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HISPANIC ASSOCIATION ONCORPORATE RESPONSIBILITYJanet Murguía NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LA RAZAHACR Board Chair

Guarione DíazCUBAN AMERICAN NATIONAL COUNCILHACR Board Vice Chair

Ronald Blackburn-MorenoASPIRA ASSOCIATION, INC.HACR Board Treasurer

Clara Padilla AndrewsNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HISPANIC PUBLICATIONSHACR Board Secretary

Ignacio SalazarSER-JOBS FOR PROGRESS NATIONAL, INC. HACR Immediate Past Chair

Albert GonzalesAMERICAN GI FORUM OF THE UNITED STATES

The Honorable Charles A. GonzalezCONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE, INC.

The Honorable Lincoln Díaz-BalartCONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE, INC.

Dr. Antonio R. FloresHISPANIC ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Margaret MoránLEAGUE OF UNITED LATIN AMERICAN CITIZENS

Alma Morales RiojasMANA, A NATIONAL LATINA ORGANIZATION

Barbara J. DesMarteu NATIONAL HISPANA LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

Rafael FantauzziNATIONAL PUERTO RICAN COALITION

Manuel “Manny” GonzalezNATIONAL SOCIETY OF HISPANIC MBAS

Javier PalomarezUNITED STATES HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Dr. Juan Andrade Jr.UNITED STATES HISPANIC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE Carlos F. OrtaHISPANIC ASSOCIATION ON CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY

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The Corporate Observer is a publication of the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR). HACR’s mission is to advance the inclusion of Hispanics in Corporate America at a level commensurate with our economic contributions.

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202.682.4012202.682.0086 FAX Carlos F. OrtaPRESIDENT & CEO Jason LeónDIRECTOR OF CORPORATE RELATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, AND PROGRAMS Leah FuentesPROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES MANAGER Kevin KlichOFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Josh SilviaMANAGING EDITOR, COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Jennifer DuBois EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Letter from the President & CEO

Dear HACR Stakeholder, This past April, the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) held its signature annual programs and events in Chicago.

In this issue of the HACR Corporate Observer newsletter, we are proud to feature highlights of HACR’s success, which would not have been possible without the continued support of our participants and sponsors.

This year, we celebrated another milestone with the 20th Annual HACR Symposium: The Power of Hispanic Inclusion™, which brought together nearly 300 executive leaders from Fortune 500 and HACR corporate member companies, as well as community leaders from our coalition members and other national organizations. As the symposium’s main highlight, the HACR CEO Roundtable featured insightful anecdotes from AARP

CEO A. Barry Rand and MillerCoors CEO Tom Long.

We also hosted the fifth annual HACR Corporate Directors Summit™, the fourth annual HACR Corporate Executives Forum™, and the second annual HACR Corporate Achievers Summit, which included dynamic keynote speakers such as Kindred Healthcare CEO Paul Diaz, AMC Entertainment CEO Gerardo “Gerry” Lopez and GameStop CEO Paul Raines. The discussions analyzed the current state of Hispanic inclusion in corporate boardrooms and C-suites in an effort to trace a roadmap for future improvement.

Now in its sixth year, the HACR Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers™ program recognized 30 young executives in Corporate America who have shown leadership qualities at their respective companies along with a proven commitment to the Hispanic community.

You will also find in this issue news and highlights from our coalition partners and corporate members as they continue to promote diversity and inclusion across all sectors of the United States and Puerto Rico.

Finally, I would like to encourage all Fortune 100 companies, including our corporate members, to participate in the 2012 HACR Corporate Inclusion Index survey. Eligible companies have until Monday, August 6 to submit their information.

Thank you for being an Advocate for Hispanic inclusion in Corporate America and for actively promoting the goals and initiatives of HACR.

Sincerely,

Carlos F. Orta President & CEO

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ASPIRA Continues its Expansion, Celebrated 51st Anniversary

ASPIRA of Florida, a leader in the charter school movement in Florida, was granted a charter by the Palm Beach County School District and will open the innovative ASPIRA Bilingual Preparatory Academy, a K-8 full language immersion charter school in West Palm Beach next year. It is also aggressively pursuing statewide expansion into Orlando, Kissimmee, Tampa and Southwest Florida.

