Chicanas Rising

Where's all the females in business today?  Statistics show that there are less women in business than men, and even less women minorities.  So, what do you say ladies, I think we need more women of color in higher positions in the corporate world.  We need more women to inspire us to be managers and CEO's of companies.  Well, I know one kick butt woman who has worked her way to the top of the business pyramid.  My mother, Lorraine Ramirez, is one of a hand full of Chicanas taking a stand.  She started out as a rookie at Xicor.  Majoring in computer science she got a job as a computer operator.  After four years she moved from Xicor to Loral Rolm Mil-Spec.  She finally became a supervisor here.  She then worked at Octel/Lucent for nine years as the Data Center Manager.  She had a group of people reporting to her, including men.  She has changed her field of work and now is in Community Relations at National Semiconductor.  She says, "This change has been so rewarding and exciting for me. I am able to work with nonprofit organizations, school districts, grant giving and volunteering in the community." On a side note, Lorraine has been a coach for GFC at Milpitas High. She is now on the GFC Board of Directors, which is also amazing. Lorraine might be a statistic, but she has truly untied the knot to success. - Stephanie