When I walk into the Christian Cota Studio, I am stunned by the contrast between the impeccable all-white surroundings and the electric colors of his spring collection. A mannequin — a breathtaking, coral-toned gown with a futuristic design that stands guard in the main lobby — invites us to take a journey into Christian’s vision and aesthetic. And what a trip it is.

Latino Leaders Magazine traveled to Scotland over the spring to experience the history, the castles and majesty that have given rise to the world’s finest spirits.

From her humble hiring in ’91 as Sales Assistant at GE’s Plantronics office in Puerto Rico to her present elevation to General Manager Product Commercialization for GE Energy’s Headquarters Marketing which began in January 2010, Delia’s inner compass guided her through a maze of jobs to the swirling moment of transformative opportunity with the 115-year-old company.

Jose Zayas has recognized the awesomeness of wind and water since his childhood. He has spent his education and experience learning how to transform that awesomeness into real, usable energy. The head man at the DOE’s Wind and Water Program, Jose, not even 40, is ready to make some tidal waves of his own from DC.

Victor Carrillo’s company is one of several trying to untapped find oil and gas reserves. Different than just about all of them, his company, Zion Oil & Gas, isn’t digging in Texas, North America or even in the well-established Middle Eastern countries like Saudi Arabia.