<![CDATA[LATINAS IN POWER - LIP Featured Members]]>

<![CDATA[LATINAS IN POWER - LIP Featured Members]]>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:54:55 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Maria Jose Gatti]]>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.latinasinpower.com/featuredmembers/maria-jose-gatti

Name:
Maria Jose Gatti

Where were you born?
I was born in Ecuador.

How long have you been in the US?
I have been in Las Vegas for the last 33 years. Las Vegas is truly my home since I was 14 years old.

What are your hobbies?
I love to dance, read, travel, spend time with my family and friends, and take long walks with my dogs!

What is your professional experience/background?
I have the privilege of working for one of the largest gaming companies in the world. I am the Executive Director of Corporate Philanthropy and Community Engagement for MGM Resorts International. My job is to connect the company, our people, and our nonprofits. I started my career working for nonprofits, so serving others has been a lifestyle that fulfils me. I also volunteer and serve on several nonprofit boards, and at CSN as an advisory council member (IAC).

Accomplishments:

Women to Watch 2022
HACR Young Hispanic Corporate Achiever
40 under 40

Goals:
My goal would be to communicate the importance of giving back to our communities either by volunteering or donating. Nonprofits are eager to find talented individuals, especially women of color. So, one of my goals is to connect as many people as possible to a cause.

Other question or point you would like to add:
Ladies let’s leave a legacy of paying it forward, Let’s support each other and succeed together. Let the world know what Latina in Power can DO!

]]><![CDATA[Patricia Rodriguez]]>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 10:22:49 GMThttps://www.latinasinpower.com/featuredmembers/patricia-rodriguez

Name: Patricia Rodriguez

Title: Director, Demand Side Management & Renewable Programs

Company: NV Energy

Where were you born? Los Angeles

How long have you been in the US? 35 years, my parents took me to Mexico and I did 2nd through 6th grade in Mexico, I skipped 7th and 8th grades and went straight to 9th grade at age 14 when my parents moved to Las Vegas.

What are your hobbies? I like to do zumba, spend time outdoors and be with my family.

What is your professional experience/background? I graduated from UNLV with a BS in Electrical Engineering and have worked at NV Energy for 17.5 years in various capacities. As the Director of Demand Side Management and Renewable programs my responsibilities include oversight leadership of the Demand Side Management and the Clean Energy team. Additional responsibilities include development and implementation, analysis and cost recovery of cost-effective statewide demand side management, Clean Energy and Transportation Electrification programs which provide exceptional service to customers.

Accomplishments: Being a great role model to my kids and to women in the STEM field is one of my biggest accomplishments and responsibilities at the same time. I have mentored many people and I truly enjoy seeing and helping others grow.

Goals: Continue to grow and see more women in the STEM field.

Personal or professional Advice for LIP?

Don’t give up even when it seems impossible, stay focused and follow your dreams. Every day I tell myself “tomorrow will be better”. Stay positive and be kind to yourself.
Find mentors and pay it forward by becoming a mentor your-self; my mentees push me to grow to continue to have experience and knowledge to share with them.
Volunteer for assignments and special projects even if its outside of your comfort zone.
Self-reflection has helped incredibly with my growth; it gives us the opportunity to continue to work on ourselves and get better.
Carve time daily or weekly to work on yourself and try not to feel guilty, we Latinas want to serve and please our family and friends and often forget to invest in ourselves. If you have kids use it as a teaching moment, share with them what you are doing to work on your self and tell them the “why”.
Give back to the community and network.

]]><![CDATA[Juzzef Martinez Garcia]]>Wed, 15 Jun 2022 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.latinasinpower.com/featuredmembers/juzzef-martinez-garcia

Name:
Juzzef Martinez Garcia

Where were you born?
Arlington, Texas

How long have you been in the US?
My parents immigrated to the U.S. from Nicaragua while my mom was pregnant with my sister and me. They landed in a Red Cross in Arlington, Texas and soon after moved to Las Vegas.

Fun fact:
Since my mom was immigrating over to the U.S., she had no idea she was expecting twins!

What are your hobbies?

