Color Magazine • 31st March 2021

Women Who Lead in Tech: Comcast

Jaspreet Dillon is one of the leading mobilizers strategically developing transformative experiences as the Vice President of Strategic Analytics at Comcast Cable EBI (Enterprise Business Intelligence). She is a motivated team builder and who is inspired to guide her teammates to reach their highest potential. “I can not be successful if my team is not successful,” she explains. “In other words, be passionate and empathetic. Passion inspires higher standards, empathy builds trust, and both prov

Color Magazine • 22nd March 2021

Meet New York's Creative Changemaker

New York, New York — Rhina Valentin is New York’s City Creative Changemaker, according to the Citizens Committee for New York City. She is one of five women nominated by the Committee for making a difference in the lives of the communities they serve. In celebration of Women’s History Month, from now until June, the Committee will celebrate each woman per month for their commitment and contributions to inspiring and helping those who are recovering from the pandemic and restructuring New York C

Color Magazine • 9th November 2020

Succeeding in STEM: Anusha Jalla

In honor of National STEM day, Engineering Manager of Amazon Robotics Anusha Jalla shares her professional takeaways for succeeding in STEM. Anusha Jalla has demonstrated experience in the Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Technology Services industries. Prior to Amazon, Anusha was the Director of Data Engineering at Health Management Systems, responsible for its cloud and real-time engagement strategy. When not busy with technology, Anusha is on a mission to coach women in tech to rise and lead. S

Color Magazine • 5th October 2020

Niki López Honors Latinx & Caribbean Cultures in Debut Series: Santiago of the Seas

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Niki López is celebrating Latinx and Caribbean cultures through her debut animated series, Santiago of the Seas from Nickelodeon. Premiering on Friday, October 9th at 12:30 pm (ET/PT), join courageous kid pirate Santiago ‘Santi’ Montes as he explores and protects his home Isla Ecanto. The new animated series will feature Spanish-language instruction and ‘al son del Caribe’ learning activities where young viewers are invited to sing, dance, and help Santi on h

Color Magazine • 6th April 2020

IIhiana Rojas Saldana: Charting Her Career Path to Success

Boston, MA — Ilhiana Rojas Saldana is a Transformation Strategy Coach who approaches career advancement and leadership development from the inside out. Ilhiana’s career journey spans 20 years and several executive positions in Fortune 500 companies such as P&G and Hasbro. She is known for her transformational leadership approach. A specialist in global branding and marketing with a chemical engineering background, Ilhiana knows turns in career paths can be unexpected. “If I could give advice to

Color Magazine • 26th March 2020

Bethany Van Delft: Boston’s Queen of Comedy

Boston, MA — Boston’s queen of comedy Bethany Van Delft made history in 2019 as the first woman of color (and woman!) to be crowned ‘Best Comic’ by Boston Magazine. “It was crazy to receive that news. I was so surprised,“ she exclaims. “I am proud of my progress and felt like things [really] do change in little increments; it’s exciting!” Van Delft understands that comedy is subjective and that as a female comic of color not everyone is going to be a supporter of her stand-up, but chooses not t

Color Magazine • 16th December 2019

LIFTED Podcast Returns this December with New Content

One of Massachusetts’ most inspiring Latino leaders Eric S. Rivas returns with another season of LIFTED Podcast (Living Independently Through Educated Decisions)! The LIFTED podcast, now in its second year, educates local listeners on financial awareness and professional development through engaging conversations with local leaders, community stewards, and professionals from all backgrounds. “LIFTED podcast is about connecting our listeners with perspectives from successful people in their own

Color Magazine • 29th October 2019

Kurt Faustin: Living in Your Gift

Sought-after public speaker and entrepreneur Kurt Faustin shares his message to empower young minds to step into their gifts. “I’m loud and committed to consistently speak the truth at a top-notch level,” Faustin explains. “My goal is to help people who are afraid of becoming, or transitioning into, the best versions of themselves. They may not know how too, and that’s where TriUmph comes in, to open new doors for leveling up onto pathways of success.” Kurt was a contributor to the Huffington P

Color Magazine • 5th August 2019

Neddy Perez: A Master of Collaboration

Hunt Valley, MD — Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) and Talent Management COE at McCormick & Company Nereida (Neddy) Perez charged up about the future and ready to lead the diversity strategy refresh at McCormick. Perez makes it her mission to level the playing field within the organizations that she has worked for. “One of the goals for Diversity and Inclusion, especially in today’s marketplace is to attract and retain top talent,” she explains. Since joining McCormick in February 201

Color Magazine • 11th June 2019

Ava M. Mason: Promoting Inclusion in S.T.E.M. for San Diego Youth

San Diego, CA — Inspired by her daughter’s participation in an engineering summer camp prototyping solar-powered cars, Ava M. Mason founded Treobytes to expand S.T.E.M. career education in her neighborhood. “I envisioned helping parents and their children prepare for opportunities in S.T.E.M within the global economy,” says Mason. Graduating with a degree in Management Technology and Biochemistry from Purdue University, Mason has worked for startups and Fortune 500 companies. Her career trajec

