HOPE Outlines Path to Executive Leadership for California's Latinas

At the Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) 1st Annual Visionary Leaders Luncheon on Friday, the organization announced key findings from it´s report, "Missing: Latinas in Executive Leadership in California´s Corporations," conducted throughout 2009. The report found that of the 400 largest public companies in California, Latina executives lead none. HOPE´s report also encourages California´s Education System and state-based Corporations to address the current deficit of Latinas in executive positions in California. The report, commissioned by Sempra Energy, was initiated to understand the presence of Latinas in California´s corporate sector.

"Our study indicates that Latinas are grossly under-represented in executive leadership in California," said Helen Torres, Executive Director and CEO of HOPE. "We want to thank our business partners, especially Farmers Insurance for their support of this event and for their dedication to the advancement of Latinas in the business sector. We will continue to work hard to provide the programs and services to help Latinas achieve their fullest potential."Key findings of HOPE´s research initiative include:

While Latinas represent 14% of California´s workforce, their presence in corporate executive positions is virtually nonexistent. READ FULL STORY

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HOPE Outlines Path to Executive Leadership for California's Latinas

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