Spending time with my family
Peloton Tread
Going to the movies

What is your professional experience/background?
As with many Latino families, my parents persevered and overcame many obstacles since the moment they arrived. I recall delivering newspapers for the Review Journal and The Las Vegas Sun as early as 8 years old. By high school, I wanted to alleviate some expenses for my parents and so I began my search for a summer job. My mom came home with a flyer one day that read: “High School Internship Program at Washington Mutual.” My initial reaction was to say no as I did not see myself in banking. Low and behold 17 years later I have made a very successful career from it. I spent many years taking on different roles within the branches while also going to school. I was blessed to have an opportunity present itself soon after I graduated from college. Today I provide treasury, credit, payment, and global solutions to mid-size companies as a Commercial Banker for JPMorgan Chase & Co. Aside from my day job, I have a passion for advocating diversity, equity and inclusion both internally and externally.

Accomplishments:

2017 Recognized as an “Outstanding Performer” for the Chase Las Vegas Market
2019 Launched Adelante, a Chase Employee Business Resource Group
2022 Recognized on Commercial Bank’s Q1 Hall of Fame for New Relationships

Goals:
Personal goal: I would like to travel more with my baby girl and husband.
Professional goal: I would like to join a board of an organization that aligns with my values and make an impact to the Vegas community. In addition, I would love to be recognized as an influential individual whether that’s through 40 under 40, Women to Watch, etc.

]]><![CDATA[Jocelyn Cortez]]>Fri, 15 Apr 2022 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.latinasinpower.com/featuredmembers/jocelyn-cortez

Name:
Jocelyn Cortez

Where were you born?
San Salvador, El Salvador

How long have you been in the US?
My family and I moved to Las Vegas when I was 5 months old.

What are your hobbies?

Reading great works of fiction
Trying and cooking new cuisine
Roller Skating

What is your professional experience/background?
I'm a book nerd at heart, having received my bachelor's degree from UNLV in English Literature. I am a graduate of the University of Arizona's law school. I have been an attorney for almost 16 years. In the past, I have represented employees in claims of discrimination based on sex, race, disability and religion. For the past 11 years, I have practiced immigration law and I love to serve my community every day, helping families stay united and assisting them in achieving their dream of prospering in this country. Since 2019, I have been a member of the GWP Immigration Law team where I work with an amazing group of people whose central purpose is to uplift the immigrant community nationwide.

Accomplishments:

Recognized as "Top Immigration Lawyer" in 2021
I have served as an "abogada consultora" with the Mexican Consulate since 2019.
Past honoree of Women to Watch

Goals:
Professional goal: I would like to continue educating our community in the areas of immigration law and add information on how employees have a right to work in a safe and discrimination-free workplace.
Personal goal: Take my kids to El Salvador so they can see how beautiful our country and people are.

]]><![CDATA[Jessica Jordan-Tabares]]>Tue, 15 Feb 2022 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.latinasinpower.com/featuredmembers/jessica-jordan-tabares

Name:
Jessica Jordan-Tabares

Where were you born?
Lima, Perú

How long have you been in the US?
30 years

What are your hobbies?

I like dancing (Salsa, Bachata, Merengue)
I like spending time with my puppy Luna
I like reading, studying and learning about new cultures

What is your professional experience/background?
Hi, I graduated from the University of Phoenix with a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing. Being fluent in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese, I have paved my way through my career in the Marketing field. In addition, I have over a decade of knowledge in Marketing and Sales.

I possess experience ranging from Entravision Communications, strengthening my broadcast knowledge, to Robertson + Partners. My various points of expertise working with Robertson + Partners ranges from transcreation and translation services focused on the Hispanic Market. Specializing in this important local market came through networking, analysis, strategic planning/execution, creating cross-cultural promotions, target profiling, media planning and media buying.

Accomplishments:
In 2013, I was awarded best local Hispanic marketing campaign in the U.S. by McDonald's Corporation, a prestigious national award and nearly impossible to accomplish. In addition, after my success in the Hispanic consumer market I became involved with the Asian consumer market and African American consumer market to develop strategic plans to connect the McDonald's brand with the Las Vegas community. Aside from partnering with McDonald's during my tenure at Robertson + Partners, I am still actively involved with the Las Vegas Community through the Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce and have developed strong relationships within the Hispanic community, and recently with ALPFA Las Vegas chapter.

Goals:
My efforts in servicing the multicultural markets across Las Vegas has brought upon tremendous opportunity for SW, now bringing the adventure of working with markets nearby, El Centro/Yuma, California and Reno, Nevada. Bringing experience, knowledge, wisdom and leadership to a team that seeks cultural diversity.

]]>