UN Women

Maria-Noel Vaeza of UN Women discusses key issues affecting women post-COVID

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In the past year, due to the COVID-19 crisis, women have experienced job loss in record numbers and suffered from economic barriers. To address these issues UN Women is creating a variety of programs and initiatives that will help further the advancement of women globally, increase their access to capital, and promote gender equality. 

How sports-tech entrepreneur Victoire Cogevina is revolutionizing the world of soccer

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As a woman in sports tech, Victoire Cogevina is a passionate and outspoken advocate for gender equality in sports. She is the creator, CEO, and co-founder of GLORIA, the sports networking app that is changing the world of soccer.

How care for her community lead Yolanda Evgeniou to launch a successful business

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Yolanda Evgeniou is the owner of Paraprofessional Health Careers, and provides curriculum, course materials, and is the instructor for non-credit programs for individuals striving to enter Allied Health fields. For over 20 years she has worked as an educator in her community, helping individuals achieve their career goals and dreams. 
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Rosario B. Casas is closing digital divide for Hispanics with #Brooklyn2Bogota

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Brooklyn2Bogota is a digital incubator for Hispanic business owners created by BCPartnersTech and led by women-in-tech advocate Rosario B. Casas and Felipe Andrés Forero Hauzeur. The program aims to help close the digital divide post-COVID for business owners and entrepreneurs by focusing on empowerment, digital transformation, and business growth through a variety of activities and mentor lectures. 

Almirca Santiago on forging and choosing a career path that fulfills YOU

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Almirca has a clear vision of her work now, but it was not always this way. Growing up and throughout college, Almirca was not quite sure where her career path would take her. She knew she wanted to help others, especially fellow Latinos within her community, but what exactly her career would be, remained a mystery for some time. 
Claudia Vazquez, Prudential

Servant Leader Claudia Vazquez shares 5-step recipe for success

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Claudia is a bilingual and bicultural Latina Leader. Currently she is a Director of Product Management within Prudential’s Group Insurance Customer Solutions Unit. There she leads the Business Resolution Team, which manages key activities and elements of the portfolio sales cycle. Claudia focuses much of her time assessing innovative customer solutions to help solve customer challenges. In addition to her work at Prudential, she is also a servant leader who is passionate about education and strives to amplify the voices of women and children.
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12 Latina leaders honored in 2020

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This past year has been challenging like no other but among the turbulent times, powerful Latinas rose up as inspirational leaders. As we look back on this year here at Latinas In Business, let us take a moment to celebrate our Latina Leaders of 2020 and reflect on their inspirational journeys and the wisdom they have shared with us. 
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Mariela Dabbah, the perils of a global pandemic for gender inclusion in the workplace

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As 2020 draws to a close, Mariela Dabbah, founder and CEO of the Red Shoe Movement, reflects on the Covid-19 pandemic impact for gender inclusion in the workplace.
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Latina Leading Ladies of Entertainment to be honored in virtual ceremony

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The Latin Recording Academy will honor four Latina leaders in…