NHLI News Spring 2006

Board Members in the News

NHLI Chair Dr. Sandra Madrid becomes first Hispanic woman elected as Board Chair for the United Way of King County

Dr. Sandra Madrid of Seattle was elected as the first Hispanic woman to serve as Board Chair for the United Way of King County. It is the largest United Way campaign in the country with over $98 million in contributions last year. Since 1921 the United Way of King County has served the community with an emphasis on the homeless and children of King County.

Dr. Madrid will support the mission of this great organization and show her commitment to helping the homeless and leading children to brighter futures through education. As NHLI Board Chair and now Board Chair for the United Way,

Dr. Madrid represents a leader in the Hispanic community, and more importantly, a Latina leading the way in a society where Latinas can make a difference. In 2006, she also received the King County Bar Foundation Champion of Diversity Award.

Promotions and Awards

Haydee Ortiz-Olinger (NHLI Board Treasurer) has been promoted to Vice President, Global Compliance Officer at McDonald’s Corporation. The promotion is in recognition of the very important role that she plays in promoting ethical conduct and a compliance culture at McDonald’s.

The Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce presented Olga Garcia (NHLI Board Vice Chair) the Athena Award during its Annual Meeting and Athena Awards Luncheon. The Athena Award recognizes professional achievement, community service, and leadership skills among women striving for professional excellence. H

Spring 2006, Issue #25

Board Members in the News

Promotions and Awards

Spring 2006,
Issue #25