Hispanic Latin Network

The Hispanic Latin Network (HLN) supports the development of employees with Latin heritage, helping them to succeed and excel in their careers. Several employees at Dow have been recognized by the Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Conference (HENAAC) as outstanding Hispanic American science, engineering, technology and math professionals.

Chapters around the world celebrate Latin heritage and culture, and hold a variety of site-wide events, workshops and language classes to help educate colleagues about Hispanic and Latin cultures.

News and Awards

• Hispanic Engineer and Information Technology, Spring 2011 issue – Two former interns from Dow were interviewed for an article titled, STEM Stars on the Rise – Internships Open Doors to Your Future Career. The article featured Carlos Cutie, a prior Dow intern who now works for Dow as a production engineer in Freeport; and Cristina Munoz, a prior intern/co-op at Louisiana Operations who is now back in her home country of Puerto Rico finishing up her collegiate studies.
• HENAAC 2010 Executive Excellence Award – Guillermo Novo, business vice president, Dow Coating Materials
• HENAAC 2010 Luminary Honorees – Fernando Cavalcanti, Pilot Plant scientist; and Luis L. Cirihal, global business director, Dow Elastomers
• HENAAC 2009 Hispanic Engineer of the Year and Scientist of the Year – Pedro Suarez, president, Dow Latin America

Partners Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers – The leading social-technical organization whose primary function is to enhance and achieve the potential of Hispanics in engineering, math and science. HENAAC and Great Minds in STEM – Honors the nation's best and brightest engineers, scientists and technology experts of Hispanic background. A core mission of HENAAC is to highlight and showcase outstanding role models to inspire young people to pursue careers in technology and to motivate professionals to connect with the Hispanic community. "Encouraging Hispanic participation in STEM is critical to both our company and our nation’s future competitiveness. Equally important is focusing on the development needs of Dow’s current Hispanic talent through enhanced mentoring, networking and coaching." Bill Weideman, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Participant Views Tatiana Berardinelli