The Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) announced its third annual list of the 50 Most Powerful Latinas of 2019. The announcement was made during their annual convention in Nashville, TN. Pinnacle Group Chairman and CEO Nina Vaca was named to the list for the third year in a row, this year at number 4. ALPFA’s Most Powerful Latinas …
Nina Vaca on Inspiring Young Minds at the Hispanic Scholarship Fund’s Entrepreneurship Summit
As the daughter of immigrants and the first person in my family to graduate from college, I was honored to speak at the Hispanic Scholarship Fund’s (HSF) Entrepreneurship Summit last month in San Jose, California. The annual conference is a very special event that brings together entrepreneurs and HSF scholars – Hispanic students who are leaders both within their schools …
Nina Vaca makes list of 50 Most Powerful Latinas in Business
Nina Vaca has been named to the list of 50 Most Powerful Latinas in Business, which the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) published in Fortune magazine March 14. ALPFA compiled the 2nd annual list, which features Latinas who have made significant achievements and serve in key positions within Fortune 500 companies or large private firms, as well as …
Approaching role models with courage is key to reaching our aspirations
As I continue to discuss courage, it’s important to remember that harnessing courage is how we trust in ourselves and take control of our lives. That includes using our courage to overcome nerves and approach role models because you really never know where that will lead you. I often say, “Surround yourself with people who truly want to see you …