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a Message FroM the presideNt & Ceo

By the time you read this, we will be gathered in Houston,

Texas for our 2013 HACR programs, which culminate with

our 21st Annual Symposium.

We are excited to be in Houston this year; a city whose

population is more than 40 percent Hispanic and

where some of America’s most admired and respected

companies call home. The Hispanic community in Houston

has welcomed us with open arms and we are especially

grateful for the support we received from our Houston

Honorary Host Committee. We are honored that Target

Corporation will once again serve as the Host of not only

our Annual Symposium, but the Corporate Directors

Summit™ and Corporate Executives Forum™ annual

meetings, which celebrates its fifth anniversary.

This year we also celebrate the seventh class of our HACR

Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers™ program and the

HACR CEO Roundtable, the sixth year of our Corporate

Directors Summit™ program, and third year of our

Corporate Achievers Summit.

During the Annual Symposium, HACR will release the

findings of our ground-breaking Hispanic Employee

Resource Group (ERG) study; share with the audience a

sneak preview of the sequel to our award-winning, short

documentary film Insider Game; and participants will be

able to hear from Arturo Vargas,

Executive Director, National

Association of Latino Elected

and Appointed Officials (NALEO)

on the significant role Latinos

played in the 2012 Presidential

election and from several

C-Suite level executives.

Participants will also have the opportunity to network with

our Board of Directors, meet with our new team members,

and network with hundreds of corporate colleagues from

around the United States who support HACR’s Mission: to

advance the inclusion of Hispanics in Corporate America

at a level commensurate with our economic contributions.

On behalf of our coalition and corporate members, we

thank you for your support!

Sincerely,

(signature)

Carlos F. Orta

President & CEO

Janet Murguía National Council of La Raza HACR Board Chair

Guarione Díaz Cuban American National Council HACR Board Vice Chair

Ronald Blackburn-Moreno ASPIRA Association, Inc. HACR Board Treasurer

Clara Padilla Andrews National Association of Hispanic Publications HACR Board Secretary

Ignacio Salazar SER-Jobs for Progress National, Inc. HACR Immediate Past Chair

Albert Gonzales American GI Forum of the United States

The Honorable Ruben Hinojosa Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Inc.

The Honorable Lincoln Díaz-Balart Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute, Inc.

Dr. Antonio R. Flores Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities

Margaret Morán League of United Latin American Citizens

Alma Morales Riojas MANA, A National Latina Organization

Cecelia Espenoza National Hispana Leadership Institute

Rafael Fantauzzi National Puerto Rican Coalition

Manuel “Manny” Gonzalez National Society of Hispanic MBAs

Javier Palomarez United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. United States Hispanic Leadership Institute

Agustín De Goytisolo Board Member Emeriti

The Corporate Observer is a publication of the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR). HACR’s mission is to advance the inclusion of Hispanics in Corporate America at a level commensurate with our economic contributions.

Jennifer DuBois Executive Assistant

Emma Etheridge Programs and Initiatives Manager

Dr. Lisette Garcia Director, HACR Research institute

Kevin Klich Finance and Administration Manager

Jason León Director of Corporate Relations, Communications, and Programs

Jesus M. Maldonado Reyes Executive Director

Carlos F. Orta President & CEO

Josh Silvia Senior Manager, Communications

Ariana Solis Communications and Programs Associate

Jeffrey Wuerstlin Research & Administration Associate

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In addition to a new Executive Director, HACR is pleased

to welcome four new team members to the organization:

Emma Etheridge, Programs & Initiatives Manager.

Ms. Etheridge is responsible for all of HACR’s programs,

initiatives, and the organization’s Annual Symposium. She

holds a B.A. in Hispanic Studies from Trinity College and

was awarded a J. William Fulbright Fellowship to teach

English at the Universidad Central de Venezuela. She

also holds a M.Sc. in Latin American Studies from the

University of Oxford in the U.K.

Lisette Garcia, Ph.D., Director, HACR Research Institute.

Dr. Garcia leads the HACR Research Institute and is

responsible for managing all of HACR’s studies, and

developing new research studies aimed at enhancing

HACR’s reputation as the key source for information on

Hispanic inclusion in Corporate America.

She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from The Ohio State

University, an M.S. in Sociology from Virginia Tech, and

dual undergraduate degrees from Penn State in Sociology

and Labor and Industrial Relations.

Ariana Solis, Communications & Programs Associate.

