Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Through Professional Development and Charitable Partnerships

Driving Unity and Belonging in the Workplace and Our Communities.
 

This Hispanic Heritage Month, Nestlé Health Science is yet again proud to honor and celebrate the rich and diverse history and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx cultures to workplace and society. Each year from September 15th to October 15th, we encourage others to embrace the history, heritage and accomplishments of Hispanic and Latinx communities while also further fostering belonging and championing diversity.

"Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to embrace the diversity and cultural richness of the Hispanic and Latinx communities," expressed Laurel Catlett-King, Vice President and Head of HR at Nestlé Health Science U.S. “It is also a time to engage our own employees and encourage them to become bigger and better allies to all the communities we partner with.”

From September 15 – October 15, Nestlé Health Science encourages all employees to engage with a variety of activities organized to emphasize Hispanic Heritage Month. Our Latinx Employee Resource Group and the Nestlé Latino Network are proud to facilitate sponsor events aimed at fostering education and inclusivity, including in-person celebrations and observances, mentorship workshops, market education and much more.

Partnering with Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE)
Nestlé Health Science Foundation, the charitable arm of the business, is proud to continue its partnership originally announced in 2023 with Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE) to continue investing in the Hispanic and Latinx community and championing initiatives that foster education, professional growth, and overall well-being.

As part of this charitable partnership:

• Employee Engagement: HACE will facilitate culturally sensitive learning content to empower Latinx employees to become better leaders in the workplace, at home, and in their communities.
• Student Scholarship Program: HACE will award two scholarship programs, the Dr. "Vinny" Caraballo scholarship and UIC LARES Olga Camargo Scholarship, to college students with a drive and passion to further their education and have a passion for community involvement. Check out the scholarship descriptions at www.haceonline.org/donate-to-hace. 

HACE is a national non-profit dedicated to the employment, development, and advancement of current and aspiring Latino professionals. Since 1982, HACE has served as a resource for Latinos in the workplace and is a subject matter expert for corporations seeking to access diverse talent.