<![CDATA[Good Neighbor Stories]]> https://newsroom.statefarm.com/ en-us Thu, 10 Sep 2026 02:03:30 +0200 Thu, 15 Sep 2022 21:32:58 +0200 <![CDATA[Good Neighbor Stories]]> https://content.presspage.com/clients/150_1441.jpg https://newsroom.statefarm.com/ 144 Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation https://newsroom.statefarm.com/unidos/ https://newsroom.statefarm.com/unidos/532395State Farm agents support Latino communities through compassion and hard work.About State Farm:

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]]>For 54 years, Americans have been celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success. This year’s theme – Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation – helps to ensure that all voices are represented and welcomed to help build stronger communities and a stronger nation.

State Farm® is kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) by sharing three Hispanic agents’ perspectives on working in a sometimes-challenging environment.

Agent Vivian Mora, Hoover and Irondale, Alabama

Vivian was the first Latina State Farm agent in Alabama. When she started her Agency career on New Year’s Day 2009, it wasn’t always easy,

2022_09_15_hispanicheritage_moraIn Vivian’s words: The differences I brought as a Hispanic agent were not always accepted, Many customers did not like how we sounded or how the team members did not look like them. That’s human nature, but we are part of this community, and we are here to stay and to be an asset to help it grow and prosper.

During good times and bad times, claim after claim, disaster after disaster, I take the privilege of being part of this elite group very seriously and want to be an active part of the State Farm customer-centric, community-focused culture every day,

 

Agent Antonio Vela, Durham, North Carolina

Antonio has been with State Farm for nine years and is proud of his community.

2022_09_15_hispanicheritage_velaIn Antonio’s words: The current political and social environment can add to the challenges of being a Hispanic agent, but we are proud to represent our Hispanic community in this professional financial and insurance industry in the best way possible.

Owning my own business was always a dream for me, and State Farm gave me the opportunity I was waiting for.

After meeting with a lot of people and studying different endeavors for years, I met the right people at State Farm. I then learned about the company’s mission and vision, and I decided to start my journey first as an agent team member and then as a State Farm agent.

 

Agent Fernando Arguello, Brentwood, Tennessee

Fernando understands there are always challenges to being a business owner, especially as a minority, but he focuses on the positive.

2022_09_15_hispanicheritage_arguelloIn Fernando’s words: I’m proud to be a Latino and bilingual. I’ve had the incredible opportunity to build relationships with clients from all different backgrounds.

As a 14-year agent, I understand the importance of creating a sense of community for customers.

My advice to new agents is always to ensure your client's best interests are at the core of your business. Compassion, trust, and reliability will help maintain relationships with current clients and encourage references to help grow your business.

]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2022 07:15:00 -0500 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/1441/500_2022-09-15-hispanicheritage-feature.png?10000 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/1441/2022-09-15-hispanicheritage-feature.png?10000 Building The Next Generation of Latino Leaders https://newsroom.statefarm.com/building-the-next-generation-of-latino-leaders/ https://newsroom.statefarm.com/building-the-next-generation-of-latino-leaders/147649CHCI set them on their path to serviceChris Pineda and Zoraima A. Diaz-Pineda both grew up in Austin, Texas. They were friends all through high school and college. It wasn’t until they came to Washington, D.C. as Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Public Policy Fellows in 2001 that they fell in love.

Their fellowships began “during a tumultuous time.” They had just arrived two weeks before the 9-11 attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C., their new hometown.

“The attacks set a tone for the year. The event gave me a great sense of appreciation for every opportunity during our time in the city,” shared Zoraima. “CHCI provided an intellectually-rich environment for each of us to explore and learn from each other and our other fellows.”

Both Zoraima and Chris felt their time at CHCI put them on their path to success, service…and love.

“The CHCI experience had a tremendous impact on my personal and professional trajectory,” Chris explained. Following his time as a CHICI, he went on to the Kennedy School of Government and Boston University School of Law. “My placement at Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund was the first time I had ever worked with an attorney.”

Fourteen years later, the couple is back in Texas (Brownsville). They married and now have two young sons. Today, Chris is serving his community and country as an attorney with the federal government.

“… [The CHCI] experience must have planted a seed in my mind to…have a career in public service and become the first attorney in my family,” Chris expanded. “I even learned about my current position through a fellow CHCI alumnus.”

Zoraima is now the La Puerta Program Manager for the Community Development Corporation of Brownsville. She assists low-income working families to achieve financial stability and get a home.

The couple are equally committed to their community as they are to their family.

“As working professionals with young children, our days are often a blur. We attempt to balance between birthday parties and board room meetings,” Zoraima explained.

Ultimately, they want to pass along their legacy of leadership and service to their sons. They want to create opportunities for them and other children in their community.

“Our sons are a blessing from God, and we recognize that we are stewards of this great blessing,” Zoraima said. “We pray our sons will mature into wise and courageous men. That they always strive for excellence and have a heart to serve others.”

Chris and Zoraima are dedicated to building the next generation of Latino leaders. Their hard work and commitment represent the values and purpose of Hispanic Heritage Month.

“Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity for CHCI and everyone to celebrate the tremendous contributions our community has made and continues to make to this great nation,” said Domenika Lynch, CHCI President & CEO. “In a nation where one in four children is Latino, it is critical they see their own faces reflected in the history of our country.”

“We know the future success of America is directly tied to the success of Latinos,” Domenika continued. “This Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 we applaud the accomplishments of our alumni and the Latino community. We also encourage all Americans to join the more than 55 million of us commemorating National Hispanic Heritage Month.”

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