Ms. Solis is responsible for managing HACR’s online

marketing platforms and developing strategies aimed

at informing and engaging HACR members. She has

completed marketing, design, and sales internships in

Mexico at GMF Cypress, Fiat Automotive, Santander Bank,

and the Ebor Group. She earned a bachelor’s degree in

Marketing from the Universidad del Valle de Mexico in

December 2011.

Jeffrey Wuerstlin, Research & Administration Associate.

Mr. Wuerstlin supports various projects for HACR’s

Research Institute, as well as the Finance and

Administration Department. Mr. Wuerstlin has the

distinction of working with the newly formed Latino

Corporate Directors Association (LCDA). He is a 2010

graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego

with a bachelor’s degree in Language and

International Trade.

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR)

is pleased to welcome Jesus M. Maldonado Reyes as the

organization’s new Executive Director.

Mr. Maldonado Reyes has more than 15 years of experience

in the corporate sector, including positions at Accenture,

BlackRock, Fleet Boston Financial, and Goldman, Sachs & Co.

Most recently, Mr. Maldonado Reyes was a professor

at Wisconsin Lutheran College developing a diversity

recruiting strategy, targeting U.S. and Latin American markets

to increase student enrollment at the school.

His extensive background in the nonprofit sector includes

serving on ASPIRA of New York’s board since 2007 and on the

National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) national board

from 2003 to 2006. He was also President of NSHMBA’s New

York chapter from 2001 to 2002.

In recognition of his dedication and commitment to developing

the next generation of leaders, Mr. Maldonado Reyes received

the national “Brillante Award for Member Excellence” from

NSHMBA in 2007 and was the recipient of the “Corporate

Circle of Achievers” award from ASPIRA in 2001.

At HACR, Mr. Maldonado Reyes will leverage his personal

and professional experiences so that HACR can continue

to strengthen its roster of Fortune 500 corporate member

companies, as well as its programs and initiatives.

Mr. Maldonado Reyes’ civic engagement includes

memberships in NSHMBA, the Society of Hispanic

Professional Engineers, and the Society of Human Resource

Management. He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Chemical

Engineering with a focus in Environmental Engineering, from

the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez.

HACR WELCOMES NEW TEAM MEMbERS Emma Etheridge, Dr. Lisette M. Garcia, Ariana Solis, and Jeffrey Wuerstlin

HACR WELCOMES JESuS M. MALDONADO REyES AS ExECuTivE DiRECTOR

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NorMa garCía Moderates the haCr Ceo rouNdtable

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility

(HACR) is one of the leading advocacy organizations

in the U.S. and has been committed to advancing the

inclusion of Hispanics in Corporate America, since

1986. As part of its mission, HACR established the CEO

Roundtable, which provides a forum for the highest-

ranking executives of HACR’s corporate member

companies to discuss best practices related to inclusive

employment and retention strategies. The conversation

also focuses on increasing Hispanic Consumer Market

brand loyalty, as well as diversity and inclusion in the

areas of procurement, philanthropy, and governance.

Leading the conversation as the HACR CEO Roundtable’s

moderator is Emmy® Award-winning journalist, Norma

García. Current news anchor for Noticiero Telemundo

Dallas and Noticiero Telemundo San Antonio, Ms. García

has a long-standing relationship with HACR, engaging

CEO Roundtable participants in sharing with the Annual

Symposium participants their company’s commitment

to Hispanic inclusion, current business challenges, and

their personal stories of success.

“The HACR CEO Roundtable is a fundamental forum

for CEOs to provide key points of views on areas that

require improvement in the corporate sector,” said Ms.

García. “Attendees can learn insights straight from the

source on best practices, including minority growth,

mentorship programs, and employee visibility. The more

representation we have at the top, the more avenues it

creates for Latinos to get there.”

The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences’

chapters in Texas and Arizona have recognized Ms.

García’s broadcasting career and journalistic endeavors,

awarding her 11 Emmy® Awards. Ms. García has covered

major world-news events, including the 2004 Olympic

Games in Athens, the anniversary of Pope John Paul II in

Rome, and the devastating shocking news surrounding

Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans.

“The HACR CEO Roundtable is a fundamental forum for CEOs to provide key points of views on areas that require improvement in the corporate sector,”

Norma García, HACR CEO Roundtable Moderator and Emmy® Award-winning Journalist

NORMA GARCíA LEADS THOuGHT-PROvOKiNG DiSCuSSiONS WiTH iNDuSTRy LEADERS AT THE HACR CEO ROuNDTAbLE

Congratulations from your friends at Target. We are thankful for partners like HACR who help make our business better every day. We applaud your continued success and offer our sincerest congratulations on the 5th anniversary of the Corporate Executive ForumTM. To learn more about the diverse team at Target, visit Target.com/diversity.