Color Magazine • 6th June 2019

Jacqueline Camacho-Ruiz: Ascending Above Adversity

Naperville, IL — As an entrepreneur, author, international speaker, philanthropist, pilot, and visionary, Jacqueline Camacho-Ruiz is an empowerment pioneer in creating new ways to unlock personal and professional potential, and she is inspired to change the world. “As CEO of JJR Marketing Solutions and Fig Factor Media, it is my mission to take your business to ‘ascending’ mode, whether in public relations, content and creative, or marketing solutions,” explains the Make-It-Happen Director. In

Color Magazine • 21st May 2019

Margarita Polanco: Building Pathways for Community Empowerment

Boston, MA — “At Suffolk Construction, we are creating a culture of inclusivity worth being proud of,” Margarita Polanco, Trade Partner Diversity Officer at the Boston-based construction firm. “In my role, I am honored to build pathways to success and help empower local residents to build bolder and stronger communities by hiring and partnering with people from our neighborhoods. No one should feel pushed out of their neighborhoods.” As Trade Partner Diversity Officer, Polanco optimizes and max

Startup San Diego • 26th April 2019

Startup Spotlight: SOUL MUCH

Written and Interviewed by: Karla Amador When you’re dining out at a restaurant, have you ever wondered what happens to the grains left unused at the end of the day? While working behind the scenes in the food industry, Reyanne Mustafa got to see first-hand as, day after day, the kitchen’s trash receptacles were filled with perfectly untouched, edible food. With true entrepreneurial spirit, she saw an opportunity and decided to do something about it.

Color Magazine • 4th April 2019

Carolina Alarco: Think Globally, Act Locally

Vancouver, CA — When it comes to breaking into a global market for orphan drugs, Carolina Alarco’s go-to market approach is driven by a passion to help patients around the world who suffer from rare diseases. Carolina Alarco, President of Global Marketing and International Markets at Novelion Therapeutics, establishes new markets around the world to treat diseases, such as generalized lipodystrophy and homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia. When asked how she breaks into global biopharmaceut

Color Magazine • 3rd April 2019

Dr. Cherie Butts: Leveraging the Powers of Expertise and Collaboration at Biogen

Cambridge, MA — Cellular immunologist, Cherie Butts, PhD, is a medical director, leading clinical trials in multiple sclerosis at Biogen (Cambridge, MA). Dr. Butts’ expertise builds upon a foundation of experience in academia, government, and industry, to shape biomedical research and medicine. “As part of my work at Biogen, I collaborate with biologists, engineers, and a variety of life sciences professionals, in developing meaningful therapies for patients with debilitating conditions,” she e

Color Magazine • 7th March 2019

Make It Happen! Youth Author Anaya Willabus Publishes Fourth Book

Brooklyn, NY — At the tender age of eight, Anaya Lee Willabus made history as the youngest author of a chapter book in the country! Her debut, The Day Mohan Found His Confidence was inspired by her journey to her parents’ native homeland of Guyana in 2014. “My parents wanted my siblings and me to connect with our culture,” she explains. Anaya, who is now twelve-years-old remembers how it was a challenge to convince her parents at seven-years-old, that she was serious about becoming a published

Color Magazine • 27th February 2019

Bernette Dawson: How Entrepreneurs Are M.A.D.E.

Boston, MA — Bernette Dawson, founder and co-owner of MADE organics, never anticipated she would become an entrepreneur. She discovered her new calling shortly after learning that her son would be prescribed a harsh topical ointment to treat his rare skin condition. From humble beginnings, Bernette’s skin care products grew in popularity. With the encouragement of her friends, she made the switch and began distributing MADE Organics online. “I never thought of turning my homemade products into

Color Magazine • 4th December 2018

Daisy Auger-Dominguez: Revving the Engine of D&I Innovation

New York, NY — Daisy Auger-Dominguez is a culture game changer in industries ranging from finance, entertainment, media, and technology. She leads with a diversity and inclusion (D&I) approach to talent by beginning with the company’s culture. “When I think of building and sustaining inclusive workplaces, I center the experience of the employees, which is really the most important asset of any organization and the engine of innovation.” Her goal, she explained, is to maximize human capital and

Color Magazine • 3rd December 2018

Max Faingezicht: Prioritizing Digital Entrepreneurship

Boston, MA — Max Faingezicht is the CTO (Chief Technology Officer) of ThriveHive, a digital marketing solutions company that helps small to medium-sized businesses increase sales through Guided Marketing. Max is responsible for overseeing the data science, systems, and engineering teams to make sure these operations working cohesively and effectively. “Our mission is to guide businesses to achieve extraordinary local marketing results. To deliver on that promise we build interconnected softwar

Color Magazine • 19th October 2018

Dr. Shanna B. Tiayon: Inspiring Wellness

Because of the fast-paced lifestyles and the many demands that come with them, today’s employees may be burning out and not knowing it. In order to keep up in today’s market, it’s important for individuals to take a step away and refresh themselves, to become their best selves in their work, in their personal life, and in the balance between the two. Employees often present themselves as professionally successful, while experiencing large internal amounts of stress and the associated physical, m