I also believe in the value of excellence and bringing your best self. My father used to tell me if you’re going to do something, be the best at it. - Nina G. Vaca

I was the second woman to hold that position in a thirty-year period—and that wasn’t acceptable to me. Clearly, there wasn’t enough awareness of the contributions women can bring to organizations and the economy.

It is very important to be selective about who you choose to surround yourself with, because no one accomplishes anything on their own.

I’ve never considered being a woman or a Latina to be an obstacle. In fact, I usually consider it to be quite an asset, in part due to the incredible entrepreneurial culture of the Hispanic community in general and my family in particular.