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ANNuAL HACR SyMPOSiuM AGENDA Monday, April 22

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM 21st Annual HACR Symposium Kick-Off Kim Strong, VP, Diversity and Inclusion, Target Corporation Sponsored by:

2:00 PM – 3:15 PM Business Session: understanding the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership Led by Dr. Barry Posner, eminent scholar, researcher, and bestselling author of The Leadership Challenge. He was named one of the Top 50 Leadership Coaches in America

Sponsored by:

3:15 PM – 3:30 PM Break

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Business Session: C-Suite Roundtable Part I Mary Falvey, EVP and Chief HR Officer, Wyndham Worldwide Jodee Kozlak, EVP of HR, Target Corporation Moderated by: Ilene H. Lang, President and CEO, Catalyst Sponsored by:

5:00 PM – 5:15 PM Break

5:15 PM – 6:30 PM Business Session: C-Suite Roundtable Part II J.C. Gonzalez-Mendez, SVP, McDonald’s Corporation Jose Luis Prado, President, Quaker Foods North America Stephen Yslas, General Counsel (Ret.), Northrop Grumman Moderated by: Dr. William Klepper, Professor of Management, Columbia Business School

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Symposium Opening Reception Celebrating HACR’s New Leadership and Installment of Officers Sponsored by:

NCLR President & CEO Janet Murguía and SER National President & CEO Ignacio Salazar.

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ANNuAL HACR SyMPOSiuM AGENDA Tuesday, April 23

7:00 AM – 7:45 AM Symposium networking Breakfast Sponsored by:

7:45 AM – 8:00 AM Break

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Business Session: Panel Discussion and Screening of Insider Game Part II Victor Arias, Board Member, AFC Corporation George Herrera, Board Member, Wyndham Worldwide Leslie Sanchez, Award-Winning Producer, Insider Game Moderated by: Pablo Schneider, President, Corporate Creations

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9:15 AM – 10:45 AM Business Session: Emotional Intelligence and Diversity Led by Dr. Jorge Cherbosque, Partner, Emotional Intelligence and Diversity Institute and Co-Director, UCLA Staff and Faculty Counseling Center

10:45 PM – 11:00 AM Break

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Business Session: HACR ERG Study Findings: Tips for Sustaining ERG Growth, Development, and Continued Success Dr. Robert Rodriguez, DRR Advisors Nancy Adams, Altria Client Services Carla Piñeyro Sublett, Dell, Inc. Delia Garced, GE Capital Ivonne Fernandez, AARP

Moderated by: Dr. Lisette Garcia, HACR Research Institute Sponsored by:

12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Symposium networking Lunch Keynote: Arturo Vargas, Executive Director of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Sponsored by:

2:00 PM – 2:20 PM Break

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Business Session: Personal Branding & Why It Matters William Arruda, Founder and President, Reach

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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM HACR CEO Roundtable John Miller, Denny’s Corporation James J. Murren, MGM Resorts International Emilio Romano, Telemundo Media

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thE CongREssionAL hispAniC LEADERship institutE (ChLi) pRoMotEs DiVERsity in thE hispAniC CoMMunity

The Congressional Hispanic

Leadership Institute (CHLI) is

committed to advancing the Hispanic

community’s diversity of thought and

to encourage economic development

of the Hispanic population in the U.S.

CHLI will continue to promote

diversity and provide opportunities for students, interns,

young professionals, national and international leaders,

to engage in dialogue and share ideas that will benefit the

community. Congressional briefings, our annual Future

Leaders Conference on July 19, our ninth Annual Gala on

May 15, and our second Trade and International Affairs

Symposium in October are some examples of the type of

avenues CHLI uses to promote its mission.

CHLI also offers a variety of internship programs including

The Global Leaders Internship and Fellowship Program,

which consists of three components, public service,

education, and the private sector. Our interns come to

Washington, D.C. to learn from Congressional Leaders

for eight weeks, work in a corporate Government Affairs

office for another eight weeks, and take two Political

Science courses at George Washington University.

The Tuck Business Bridge Program, a partnership with

Dartmouth College and with the support of General

Electric’s Hispanic Forum, provides CHLI two scholarships

to Hispanic students in a Science, Technology,

Engineering, and Math (STEM) track.

The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute First

Generation Fellowship gives a first generation Latino

student attending FIU’s College of Law a $7,500

scholarship which will be matched entirely by FIU, totaling

$15,000 each year, for three years.

