April 2013 Volume 6 – Issue 4

2024 N. Broadway, Suite 100, Santa Ana, CA 92706 - 714-836-4042

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Corporate Responsibility

Sandra Cervantes Miniondas/Farandula USA

Cervantes Real Estate

Small Business/Entrepreneur

Rosalina Davis Tlaquepaque Restaurant

Community Service/ Non-Profit/ Education

Priscilla Lopez Orange County/Inland Empire

Regional SBDC

Congratulations to Our 2013 Business Women of the Year!

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Event Location Date/Time

Orange County SBDC – Small Business Orientation

www.santaanadistrictsbdc.com

Rancho Santiago Community College District 2323 N. Broadway, Ste. 230

Santa Ana, CA 92706

April 4, 2013 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Orange County SBDC – Employee or Independent Contractor

www.santaanadistrictsbdc.com

Rancho Santiago Community College District 2323 N. Broadway, Room 107

Santa Ana, CA 92706

April 5, 2013 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

OC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Annual Estrella Awards

www.ochcc.com

Disneyland Hotel Grand Ballroom Magic Way

Anaheim, CA 92802

April 13, 2013 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Orange County SBDC – Creating Your Roadmap to Success

www.santaanadistrictsbdc.com

Rancho Santiago Community College District 2323 N. Broadway, Ste. 340

Santa Ana, CA 92706

April 18, 2013 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Orange County SBDC – Are You Looking to Buy or Sell a Business?

www.santaanadistrictsbdc.com

Rancho Santiago Community College District 2323 N. Broadway, Room 107

Santa Ana, CA 92706

April 24, 2013 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

SCORE – Top Ten Ways to Grow Your Business

www.score.123signup.com

Tustin Branch - OC Public Library 345 E. Main Street Tustin, CA 92780

April 25, 2013 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

13th Annual Business Women of the Year and Scholarship Dinner

www.nationalhbwa.com

Doubletree Hotel – Santa Ana/OC Airport 201 East MacArthur Boulevard

Santa Ana, CA 92707

May 30, 2013 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Upcoming Events and Seminars

Our Valued Sponsors and Supporters

Welcome Dr. Mildred Garcia by Belinda de la Libertad

Dr. Mildred Garcia, the first Latina to serve as President of California State University, Fullerton, was welcomed to Orange County at a reception in her honor on March 15 at the Heritage Museum of Orange County in Santa Ana, California. The welcoming committee included NHBWA members Teresa Mercado-Cota (Immediate Past President), Olga Niebla (Advisory Board), and Dr. Ana Jimenez-Hami. Also in attendance were California Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva, Assemblyman Tom Daly, and Rancho Santiago Community College District Trustee Claudia Alvarez. Approximately 200 educators, professionals, community members and students attended the reception.

Dr. Garcia was appointed as the seventh president of California State University, Fullerton--the largest campus in the CSU system--in June of 2012. She also currently serves on President Obama’s Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics, on the boards of directors for the Association of American Colleges and Universities and the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education; on the advisory boards of Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education and Higher Education Abstracts; the board of trustees for the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning; the board of visitors for USAF’s Air University; and as founding board member of the National Council for Community and Education Partnerships. In 2010, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan appointed García to the U.S. Committee on Measures of Student Success.

In her remarks, Dr. García expressed her strong commitment to multicultural alliances and a belief that these coalitions strengthen institutions and communities as well as students' self-development and opportunities.

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Did You Know?

The Welcoming Committee Members included numerous organizations, including NHBWA members Teresa Mercado-Cota (Immediate Past President), Olga Niebla (Advisory Board), Dr. Ana

Jimenez-Hami, Patricia Gomez, Sol Reyes-Roberts, and Teresa Saldivar (Advisory Board).

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"The only thing constant in life is change.” Francois de la Rochefoucauld

Jamie Angulo by Erika de la Teja

Jamie Angulo is one of our newest NHBWA members. She is a student at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) studying Business Administration and works for the Anaheim Ducks as a Power Player. She was born in Los Angeles and this marks her second year as a Power Player. Her ultimate goal is to work in Human Resources. She is a fan of all sports, and being a Power Player was the perfect way to be surrounded by something she is passionate about. Her favorite part about being a Power Player is being a part of all the games and fun events. “There is nothing like getting to work a game and being surrounded by the intense and energetic atmosphere the fans create,” Jamie says. When asked about what she is most looking forward to this season, Jaime answers, “Building new friendships with my new teammates and a solid season.” Her spare time is usually spent catching up on some sleep or hanging out with her friends and family. Jamie loves the fact that she is Hispanic, and is set on her goal of being the first generation college graduate in her family. She has volunteered with NHBWA in years past and would like to help other young females just like her.

Member Corner

Scholarship Spotlight

EXECUTIVE BOARD MONICA ESTRADA ROSSINA GALLEGOS LYDIA SALVETTA

SAHARA GARCIA GLORIA GLENN FRANCISCA GONZALES-BAXA ADRIANA SPITZER

ELIZABETH ARTEAGA ELVA RUBALCAVA SYLVIA LOPEZ-NAVARRO ISABELLE VILLASEÑOR

BELINDA DE LA LIBERTAD HONORARY BOARD DIANE MEDINA SEASONAL STAFF

CECILIA NOVELLA MARIE MORENO SOFIA NEGRON-LINN CARMEN CASTRO

TERESA MERCADO-COTA ADVISORY BOARD OLGA NIEBLA

BOARD OF DIRECTORS PAT DANEL EMMA RAMIREZ-HIGHTOWER DIRECTOR/EDITOR

ERIKA DE LA TEJA MARIA DE LOURDES SOBRINO TERESA SALDIVAR PATTY HOMO

Passionate About Math

Scholarship recipient Nanette Duarte is a Barstow resident and a graduate of Barstow Community College and California State University, San Bernardino with degrees in Mathematics. Miss Duarte, who easily holds a GPA of 4.0, is now pursuing a Master’s degree in Math Education at the California State University, San Bernardino. “I dream of inspiring students to reach their full potential. I am pursuing a Master’s in Math Education and I want to become a community college instructor. I have worked in and experienced the community college environment and know the need for highly effective and qualified math teachers. I have a long history of tutoring math and working in the public school system. My passion for math stems from a highly effective middle school math teacher and was further fostered by inspirational college professors. I want to bring this level of mastery and enthusiasm to the community college level and encourage my students to pursue higher levels of math,” Nanette says. “My parents taught me to be empathetic. I attribute this lesson to my compassion towards animals and passion for helping others. Empathy has allowed me to connect with others and foster meaningful relationships where I have the opportunity to inspire, teach, and make a true difference in one’s life.”