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| DATE | 2007-10-22 |
| FROM | From: "Michael L. Richardson"
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| SUBJECT | Subject: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] Re: Angel Mendez, SVP Cisco Picked as Visionary Award Winner
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On Mon, 22 Oct 2007 04:59:44 -0500 info-at-a-lista.org wrote:
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>For Immediate Release
>Contact:
>Monica Ramirez
>LISTA
>347 632 4542
>info-at-a-lista.org
>
>
>
>LISTA Names Angel Mendez, SVP,
>Manufacturing of Cisco,
>Visionary of the Year 2007
> NEW YORK October 19th, 2007 Angel Mendez, senior vice president of
Manufacturing at Cisco, has been selected as the recipient of the
prestigious Visionary Achiever of the Year Award by LISTA (Latinos in
Information Sciences and Technology Association) for his commitment to
excellence in Corporate America and for his contributions to expanding
opportunities for Hispanics in the IT industry.
> According to LISTA, the Visionary Achiever Award recognizes the
achievements of a deserving professional who is committed to excellence and
is actively driving positive change for his community. Angel Mendezs
commitment to serving the Hispanic community is a model for others to
follow, said Jose A. Marquez-Leon, president and CEO of LISTA National. He
holds himself responsible for expanding opportunities for tomorrows leaders
through his efforts with youth and as a mentor to many professionals.
> It is a privilege to be recognized with this distinction by LISTA, Mendez
said. Cisco encourages employees to give back to our communities; it is
part of who we are and the culture we promote. We are passionate about
helping people realize their full potential.
>
>The awards are sponsored by Nielsen Media Research, State Farm, DELTA
Airlines, PTG, Cisco, Pinnacle, ECCO Select NBC, Google, Wachovia, I
Hispano, Bast Services, Pharma, Telemundo, HITN, Staples, Lehman Brothers
and many others will be held at the Fairmont Hotel October 26th at 6:00pm.
>Mendezs work with Latino youth has been extensive. He is a member of the
board of directors at Springboard Forward, a Silicon Valley-based nonprofit
organization dedicated to deploying innovative coaching and career
development programs for low wage earners. He was also instrumental in
developing and advocating for Conexion at Cisco, the Cisco Latino employee
network. Conexion provides Latino employees at Cisco with mentors and other
professional development opportunities. It also connects Cisco volunteers
to local schools and a range of Latino community and educational
organizations.
>Mendez leads a global organization of approximately 2,000 employees who
are responsible for enabling Ciscos growth and innovation through industry
leading supply chain management practices. This includes global supplier
management, manufacturing and product operations, advanced sourcing,
reverse logistics, manufacturing technology and quality, and demand
management and planning.
> Annually LISTA Awards honor Latinos in IT for their contributions to
educational opportunities, promotion of professional and personal growth,
and reinforcement of the vital role of U.S. Hispanics in the IT industry.
> About Latino in Information Sciences and Technology Association (LISTA)
>
>LISTA (www.a-lista.org)
>Event Information:
>
>LATINOS IN INFORMATION SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATIONS Mission is to
educate, motivate and excourage the use of technology in the latino
community to empower us to conquer the digital divide.
>
>NATIONAL LATINOS TECHNOLOGY ACHIEVERS AWARDS GALA DINNER
>Date: October 25th, 2007
>Time: 6:00pm 11:00pm
>Location: Fairmont Hotel Washington DC
>2401 M Street, NW
>Washington, District of Columbia 20037
>Tickets are Still Available
>Register at www.nltaa.org
>
>
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