Marie Quintana, a nationally acclaimed business leader and inspiring speaker, with a distinguished 30-year career in corporate America, holding key positions at renowned companies such as Tenet Healthcare where she served as Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President of Communications, PepsiCo where she was Senior Vice President of Multicultural Sales & Marketing and Vice President of Technology, Perot Systems, and IBM. Recognized among the Top 50 Hispanic Women in Business by Hispanic Business Magazine, she has also been honored as one of the Top 50 Women in Grocery by Progressive Grocer and named one of the Top 5 Latina Executives by Latina Style Magazine. In 2022, she received the prestigious Latino Leaders Maestro Award for Professional Achievement. In her memoir, Last Flight from Havana: A Memoir of Cuba, Family, and Faith, Marie shares her deeply personal journey as a Cuban immigrant navigating corporate America. Her story highlights the resilience, adaptability, and strength required to overcome challenges and achieve success. It serves as an inspirational example for professionals seeking to balance personal and professional growth. She currently serves on the National Board of Directors for Young Catholic Professionals. Her prior board services includes Fetch Rewards, the Governing Board of Detroit Medical Center, the Tenet Healthcare Foundation (where she served as Chair), and Catholic Charities of Dallas. Marie lives in Dallas, Texas, with her family, a wide circle of friends, and her cherished dogs. She continues to inspire audiences worldwide through her speaking engagements, thought leadership, and her commitment to making a meaningful impact in the lives of others.