Hispanic Executive

⚡ Only 26 percent of CIOs today are women. Even fewer are Latinas.

That’s why leaders like Sheila Mendez matter.

As CIO of TXNM Energy, Sheila is steering the company through a massive digital and operational transformation—leveraging AI to protect critical infrastructure, investing in cyber resilience, and building a pipeline of future IT leaders from within.

With 26 years at the company and a rare cross-functional background—including a stretch running utility operations—Sheila brings unmatched perspective to her role at a moment when energy, tech, and national security are deeply intertwined.

🧠 “By encouraging a mindset of curiosity and discovery, we enable our IT teams to stay ahead of industry trends and drive transformative solutions,” she says.

This feature is about more than breaking barriers—it’s about setting new standards in leadership.

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It’s officially chancla season! ☀️👡

In one of her most-loved columns, Laura Martínez dives into the iconic, multipurpose chancla—equally revered by fashionistas and feared by misbehaving kids everywhere.

Don’t miss Hisplaining the Power of “La Chancla” as a Feature of Latino Culture—a must-read that’s equal parts hilarious and insightful.

Kick off the unofficial start of summer with a good laugh (and maybe a little PTSD). 💥https://hubs.la/Q03qnVfb0

If life worked differently, the headline might simply read: “Rosanna Lipscomb, visionary legal mind and global regulatory leader at Google, appointed to the Council on Foreign Relations.”

An honor of the highest magnitude for someone who’s already achieved so much—Rosanna is one of the most respected voices at the intersection of tech, law, and global policy. ⚖️

But life doesn’t always follow the cleanest path. Rosanna’s journey is not just one of professional triumph, but also of profound resilience. From nearly signing a contract to teach human rights in Ethiopia after her time in the Peace Corps, to navigating devastating personal loss—she continues to lead with empathy, strength, and vision.

Read on to see how Rosanna channels purpose and perseverance into her work at Google and beyond: https://hubs.la/Q03pyz5V0