ASPIRA of Illinois is preparing for the opening of the ASPIRA

School of Business and Finance (ASBF) in 2013. The school will open with 300 students and grow to

600 high school students at full enrollment. The ASBF curriculum is an accelerated learning program, which will prepare high school students to qualify and take college-level credit courses beginning in the 11th grade, obtaining up to 24 college credits in Humanities, Math and Business at the time of graduation.ASPIRA of New York celebrated its 51st anniversary with its Circle of Achievers Awards Gala in New York City on June 13, 2012, honoring Dr. Felix Matos Rodríguez, president of E.M. de Hostos Community College and Lillian Rodríguez López, former president of the Hispanic Federation.

Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) continues its mission to advance the Hispanic community

In 2012, the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI)’s mission of “Advancing the Hispanic Community’s Diversity of Thought” has supported future Hispanic global leaders through internships on Capitol Hill and in Corporate America; introduced college and high school students to Hispanic

leaders in the public and private sectors; and supported students in STEM fields with academic credit for Dartmouth’s Tuck Business Bridge Program.

The CHLI Annual Gala and Leadership Awards brought together elected and appointed officials, prominent international representatives, national Hispanic organization leaders and corporate executives for an extraordinary event and experience in Washington, D.C. that celebrated the Americas. President Porfirio Lobo Sosa of Honduras received the CHLI International Relations award; Congressman Thaddeus McCotter was awarded the CHLI Leadership in Public Service; and Ralph de la Vega, AT&T Mobility president, received the CHLI Corporate Leadership Award.

CHLI’s Trade & International Affairs Symposium will be held

in Washington, D.C. at the Newseum in October. The symposium, themed “Advancing the Americas,”

will bring together international business leaders, experts on trade, members of the diplomatic community, foreign ministers and U.S. government officials to discuss trade and business issues that affect U.S. global competiveness.

CHLI’s internship opportunities and upcoming events are available on www.chli.org.

HACU awarded GSA contract for its internship program

The Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU) has been awarded a Government Services Administration (GSA) contract for its HACU National Internship Program (HNIP). The GSA contract will allow government agencies to sole source and will accelerate the federal purchase cycle,

significantly streamlining federal participation in HNIP.

This year, HNIP, the nation’s largest Hispanic-focused internship program, is celebrating 20 years of providing interns to the federal government and corporations with total placements approaching 10,000 students many of whom have gone on to full-time government or corporate careers.

The HNIP Emerald Gala to be held on October 22, 2012, will commemorate the accomplishments of the program since its inception in 1992. The event will take place at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. For tickets or sponsorship

opportunities, contact tessa.benavides@hacu.net, or call 210-576-3224. More information is available at www.hacu.net.

NCLR Hosts Its First-Ever Annual Conference and Expo in Las Vegas

The NCLR 2012 Annual Conference and National Latino Family Expo took place in Las Vegas, NV July 7-10, 2012 at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Convention Center. The conference’s theme of “Lead the Way,” allowed attendees to gain insights on how the nation’s growing Latino population is shaping America’s political future.

NCLR’s Annual Conference and Expo gathered some of the most

influential voices in Latino education, health,

workforce development, youth leadership, nonprofit management and other topics that not only impact Latino, but all American communities.

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The 2012 NCLR Annual Conference was one of NCLR’s largest conferences, featuring more than 50 workshops, four town halls, an awards gala and multiple networking opportunities. All attendees were also invited to visit the National Latino Family Expo, a free family fair open to the public.

National Hispana Leadership Institute Celebrates 25 Years of Achievement

To address the disparity of representation of Latinas in leadership positions, the National Hispana Leadership Institute, a national 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, D.C., was created in 1987. Since its inception, NHLI has created a unique niche in its contribution to leadership development in this country. Among its many accomplishments, its work with the Executive Leadership program (ELP), Latinas Learning to Lead (LLL) program, as well as Advancing Latinas in Non Profits (ALL IN), has catapulted the

organization to one of the nation’s premier training institutions. As it exclusively focuses on

the largest female minority group in the United States and Puerto Rico, the organization has also contributed greatly to the wider Latino community and the nation as a whole.

This year, NHLI is celebrating its 25th anniversary, where a track record of achievement and 25 years of building a Latina legacy will be commemorated and honored. The 25th Anniversary conference will be held December 10-11, 2012 at the Mayflower Hotel, in Washington, D.C. The conference will feature a series of leadership development workshops and trainings, in

addition to its renowned Mujer Awards Gala.

SER National launches SER Career Prep High School

SER National, Education To Go (ed2go) and Smart Horizons Online Education joined forces to launch SER Career Prep High School, which provides students with a convenient system that allows them to receive a high school diploma and career preparation resources.

The career online high school curriculum is standards-based and objective-driven. The curriculum complies with the State of Florida Department of Education’s Career Preparatory Diploma and meets competitive standards of other national content associations.

