October 2021

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Greetings LCDA Familia,

LCDA continues to drive demand for Latino board talent with targeted communications to Fortune 1000 companies as well as enhanced partnerships with key search firms. We are also opening doors with notable media outlets by highlighting Latino voices in conversations around corporate board diversity. The latest features include CNBC, Yahoo Finance, Reuters, and Business Insider.

Recently, LCDA released several groundbreaking new reports: 2021 Latino Board Monitor and our Q2 2021 California Boardroom Equity Scorecard. Plus, we are proud to share the 2021 Perception About Latinos in America Report conducted by BSP and commissioned by LCDA in partnership with The Latino Donor Collaborative, UnidosUS, Raben Group and Friends of the American Latino Museum. 

As part of its commitment to prepare and grow the supply of Latino board talent, the Latino Corporate Directors Education Foundation (LCDEF), will launch its 2021 Fall BoardReady Institute (BRI) and welcome its largest cohort to date comprised of 65 aspiring directors to participate in premier BRI programming. 

We look forward to our continued momentum and connecting with our Members and Partners at the upcoming 6th Annual LCDA Board Leaders Virtual Convening, The Future of Governance - The Ascent of ESG, which kicks off virtually November 3-4, 2021.  

Stay safe and healthy,

Esther Aguilera

President and CEO

Don’t forget to register for the Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA) 6th Annual Board Leaders Virtual Convening, The Future of Governance - The Ascent of ESG, which kicks off virtually November 3-4, 2021. 

Registration is by invitation only. Members can register by logging into their LCDA Member account and following the link on the welcome page. Partners who wish to register should contact rsvp@latinocorporatedirectors.org. 

After registering for the Convening, be sure to use the “Add to Calendar” feature next to each session to add individual sessions you don’t want to miss to your personal schedule. See snapshot schedules below for day one and two.

We’re pleased to showcase 2021 LCDA Distinguished Director of the Year, Enrique “Rick” Hernandez, Chief Executive and Chairman of Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc.

Questions? Email rsvp@latinocorporatedirectors.org.

Please join us in welcoming the largest cohort to date comprised of 65 aspiring directors to participate in premier BRI programming.

“This program is addressing a critical gap by shattering the perceptions that there’s a lack of board-ready talent. No other programming of this scope is focused on accelerating the development and placement of Latino board-qualified executives on corporate boards,” stated Dolores Kunda, LCDEF Board Co-Chair.

> Learn more about The BoardReady Institute (BRI) and how it's positioning Latino Executives for Corporate Board Service: https://prn.to/3v8XOui

> Connect with our newest Latino Executives: https://bit.ly/3iYqLo1

LCDA is proud to renew our longstanding partnership with the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) and be a part of  it’s newly launched, NACD Center for Inclusive Governance (the Center). The Center is based on a shared understanding that a diverse and inclusive board is critical to long-term value creation for every organization and, more broadly, to society as a whole. It will provide tools, resources, and opportunities to prepare boards to lead the way in driving systematic change. The Center's primary goals are to:

• Create Pathways for Diverse Talent
• Build a More Inclusive Boardroom
• Embolden the Ecosystem

LCDA's work to advance the goals of the Center will serve as an essential cornerstone of our partnership moving forward. To help lead the charge is the NACD Center for Inclusive Governance Advisory Council. LCDA member, Hon. Cari Dominguez will serve as its Chair and LCDA President & CEO, Esther Aguilera and LCDA member Luis Aguilar will also serve on the Advisory Council. It will bring together directors, subject-matter experts, leaders from underrepresented groups, and allies to discuss ways to strengthen DE&I in the boardroom and beyond. LCDA believes that we are all stronger together, and as partners, we support NACD's commitment to take bolder steps to change the future state and composition of the US boardroom. Click the button below to learn more.

L to R: Wendy Sturley; Kathy Jurado Munoz; Bianca Hampel; Carmen Joge; Ana Maria Soto; Esther Aguilera; Monique Navarro; Ozzie Gromada Meza; Adeola Oyelabi; Lisa Hodges.

The Latino Corporate Directors Education Foundation (LCDEF) is the affiliated foundation of LCDA, and its work has been growing parallel to the association. To meet the needs of its growing pool of aspiring director members, LCDEF’s BoardReady Institute (BRI) has added more talent to its team. This growing capacity will allow it to offer BRI programming twice a year and prepare even more Latino executives primed for the boardroom.

