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We are proud to spotlight, Janet Aguilar, one of the 2024 Women of Impact. Aguilar, who died in February 2024, started at the bottom and worked her way up to vice president of sales at what is now USI Southwest, spending 50 years in that industry. “She dedicated a lot of time to mentoring,” daughter Vanessa Aguilar said. “She helped many people start and grow their careers in the insurance industry.” In addition to her professional accomplishments, Aguilar served on numerous boards, including the?El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce?and the?United Way Of El Paso County. Despite her busy schedule, family always came first. Her legacy of leadership, kindness, and service continues to inspire all who knew her. The 2024 Women of Impact is presented by?WestStar?Bank. Read more about Aguilar's story in the fall issue of El Paso Inc. Magazine. Thank you to our sponsors?Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso,?MNK Architects, Castro Enterprises and?Novamex.

For the first time since 2019, Crusius, 26, appeared in front of media cameras. He was shackled and wearing a bulletproof vest, but showed no emotion and did not speak.

The choices made by the Hispanic voting demographic, long referred to as "the sleeping giant," will be crucial in November, political analysts and pollsters say. “There are more Latino voters in every one of the battleground states than the margin of victory will eventually be,” said Michael Madrid, a Republican political consultant. “So Latinos will be determinative in this election, there’s no question about it. That’s the first time I say that in 30 years.”

The University of Texas at El Paso is set to reintroduce its mining engineering degree in 2027, aiming to be the largest program of its type in the U.S. The UT System Board of Regents will contribute $20 million. UTEP President Heather Wilson said the mining program will fit well at UTEP – the home of the Miners and once known as the State School of Mines and Metallurgy. “Most people think we already teach it,” she said. “We’re the Miners.”?https://bit.ly/3XDTTWj?

El Paso urogynecologist Dr. Richard Farnam recently completed his 4,000th robotic gynecologic surgery. Surgical robots have been used in operating rooms for many years, but as the technology accelerates, the chance that you will meet one is rising rapidly.

We are pleased to share the 2024 Women of Impact presented by WestStar Bank Congratulations to Sereka Barlow, Enriqueta G. Fierro, Janet Marie Aguilar, Susan Ellis Goodell, C. Renee Jimenezénez and “Kristi Marcum, CRPC?” Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination for this year’s cohort of leading female figures in the El Paso region. Read more about the 2024 honorees in the fall issue of El Paso Inc. Magazine. Thank you to our sponsors Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, MNK Architects, Castro Enterprises and Novamex.

In a conversation with El Paso Inc., Andrea Ramirez. LPC, LCDC, SHRM-CP, CEO of?Amistad - El Paso, discusses the nonprofit's mission to serve the needs of El Pasoans, including transportation, mental health counseling and housing. Despite facing financial challenges during the pandemic, Amistad continues to grow, aiming to break stigmas around mental health and support those in need. Read the full interview here:?https://bit.ly/47h9tKK

Private Montessori schools in El Paso are facing enrollment challenges due to the expansion of Montessori programs in public schools. “It’s putting owners and founders in situations where we can’t find teachers, and our numbers are down,” said Jackie Filley, executive director of El Paso Montessori Schools.?https://bit.ly/4e0iMRa?

El Paso Inc. is honored to announce the 2024 Women of Impact presented by WestStar Bank. This year’s honorees are Janet Marie Aguilar, Sereka Barlow, Enriqueta G. Fierro, Susan Ellis Goodell., C. Renee Jimenez and Kristi Marcum, CRPC?. "This is the year of CEOs. The honorees include three and one market president," El Paso Inc. publisher Secret Fenton Wherrett writes. "We also have a woman who at 90 continues to invest her time and talent in El Paso. And with heartfelt respect, we honor an extraordinary woman posthumously, wishing her recognition could have come during her lifetime.” Read more about the honorees in this week’s publisher’s column. The Women of Impact will be profiled in the fall issue of El Paso Inc. Magazine which begins distributing Sept. 8. Thank you to our sponsors Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, MNK Architects, Castro Enterprises and Novamex. ?https://bit.ly/3Xk7UIA

UTEP President Heather Wilson reflects on her five-year tenure, highlighting the university’s successes in fundraising and research. Despite initial controversy and more recent political backlash, Wilson says she has maintained a commitment to the institution’s mission of increasing access to higher education as one of America’s leading Hispanic-serving universities.