“Working with ed2go fits into SER’s larger strategy of providing education and employment opportunities for those who have struggled within traditional settings,” said Ignacio Salazar, president and CEO of SER National. “One of our main target populations is out-of-school youth—students who might

be 19 or 20 and who don’t want to go back into a traditional setting where they’re not going to learn well because they feel out of place. Re-engaging these individuals into the education

process is one of our main goals. SER Career Prep High School represents an important new educational opportunity that utilizes the latest technologies to help these kinds of students achieve their career goals.”

SER Career Prep High School allows students to learn in accordance with their schedule and with access to coursework at anytime.

For more information visit our website at www.ser-national.org.

United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) hosts 2012 Student Leadership Series

Our 2012 Student Leadership Series (SLS) has impacted 22,495 students to date in 16 states. The program is expected to reach 50,000 students from middle school to college by the end of this calendar year.

The goal of our SLS is to help every Latino family get its first high school graduate, or its first son or daughter to enroll in a post-secondary education or training program, or its first graduate from a post-secondary education or training program.

SLS programs range from Stay-in-School Rallies for middle school students, career and college recruitment fairs for junior high and high school students, leadership summits for college students, leadership training for parents, and professional development for counselors, teachers, and administrators.

Our objectives are to motivate students to improve their academic performance, reduce

the dropout rate, increase the graduation rate, increase post-secondary enrollment and completion, promote leadership

development, improve the quality of parental involvement in their children’s education, and expand the professional skill sets for educators.

In 2013 our Student Leadership Series will reach more than 100,000 students, parents, and educators in 35 states.

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The 20th Annual HACR Symposium: The Power of Hispanic Inclusion™ brought together more than 280 of the nation’s most influential Hispanic leaders, government officials and corporate executives to discuss and identify effective strategies for achieving greater inclusion and participation of Hispanics in the areas of Employment, Procurement, Philanthropy, and Governance.

“It was a wonderful experience. The positive aura from everyone was truly amazing. I enjoyed meeting everyone and learned more about what people, organizations and corporations are doing for the Hispanic

community. I am very grateful that I was given this opportunity,” said Angel Zuniga of AGIF.

This year’s Annual HACR Symposium featured a variety of speakers and panelists, including former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Antonia Novello; Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez; MillerCoors CEO Tom Long; AARP CEO A. Barry Rand; the Chairman of the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM), Jose Berrios; and President of the Anheuser-Busch Foundation Margarita Flores, among others.

“Based on the feedback I heard about the weekend events and activities, it was a resounding

success-great food-for-thought, powerful developmental opportunities, outstanding networking and worthwhile recognitions,” said Daisy Auger-Dominguez, of Time Warner Inc. “I’m glad I was able to be a part of it and look forward to being part of future programs.”

The panels and conversations examined some of the challenges related to the lack of Hispanic inclusion across boardrooms and C-suites in Corporate America. The sessions highlighted the importance of philanthropic giving to Hispanic-serving organizations and the benefits of a diverse supply chain. Also, as part of the Annual HACR

Annual HACR Symposium Trends in Philanthropic Giving Panel and Moderator. NCLR President & CEO Janet Murguía and SER National President & CEO Ignacio Salazar.

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Symposium, one of the panels featured a screening of HACR’s award-winning documentary film, Insider Game, followed by a panel discussion about corporate governance and Hispanic representation.

Participants had the opportunity to be a part of in-depth discussions that highlighted successful diversity strategies and the challenges facing corporations concerning Hispanic inclusion.

The Annual HACR Symposium officially closed with an awards ceremony recognizing the Hispanic community’s

new generation of corporate executives, the 2012 HACR Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers™ class.

The 21st Annual HACR Symposium: The Power of Hispanic Inclusion™ will be held April 22-23, 2013 in Houston, TX.

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The annual HACR CEO Roundtable was held on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 during the 20th Annual HACR Symposium: The Power of Hispanic Inclusion™ in Chicago. The HACR CEO Roundtable serves as the main highlight of the Annual HACR Symposium. This year, the event featured two dynamic CEOs: A. Barry Rand of AARP and Tom Long of MillerCoors.

AARP CEO A. Barry Rand, NCLR President & CEO Janet Murguía and MillerCoors CEO Tom Long.

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The discussion centered on each of their companies’ Hispanic inclusion strategies and the role diversity plays at the different levels of their respective corporations. The participants shared personal anecdotes and the benefits of making a business case for Hispanic inclusion. They also discussed the challenges they see regarding the advancement of Hispanics in Corporate America and much more.

Telemundo anchor Norma García served as the event’s moderator and successfully

engaged the panelists in sharing their ideas; personal success stories; corporate-wide inclusive employment and retention initiatives; Hispanic consumer market outreach and brand loyalty strategy; and best practices for providing added diversity in corporate boardrooms.

The seventh annual HACR CEO Roundtable will be held in Houston, TX April 23, 2013 as part of the organization’s 21st Annual HACR Symposium: The Power of Hispanic Inclusion™.

Telemundo Anchor and HACR CEO Roundtable Moderator Norma García.

corporateobserver10 Coporate Directors Summit™

The fifth annual HACR Corporate Directors Summit™ (CDS) took place in Chicago on April 13-15. The summit hosted Hispanic directors currently serving on corporate boards of Fortune 500 and HACR corporate member companies.

The fifth annual HACR Corporate Directors Summit™ (CDS) took place in Chicago on April 13-15. The summit hosted Hispanic directors currently serving on corporate boards of Fortune 500 and HACR corporate member companies. During the three-day summit, participants exchanged views on Hispanic inclusion and explored the challenges and solutions to increasing the number of Hispanics on corporate

boards. Participants also had the opportunity to discuss the development of effective diversity strategies among Fortune 500 companies and HACR corporate member companies for executive leadership and corporate governance.

“Once again, I would like to thank you for having reached out to me the invitation to attend the HACR CDS. I applaud you and your staff for a great weekend,” said Tere A. Canida of Taplin,

Canida and Habacht, LLC.

The opening reception was held together with the HACR Corporate Executives Forum™. To kick off the evening, U.S. Senator Robert “Bob” Menendez (NJ) gave a passionate speech about corporate diversity and included anecdotes about his own efforts to increase corporate inclusion.

Over the course of the weekend, featured speakers included three Hispanic CEOs including, Paul J. Diaz, President

Top Row: Patricia Salas Pineda, Tom Castro, Nina Vaca, Michael Montelongo, Patricia Diaz Dennis, Charles P. Garcia and Lu Córdova.Middle Row: Antonio Garza, Victor Arias, Gilbert Casellas, Tere Canida, Kimberly Casiano, Jorge Castro, Aida Alvarez and Alejandro Silva.Front Row: Cari Dominguez, Nelson Diaz, Linda Griego, Darren Rebelez, Luis Nieto, Donna Alvarado, Paul Raines and Al Zapanta.

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and CEO of Kindred Healthcare and Paul Raines, CEO of GameStop.

The third CEO, Gerardo “Gerry” Lopez of AMC Entertainment, gave the keynote speech during the closing reception on Sunday, which was open to attendees from four different programs. More than 150 guests attended the event.

The group was also able to participate in a special session provided by Korn/Ferry International.

“It was a pleasure to meet you during the recent HACR Conference. I appreciate all the hard work you and your colleagues did to make the entire conference a great success,” said Donna Alvarado of CSX.

Created by HACR’s Corporate Directors Council (CDC), the CDS was developed in 2007 to further the organization’s mission to increase the number of Hispanics serving on corporate boards. The intrinsic knowledge offered by the HACR CDC allows HACR to better assist its corporate partners in advancing Hispanic inclusion efforts on corporate boards.

The sixth annual HACR CDS will be held April 19-21, 2013 in Houston, TX.

Donna Alvarado. Kindred Healthcare President & CEO Paul J. Diaz.

Ambassador Antonio Garza.

GameStop CEO Paul Raines.

Patricia Diaz Dennis.

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U.S. Senator Robert “Bob” Menendez (NJ).

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Top executives from Fortune 500 and HACR corporate member companies gathered on April 13-15 in Chicago for the fourth annual meeting of the HACR Corporate Executives Forum™ (CEF).

This unique event created an open forum for participants that afforded them the opportunity to discuss different challenges, share best practices and exchange business solutions, all while establishing a network of influential peers and also Fortune 500 corporate directors.

“This was my third year attending the HACR Corporate Executives Forum™, and I can honestly say that each year the program gets better and I get more out of it. This year’s event was another wonderful opportunity to network with

colleagues and board members who understand and advocate the importance of a diversified workforce at all levels. I’m honored to work for Target, a company that shares the same beliefs, and I am looking forward to our tremendous partnership,” said Juan Galarraga, Vice President Healthcare and Store Compliance at Target.

