Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu

Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu is an insightful storyteller—specifically in the exploration of her Latinidad—with more than 200 bylines in publications such as The New York Times, CNN, Food & Wine, Harper's Bazaar, and other top tier media outlets. As a Mexican-Chinese immigrant, Ximena is bicultural and fluent in Spanish. She splits her time between Chicago, Albuquerque, and Mexico City.

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The New Latino Media Playbook for 2024

Throw out the old media expectations to reach a growing Latino electorate that is increasingly younger and multilingual

Combating Misinformation that Targets Latino Communities
Combating Misinformation that Targets Latino Communities

In an age of misinformation, organizations take up the gauntlet to expand media literacy and adapt fact-checking for Latino communities in the digital age

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Monica Ortiz: From Humble Beginnings to Hospitality Greatness

Monica Ortiz makes history as the first female managing director at Rosewood Baha Mar Resort in the Bahamas

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From Teen Mom to Marketing Maverick: Deanna Moreno Hernandez

Latina leader Deanna Moreno Hernandez shatters the corporate ceiling at McDonald’s, redefining success on her own terms

Karina Martinez and Jennifer Yepez-Blundell
How DRAFTED is Changing the Game

DRAFTED, the start-up built for Latinas in sports, is ushering in a new era of fan engagement

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Claudette Soto Builds Up Chicago Communities and Talent

Through her mission-driven construction management firm baso, Claudette Soto is changing the environment to better serve its people

Mayra Macias
Mayra Macias Goes Beyond Voting to Drive Political Change

As executive director of Building Back Together, Mayra Macias delivers results and invests in people with a sense of responsibility for her family and community

Lisa Duarte Makes Her Own Success

A seasoned attorney and the newest equity partner at Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres, Lisa Duarte defines success on her own terms

Andrea Campos Followed Her Joy

Andrea Campos quit her job in 2020 to focus on work she truly enjoyed—including work as an illustrator for A-list celebs like Jennifer Lopez

Jadira Gurulé Wants You to Reimagine the Future

Jadira Gurulé explores the intersections of science fiction and identity as a curator at the National Hispanic Cultural Center

Fredrick Sandoval Doesn’t Look the Other Way

A powerful advocate for mental health, Fredrick Sandoval has spent his career speaking out about uncomfortable issues—and encouraging others to do the same

Ydalmi Noriega Is Redefining What Poetry Looks Like in America

As VP of programs and engagement at the Poetry Foundation, Ydalmi Noriega has dedicated herself to finding, cultivating, and celebrating diverse voices