- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=2023 National Latino Leaders To Be Honored at the 8th Annual National Latino Leadership Conference https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1224846?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1224846?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1224846?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=2023 National Latino Leaders To Be Honored at the 8th Annual National Latino Leadership Conference&body=ESG News from National Diversity Council https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1224846?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Awards, Ratings & Rankings](/CSR-News/awards-ratings-rankings) # 2023 National Latino Leaders To Be Honored at the 8th Annual National Latino Leadership Conference Jul 14, 2023 3:30 PM ET ![CLWE](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/CLWE_LogoDesign_Final_2023-01-scaled.jpg) UNITED STATES, July 14, 2023 /3BL/ - The Council for Latino Workplace Equity (CLWE), an initiative under the National Diversity Council, will host the Eighth Annual National Latino Leadership Conference virtually via Whova on Tuesday, Sept. 19th and Wednesday, Sept. 20th, from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. CT. This year’s theme is "Escalando y Superando (Rising and Overcoming): The Stories of Our Leaders.” The 2023 National Latino Leaders list highlights individuals who have achieved success in their careers while paving the way for other Latinos to advance in the corporate arena. These individuals contribute to creating and promoting a culture where Latino talent is supported and leveraged for organizational success. They demonstrate leadership excellence and high visibility in the Latino community and maintain a record of professional accomplishments. “We must recognize and honor our National Latino Leaders for rising in leadership and overcoming various obstacles in their workplaces and communities,” said Anika Rahman, CEO of the National Diversity Council. “The honorees represent the diversity and strength of the Latino culture and are exemplary individuals paving the way for the Latino community at large.” **2023 National Latino Leaders Award** **Marco Martinez** *Director, Vendor Risk Management* *CenterPoint Energy* **Omar Guzman** *Emergency Medicine Physician* *Vituity* **Julio Cruz** *Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Specialist* *Saint Joseph Health System* **James Sanchez** *Director of Business Development & Senior Commercial Lender* *WeStreet Federal Credit Union* **Gilbert Alonzo** *Vice President, Performance Excellence and Reporting* *PSCU* **Jesús Trivino** *Senior Director, Industry Relations & Global Latin* *TIDAL* **Pedro Turushina** *Vice President* *Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando* **Mark Delp** *Branch Manager* *Impact Wealth Management* **Jesse Gutierrez** *Founder & CEO* *Hymn Consulting LLC* **Dr. Armando Orduna** *Executive Director* *Latinos For Education-Texas* **Rudy Garza** *CEO* *CPS Energy* **Dr. Yerko Sepulveda** *Director of Community Engagement and Belonging* *Porter-Gaud School* **Brigitta Toruño** *CEO and Founder* *UNO Translations and Communications, LLC* **Christy Pacini** *Vice President, Global Human Resources* *SBA Communications* **Niki Tapia** *Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer* *City of Chandler | City Manager's Office* **Melissa Mendez** *Director of Early Childhood Programs* *Wheeler Health* **Keila Lopez** *Associate Professor, Pediatrics Director, Transition Medicine,* *Division of Pediatric Cardiology* *Texas Children's Hospital* **Ellen Flores** *Senior Operations Manager* *One Call* **Sineria Ordóñez** *Vice-President, External Affairs Market Manager and* *National Hispanic Business Development Manager* *Comerica Bank* **Cristina Lopez** *Senior Vice President - Human Resources* *VillageMD* **Yazmin Castellano** *Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD-USF)* *Consultant & DEI Program Coordinator* **Lori Castillo Martinez** *Executive Vice President and Chief Equality Officer* *Salesforce* **Suzanne Ruiz** *Vice President and Editor in Chief* *The Weather Channel en Español* **Camila Casale** *Chief Marketing Officer* *Sorenson* **Martha Pretelt** *SVP, COO Business Management & Strategic Initiatives* *FIS* Registration for The 8th Annual Latino Leadership Conference is currently open and can be purchased starting at $249 for non-partners and $299 for partners at [www.clwe.org](http://ndc-clwe.org/). For more information about this event please contact: **Emily Pfister** at . **About The National Diversity Council** A non-profit organization committed to fostering a learning environment for organizations to grow in their knowledge of diversity. The council affords opportunities for organizations to share best practices and learn from top corporate leaders in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion. More information about the National Diversity Council is available at: [www.nationaldiversitycouncil.org](http://www.nationaldiversitycouncil.org/). **About the Council for Latino Equity Council** The Council for Latino Workplace Equity is a resource and platform to foster workplace equity for Latino talent. It highlights the pertinent issues concerning Latinos in the workplace in order to advance equal opportunities and incite change within organizations. For information about the CLWE is available at [www.clwe.org](http://www.clwe.org/). **Media Contact** Kamaria Monmouth Sr. Communications Specialist National Diversity Council [![National Diversity Council Logo](/sites/default/files/Clients/ndclogo.png)](/profiles/national-diversity-council) ### More from National Diversity Council ###### [The National Diversity Council Announces NDC Learning & Consulting Rebrand ](/news/national-diversity-council-announces-ndc-learning-consulting-rebrand) Aug 7, 2024 8:00 AM ET ###### [The National Diversity Council and Tri-State Diversity Council To Host 2024 National Asian American Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Leadership Summit](/news/national-diversity-council-and-tri-state-diversity-council-host-2024-national-asian-american) Apr 23, 2024 3:45 PM ET ###### [The Pennsylvania Diversity Council Announces Its 2024 Pittsburgh Women in Leadership Symposium Woman of the Year Awardee](/news/pennsylvania-diversity-council-announces-its-2024-pittsburgh-women-leadership-symposium-woman) Mar 14, 2024 1:10 PM ET ###### [The Tri-State Diversity Council Announces Its 2024 New York Women in Leadership Symposium Woman of the Year Awardee](/news/tri-state-diversity-council-announces-its-2024-new-york-women-leadership-symposium-woman-year) Feb 28, 2024 2:00 PM ET ###### [ The Tri-State Diversity Council Announces Its 2024 New Jersey Women in Leadership Symposium Woman of the Year Awardee](/news/tri-state-diversity-council-announces-its-2024-new-jersey-women-leadership-symposium-woman) Feb 28, 2024 1:10 PM ET ###### [The Arizona Diversity Council Announces Its 2024 Women in Leadership Symposium Woman of the Year Awardee](/news/arizona-diversity-council-announces-its-2024-women-leadership-symposium-woman-year-awardee) Feb 27, 2024 1:20 PM ET ###### [The National Diversity Council Launches Its You Belong Here Campaign for Giving Tuesday ](/news/national-diversity-council-launches-its-you-belong-here-campaign-giving-tuesday) Nov 14, 2023 8:00 AM ET ###### [The National Diversity Council and Michigan Diversity Council Honor the 2023 National Black Men in Leadership Summit Awardees ](/news/national-diversity-council-and-michigan-diversity-council-honor-2023-national-black-men) Aug 10, 2023 9:50 AM ET