Luz Elena Rivers, CEO of Amera Solutions has made the list of The Top 13 Corporate LATINA Executives of the Year for 2021 -The LATINA Style Corporate Executive of the Year program, now in its 13th year, celebrates significant Latinas who have been chosen by their peers as leaders and role models for the Hispanic community and professional women in the United States. Every year, LATINA Style Inc. honors the accomplishments and dedication of Latinas at the top of their organizations and in numerous industries.
The Top 13 Corporate LATINA Executives of the Year have exhibited excellence in leadership, community service, financial impact, and the building of an environment that encourages colleagues to flourish and reach their full potential. On May 18th and 19th, 2022, in Washington, D.C., the winner of the LATINA Style Corporate Executive of the Year Award for 2021 will be announced at the LATINA Style 50 Awards and Diversity Leaders Conference.
“A highlight of our year is identifying and awarding great leaders,” says Robert Bard, President, and CEO of LATINA Style. “The nominees for 2021 are among the most dedicated we’ve seen, reflecting the company’s commitment to helping our community succeed. Congratulations to all this year’s nominees, and we hope to see you at the LATINA Style 50 Awards and Diversity Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. on May 18th and 19th.”
The Top 13 Corporate LATINA Executives of the Year for 2021 (in no particular order) are announced by LATINA Style, Inc.:
*Angelina Vilouta – Managing Director Talent & Organization Human Potential Practice – Accenture – Minneapolis
*Audrey McKinley – CEO and President – Auto Network Consulting Inc. and – MyAutoProtect.com
*Fabiola Galera Rogano – Executive Director for Global Chassis and Active Thermal Management – General Motors Corporation
*Giselle Cushing – Market President, South Florida/Caribbean CIGNA
*Giselle Maria Valdez – Vice President, Public Finance – Wells Fargo Corporate & Investment Banking
*LuzElena Rivers – Presidents & CEO – AMERA Solutions
*Melida Akiti – Vice President – Memorial Ambulatory and Community Services Memorial Healthcare System
*Melinda Guzman – Director – Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco
*Ofelia Kumpf – Field Vice President – McDonald’s USA
*Patty Arvielo – Co-Founder & President – New American Funding
Honorable Mentions
*Camila Casale – Chief Marketing & External Engagement Officer – Claro Enterprise Solutions
*Mary Ann Kellam – President/CEO – Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
*Veronica Calderon – Senior Vice President Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity – Truliant Federal Credit Union
The winner of the 2021 LATINA Style Corporate Executive of the Year will be announced on May 18th and 19th at the 24th Annual LATINA Style 50 Awards & Diversity Leaders Virtual Conference.
The conference will offer riveting workshops on ERGs in corporate America, as well as important diversity leaders from the firms chosen for the 2021 LATINA Style 50, the Top 50 Best Companies for Latinas to Work For in the United States.
