2002 LS50 Company of the Year

The Latina Style 50 2002

The 2002 LATINA Style 50 - Top Thirteen Companies

LATINA Style 50 2002

Best companies for Latinas to work in the U.S. 

 

Aetna Inc. 

Aurelia A. Saunders, Manager, 151 Farmington Ave., Hartford, CT 06156; www.aetna.com 


A great benefits package, including top-of-the-line health care and a paid time off policy, which allows employees to use their time off for any reason or purpose, makes Aetna Inc. an attractive employment option for Latinas. Add corporate mentoring and Aetna’s Hispanic employee association career development programs to that, and you are on your way. Hispanic media, including newspapers, magazines and websites are used to further promote diversity within the company

Marilda Gándara- 
Head of Corporate Public Involvement
AFLAC Inc. 

Erica B. Willis, Research Analyst II, 1932 Wynnton Rd, Columbus, GA 31999; www.aflac.com

Profit-sharing, health care, on-site child-care facilities, and a scholarship program are some of the benefits offered by AFLAC. The AFLAC Hispanic Association and the Diversity Council are two organizations the company encourages and promotes.  

Allstate Insurance Company
 
Natalie Lopez, Work/Life Manager, 2775 Sanders Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062; 
www.allstate.com


Health care, on-site child-care facilities, subsidies for child-care, and reimbursement of child-care costs for traveling employees makes ALLSTATE a very family-oriented company. The company assists employees wishing to further their education by providing on-site classes, tuition reimbursement and scholarships for employees’ children. Mentoring, career counseling, leadership training, and a Hispanic employee association are in place to insure success for Latina employees.



Jessica Rivera-Assistant Field Vice President, California Region

American Express Company

Sara Ferry, Director of Campus Recruiting, 200 Vesey St., World Financial Center, New York, NY 10285; 
¡americanexpress.com


Benefits and programs that allow employees to customize their jobs to fit the needs and demands of their family are available at American Express. Also provided are mentoring opportunities and education reimbursement, including fully paid Executive MBA program. Free near-site backup child-care and the “Just in Case” program make it easier for employees to care for their children in emergency situations.

Avon Products Inc. 

Jane Cooper, Human Resources Secretary, 1345 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10105; 
www.avon.com


Ms. Maria Elena Lagomasino, one of the most prominent Latinas in corporate America, sits on the company’s Board of Directors. The company provides employees with a variety of benefits and programs, including alternative work policies. Avon offers thousands of dollars in scholarships and a company-paid pension plan.
Bank One 

Gina Turner, First Vice President, Corporate Diversity.

One Bank One Plaza, Chicago, IL 60670; 
http://www.bankone.com

 
Bank One employs more than 4,000 Latinas, and many of them hold high-ranking positions, including 35 vice presidents. Career counseling and leadership development programs are in place. The Buddy System welcomes new Latinas to Bank One by matching them with a buddy from the company-sponsored program Latino Employee Network.

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation 

Cal Reynolds, Assistant Vice President, Corporate Diversity and Equal Opportunity, P.O. Box 961052, Fort. Worth, TX 76161; www.bnsf.com 
Ms. Vilma S. Martinez sits on the company’s Board of Directors. Placing a strong value on education, the company offers over $450,000 in scholarships to employees and their children. Mentoring, education reimbursements, including books and other expenses, and leadership training programs makes Burlington a top 50 choice. 

Citigroup Inc. 

Antoinette Fiume, Vice President, Global Diversity, One Court Sq., 14th Floor, Long Island City, NY 11120; 
www.citigroup.com 


With a presence in more than 100 countries, Citigroup Incorporated has proven itself throughout the world as a leader in diversity. Being a family-friendly company, Citigroup Inc. provides Latinas with child-care benefits, health coverage, and scholarship opportunities. Leadership development programs help create a unique professional environment. To date, Citigroup has awarded over $440 million to minority and woman-owned firms through their Supplier Diversity Program. Our Company of the Year for 2001. 



Frances Aldrich Sevilla-Sacasa-Latin America Region Head 

The Coca-Cola Company 

Dwight Williams, Media Relations Manager, One Coca-Cola Plaza, Atlanta, GA 30313; www.coca-cola.com 

Excellent benefits package including top health care, Health to Dependent Care Account and Employee Assistance Programs. Mentoring, career development, sponsorship of women in leadership programs. Aggressive recruitment at colleges and universities, conferences, career fairs.