For more information on our programs and events please

visit www.chli.org.

hACu’s 27th AnnuAL ConfEREnCEThe Hispanic Association of Colleges and

Universities (HACU) Annual Conference

provides a unique forum for the sharing of

information and ideas for the best and most

promising practices in the education of

Hispanics. With HACU-member institutions

enrolling two-thirds of all the Hispanic college students

in the nation, the conference offers Corporate America

access to a rich source of diverse talent. The 2013

conference theme, “Championing Hispanic Higher

Education Success: Securing the American Dream,”

will be the focus of workshops, presentations, and

sessions, including a session on the HACU National

Internship Program, which has placed more than 10,000

students with federal agencies and corporations. The

conference’s Student Track attracts 400 students eager

to discuss career opportunities.

This year’s conference will be held at the Hilton Chicago,

October 26 to 28. Early bird registration for conference

attendees ends May 31. Sponsorship, exhibitor, and

advertising opportunities are available.

For more information, call Sandra Holt at 210-576-3224,

email [email protected], or visit

www.hacu.net.

DigitAL oppoRtunity is A CiViC nECEssity“LULAC is committed to ensuring

that the promise of broadband

internet access is fully realized by

Latino communities,” stated LULAC

National Executive Director Brent

Wilkes. “We are encouraged by the

recent Pew Hispanic study that shows that the digital

divide in America is narrowing and we will continue our

work at promoting broadband adoption until access is

universal.”

Initiatives like LULAC’s Empower Hispanic America

with Technology program, which has established a

network of 56 technology centers, are critical because

they enable students to do their school work, complete

college applications, and apply for financial aid. They

also enhance an adult’s ability to manage their finances,

conduct job searches, undergo job trainings, and take

English language courses.


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LULAC pledges to continue its work in promoting

broadband adoption in underserved Latino communities,

primarily through our partners and our 56 community

technology centers. Recently, we became a partner

of Connect2Compete, a coalition whose main task

is to bring affordable internet access to low-income

communities as well as to provide curriculum that can

help with digital literacy training at home. All Americans

should have access to affordable broadband internet

service.

nCLR’s AMERiCoRps pRogRAM They tutor students and mentor

young people. They organize

clothing drives, spruce up

schools, and remove invasive plants. The AmeriCorps

program that the National Council of La Raza (NCLR)

operates through its network of nearly 300 community-

based affiliates fills critical needs, engages young

Latinos in community service, and provides development

and training to the next generation of nonprofit leaders.

“Our mission is to improve opportunities for Hispanic-

Americans, so it is a natural fit for NCLR and our

community affiliates to work with AmeriCorps.

Volunteers in NCLR’s AmeriCorps program meet

vital community needs, gain valuable job skills and

experience, and learn to set goals, communicate, and

work in teams,” said Delia Pompa, NCLR Senior Vice

President, Programs.

Research indicates that youth who become involved

in national service are more likely to continue to be

involved as adults. NCLR AmeriCorps members typically

serve for one year at local nonprofits, public agencies,

and faith-based organizations. Upon successful

completion of their service, they are eligible to receive

an education award to pursue a college education or

pay back student loans. Seeing the value in their service

and training, many AmeriCorps alumni are hired by

NCLR affiliates and other nonprofits to work in their

organizations.

“CuLtiVAting AMERiCA’s gREAtEst REsouRCE: pEopLE,” sinCE 1964

SER-Jobs for Progress National, Inc., (SER

National) has been providing employment

and training services to individuals, and

strengthening communities across the

country since 1964.

Ignacio Salazar, president and CEO, SER-

Jobs for Progress National, Inc., said, “Collectively, the

network of our SER affiliates represents a powerful force

across the country that has and will continue to make the

American worker competitive in the global marketplace.”

As acknowledged in our conference theme this year,

“Progress through Partnerships,” partnerships allow SER

National to provide life-changing opportunities and set

those they serve on the path to self-sufficiency. Ignacio

Salazar also stated, “To our partners from Corporate

America: Your many contributions to our organization

broaden our efforts at both the local and national levels.”

We hope that you can join us this year at the SER National

Annual Conference, “Progress Through Partnerships,”

scheduled for May 14 to 15, 2013, at the Hilton Ft. Worth,

815 Main Street, Fort Worth, TX.

Please visit our website at www.ser-national.org.


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foRECLosuRE hELp foR 50+ hoMEoWnERs fRoM AARp Since the Great Recession,

fear of foreclosure has

gripped homeowners

nationwide. More than 1.5 million homeowners over the

age of 50 lost their homes between 2007 and 2011 with

foreclosure rates highest among Hispanics.

Some older Americans have homes but no equity, owing

more than their homes are worth. Still other middle-

class, older households spend a staggering 30 percent

or more of their incomes on housing, threatening their

ability to save for the future, purchase other necessities,

or maintain their current lifestyle. Since December

2011, more than 625,000 mortgage loans belonging

to borrowers over the age of 50 were three-months

delinquent or more.

AARP Foundation recently announced the bilingual,

Spanish-English, Housing Solutions Center to help

combat the foreclosure nightmare by connecting at-risk

homeowners over the age of 50 with free HUD-certified*

counseling, resources, and education.

Older homeowners can call toll-free 1-855-850-

2525 for free foreclosure prevention counseling,

in Spanish or English, and also visit www.aarp.org/

housingsolutionscenter or www.aarp.org/vivienda

for additional information. *Housing and Urban

Development-certified.

CoMCAst AnD nBCuniVERsAL: suppoRting toMoRRoW’s LAtino LEADERs

Comcast and NBCUniversal recognize, celebrate, and

support diversity and inclusion, and we are committed

to increasing diversity in our leadership, workforce,

purchasing, programming, and community investment.

In an effort to help Latino youth further their education,

Telemundo Media, part of NBCUniversal, has committed

to award scholarships and student development

opportunities. Through a groundbreaking academic

partnership with Florida International University’s

School of Journalism & Mass Communication,

Telemundo hosts the Hispanic Media Futures program,

a comprehensive two-semester internship immersion

in the Spanish-language broadcast media world that

promises to be an invaluable training ground for future

communication leaders.

Comcast’s Internet Essentials, the nation’s largest and

most comprehensive broadband adoption program,

aims to close the digital divide by helping eliminate

the barriers to broadband adoption for qualifying low-

income families. We have already connected more

than 150,000 families, but there is still work to be

done, particularly in the Hispanic community. For

more information on Internet Essentials, visit www.

internetessentials.com or www.internetbasico.com.

For parents looking to enroll, call 855-846-8376, or 855-

765-6995 (Spanish).

DEnny’s LAunChEs ‘hungRy foR EDuCAtion’ sChoLARship pRogRAM

As one of the nation’s

largest restaurant

chains, Denny’s has a

long history of impacting

the communities in

which we do business by

giving back, supporting, and participating in an effort

to continuously embrace, promote, and celebrate the

cultural diversity of our customers.

This year, Denny’s is proud to announce the introduction

of its ‘Hungry for Education’ program that will award

more than $50,000 in scholarships to deserving high

school and college students that are helping to fight

childhood hunger in their community across the U.S. and

Puerto Rico. Denny’s identified strategic partners such

as the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities

and League of United Latin American Citizens to help

award scholarships and to impact the lives of high-need

students across the country.

Denny’s continues its commitment to education and

the fight against childhood hunger in its restaurants

through other initiatives such as Share Our Strength’s

No Kid Hungry program and Denny’s own Hungry for

Reading program, designed to reward young readers

with a free kids meal for every 10 books they read, with a

parents signature for each book completed. Supporting

the next generation of professionals is an investment in

our nation’s future. For more information about Denny’s

diversity initiatives visit: www.dennysdiversity.com.

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DiVERsityinC AnnounCEs fLAgship ConfEREnCE DEtAiLs

DiversityInc is the leading

media source of information

on diversity management

and an HACR corporate partner. In recognition of its

partnership with HACR, DiversityInc is offering HACR

supporters a special opportunity to attend its flagship

conference, D&I Dialogue: Sharing Successful Strategies

on Engaged Workplaces on April 23 to 24 in New York

City. The 2013 “Top 50 Companies for Diversity” will

also be announced at dinner.

The 2013 conference will be highlighted by a debate

between social and political commentator Ann Coulter

and Georgetown University sociology professor and

author Michael Eric Dyson.

HACR supporters receive a I5 percent discount by using

the special HACR promotion code HACR50 for the

discounted price at registration. For more information,

please contact Nicole Dewhurst at 973-494-0503 or

[email protected].

foRD AnD hispAniC fEDERAtion foCus Anti-hungER EffoRts on ViCtiMs of supERstoRM sAnDy

Ford Motor Company

teamed with Hispanic

Federation to boost food

support for New Yorkers

still dealing with Superstorm Sandy’s aftermath. The

“Lucha Contra el Hambre” hunger relief initiative has

provided tens of thousands of meals to Latinos living in

the hardest-hit communities. In March, another 15,000

meals were provided to 200 families in Long Beach.

