The National Society of Hispanic MBAs & Big Brothers Big Sisters Join Forces For A Common Goal

IRVING, Texas, Sept. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- This week at the campus of Southern Methodist University, the DFW Chapter of The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) hosted its 2014 TEXAS L.E.A.D. CONFERENCE, a professional development event centered on Leadership, Education and Diversity. The focus of the event, now in its 12^th year, was to provide career advancement workshops and networking opportunities for members and attendees. The well-attended event enjoyed strong local support from sponsors such as BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Yum! Brands, Inc., Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Frost Bank, Bimbo Bakeries USA, Wells Fargo, Dr. Pepper Snapple, CA Technologies, Nationstar, SOUTHWEST Airlines, and Capital One.

Attendees at the conference also received informational materials from Big Brothers Big Sisters about the many benefits, both personal and professional, of participating in its mentoring programs that target local youth. Speaking about the way that the non-profits teamed up, Victor Quintana, Compliance Officer and Secretary of NSHMBA's DFW Chapter, stated, "It's a win-win for everyone. We get to give back to young people who just need a chance by sharing our experiences. It's personally rewarding being a mentor knowing that you have a chance to change a life. We are encouraging our members to get involved and team up with Big Brothers Big Sisters."

Leaders of Big Brothers Big Sisters were excited about participating in NSHMBA's event, which provided many opportunities to recruit potential new mentors."We are excited to team-up with NSHMBA in the DFW area. Their members are perfect candidates for mentors in our program. They believe in the value of education and have worked hard to be role models in the Latino culture," stated Ron Roby, CEO of BBBS Lone Star.

About Big Brothers Big Sisters and Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star
BBBS provides children facing adversity, often those of single or low-income households or families where a parent is incarcerated or serving in the military, with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. This mission has been the cornerstone of the organization's 85-year history. Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star serves more than 30,000 children, volunteers and families through 20 offices and more than 100 counties in Texas. Learn how you can positively impact a child's life - donate or volunteer at bbbstx.org.

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