Melaina Cecilia de la Cruz

Jul 17, 2024 | hispanicexecutive.com | Melaina Cecilia de la Cruz

Award-winning actress, producer, and advocate America Ferrera spent the early part of her career being told that her Hispanic identity would always be a barrier to her success. This discouragement lived in her mind even as she became a household name in Hollywood, ironically for starring roles as Latina protagonists. This criticism, coupled with the lingering lack of Hispanic representation in media, is what motived her to find purpose in her work.

Jul 17, 2024 | hispanicexecutive.com | Frannie Sprouls |Melaina Cecilia de la Cruz

Climate change continues to impact the planet at an alarming rate, which often leaves us feeling helpless. But if you ask the founders of these eight Latino-owned organizations committed to sustainability, there are approaches—at both a company and personal level—to help restore our ecosystem. Read on to learn about how these Hispanic-led companies are addressing environmental challenges, fostering cultural and economic empowerment, and leading the charge for a greener, more equitable future.

Jul 16, 2024 | hispanicexecutive.com | Melaina Cecilia de la Cruz

Meet seven Latinos in AI who are contributing to technological advancement while also promoting digital inclusivity for others interested in joining the industry. While many of these innovators share a mission for diversifying tech, they each bring unique expertise to shape the future of AI.   Laura Montoya sought to make AI more accessible by founding Accel.AI, an organization dedicated to advancing its research and education and promoting ethical practices.

Jul 9, 2024 | hispanicexecutive.com | Frannie Sprouls |Melaina Cecilia de la Cruz

While Pride Month came to an end a little more than a week ago, it’s important that conversations around queerness continue, especially in the Latino community. According to the Williams Institute, 2.3 million Latinx adults living in the US identify as LGBTQ. The intersection of queer and Latino identities brings forth a multitude of narratives that challenge conventional notions of both gender and sexuality.

Jun 3, 2024 | americanbuildersquarterly.com | Melaina Cecilia de la Cruz

Los Angeles, the second most populous city in the United States, is facing one of the most severe housing crises in the country. It has one of the highest rents in the nation and the lack of affordable places to live is leading more and more Angelenos to experience homelessness. Data from the LA County 2023 Affordable Housing Income Report showed that the county needs at least 521,596 more affordable homes to meet the demand among lower income families.