Celebrating International Women’s Day

March 8 will always hold a very special place in my heart since Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner proclaimed it Nina Vaca Day last year. It was particularly special receiving the recognition on International Women’s Day moments before being named Woman of the Year by the magazine Solo Mujeres while surrounded by family in my mother’s hometown of Houston. Most importantly, the Nina …

Nina Vaca receives proclamation from the State of New York

Nina Vaca receives proclamation from the State of New York

Nina Vaca received a proclamation from the State of New York presented by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Feb. 16 in Albany. DiNapoli surprised Vaca with the honor after she gave a keynote speech at the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s 11th Annual Emerging Manager & Minority and Women Business Enterprises Conference. The themes of the event …