Ford and Hispanic Federation have provided more than

96,000 meals as part of the “Lucha Contra el Hambre”

initiative. Nearly 2,500 families in Far Rockaway, Staten

Island, and Long Beach received warm meals for their

Thanksgiving celebrations. “El Centro del Inmigrante”

in Staten Island, Make the Road New York in Jackson

Heights, and “Círculo de la Hispanidad” have received

two palettes of canned food for their own distribution,

which assisted 260 families.

Central to the initiative is Ford’s donation of a Transit

Connect to the Hispanic Federation. This small cargo

van, ideal for urban settings like New York, provides the

organization with greater mobility to collect food for

“Lucha Contra el Hambre.”

thE gE hispAniC foRuM (gEhf) ContinuEs its EngAgEMEnt With hispAniC CoMMunitiEs ARounD thE CountRy.

Most recently, the GEHF partnered

with the American Diabetes

Association to host a diabetes

prevention event in Kentucky as part

of GE’s childhood obesity prevention

campaign, “BEE Healthy.” Diabetes continues to be one

of the leading childhood chronic diseases, particularly

high in Hispanic children, with more than 13,000 young

people diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes each year,

according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

While the U.S. has a long ways to go in reducing

childhood obesity levels, initial signs are emerging that

education efforts like GE’s are starting to pay off. The

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation released a study in

September that showed national childhood obesity rates

were starting to decline in big cities where prevention

efforts were underway. The positive news marks the first

signs of declining childhood obesity levels for the first

time in approximately 30 years.

gM LAtinA EXECutiVE tAkEs hER CAREER to nEW hEights

If you wonder whether a Latina can

have a successful career in Corporate

America, Grace Lieblein is proof that

it’s possible. She’s been able to break

through the proverbial glass ceiling and

other potential barriers to become the “first” in various

positions and in various geographical locales.

In her newest promotion as General Motors Vice

President, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain, Ms.

Lieblein is the first Hispanic female responsible for GM’s

purchasing activities, and supply chain and logistics

operations worldwide.

Ms. Lieblein was also recently appointed to the Board of

Directors for Honeywell International.

As the highest-ranking Latina at GM, Ms. Lieblein was

the company’s first Latina Managing Director, and the

first Latina vehicle chief engineer. So, if one asks if it’s

possible that a Latina can succeed and make a positive



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difference in the corporate business world, Ms. Lieblein

is an impressive lady that has broken down barriers,

risen through the ranks, and excelled.

soDEXo sponsoRED photo VoiCE CoMpEtition yiELDs poWERfuL insights

Sodexo is sponsoring a

project called “Reflejos de

mi Comunidad: Comida y

Estilo de Vida” that seeks to assess the barriers that

prevent low-income, inner-city Latino youth from eating

healthy and living an active lifestyle. After providing

cameras and training, the photo voice contest asked

participants to portray their own eating and lifestyle

habits.

In November 2012, Sodexo partnered with the National

Council of La Raza (NCLR), Alivio Medical Center, and

Gads Hill Center to display the contributions of local

youth at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago.

In January 2013, the Mexican American Unity Council,

NCLR, ConAgra Foods, and Sodexo joined forces in San

Antonio to host an event showcasing the photo essays

contributed by participants from the local community.

The photo essays highlighted the difficulties faced by

Latino youth including access to healthy foods due to

limited grocery stores and the dangers posed by crime

in some areas. The photo collection will be used in

conjunction with parent engagement classes designed

to teach parents how to promote behavior change that

can result in improved nutritional habits among Hispanic

children, families, and communities.

tARgEt sponsoRs south BEACh WinE AnD fooD fEstiVAL

Target was proud to be a

sponsor of the South Beach

Wine & Food Festival and

celebrate Latin culture through a Havana-inspired event,

“A Red Hot Night.” Families and friends from across all

generations attended the event and celebrated their

Latin roots and love for the Latin culture. Inspired by

1950’s Havana, Target party-goers enjoyed an evening of

traditional delicacies by Ingrid Hoffmann, Celebrity Chef

& Host of “Simply Delicioso.” Guests also had a chance

to meet Univision’s “¡Mira Quién Baila!” dancers and

even learn a few new Salsa moves.

tELEMunDo ContinuEs CoMMitMEnt to hispAniC CoMMunity

Telemundo, in collaboration with

its corporate parents Comcast

and NBCUniversal, continues

to deliver as a company that is

committed and connected to the

U.S. Hispanic community.

