Hispanic Executive

Mexican flag football star Diana Flores never imagined she’d carry the Olympic Torch—but in 2024, she did just that at Cannes Lions, standing alongside legends like Sue Bird, Megan Rapinoe, and Shaun White.

“It was such an honor,” she says. “I was representing my country, my community, and my sport on the Olympic stage for the first time.”

Flores, quarterback of Mexico’s world champion flag football team, has earned numerous accolades—from MVP at the 2022 World Games to being featured on Forbes’s 30 Under 30, People en Español’s 25 Más Poderosas, and LiS™: Latinos in Sports. She also made history as offensive coordinator at the 2023 NFL Pro Bowl Games and starred in the Emmy-winning NFL Super Bowl ad “Run With It.”

Now a global ambassador for the NFL and IFAF, and our Leading Latinas cover star, Flores is determined to grow the game and open doors for future generations of girls in sports.

Read more with the elite athlete and inspiring here: https://hubs.la/Q03r5Lk-0

🌍 Three countries. One company. Countless transformations.

Emily Garcia has lived the global career that many only dream about—and she’s done it all while helping shape the future of cybersecurity at McAfee for over 16 years.

As Group General Counsel, Emily has not only navigated legal complexities across continents—England, Germany, and the U.S.—but also thrived through leadership transitions and industry reinvention. Her story is one of adaptability, initiative, and long-term impact in a sector where Latinas remain underrepresented at the top.

We're proud to feature Emily as part of Hispanic Executive’s 2025 "Latinos in Tech" series, celebrating those who are building legacies of leadership and driving innovation in global tech.

🔐 From the Dominican Republic to the heart of cybersecurity, Emily’s journey is a masterclass in seizing opportunity and staying ahead of change.

📖 Read her full story here: https://hubs.la/Q03qJ05-0

🚨“ I’m worried that AI is going to destroy the internet.”

That’s how Diego Lastra opens his latest Publisher’s Circle op-ed in Hispanic Executive—and it’s a must-read for anyone thinking critically about the future of content, brand trust, and digital engagement.

As AI-generated posts flood our feeds, Diego raises the alarm on what’s quietly being lost: authenticity. He argues that as bots dominate online spaces and machine-generated language becomes indistinguishable from human voices, digital trust is eroding—and fast.

💡 His take? In a world saturated with algorithmic perfection, it’s imperfection, vulnerability, and *human connection* that will stand out—and win.

👇 Dive into why authentic communication is becoming the most valuable currency in today’s AI-driven digital landscape: https://hubs.la/Q03pyKJF0

From DEA raids to the courtroom, from the Air Force to Meta—José Apolinar Olivera’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary.

As director and associate general counsel at Meta, José leads with conviction, empathy, and hard-won perspective. His story—marked by early trauma, resilience, and an unwavering drive to serve—could rival any Oscar-worthy script.

At thirteen, José’s home was raided by the DEA. By eighteen, he was serving in Iraq. By thirty, he was a federal prosecutor—holding the very title once assigned to those who prosecuted his own father and brother.

Now at Meta, he’s shaping the legal future of AI and digital safety while mentoring the next generation of legal talent.

This is more than a success story. It’s a powerful reminder that lived experience is not a barrier—but a bridge—to leadership.

👉 Read how José is helping redefine what it means to lead in tech and law, and why his voice matters more than ever: https://hubs.la/Q03pyy2S0

TOMORROW: Our Latinos in Tech Series Drops!

Tech is more than code—it’s about people, progress, and purpose.

With innovation as their tool and community as their compass, we spotlight eight Latinos in tech are strengthening cybersecurity, improving patient care, driving transformation, mentoring the next generation of leaders, and building a more equitable future.

Find out who made the list—launching soon. 👀