Colgate-Palmolive Company 

Angela E. Vallot, Vice President, Global Workplace Initiatives, 300 Park Ave., New York, NY 10022; 
www.colgate.com 


Profit-sharing, a company-paid pension plan, and a cash balance retirement plan are only a few benefits offered to Latinas at the Colgate-Palmolive Company. Sponsorship of women participating in leadership and career development programs. On-site child-care locations and child-care subsidies are offered. The Summer Hours Program, running from June to September, allows employees to work a compressed workweek from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a half-day on Fridays.

 

Nora de Cárdenas, Assistant General Counsel, Technology and Marketing 

Consolidated Edison Company of New York 

Liliana Gonzalez, Equal Employment Opportunity Affairs Director, 4 Irving Place, Rm. 720, New York, NY 10009; www.coned.com 

  Many Latinas hold top positions, including Sally Hernandez-Piñero on the Board of Directors. Included among the many benefits offered are an emergency child-care plan, flexible reimbursement dependent account, scholarship opportunities, and ten weeks paid leave for childbirth. Mentoring and career development are available as well.

DaimlerChrysler 

Lisa Wicker, Senior Manager, Diversity and Work/Life, 1000 Chrysler Dr., Auburn Hills, MI 48326; 
www.daimlerchrysler.com 

Mentoring, career development, leadership training, up to $6,000 reimbursement for continuing education, and top-of-the-line health care are among the many benefits that make this company a top choice. Daimler Chrysler also caters to the working mother by providing on-site child-care facilities, nearly $400 per child per month for child-care subsidies, and 52 weeks of job-guaranteed leave for childbirth. 



Linda Rivera Castañeda-
Engineering Manager

DuPont 

Lee C. Hoffman, Public Affairs Specialist, 1007 Market St., Wilmington, DE 19898; www.dupont.com 


Alternative work programs, traditional flextime, compressed work-weeks, and telecommuting are just a few policies offered. The Career Transition Plan provides Latinas with the needed time and resources to help find and adjust to a new job within DuPont. Mentoring, career development, leadership training, and one hundred percent reimbursement for continuing education brings DuPont to the top. 



Susan M. Stalnecker- 
Vice President & Treasurer 

Eastman Kodak Company 

Gary Voelkl, Manager, Work/Life Program, 343 State St., Rochester, NY 14650; www.kodak.com 

  HOLA, the Hispanic Organization for Leadership and Advancement, is designed to provide developmental growth through mentoring, networking and training. Through the Nursing Mothers Program, worksite mammograms, and allergy and flu shot programs, Eastman Kodak demonstrates its concerns for its employee’s welfare.
FleetBoston Financial 

Joan Marshall, Senior Communications Manager, 100 Federal St., P.O. Box 2016, Boston, MA 02110; 
www.fleet.com 

At FleetBoston Financial, diversity is the focus surrounding three key themes: awareness, action, and accountability. FleetBoston welcomes qualified Latinas to the company and anticipates their success. With three Latina senior vice presidents and 39 Latina vice presidents, the company demonstrates its commitment to advancement. Mentoring, career counseling, leadership training programs, and a women’s task force will provide you with the skills to succeed.

Ford Motor Company

Jeff Hustick, Human Resource Associate


The Hispanic Network Group at Ford Motor Company provides Latinas with the opportunity to expand the company’s involvement with the Hispanic community. Latinas can balance career and home life by taking advantage of an exceptional benefits package which includes: one hundred percent personal and family health coverage, on-site child-care facilities and child-care subsidies, alternative work schedule programs, profit-sharing, and a workplace location program. Mentoring, career development, leadership training, and one hundred percent reimbursement for continuing education are some
of the benefits rounding out this package.  

Freddie Mac 

Kimberly Stein, Consultant, 8200 Jones Branch Dr., McLean, VA 22102w
ww.freddiemac.com 

Latinas hold several top positions in the company, including Christina Seix who serves on the Board of Directors. Freddie Mac offers great benefits for working Latinas with children. On-site child facilities, subsidies for child-care centers, and also ten sick days, of which three are specified for the care of a sick child. Profit-sharing, alternative work policies, mentoring and career counseling make Freddie Mac an appealing choice for professional Latinas.

