Hispanico, Editor
Maria Alejandra Bastidas is the Editor, Mundo Hispánico part of Cox Media Group. Maria has more than 16 years of journalistic experience covering the Latino community in Georgia, under her leadership has increase their reach in the Atlanta market, especially in the digital arena.
Joanne Sanders
eWise Communications
Managing Director of eWise Communications - a firm that specializes in translating business goals into marketing and communications roadmaps that produce results. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA.
Hilda Abbott
WePartner Management
Partner and VP of Operations for WePartner Management. She oversees the day to day operations of over $100M in commercial and residential real estate. She is responsible for managing, developing, special projects. WePartner real estate management is a women owned, full service real estate company in Ga.
Natalie Pozo
FOX 5 Atlanta
Natalie Pozo is a Multi-Media Journalist. Throughout the course of a decade she has worked for several television stations including Fox and NBC. Earning a degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Miami.
Luisa Fernanda Cardona
Atlanta Mayor's Office
Luisa Cardona is an innovative thinker that thrives in a fast-paced work environment. Luisa is a multifaceted professional in the legal field herself and has worked as an attorney in employment and as a community organizer. She is an integral part of Mayor Kasim Reed's Welcoming Atlanta.