Join us in welcoming LCDEF Director, BoardReady Institute (BRI), Ana Maria Soto and LCDEF Manager, BoardReady Institute (BRI), Lisa Hodges, who together bring over 40 years of program, leadership, and organizational development to our executive programs.

We are also proud to welcome to the LCDA team – Manager of Talent Services, Adeola Oyelabi, who also has as part of her role, conducting outreach for our BRI aspiring director talent and supports on board opportunities.

Congratulations to LCDA Members, Marisol Angelini, and Julieta LaMalfa, who were recently honored in Private Company Director Magazine as 2021 Directors to Watch. >READ MORE

Congratulations to the LCDA Members Dan Siciliano, Melinda Guzman, and Jose Rodriguez on their board of directors nomination on NACD DE&I Awards. Dan and Melinda are directors at FHLBank of San Francisco and Jose sits on the board of Popular. >READ MORE

Congratulations to the LCDA Member Javier Saade on his recognition by Business Insider as a powerful leader of color to consider for corporate board seats in 2022. >READ MORE

Congratulations to LCDA Member Joseph Dominguez on his appointment as CEO of Exelon Generation and incoming CEO of the competitive energy business Constellation. Joe is the former CEO of ComEd.  >READ MORE

Business Insider, in partnership with LCDA Partner The Alumni Society, identified 9 powerful Latino leaders to consider for corporate board seats. Congratulations to LCDA Members: Bernadette Aulestia; Manny Cofresí Jr.; Isaura S Gaeta; George Lopez; and Anilu Vazquez-Ubarri on making the list! >READ MORE

LCDA membership continues to grow as we welcome our newest experienced corporate directors. Connect via our Member Directory.

The schedule of events below are Exclusive Invitations for LCDA Members, Executive Members, and guests!

• Silicon Valley Directors’ Exchange (SVDX)

SPACs, Robinhood, Bears, Oh My! Innovations Old and New: What’s Happening On Wall Street | Thursday, October 21, 2021, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT | Speakers: Daryn Dodson, Managing Partner,  Illumen Capital; Joseph A. Grundfest, W.A. Franke Professor of Law and Business at Stanford Law School and Senior Faculty, Arthur and Toni Rembe Rock Center for Corporate Governance; and Jeffrey C. Selman, Partner at DLA Piper; Moderated by LCDA member, F. Daniel Siciliano, Chairman, Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco | Register HERE

• NACD Northern California Chapter Events

Do Proxy Advisors Add Value?

Tuesday, October 26, 2021, 8:00 - 9:15 a.m. PT |Virtual Roundtable| Speakers: Christa Steele, Board Member, Bay Alarm Company, Tanimura & Antle, NACD Northern California; Jorge Titinger, Board Member, Axcelis Technologies, CalAmp, Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley, Stanford Children's Health; Kai Liekefett, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP, Editorial Board Member, Law360; Juan Bonifacino, Managing Director, Activism & Contested Situations, Stifel Financial Corp.; Bethany Mayer, Board Member, Box, Lam Research, Marvell Semiconductor, Sempra Energy | NACD Northern California is offering free registration to LCDA Members Only - Learn more and, to register, email Adeola Oyelabi at aoyelabi@latinocorporatedirectors.org. 

The IPO Journey: How Boards Help Innovative Companies Reach Their Exit Potential

Thursday, November 4, 2021, 1:30 - 2:45 p.m. PT  |Virtual Roundtable| Speakers: Seth Goldman, Co-Founder and CEO, Eat the Change; Co-Founder, PLNT Burger, Chair of the Board, Beyond Meat; Jack Lazar, Board Director, thredUp, Tile, Tonal, GlobalFoundries, Box, Casper, Resideo, Silicon Labs; Alison Davis, Managing Partner, Fifth Era & Blockchain Coinvestors, Board Director, Janus Henderson Group PLC, Silicon Valley Bank, Collibra, Fiserv, Pacaso | NACD Northern California is offering free registration to LCDA Members Only - Learn more and, to register, email Adeola Oyelabi at aoyelabi@latinocorporatedirectors.org. 

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