In the first quarter of 2013, Telemundo has already

collaborated with leading, nationally recognized

organizations, including CHCI, LULAC, USHLI, and

LATINA Style. Telemundo participated in CHCI’s Welcome

Reception for the 113th Members of Congress to

congratulate and welcome the largest incoming class of

Latinos to Congress.

During LULAC’s National Legislative Conference and

Gala in Washington, D.C., Telemundo’s support helped

highlight critical legislative issues affecting Hispanic-

Americans and recognized key leaders who have served

the Hispanic community; Telemundo’s Jose Diaz-Balart

moderated the “Galvanizing our Communities around

Comprehensive Immigration Reform” panel.

In support of the 2013 USHLI National Conference in

Chicago, Telemundo sponsored the Education and

Community Forum, with opening remarks from Alba

Mendiola, Telemundo reporter and host of “Enfoque

Chicago,” highlighting Telemundo’s longstanding

commitment to education and community engagement.

To top it off, as part of the 2013 LATINA Style 50 Awards

Ceremony and Diversity Leaders Conference, the

Comcast/NBCUniversal team was highlighted as the

2012 Company of the Year!

unitEDhEALthCARE sERVing hispAniC MEMBERs, BusinEssEs, AnD thE CoMMunity At LARgE

“Zoom In on Hispanics,” a business-focused newsletter:

Published quarterly, “Zoom In on Hispanics” provides

news and points of view from across the UnitedHealth

Group family of businesses and UnitedHealth

Foundation, regarding the Hispanic/Latino markets.

The newsletter features Hispanic-focused company



initiatives, internal views on the specific health care

needs of the Hispanic population, and perspectives from

clients and business partners on reaching out to the

largest and fastest growing racial/ethnic group in the

U.S. To view the Jan.-Feb. 2013 newsletter please go to:

http://www.planbien.info/zoom/201301.pdf.

Do you know a child who could benefit from a medical

grant?

The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation is now

accepting applications for the 2013 grant program.

Grants, up to $5,000, are available to help families who

need financial assistance to pay for their child’s health

care services, treatments or equipment not covered, or

not fully covered, by their commercial health insurance

plan. They include medical services and equipment such

as physical and occupational therapy, prescriptions,

wheelchairs, orthotics, eyeglasses, and hearing aids.

Parents and legal guardians may apply for grants of up

to $5,000. For eligibility guidelines or to apply, go online

to www.uhccf.org. To be eligible for grants, children

must be 16 years of age or younger. Families must meet

economic guidelines, reside in the U.S., and have a

commercial health insurance plan.

WELLs fARgo REAffiRMs CoMMitMEnt to pRoViDing REMittAnCE sERViCEs Ten years ago, Wells Fargo revamped

its legacy remittance service to the

Philippines (originated in 1994) by

creating Global Remittance Services

in 2003 that focused on serving the

needs of a growing diverse population. Today, Wells

Fargo offers remittance services to 14 countries, (and

has more than 39,500 payout locations) including

Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua,

Dominican Republic, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru,

the Philippines, India, Vietnam, and China.

Wells Fargo remains committed to offering remittance

services despite pending regulations that are causing

some large banking institutions and traditional

remittance companies to exit the business or reevaluate

their strategy. Concurrently, the Inter-American Dialogue

named Wells Fargo a top-ranking consumer remittance

services provider. Wells Fargo tied for first place with

two other companies, out of a field of 37. This is the

only industry study focused on evaluating remittance

services providers based on price, foreign exchange

rates, convenience, distribution, and quality of service.

Wells Fargo is celebrating the 10 year anniversary of

its remittance services by offering new Wells Fargo

ExpressSend customers a fee waiver on their first

transfer if they enroll in the service and make their first

transfer from a Wells Fargo linked account by June 30,

2013.

WynDhAM WoRLDWiDE: ¡fuERtE!Wyndham Worldwide’s

Hispanic Associate

Business Group,

also known as Employee Resource Group, ¡FUERTE!,

promotes the richness of Hispanic and Latino culture

and heritage through its mission to support associates’

growth, increase business alignment, and foster

community outreach.

By Fueling Understanding, Empowering Relations,

Transforming Employees, ¡FUERTE! embodies the

Company’s values. ¡FUERTE! associates participate in

activities such as “In the Boardroom” discussions with

executive management and a Spanish-language teach-

in to further their career development; serve on focus

groups to develop marketing and collateral targeting the

Hispanic community; uphold business initiatives through

partnerships with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

and Florida Diversity Council plus diverse suppliers,

including Hispanic-owned businesses; and foster

community outreach by supporting the Boy Scouts’

initiative to increase Hispanic presence in community

programs.

