Mariette F. Martinez, EA is a Financial Accountant, Tax Pro, Systems Strategist and Small Business Owner. Her WHY is the strong belief that no business should be left behind due to the lack of financial education and awareness. This blend of experience and passion allows for her to create awareness around the importance of financial education through workshops, online learning and one-on-one business success coaching. She works to transform the small business owner into a stronger, more equipped small business manager. Her coaching inspires entrepreneurs to think bigger and dream bolder and provides them the fighting chance towards financial freedom. Connect with Mariette through her website by clicking here.

Data shows that Latina-owned businesses increased 206% from 1995 to 2005; the latest year for which official statistics are available, but observers said the numbers are still increasing rapidly. 

Why join? Because NLBWA-IE members receive access to business education, research, networking events, and special discounts to tools and services specifically designed for Latinas in business. 

We’re passionate champions of policies and laws that support the success of professional Latinas — at school, at work, at home, in business and in their communities.

Below are the policies NLBWA-IE is working on: