“There have certainly been challenges throughout my career, but instead of looking at them as drawbacks, I look at them as opportunities and blessings.”

— Nina Vaca

Q&A with Nina Vaca, Founder and CEO of Pinnacle Group https://interview.net/nina-vaca-pinnacle/, Interview.net (April 16, 2019)

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