Teresita  Maz de Hoffman is one of two committed individuals who make up the Hispanic Relation Team at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina. On a daily basis, this bilingual consultant adeptly juggles the demands of motherhood with the demands of translation requests, conducting Spanish open enrollment meetings, planning sponsorships and community events, championing infrastructure improvements for Spanish-language support and actively participating in the company’s Multicultural Marketing Council.

Teresita never misses a beat and has greatly advanced the level of awareness and the quality of service BCBSNC provides its Spanish-speaking customers. Teresita is passionate about her work, which is one of the reasons why she has led a successful career at BCBSNC. Her dedication and commitment show in the quality of her work.

Teresita’s reach extends beyond its members. She is an active participant in her community. She is a past board member of El Pueblo, Inc, a non-profit advocacy and public policy organization dedicated to strengthening the Latino community. She is also a member of Hermanas Latinas, an organization of women dedicated to helping and mentoring college-bound Latino youth. She willingly gives of her time and knowledge to help others in her community.

Teresita utilizes her knowledge to educate others and provide assistance to individuals in her community that may benefit from her business and healthcare expertise. For example, Teresita has used her own time to travel to and follow up with Latinos that are trying to understand healthcare in the United States and pick an insurance product right for their families.