Marie Quintana experienced an emotional roller coaster when her family left behind everything that was familiar and embarked on an uncharted path to a new country. Guided by her faith and sense of purpose, Marie built a remarkable career, attaining executive leadership positions in some of the world’s biggest corporations. She discusses how she was able to create her identity in an unfamiliar life. Marie has had a 30-year career in corporate America, holding key positions at companies like Tenet Healthcare, PepsiCo, Perot Systems, and IBM. She is recognized as one of the Top 50 Hispanic Women in Business by Hispanic Business Magazine. Committed to fostering future women leaders, Marie co-founded the PepsiCo Women of Color Alliance and served on the founding board of the Network of Executive Women. She is the author of the book, Last Flight from Havana.

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