Welcome to my first segment in a series of interviews with Latinas who lead.

Dr. Erika Gonzalez, CEO of STAAMP Allergy, is serving as the 2020 Chairwoman of the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SAHCC), the first Hispanic Chamber in the United States to be accredited by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. In our interview, we discuss how her parents instilled the value of education, the core values she holds on to from serving in the Air Force, and what her plans are for the SAHCC as the 2020 Chairwoman.

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0:55 What was the conversation around education growing up in your household?

2:12 What were some of the leadership lessons that you took from the Air Force that you still use today?

3:39 “Be the person you needed when you were younger.” Who is that for you? (Dr. Gonzalez gives a surprising answer.)

4:50 What fuels your commitment to serving your community?

6:00 You had great mentors. What advice would you give to young Latinas for be a good mentee?

7:20 What is the impact you want to leave in the community being the 2020 SAHCC Chairwoman?