
The Latinx Chronicles with Hip and Erika
A podcast dedicated to sharing the success stories of "nuestra gente" in the Latinx community of Chicago and beyond. Join us as we showcase the stories that no one else is sharing to help educate and inspire others to grow and make a difference.
The Latinx Chronicles with Hip and Erika
Breaking barriers into one of the most important government positions in Illinois - Attorney Mario Treto Jr.
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Mario Treto, Jr
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Season 1
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Episode 1
In our first episode, we talk to Attorney Mario Treto Jr., the acting Secretary of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), the first LGBT Latino to ever hold this position. As a first-generation Mexican American, he talks to us about his life journey, shares the importance of finding mentors to form your own personal board of directors, giving back and, advocating for his community.