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Spotlight on Commerce: Marcos A. Reyes-Martinez, Materials Research Engineer, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 

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Blog post by Marcos A. Reyes-Martinez, Materials Research Engineer, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) I often say I was born in paradise, surrounded by idyllic weather, stunning landscapes and beautiful people. I was born in the oldest city of “New Spain,” Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic. I am the product of the clash and melding of worlds. In my blood runs...

Spotlight on Commerce: Nestor Ramirez, Technology Center Director, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

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Ed. note: This post is part of the Spotlight on Commerce series highlighting the contributions of Department of Commerce employees during Hispanic Heritage Month. Guest blog post by Nestor Ramirez, Technical Center Director, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is one of those amazing places in government you may not be familiar with. The...

Spotlight on Commerce: Jenise Reyes-Rodriguez, Computer Scientist, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

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Ed. note: This post is part of the Spotlight on Commerce series highlighting the contributions and accomplishments of Department of Commerce employees in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15—October 15). Guest blog post by Jenise Reyes-Rodriguez, Computer Scientist, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) I feel honored to represent my culture for the Department of...

Spotlight on Commerce: Raul Rodriguez, Utilities System Repair Operator, Office of Space & Building Management

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Ed. note: This post is part of the Spotlight on Commerce series highlighting the contributions and accomplishments of Department of Commerce employees in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15—October 15). Guest blog post by Raul Rodriguez, Utilities System Repair Operator, Office of Space & Building Management I was born and raised in Caguas, Puerto Rico. My mother was an...

Spotlight on Commerce: Ana Valentin, Acting Chief, Enterprise Service Branch, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

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Ed. note: This post is part of the Spotlight on Commerce series highlighting the contributions and accomplishments of Department of Commerce employees in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15—October 15). Guest blog post by Ana Valentin, Acting Chief, Enterprise Service Branch, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) ¡Bienvenidos! Celebremos el mes de la Herencia...

Spotlight on Commerce: José Ricardo García, Scriptwriter and Video Director, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

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Ed. note: This post is part of the Spotlight on Commerce series highlighting the contributions and accomplishments of Department of Commerce employees in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15—October 15). Guest blog post by José Ricardo García, Scriptwriter and Video Director, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) I used to think that you could only be a...

Spotlight on Commerce: Jennifer Pineda, Budget Analyst, Office of Budget, Office of the Secretary

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Ed. note: This post is part of the Spotlight on Commerce series highlighting the contributions and accomplishments of Department of Commerce employees in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15—October 15). Guest blog post by Jennifer Pineda, Budget Analyst, Office of Budget, Office of the Secretary I was born in New York, but I moved to Pereira, Colombia at the age of three...

Spotlight on Commerce: Mara Campbell, U.S. Economic and Development Administration (EDA)

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Ed. note: This post is part of the Spotlight on Commerce series highlighting the contributions of Department of Commerce employees during Hispanic Heritage Month. Guest blog post by Mara Campbell, U.S. Economic and Development Administration (EDA) As an attorney at the U.S. Economic Development Administration, I get to have a direct and positive impact on communities throughout the United States...

Spotlight on Commerce: Juan Lara, Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs, U.S. Census Bureau

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Ed. note: This post is part of the Spotlight on Commerce series highlighting the contributions of Department of Commerce employees during Hispanic Heritage Month. Guest blog post by ;Juan Lara, Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs, U.S. Census Bureau Hispanic Heritage Month provides an opportunity to highlight the many cultures that are part of the fabric of our great nation. It...

Spotlight on Commerce: Juan Valentin, Education Program Advisor, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

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Ed. note: This post is part of the Spotlight on Commerce series highlighting the contributions of Department of Commerce employees during Hispanic Heritage Month. Guest blog post by Juan Valentin, Education Program Advisor, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) If you had told me ten years ago that in October of 2017 I would be traveling across the United States educating children and adults...