Pinnacle Group Chairman and CEO Nina Vaca entertained the audience as the Master of Ceremonies at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s C-Suite Christmas event on December 11. Vaca was joined onstage at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center by many Dallas business leaders and executives in support of the DSO’s education and community engagement programs. Attendees were treated to a Christmas concert by the …
I wanted to start this week’s Medium post by acknowledging the generosity of Gene and Jerry Jones and Mark Cuban, who have pledged $1 million each towards the rebuilding of Thomas Jefferson High School and their athletic facilities after they were destroyed by the tornado that ripped through our shared hometown of Dallas, TX. Thomas Jefferson High School holds a special …
Giving back to the community and helping others has been one of Pinnacle Group’s guiding principles since the company was founded 23 years ago. It’s no surprise that as the daughter of an entrepreneur and a civic leader I would strive to find a way to follow in the footsteps of both of my parents, combining these two values. Over …
As Pinnacle Group continues its global expansion, establishing its presence in developing markets, I recently traveled to Chile for the remarkable opportunity to speak at a series of leadership events hosted by the U.S. Embassy and Becarius for Impact. These meetups with Chilean entrepreneurs and thought leaders were part of the Embassy’s initiative to further cultivate the country’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. …
March 8 will always hold a very special place in my heart since Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner proclaimed it Nina Vaca Day last year. It was particularly special receiving the recognition on International Women’s Day moments before being named Woman of the Year by the magazine Solo Mujeres while surrounded by family in my mother’s hometown of Houston. Most importantly, the Nina …
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner proclaimed March 8, 2018 Nina Vaca Day at the 11th annual Tribute to the Hispanic Woman, organized by the newspaper Sucesos and the magazine Solo Mujeres. The mayor surprised Nina Vaca, Founder, CEO & Chairman of Pinnacle Group, with the recognition before she was named Woman of the Year by the publications. Another 16 outstanding Latinas …
It’s always invigorating to reflect on the passing year and look forward towards the New Year! This year in particular has truly left me in awe. There were so many special opportunities in 2017 that allowed me to grow and learn as an entrepreneur, an advocate, a mother, a philanthropist, and a triathlete. It was such a blessing to travel …
The holiday season is brimming over with satisfaction about the year that’s passed and hope for the new year that’s about to begin. The togetherness and joy brings so much peace and inspiration. It gives us a reason to reflect on what matters most in our lives, and for me that means family. Not only my immediate family, but those …
Pinnacle Group CEO & Chairman Nina Vaca spoke with Dallas ISD students in the Pathway to Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) Program at Thomas Jefferson High School Dec. 15 in Dallas. Pinnacle Group is an industry partner in the program, which teaches students academic, technical, and workplace skills that employers seek. Upon completion of P-TECH, students also receive an …
Nina Vaca, Founder, CEO & Chairman of Pinnacle Group, was honored as a recipient of the Woman of Distinction Award by the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas at the Women of Distinction Luncheon Nov. 3 in Dallas. She was awarded alongside Sara Martineau, a remarkable philanthropist. Awards were also presented to education advocate Todd Williams, who received the Man Enough …