Lourdes Cortez has worked in non-profit banking for her entire career and has served as the President and CEO of North Jersey Federal Credit Union for over fifteen years. In that time she has impacted the financial lives of countless people.
Second-place winner of the Latinas SmallBiz Pitch Competition, Tennille Ortiz, is the owner and designer of The Ellinnet Cake Collection, a luxury custom cakes and confections boutique which offers bespoke custom cake designs for special events. In addition to the boutique, The Ellinnet Cake Collection also offers a cupcake decorating service for birthday parties and other […]
Fatima Pearn was honored with the Latina Leader Award at the 2019 Latina SmallBiz Expo where she also participated as a Judge of the 2019 Pitch Competition.
Senator M. Teresa Ruiz was elected as a Democrat to the New Jersey Senate in 2007 and re-elected in 2011, 2013 and 2017. She was elected by her colleagues in January to serve as Senate President Pro Tempore, becoming the first Latina to serve in a leadership position in the New Jersey Senate. Senator Ruiz […]
Coffee is also a culture. The culture surrounding coffee-making is rich and meaningful. For countries like Colombia, coffee is not only culture, but a way of life.
Valerie Sanchez is the partner and co-founder of Divine Asset Management, a women-owned and led financial services firm which provides the tools and…
Martial Arts and Family Fitness Center owner Marieangelic Martinez talks work-life balance, facing industry stigma, and mindset for success.
CEO and Founder of The Business of WE (Women Entrepreneurs) Paulina Lopez is betting on women entrepreneurs. She is a strong believer in the positive impact of women–of all ethnicities–in business…