 

General Motors Corporation 

Orlando Padilla, Director, Public Policy Center, 300 Renaissance Center, Detroit, MI 48265; 
www.gm.com 


Telecommuting, compressed work-weeks, mentoring and leadership training are some of the benefits offered at GM. For the working mother, GM offers an additional 92 weeks guaranteed time off for parenting and child-care. On-site child-care facilities and subsidies for child-care centers, as well as reimbursement of up to $5000 per child for incurred costs during adoption processes are also offered. Latinas can participate in GM’s Hispanic Initiative Team, where they are encouraged to become more involved in the company’s business objectives and foster a stronger relationship with other Latinas within the company. 



Grace D. Lieblein, Executive Director, Exterior Material & Fastening

General Mills Inc. 

Lydia Mallett, Corporate Diversity Officer, One General Mills Blvd., Golden Valley, MN 55426; 
www.generalmills.com
 

The General Mills Hispanic Network encourages Latinas to participate and become more involved with company issues. The company also sponsors a corporate diversity/mentoring program, in which Latinas in the company may volunteer to guide a new company-hired Latina. Also offered are scholarship opportunities for children of employees.

IBM, Inc. 

Ingrid Abreu, Program Manager, Hispanic Constituency, New Orchard Rd., Armonk, NY 10504; 
www.ibm.com 

Seven Latinas hold executive positions as vice presidents. La Red Familiar, a networking group for Hispanic women, helps bring together Latinas in executive positions to focus on issues of particular interest to them. Career planning, mentoring opportunities, flexible work options and reimbursement for education are also available. 





Patricia Romero Cronin- Vice President, 
Global Services Delivery

Intel Corporation 

Gustavo De La Torre, External Alliances Manager, 2200 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95052; 
www.intel.com 


The Intel Latino Network, Intel Mothers’ Network and the Women at Intel Network are some of the many ways Intel offers limitless opportunities for advancement, personal growth, cultural awareness, mentoring, and community involvement. Benefits include continuing education, flexible work options, child-care solutions and paid leave. 

Johnson & Johnson 

Marion J. Hochberg Smith, Director, Corporate Equal Opportunity, One Johnson & Johnson Plaza, New Brunswick, NJ 08933; www.jnj.com 

One hundred percent tuition reimbursement, a company-paid pension plan, and sponsorship of women at management training programs through the Women’s Leadership Institute are some of the benefits offered by J&J. Six on-site child-care locations, a 52-week job-guaranteed leave for childbirth and adoption, and a nursing mothers’ room make J&J a workplace where Latinas can fulfill their family responsibilities while advancing their careers.

JP Morgan Chase 

Cynthia Doyle, Vice President, 270 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10081;
www.jpmorganchase.com 

JP Morgan employs more than 6,000 Latinas, with 12 executive senior vice presidents and 248 Latinas serving as vice presidents. Leadership training, one percent educational reimbursements, mentoring and career guidance are obviously working at JP. Latina mothers also benefit from on-site child-care, child-care subsidies, 25 job-guaranteed weeks off for childbirth and adoption. Several flextime options are available for Latinas to reconcile their work schedules with their family responsibilities. 



Maria Elena Lagomasino-Chairman and of JP Morgan Private Bank

Kellogg Company 

Rhea Lewis, Manager, Corporate Public Relations, One Kellogg Square, Battle Creek MI 49016; 
www.kelloggs.com 

Chairman and CEO Carlos Gutierrez is committed to diversity and corporate responsibility. Latinas at Kellogg can avail themselves of a variety of benefits including mentoring, career counseling, leadership training, and a superb health care plan for personal and family coverage. 

Kraft Foods 

Lynne Galia, Sr. Manager, Communications, Three Lakes Drive, Northfield, IL 60093; www.kraft.com 

To help identify and implement recruitment, mentoring, retention and development, Kraft sponsors eight employee councils, including the Kraft Foods Hispanic Employee Council. Kraft’s commitment to education and giving back to the communities is demonstrated through the Hispanic Council’s annual fundraiser to provide scholarships to Hispanic students. The company also has a menu of flexible working arrangements from which Latinas can choose, including part-time positions, job-sharing and working from home. Latinas also enjoy maternity, paternity and adoption leave, as well as family member or employee’s own serious health condition leave. 