This year, 30 corporate executives participated in a three-day program that included several business sessions ranging in topics from corporate governance and executive leadership, to

the business case for Hispanic inclusion and an in-depth look at the changing landscape of the Hispanic community in the United States. The HACR CEF participants enjoyed joint sessions with the HACR CDS members that featured sessions by Dr. William Klepper’s from Columbia University who presented the BP Case Study; and a presentation by professors Richie Zweigenhaft and William “Bill” Domhoff co-authors of the New CEOs: Women, African American, Latino, and Asian American Leaders of Fortune 500 Companies.

Top Row: Luis Vargas, Kathryn Komsa, Juan Galarraga, Lisa Quiroz, Isaura Gaeta, Mary Willner, Steven Alonso, Lourdes Diaz and Robert Rodriguez.Middle Row: Jose Luis Prado, Emilio Egea, Ed Loya, Kristin Torres Mowat, David Olivencia, Jose Avalos, Alma Crossley and Rick Ramirez.Front Row: Gus Viano, Monica Diaz, Rocky Egusquiza, Ivan Zapien, Anne Alonzo, David Ruiz, Frank Ros, Alejandro Hernandez and Francisco Peschard.

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In addition, there was a panel hosted by ODX, which included speakers, Neil S. Novich and Ruth Ann Gillis.

Also, as part of the fourth anniversary of the program, the closing reception honored the founding company and first legacy partners who supported the HACR CEF program in its first stages: AARP, Coca-Cola, Ford, Target, Time Warner and Wells Fargo.

“We were especially pleased to share our findings on Latino CEOs with this group. After our initial presentation, we had the most lively question-answer-discussion session we can recall in the many years since we started writing on diversity issues,” said Richie Zweigenhaft and Bill Domhoff.

The HACR CEF was created in June 2008. It was modeled after the highly successful and influential Executive Leadership Council (ELC), the nation’s premier leadership organization comprised of the most senior African-American corporate executives in Fortune 500 companies, representing more than 250 corporations.

The fifth annual HACR CEF will be held April 19-21, 2013, in Houston, TX in conjunction with the HACR CDS.

Ariel Investments Chairman & CEO John Rogers.

HACR CEF participants. Target’s Juan Galarraga.

Kraft Foods’ Anne Alonzo.

ESPN’s Monica Diaz.HACR’s Carlos Orta, AARP’s Raquel Egusquiza and HACR Board Chair and NCLR’s Janet Murguía.

Coca-Cola’s Frank Ros.McDonald’s Gus Viano.

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The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) honored 30 young professionals at the 2012 HACR Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers™ (YHCA) program in Chicago held on April 15-17. Now in its sixth year, the HACR YHCA program recognizes talented young professionals from Fortune 500 and/or HACR corporate member companies for their exceptional achievements and successful leadership abilities, as well as their ongoing commitment to the

Hispanic community. Longtime corporate sponsor Altria hosted the program.

“Thanks again for all your hard work and the support during the HACR event. It was a great experience,” said Mauricio Pincheira of General Motors.

Participants gathered for an intensive three-day program where they partook in team-building exercises, group presentations and challenging panel discussions and sessions which included topics on:

corporate diversity, personal branding and organizational services to enhance internal and external collaboration, inclusion and leadership.

The HACR YHCA attendees participated in leadership sessions led by Dr. Juana Bordas, president of Mesitza Leadership International. In addition, they heard from Dr. Jorge Cherbosque from UCLA regarding emotional intelligence and from William Arruda, who provided insight on the importance of personal

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Top Row: John O’Shea, Noreen Gillen, Carmen Zamora, Mark Palmenter, Ivan Jaime, Sidney Espinosa, Edgar Bermudez, Nestor Lopez, Roger Lopez, Gloria Schoch, Luis Tavarez, Jr. and Marla Gomez. Middle Row: Lladnar Garcia, Alfonso Calderon, Carla Rodriguez, Gerard Borda, Adam Salgado, Mauricio Pincheira, Javier Delgado-Granados, Ricardo Benavidez, Michael Múñoz and Ivette Fernandez. Front Row: Micheal Diaz, Lennies Gutierrez, Vanessa Nazario, Oscar Cordova, Juana Bordas, Carlos Lora, Jason Fernandez, Jose Olguin and Frank Perez.

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The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) honored 30 young professionals at the 2012 HACR Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers™ (YHCA) program in Chicago held on April 15-17.

branding to help get ahead in Corporate America.

The participants also had the opportunity to connect with HACR’s other program participants during two separate panels that featured, Rocky Egusquiza, Lourdes Diaz, and Isaura Gaeta and Roberto Rodriguez and Darren Rebelez.

