JORGE CASIMIRO
See how an introvert born to immigrant parents from Cuba found his voice.
Five Women Entrepreneurs Share The Best Advice They’ve Ever Received
Looking to successful leaders and entrepreneurs in the Latino community who have paved the way for younger generations and listening to their stories is beneficial when planning a future and preparing for what may lie ahead. ForbesWomen recently interviewed five successful Women Entrepreneurs and asked them to share some of…
ICYMI: 2019 CHCI CAPITOL HILL BRIEFING SERIES
The CHCI 2018-2019 Graduate Fellows proudly hosted the 2019 Capitol Hill Briefing Series on March 26th and April 2nd bringing together Members of Congress, congressional staffers, public policy experts, and national leaders for high-level discussions on health, law and housing issues impacting the Latino community. Representative Raul Ruiz kicked off…
2019 CHCI Health Summit was a Success
We are truly inspired by all who joined us during the 2019 #CHCIHealth Summit for a day full of solution-oriented conversations and open dialogue to address change and empower our health leaders of tomorrow! A record-breaking 295 attendees comprised of Members of Congress, healthcare experts, community advocates, Fortune 500 executives,…
Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán
Nanette Diaz Barragán was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November 2016, becoming the first Latina ever to represent California’s 44th Congressional district. Born in Harbor City and growing up in its surrounding harbor communities, Nanette’s humble beginnings shaped her interest in issues that matter locally: environmental and…
Dr. Elena Rios
Dr. Rios serves as President & CEO of the National Hispanic Medical Association, (NHMA), representing Hispanic physicians in the United States. The mission of the organization is to improve the health of Hispanics. Dr. Rios also serves as President of NHMA’s National Hispanic Health Foundation affiliated with the Robert F.…
Marisa Co
Marisa Co leads Bristol-Myers Squibb’s R&D Business Insights & Analytics and heads up key initiatives within BMS Digital Health efforts. Marisa joined BMS in 2013 as vice president, Procurement R&D, bringing the company her vast business acumen and a very diverse set of business experiences. Previously, Marisa was CEO of…
Jason Resendez
As the founding Executive Director of the LatinosAgainstAlzheimer's Coalition – convened by UsAgainstAlzheimer's - Jason is a leader in advancing the emerging field of brain health equity. On behalf of UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, Jason works with researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, and community-based organizations to develop programming and policy solutions to address disparities…
Dr. Yanira Cruz
Dr. Yanira Cruz is the President and CEO of the National Hispanic Council on Aging. She focuses on providing the Latino perspective on public health, older adult and caregiver issues to increase policy-maker and public understanding of the needs impacting vulnerable sectors of our society and to encourage the adoption…