Grace Puma-Vice President,   
Kraft Foods North America .

Liz Claiborne, Inc. 

Dennis Butler, Director, Associate Relations, One Claiborne Avenue, North Bergen, NJ 07047; 
www.lizclaiborne.com 


Liz Claiborne understands that Latinas need to have balance in their work and personal lives. With this in mind, they offer many benefits such as tuition reimbursement, management development training, mentoring, summer hours, flextime, a fitness center, on-site banking, dry cleaning and take-home meals. Back up child-care is also available for when usual child-care arrangements are not available. In addition, they offer up to 24 weeks of job-guaranteed leave for the birth of a child and 12 weeks for adoption, along with adoption aid of up to $5,000.

Marriott International, Inc. 
Priscilla Johnson Hollman, VP, Diversity Relations, Marriott Drive, Department 977.70, Washington, DC 20008;
www.marriott.com 

Marriott employs over 16,000 Latinas, abiding by its commitment to diversity and women. To encourage the advancement of women, Marriott offers tuition reimbursement, career training, mentoring and leadership training. The company offers alternative work policies, a retirement plan, health insurance, on-site child-care centers and a child-care discount program. 

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. 
Nancy G. Caputo, AVP, Global Diversity, 250 Vesey Street, 34th floor, New York, NY 10080;
www.ml.com 

There are 44 Latinas in vice president/director positions at Merrill Lynch and two women on the Board of Directors. Merrill Lynch plans to increase the representation of women and minorities in management positions through the Campaign for Women’s Achievement. With this campaign, the company intends to raise the profile of women, broaden their career opportunities and increase their leadership roles. A network for Hispanics, minority recruiting, a supplier diversity program, family care associations and a wellness program complete the package

Morgan Stanley 

Marilyn Booker, Executive Director, 195 Broadway, 19th floor, New York, NY 10007-3131; 
www.morganstanley.com 

  Advancement and retention are key objectives at Morgan Stanley. To date, 32 Hispanic women hold vice president positions. Morgan Stanley’s professional networks and development curriculum encourage Hispanics to develop mentoring relationships. Their work/life programs are as varied as their workforce and include child and elder care, adoption assistance, lactation rooms, telecommuting, a suburban office initiative that allows you to work closer to home, and a wellness program that provides an on-site fitness center. 



Jacqueline L. Rosa-Vice President Global Diversity & Work/ Life Programs 

New York Life Insurance Company 

Marisha Chinsky, Media Relations Associate II, 51 Madison Avenue, Room 1600, New York, NY 10010; 
www.newyorklife.com 

  Extensive career training, developmental opportunities, mentorship, a tuition assistance program, profit-sharing, pension plan, retirement plan and an aggressive scholarship plan make New York Life a great place to grow. On-site child-care, twenty six job-guaranteed weeks off for maternity and paternity leave, on-site child-care, a lactation program and reimbursement for child-care costs when working overtime add to the package. 



Michael Kraft-Managing Partner,

East Bay General Office 
Nordstrom, Inc. 
Deniz Anders, PR Specialist - Corporate Communications, 1617 6th Avenue, Suite 700, Seattle, WA 98101-1742; www.nordstrom.com 

  Among the leaders in the retail industry, Nordstrom offers a number of benefits and career development programs including mentoring and career counseling, a lactation program, profit-sharing and “life partner” benefits.  

PepsiCo, Inc. 
Elaine Palmer, Manager Corporate Information, 700 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase, NY 10577; 
www.pepsico.com 

  Five Hispanic women hold vice president positions at PepsiCo. The company is the largest corporate sponsor of scholarships to employees in the U.S. To date, over $18 million have been awarded to children of employees. A strong supporter of career development goals, PepsiCo offers a one hundred percent tuition reimbursement program, a mentoring program, career counseling and leadership training.



Marie Cummiskey-Vice President, Technology, PepsiCo Business Solutions Group  

 

PG & E Corporation 
Sandy Hagerty, Director, Diversity, One Market, Spear Tower, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94105; 
www.pgecorp.com 

At PG&E Corporation, Latinas enjoy continuing education, mentoring, flexible work schedules and a host of cutting-edge programs such as FlexAbility, the company's flexible benefits program that allows employees to tailor their benefits to their lifestyles and needs. They can choose from a “cafeteria” plan that includes comprehensive healthcare plans, life insurance, disability coverage, on-site child-care and child-care subsidies.