“Thanks again for everything! I thoroughly enjoyed the program and learned a lot,” said Marla Gomez of Intel.

To qualify for the HACR YHCA program, nominees and candidates should be of Hispanic heritage and be between the ages of 25-40 at the time the award is

received. They must be employed at a Fortune 500 and/or HACR corporate member company. Finalists are selected based on their demonstrated leadership qualities and capabilities within their respective corporations and have a commitment to the Hispanic community.

Launched in 2007, the HACR YHCA program was developed as a way to recognize the outstanding achievements of young Hispanic professionals in Corporate America and further the organization’s vision to increase the number of Hispanics on corporate boards. HACR understands the critical

importance of Hispanic talent to a company’s success and works collaboratively with companies and corporate members to help them identify the potential of their younger leaders in order to continue elevating the power of Hispanic inclusion in the U.S.

The seventh annual HACR YHCA program will be held on April 21-23, 2013 in Houston, TX in conjunction with the organization’s Annual Symposium.

MassMutual’s Michael Múñoz & Dr. Juana Bordas.

First day of the HACR YHCA Program.

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Altria’s Joe Murillo, HACR YHCA participant Noreen Gillen and HACR’s Carlos Orta.

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The second annual HACR Corporate Achievers Summit (CAS) took place April 15-16 in Chicago. The two-day summit brought together more than 20 past participants of HACR’s Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers™ (YHCA) program, and provided them the opportunity to network with previous classes and take part in dynamic discussions centered on leadership development.

“The HACR CAS program is the perfect opportunity to do exactly what this is all about...follow up! Networking and reconnecting with your classmates and former

alumni is the start of a wealth of possibilities to change the future. Since past HACR YHCA participants suggested this program, it provides a sense of ownership and responsibility to make it work each and every year. We can shape the program to fit our true needs. I’m very proud to be a part of this elite membership,” said Luis Abarca, Jr., Community Relations Director at ING Financial Services.

During the program, HACR CAS attendees had the opportunity to participate in a leadership development session with

renowned professor, Dr. William Klepper of Columbia University. In addition, the President & CEO of Denny’s Corporation, John Miller, addressed participants and spoke to the benefits of Hispanic inclusion within Corporate America.

HACR CAS Participants also had ample opportunities to engage with the attendees of other HACR programs for thoughtful conversation regarding Hispanics on corporate boards and move up company ranks. Also, offering their expert advice were Corporate Directors Summit™ (CDS) participants,

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Top Row: Pedro Cuellar, Randall Vitale, Luis Abarca, Jr., Rosa La Puente-Flowers, Andres Castillo, John Valenzuela, and Ben Alvarado. Middle Row: Amanda McPheeters, Jorge Balestra, Harold Gonzalez, Tomaz Seignemartin, Jessica Frank López, Irene Sierra, Melisa Lopez Franzen and Tanya Quiles-Moreno. Front Row: Dolores Arredondo, Ricardo Acevedo, Nicolas Stables, Alma Anguiano, Polo Paredes, Sandra Balaguera and Karina Diehl.

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Lou Nieto and Victor Arias; and Corporate Executives Forum™ (CEF) member Anne Alonzo.

“We all come from different backgrounds and work in various industries, yet it’s incredibly inspiring to come together and discuss the similar challenges and triumphs we all encounter in our careers,” said Karina Diehl of MillerCoors.

Launched in 2011, CAS is HACR’s newest program. It was created to motivate, empower and reconnect past HACR YHCA participants to create a support network among executives dedicated to the advancement of Hispanic inclusion in Corporate America through training sessions that use critical thinking to become better executives and leaders within their companies to fuel the pipeline.

The third annual HACR CAS program will be held on April 21-22, 2013 in Houston, TX.

HACR CAS participant Melisa Lopez Franzen. Columbia Business School Professor Dr. William Klepper.

Denny’s President & CEO, John Miller.

HACR CAS participants Tomaz Seignemartin, Tanya Quiles-Moreno and Ricardo Acevedo.

HACR CAS participants Dolores Arredondo, Pedro Cuellar and Sandra Balaguera.

HACR CAS participant Ben Alvarado.

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Understanding The Affordable Care Act By Rocky Egusquiza, VP, AARP Multicultural Markets

What’s in the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? How does it affect your life and the lives of your loved ones? Helping people make sense of this complex law and understand the health care choices available to them prompted AARP to develop the AARP Health Law Guide.

