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Hispanic Women’s Day in Florida: a historic milestone that is already making waves in the mainstream media

Miami, FL. – October 2 will no longer be just another day in Florida. Starting in 2025, the date will be officially proclaimed Hispanic Women’s Day, recognizing the contribution of more than 1.3 million women who drive the state’s economy, culture, and social life every day.

Far from being a symbolic act, the proclamation has been echoed in national and regional media, reflecting the magnitude of this event for the Hispanic community. Yahoo Finance, Ejecutiva Magazine, and El Nuevo Herald all highlighted the significance of this measure, projecting its impact beyond the borders of Miami-Dade.

Media support

In its coverage, Yahoo Finance described the proclamation as a “historic milestone” and highlighted its multiplier effect on education, business, and public policy. The media outlet emphasized that the recognition opens up an official space to highlight Hispanic entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals who contribute to the state’s economic growth. Read coverage on Yahoo Finance

Ejecutiva Magazine, for its part, focused its article on the community dimension: Florida, Miami-Dade County, and the City of Doral jointly proclaimed the date, reinforcing the institutional nature of this achievement. The publication highlighted that the milestone strengthens the female entrepreneurial ecosystem and helps open new opportunities in different sectors. Read the article in Ejecutiva Magazine

Finally, El Nuevo Herald interviewed Yamilet Rivas, president and founder of the Women’s Chamber of Commerce in the United States of America, who explained that the proclamation not only recognizes Hispanic women, but also promotes the creation of public-private partnerships and consolidates new opportunities for leadership and entrepreneurship. Read the interview in El Nuevo Herald

A ceremony with impact

The proclamation will be officially celebrated at the Proclamation Ceremony on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., at Miami Dade College – Wolfson Campus. State and local authorities, representatives from the private sector, and community leaders will gather at this event, which promises to become an annual benchmark for Hispanic women in Florida.

More than recognition

Media coverage has made it clear that this is not an isolated event, but the beginning of a movement with the capacity to generate lasting change. The support of national and regional media not only validates the importance of the event, but also places Hispanic women’s leadership at the center of public conversation.

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Anette Palacio-Huymans

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Anette es especialista en desarrollo de talento, transformación digital y People Analytics. Con formación académica en Psicología y una sólida trayectoria profesional en análisis de datos, ha liderado proyectos estratégicos de transformación organizacional en América Latina, Estados Unidos y entornos globales. Su experiencia incluye la colaboración con equipos internacionales desde las oficinas centrales de empresas Fortune 500 en Nueva York y Miami.

Su mayor fortaleza radica en la capacidad de integrar el entendimiento humano con herramientas tecnológicas avanzadas y analítica de datos, diseñando soluciones innovadoras que impulsan la gestión del talento.

Anette se enfoca en generar impacto positivo en las organizaciones, desarrollando experiencias de trabajo más humanas, eficientes e inspiradoras. Como Directora Asociada del Círculo de Mentoras, impulsa el crecimiento de líderes femeninas a través de mentoría estratégica, potenciando el aprendizaje, la colaboración y la transformación profesional dentro del ecosistema empresarial de la Cámara.