DALLAS, Aug. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank's
Senior Vice President of External Affairs – Michigan Market and
National Director of Hispanic Business Development Monica L. Martinez has been named one of the
nation's "50 Most Powerful Latinas" in 2019 by the Association
of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) in partnership with
Fortune Magazine.
Martinez was selected based on the following criteria: size and
importance of the woman's business in the global economy, health
and direction of the business, arc of the woman's career—résumé and
runway ahead—and social and cultural influence.
"It's an honor to be recognized amongst these talented and
outstanding Latina business leaders," said Martinez. "They are
trailblazers changing norms, influencing positive change, and
inspiring the next generation of future leaders. It's a privilege
to represent our Comerica team as we strive to build strong
relationships with business owners, entrepreneurs, customers and
philanthropic partners to help our communities flourish."
Nationally, Martinez oversees the bank's Hispanic business
development and diversity. In Michigan, she manages corporate contributions
and external community reinvestment functions for the statewide
market. In her role as national director of Hispanic business
development, she nurtures relationships with key community
stakeholders nationwide while serving as a spokesperson for the
bank. Her charitable contributions and CRA responsibilities in
Michigan include: philanthropic
giving, day-to-day program management, sponsorship programs,
financial education and supporting non-traditional lending in
Michigan. Martinez serves as the
president of the Comerica Foundation.
Martinez is bilingual, and her fluency in Spanish and English
helps in her commitment to growing business relationships and
outreach opportunities. She holds a bachelor's degree in
International Business from Eastern Michigan
University. For her graduate work, she studied
Interdisciplinary Technology with a concentration in Business
Management at Eastern Michigan
University. She has earned certifications in Non-Profit
Management from Duke University and
Corporate Community Relations Management from Boston College. Martinez is a graduate of the
prestigious SMU Management program and is certified in Diversity
Management from Cornell University.
Martinez serves in a leadership capacity on several non-profit
boards including, the Michigan Hispanic Chamber, SER Jobs for
Progress National, New Detroit and the Metropolitan Affairs
Coalition.
Over the past year, Martinez has received the following
recognitions and honors:
- Latino Leaders Magazine: 101 most influential
Hispanics in the nation.
- Governors Hispanic/Latino Commission committee:
Top 50 Hispanic Women in Michigan.
- Walkers Legacy: Detroit Power 15 Women.
- Alternatives for Girls: Role Model Award.
- DBusiness magazine: "Powered by Women" list as
one of the most influential women in Michigan.
To commemorate the announcement, ALPFA will host a special
recognition summit October 3 in
Jersey City, N.J.
About Comerica
Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) is a
financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and strategically aligned by
three business segments: The Business Bank, The Retail Bank, and
Wealth Management. Comerica focuses on relationships, and helping
people and businesses be successful. In addition to Texas, Comerica Bank locations can be found in
Arizona, California, Florida and Michigan, with select businesses operating in
several other states, as well as in Canada and Mexico.
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