This personalized online tool provides answers to questions that Americans have about their current and future benefits and protections under the law. Available in English and Spanish, this unique tool gives users real-time information specifically tailored for each reader. Answers to six simple questions allow the guide to create a personalized report that elaborates on the following:

Provides information about benefits available right now and those available in the next few years when the health care law is fully effective;

Explains benefits and protections, such as expanded coverage for preventive care and screenings, and protections against insurance cancellations and placing limits on health insurance coverage;

Describes state specific programs and resources for people who are uninsured or who are having difficulty finding coverage.

Go to www.aarp.org/healthlawguide or www.aarp.org/guiadelaleydesalud to use the guide.

CSX Hosted 2012 Inclusion Forum

Supporting the commitment to develop and sustain a workforce that reflects the diversity of its local communities and customer base, CSX hosted its 2012 Inclusion Forum in February. Hundreds of CSX colleagues gathered at the company’s headquarters in Jacksonville, Fla. for the opportunity to commend progress on inclusion.

CSX is nationally recognized by several organizations and publications for its ongoing dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce. CSX employees participate in more than 30 Inclusion Groups and Councils throughout the company’s 23-state network. The groups are required to establish goals that align with CSX business imperatives.

Joining the effort is CSX’s Hispanic Inclusion Group (HIG), which actively promotes and supports initiatives of the Hispanic community. In addition to community service events, CSX’s Hispanic inclusion group held a “lunch-and-learn” that featured guest speaker Donna Alvarado, a CSX board member since 2006. Members also attended the “Doing Business with Puerto Rico” seminar, which was chaired by HIG member Ellia Pico as part of her role as Vice President of the nonprofit organization Sister Cities Association San Juan. “Doing Business with Puerto Rico” was designed to help identify outlets to increase trade between Jacksonville and Puerto Rico.

Ford Celebrates Five Years of Supporting Next Generation of Latino Leaders

For the fifth consecutive year, Ford Motor Company Fund is sponsoring the Smithsonian Latino Center’s Young Ambassadors Program. The program is a national, interdisciplinary leadership development program for graduating high school seniors aimed at fostering pride in Latino culture and promoting higher education while exposing students to the arts, sciences and humanities via the Smithsonian Institution and its resources.

Through Ford’s support up to 22 students are selected for a week-long seminar in Washington, D.C. followed by a summer internship in a museum or cultural institution around the country.

“The Young Ambassadors Program provides students a once-in-a-lifetime educational opportunity,” said Joedis Avila, community outreach manager, Ford Motor Company Fund. “Since its start more than 60 years ago, Ford Fund has supported innovative educational programs for the next generation.”

Students are selected based on demonstrated interest; commitment and excellence in the arts, sciences and humanities; academic record; leadership experience; and dedication to community service.

“The Young Ambassadors Program opened my eyes to a world of Latino culture, instilling pride in my Latino identity and thus impacted my life’s work to promote Latino contributions in arts and culture,” said Adrián Aldaba, Young Ambassador, 2008.

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The Sodexo Organization of Latinos – La luz de Sodexo!

The Sodexo Organization of Latinos (SOL) is Sodexo’s network group dedicated to serving Latino communities within and outside the company. The organization’s mission is to promote Latino culture and foster development through networking, education and mentorship.

SOL’s purpose is to create value for its members, company, and the community in which it serves.

In order to accomplish this, SOL focused on three core pillars:

Professional development: SOL, in partnership with Dr. Robert Rodriguez, a leading expert on corporate Latino management for best practices, developed the organizations’ signature program: “Career Management Strategies for Latinos:  Strategize, Organize, Leverage,” taking an integrated approach that combines virtual instruction, in-person events and self directed opportunities.

Recruitment and retention: The organization created partnerships between Sodexo’s Talent acquisition team and Latino community organizations to engage and retain Hispanic employment.

Community relationship enhancement: Sodexo aims at strengthening existing partnerships that impact Latino communities at the regional and national levels and help improve the quality of life in the communities it serves. SOL has awarded seven scholarships to deserving students in the fields related to business, hospitality and engineering.

For more information on Sodexo and our culture, visit www.SodexoUSA.com.

Telemundo Promotes the Empowerment of U.S. Hispanics

Hispanic media leader Telemundo aims to empower its audience by highlighting relevant issues and encouraging civic engagement. To increase the number of U.S. Hispanic voters during the upcoming presidential election, Telemundo has reintroduced “Vota Por Tu Futuro” (Vote For Your Future), a multi-platform initiative carried out through public service announcements (PSAs), voting-related content in network and station newscasts, public affairs programs, community events and key partnerships with the League of United Latin American Citizens, the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute and Voto Latino. In April, Telemundo and Voto Latino hosted a town hall during a two-day Power Summit at the University of Southern California for young civic leaders. The network also collaborated on a town hall with NCLR during its national conference in July 2012.

