Intro to Telecom: Power of Supplier Diversity and Strategic Partnerships
Thursday, March 20, 2025 | 12 – 1 p.m. CST
Heather Moyer and Leticia Latino Van-Splunteren
About the webinar
Supplier diversity programs are essential for fostering equitable opportunities, driving innovation, and building resilient networks within the telecom industry. This session explores the strategic advantages of leveraging diverse certifications, navigating procurement processes, and cultivating relationships to create impactful and sustainable partnerships. Tailored to professionals across all levels, this presentation offers actionable insights and strategies to maximize the potential of supplier diversity.
About Heather Moyer
Heather Moyer is the Founder, President & CEO of HNM Systems, a tech-enabled professional services provider in telecom, energy, and technology. Under her leadership, HNM has grown revenue 25x and earned multiple spots on the Inc. 5000 list.
Previously, she was an executive at a staffing firm, driving 900% growth and securing a spot on San Diego’s 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies list each year.
An active philanthropist, she serves on the board of Echo in the Valley and is a member of the PEERS Network and YPO. Recognized as a "Top 40 Under 40" honoree, she was also a finalist for the San Diego Business Journal’s CEO and Business Woman of the Year awards. A Forbes Business Council member, she was recently nominated at the LA Times Inspirational Women Awards.
Beyond her career, Heather is a devoted wife, mother of two, and embodies leadership, resilience, and compassion in all she does.
About Leticia Latino van-Splunteren
Leticia Latino van-Splunteren is a distinguished corporate executive with over 25 years of expertise in technology-driven industries. Her extensive experience spans Technology, Telecom, Software, and Infrastructure, with a focus on entering new international markets, fostering innovation, driving growth, and leading transformative initiatives. Currently, she serves as the President and CEO of NEPTUNO USA, CORP, a leading Telecom Infrastructure Provider since 1972, with over 10,000 Telecom Towers and Sites in the Americas. Leticia began her career at Merrill Lynch before transitioning to Northern Telecom (NORTEL).
Her accolades include 2024 5050 Women to Watch for Boards, 2023 Telecom CEO (Americas) by UK’s AI Success, 2023 30 Most Influential Leaders in Tech by Insight Success, 2023 Most Connected Women in Telecom by Conecta Latam, and 2022 Smart Disruptor by Smart Cities Miami. She chaired the FCC Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee Jobs and Skills Training Working Group (2018-2020), served on the FCC Equity and Diversity Committee, and was appointed to the Telecommunications Interagency Committee. She also serves on several boards, including the National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA).
In addition, Leticia is a published author, public speaker, mentor to young women and a big advocate of nurturing “Human Connections”.