These initiatives have garnered Wyndham Worldwide

recognition in 2012 as one of DiversityInc magazine’s

“Top 25 Noteworthy Companies” and as a LATINA Style

50, one of the 50 best companies for Hispanic women to

work for in the U.S.

One of the world’s largest hospitality companies,

Wyndham Worldwide provides a wide range of

hospitality products and services through its global

portfolio of world-renowned brands.

VISIONA YRepública is proud to be the agency of record for HACR and to help brands harness

the power of cross-cultural communications in an ever-diversifying America.

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2012 haCr Cii reCap

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility

(HACR) released the results of its 2012 HACR Corporate

Inclusion Index (HACR CII) in early April. The Index is a

core component of HACR’s Corporate Accountability

Strategy. The HACR CII tracks and evaluates Hispanic

inclusion in Fortune 100 companies and HACR corporate

members by focusing on HACR’s four pillars of

corporate social responsibility and market reciprocity:

Employment, Procurement, Philanthropy, and

Governance.

The theme of the 2012 HACR CII focuses on the

importance of Corporate America’s continued

investment in Hispanics and the importance that these

investments have for continued business success.

“On behalf of HACR’s Board of Directors, congratulations

to AT&T for their commitment to Hispanic inclusion,

which is reflected in their 95 rating,” said HACR

President & CEO Carlos F. Orta. “AT&T continues to lead

the telecommunications industry, modeling the way for

their industry and other corporations.”

A total of 126 corporations were invited to participate

in the 2012 HACR CII survey; 55 companies submitted

surveys and were rated for this year’s report. Of the

companies rated, 38 were HACR corporate members, 17

non-members.

Key highlights include:

• Findings indicate that fewer Hispanics are in the

pipeline for upper level executive positions as reflected

in the low-level representation of Hispanics in C-Suites

(.03 percent) and other managerial positions (.68

percent) within the total reported employee base of

participating companies.

• Of the participating companies, 15 percent reported

less than one percent-spend with Hispanic suppliers.

• Average total charitable contributions made by

participants in 2011 equaled $143,652,247, while average

contributions to Hispanic organizations amounted

to only $1,524,485. Thirteen percent of participants

reported less than one percent contributions to Hispanic

organizations.

• Hispanics only held five percent of board seats

among participating companies (29 out of 613 board

members were Hispanic). A similar trend was observed

with executive officer positions, only 90 out of 2,845

executive officer positions were held by Hispanics (three

percent).

New this year to the 2012 HACR CII was the highlight of

industry participation. This year’s survey saw a record

number of participants and some Fortune 100 industrial

classifications were better represented than others.

The commercial banking industry had 100 percent

participation, as all seven companies in this sector

completed the HACR CII this year. Unfortunately, the

petroleum refining and pipelines industries had zero

participation from the 10 companies that make up these

two categories; and, since the inception of the HACR CII,

the organization has yet to secure a participant from

these industries.

The complete 2012 HACR Corporate Inclusion Index

report can be found on HACR’s website, www.hacr.org.

Fortune 100 companies and HACR corporate members

voluntarily submitted the data collected for HACR’s

Corporate Inclusion Index survey.

HACR RELEASES FiNDiNGS OF iTS 2012 HACR CORPORATE iNCLuSiON iNDEx AT&T leads participating companies with a 95 rating

2009-2012 HACR CORpORATE INClusION INdEx (HACR CII)

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2013 haCr CaleNdar

May 14-15 SER-Jobs for Progress Annual Conference Hilton Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX

May 15 Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute Gala and Leadership Awards Mandarin Hotel Washington, D.C.

June 17-22 League of United Latin American Citizens National Convention and Exposition Caesars Palace Las Vegas, NV

July 20-23 National Council of La Raza Annual Conference Ernest Morial Convention Center New Orleans, LA

September 15-17 United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 34th Annual National Convention Hilton Chicago Chicago, IL

September 29-October 1 Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Public Policy Conference Washington Convention Center Washington, D.C.

October 2 Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute Trade and International Affairs Symposium Newseum Washington, D.C.

October 3-5 28th Annual National Association of Hispanic Publications Convention and Business Expo Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel Anaheim, CA

October 9-12 National Society of Hispanic MBAs Annual Conference San Antonio, TX

October 26-28 Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities 27th Annual Conference Hilton Chicago Chicago, IL

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