Past Presenters

Presenter I- Alejandro Garcia Castro is founder and part owner of seven Mexican restaurants, most notably El Patio.  He discussed conducting business in the USA, his rise to success, and what it takes to get there.

Presenter II- Leslie Reigel is currently a high school Spanish teacher at Marshfield Senior High School.  She also has been a Spanish professor at UWSP and an ESL professor in Argentina.  She discussed the differences in teaching the different subjects to different audiences. 

Presenter III- Casey Poe is a translator for Accurate Translation Services and has translated for Ashley Furniture and EDGE Water Purification in San Jose Costa Rica.  He also worked twice for the US Congress in Washington D.C.

Presenter IV- Ms. Rodriguez Asian is an Artist, Mother, Educator and Professional Translator.  She shared her work and life experience in the USA after immigrating from Spain in 1981.

Presenter V- Dr. Vidaillet is internationally recognized for his contribution to medical education and his expertise on cardiac rhythm disturbances.  He spoke about his experiences in the medical field and how he became a doctor.

Presenter VI- Dr. Ortiz specializes in Orthopedic and Hand Surgery at Luther Midelfort Hospital here in Eau Claire.  He presented on the importance of networking and identifying potential network opportunities. 

Presenter VII- Resources Manager at North American Trading in Strum, WI.  This company processes and exports deer hides and fishing products.  Mr. Marino spoke about his experience as a manger and his business relationship with China and other countries. 

Presenter VIII- Mr. Mario Jacobs spoke about his career, and the Ford Minority Dealer Operations.