Philip Morris Companies Inc. 
J. Raymond Arroyo, Corporate Diversity Manager, 120 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10017; 
www.philipmorris.com
 

Philip Morris employs over 2,500 Hispanic women. The company offers profit-sharing, one hundred percent paid health insurance, child-care cost reimbursement and subsidies, a lactation program, traditional flextime and a company-paid pension plan. Scholarships for eligible children of employees and one hundred percent tuition reimbursement, mentoring and leadership training attest to Philip Morris’ commitment to development and education.  



Fran Muñoz- 
Section Sales Director

Pitney Bowes, Inc. 
Oscar Vargas, Project Manager, Emerging Markets, One Elmcroft Road, MS 64-15, Stamford, CT 06926; 

www.pb.com 


There are numerous flextime arrangements in place throughout Pitney Bowes. They are as diverse as their employees. Management receives formal training on workplace flexibility so Latinas have access to a variety of scheduling options. Mentoring, career counseling, leadership training and educational reimbursements are available, making Pitney Bowes a top 50.



Mabel Arteaga-Corporate Counsel, International Legal and Goverment Relations

Principal Financial Group 
Jeanene Campbell, Assistant Director – Affirmative Action/Diversity, 711 High St., Des Moines, IA 50392; 
www.principal.com

Principal Financial provides a positive, challenging and rewarding workplace for Latinas. Flexibility is key, since 75% of the company’s employees are women. This is one of the reasons for their flexible work hours program, where working mothers can begin their day earlier or stay later depending on their needs. Profit-sharing, career training, creative child-care solutions, lactation centers and developmental opportunities add to the many ways Principal helps their employees create a healthy work/life balance.  



Nitza Dovenspike-Assistant Director, eBusiness, SMB Market Center 

The Procter & Gamble Company 
Lourdes Ribera, Project Coordinator, Hispanic Corporate Relations, 1 Procter Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202; 
www.pg.com 

Over the past five years, P&G has doubled the number of women and US minorities at the vice president/ general manager level, putting particular importance on increasing their representation in leadership positions. In addition, P&G has stepped up activity in its minority recruiting. The Hispanic Leadership Group mentors Hispanics throughout the company.  



Graciela Eleta de Cacho-Vice President, Multicultural Development Organization, North America  

Prudential Financial 
Dawn Kelly, Vice President, Global Public Relations, 751 Broad Street, 12th Floor, Newark, NJ 07102; 
www.prudential.com 

Flextime options, profit-sharing, education reimbursements, mentoring, leadership training along with a company-paid pension plan and a Hispanic association to assist Latinas to advance up the ranks make this company a winning employer. On-site child-care and child-care subsidies make it easier for Latina mothers to balance work and family.  



Joanne Gallo-Vice President, Management Reporting  

R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company 
Damayanti Vasudevan, Lead Consultant, Corporate Diversity & Organizational Effectiveness, 77 W. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601; 
www.rrdonnelley.com 


At R.R. Donnelley, individual development plans are used to provide coaching and mentoring to build the required skills among their leaders. Other benefits for Latinas include alternative work policies, profit-sharing, a company-paid pension plan and health insurance. In addition, the company has awarded $225,000 in scholarships to the children of employees.

SBC Communications Inc. 
Eric Mitchell, Executive Director, Workforce Diversity and Compliance, 175 E. Houston, San Antonio, TX 78205; 
www.sbc.com 

Nearly 13,000 Latinas work for the company with many holding top positions, including president, senior vice president, and vice president. SBC Communications is committed to the advancement of Latinas within the company. SBC Communications encourages education. To date, the company has awarded $4 million in scholarships to 1,200 recipients, and reimburses $10,000 to Latinas for educational expenses.  



Patricia Diaz Dennis-Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, SBC Pacific Bell/SBC Nevada Bell 

Ryder Systems Inc. 
Vivian E. Bier, Manager, Corporate Diversity, 3600 N.W. 82nd Ave., Miami, FL 33166; 
www.ryder.com 

Achieving corporate goals and objectives through promotion, marketing, and enhancing company involvement in Hispanic communities is the mission of the Ryder’s Hispanic Network. Latinas can also participate in the Ryder’s Women’s Management Association to express concerns and opinions, and demonstrate their skills and abilities. Mentoring, career counseling, leadership training and reimbursement for continuous educational expenses make Ryder a top choice.  

