True Blue Inclusion and Macy's Host a Dinner for Latina Leaders of Note in Miami

Online, September 19, 2013 (Newswire.com) - In early September, True Blue Inclusion and Macy's co-hosted an intimate networking dinner for Latina Leaders of Note in Miami. This is the launch of a series of dinner conversations being convened to connect and engage the powerful voice and perspective of Latina corporate business executives throughout the country to build on their future ahead.

According to new research released by Nielsen in their study on the Latina Power Shift, U.S. Hispanic women, have recently and rapidly surfaced as prominent contributors to the educational, economic and cultural wellbeing of not only their own ethnicity, but of American society and the consumer marketplace. This rise of Latinas is driven both by strong demographics and a healthy inclination toward success in mainstream America.

According to Catherine Smith, founder of True Blue Inclusion, This meeting is an opportunity to celebrate the growing power of the Latina Executive. "Latinas can and will and are the future of American business. It is an honor to have opportunity to work with Macy's on connecting this powerful group, and help advance the dialogue that will come out of this meeting.

Dineen Garcia, Macy's VP of Diversity Strategies added, "Macy's is honored to support and promote Latina Leadership. We recognize the value Latinas have not only as customers but also as Leaders in Society and in households across America. We applaud Latinas on their contributions and know that what we are seeing now in terms of economic power is only the tip of the iceberg. "

Voto Latino is also involved in Latina Leaders of Note. Michelle Minguez, Vice President of Development stated, "Latina executives are changing the conversation regarding what success looks like in American Business. We have a long way to go. Voto Latino is proud to be part of Latina Leaders of Note and will continue to promote Latina leadership as a key to the success of our nation."

Executives from Southwest Airlines, Google, Perry Ellis, Ryder Systems, Ingersoll Rand, Cigna all attended the September 9th event, held at Casa de Moderna in Miami. There are plans to convene more conversations across the country and welcome ideas of Latina Leaders of Note for the future gatherings.