On the education front, Telemundo’s “El Poder de Saber” (The Power of Knowing), joined the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute in collaboration with NBC News’ Education Nation On-the-Road Tour during its stop in Miami in May. The compelling events included a Teacher Town Hall, a forum on Latino education and the emerging role of technology, and a panel focused on preparing the region’s workforce to compete in the 21st century.

Verizon: Shared Value Creates Shared Success

Recently, Verizon released its first combined Annual and Corporate Responsibility report, highlighting the company’s financial performance and corporate responsibility initiatives that leverage Verizon technologies in the areas of healthcare, education and sustainability.

By reinventing its networks around mobility, broadband and global connectivity, Verizon is developing new business models and fostering creative solutions for addressing the world’s unmet environmental and social needs.

The corporate responsibility report highlights several key areas for Verizon, including:

• Health Care: Verizon launched telehealth-supported clinics in Charlottesville, VA, that use high-speed networks, enabling doctors to consult with patients and monitor vital signs remotely.

• Sustainability: The Company pioneered a new carbon intensity metric to measure carbon efficiency, allowing Verizon to accurately quantify the impact of all its green initiatives. As part of Verizon’s broad sustainability efforts, the company will cut in half its CO2 intensity by 2020.

• Education: To enhance educational success, Verizon developed comprehensive solutions leveraging mobile technology, award-winning free digital content and teacher training for schools and organizations; all focused on increasing student interest and achievement in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

More information about Verizon and its commitment to corporate social responsibility are available at www.verizon.com/responsibility.

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2012 Calendar

HISPANIC ASSOCIATIONON CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY1444 I Street, N.W.Suite 850Washington, D.C. 20005

August16-18MANA: Annual Latina Leadership InstituteCapitol Skyline HotelWashington, D.C.

September 10-12Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute: Public Policy Conference Ronald Reagan International Trade Center Washington, D.C.

13Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute: 35th Anniversary Awards GalaWalter E. Washington Convention Center Washington, D.C.

16-18United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: 2012 National Convention & Business ExpoJW Marriott L.A. Live HotelLos Angeles, CA

24New America Alliance Institute1st American Latino SummitMiami Dade CollegeMiami, FL

October 1Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute: Annual Trade & International Affairs SymposiumNewseumWashington, D.C.

4-6National Society of Hispanic MBAs: 23rd Annual Conference & Career Expo Orange County, Convention CenterOrlando, FL

18-20National Association of Hispanic Publications: 27th Annual Convention and Business ExpoCatamaran Resort and HotelSan Diego, CA 20-22Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities 26th Annual Leadership Conference Marriott Wardman Park HotelWashington, D.C.

2013 HACR Programs & EventsHOUSTON, TX

April

19-21HACR Corporate Directors Summit™

19-21HACR Corporate Executives Forum™

21-22 HACR Corporate Achievers Summit

21-23HACR Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers™ Program

22-2321st Annual HACR Symposium:The Power of Hispanic Inclusion™

23HACR CEO Roundtable

Corporate Partners

GenerationsAETNA, INC.

ALTRIA GROUP, INC.

AMERICAN EXPRESS

ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES, INC.

AT&T

BANK OF AMERICA

CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

CHRYSLER

CITIGROUP, INC.

COMCAST CORPORATION

CONAGRA FOODS, INC.

DELL, INC.

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

GENERAL ELECTRIC

GENERAL MOTORS

THE HOME DEPOT, INC.

JOHNSON AND JOHNSON

KRAFT FOODS, INC.

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC.

MCDONALD’S CORPORATION

MILLERCOORS

NORTHROP GRUMMAN

SODEXO, INC.

STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES

TARGET CORPORATION

TIME WARNER, INC.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY

AssociateAARP SERVICES, INC.

AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE

CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.

COMERICA, INC.

CSX CORPORATION

DIAGEO

GAMESTOP

ING

INTEL

MACY’S

MANPOWER, INC.

MARSH & MCLENNAN COMPANIES, INC.

MCKESSON CORPORATION

MGM RESORTS

MICROSOFT CORPORATION

PEPSICO, INC.

PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL, INC.

TELEMUNDO MEDIA

UNITEDHEALTHCARE

UPS

WALMART

WYNDHAM WORLDWIDE