Sears, Roebuck and Company 
Carol Martin, Director, Supplier Diversity, 3333 Beverly Rd., B5-277B, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179; 
www.sears.com 


On-site child-care facilities, subsidies for child-care centers, five paid personal days to care for sick children, and 52 weeks job-guaranteed time off for the adoption of a child, makes Sears, Roebuck and Company a family-oriented company. Latinas are given the option to alter their work schedules that best fits them. From traditional flextime to telecommuting, Latinas at Sears, Roebuck and Company can balance their career and family. 

Sodexho Inc.

H. Winton Watkis, Senior Manager, Diversity, 9801 Washingtonian Blvd. Suite 1148, Gaithersburg, MD 20878;
www.sodexhoUSA.com

 
Over 13,000 Latinas are employed by Sodexho Inc., and many are among the highest- paid employees in the company. Mentoring, career counseling, leadership training programs, and Sodexho’s Women’s Network Group are only a few programs offered by Sodexho to promote the advancement of Latinas within the company. Because Sodexho believes in the well-being of its employees, the company has established an Employee Disaster Relief Fund, a Family Care Spending Account Plan, a Health Care Spending Account Plan, and Employee Assistance Programs. Through these programs, Latinas are reassured that the company will provide assistance when needed.  



Ruth Sandoval-Vice President,

Southern California Edison 
Sylvia Cruz-Ron, Senior Business Analyst, 2244 Walnut Grove Ave., Rosemead, CA 91770; 
www.sce.com 

Southern California Edison caters to the needs of working mothers and is committed to the advancement of Latinas. The Lactation Program, the Dependent Care Reimbursement Account Plan, alternative work schedules, health insurance plans for both employees and families, and scholarships for employees’ children demonstrate the company’s consideration for family. As for progressing the careers of Latinas in the company, SCE encourages participation in the Executive Leadership Cross-Training program, Leadership EIX Program, and the Leadership Grant Program.  



Denise Grant-Director of ESP Customers 

State Farm Insurance Companies 
Ashley Agrelius, Sr. Employee Relations Analyst, One State Farm Plaza C-1, Bloomington, IL 61710; 
www.statefarm.com 

State Farm employs over 3,000 Latinas, showing their dedication to recruiting, mentoring and promoting Hispanic women. Education and development are priorities for the company, as shown by their continuous education reimbursement program. In addition, State Farm provides a company-paid defined-benefit pension plan, staggered hours that allow employees to choose starting and quitting times, compressed work weeks, telecommuting and a retirement plan.  



Kristy Lopez- Agency Field Executive  

USAA 
Mary Del Cueto, Vice President, Diversity Management, 9800 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78288; 
www.usaa.com 

Responding to the needs and aspirations of the modern Hispanic working woman, USAA offers mentoring programs, educational opportunities, a library, career training and tuition assistance. Employing close to 5,000 Latinas, USAA helps Hispanic women balance their work and home responsibilities by offering multiple work schedules, job-sharing, on-site child-care centers and subsidies, and 100% paid personal health insurance. They make Latinas’ lives easier by offering wellness dollars, dependent scholarships, take-home meals and a fitness center.  

Wachovia Corporation 
Tish Signet, Senior VP, Corporate Communications, 301 South College Street, Charlotte, NC 28288; 
www.firstunion.com 

Wachovia recognizes the importance of women and Latinas among their employee population, of whom more than 70% are women. Currently, 114 Latinas hold vice president positions at the company. Generous benefits includes tuition reimbursement, scholarships, continuing education and training, a maternity leave policy of up to 16 weeks with job-guaranteed, flexible work options, child-care centers and mothers’ rooms. 

Washington Mutual, Inc. 
Olivia Riley, Vice President, Corporate Public Relations, 1201 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101; 
www.wamu.com 

Washington Mutual employs close to 6,000 Latinas, with 67 of them in vice president positions. The company continues to offer substantial benefits, including leadership training, education reimbursements, profit-sharing, child-care subsidies, flexible scheduling and telecommuting options. One of their creative work/life programs allows Latinas to volunteer on company time up to four hours a month in the community.