Advocacy

Phyllis Barajas Conexión
Conexión Grows to 26 States 20 Years In

Phyllis Barajas reflects on how the organization she founded made it through COVID-19 stronger than ever

Ray Mercedes TAIT
Ray Mercedes Is Washington Heights’ Finest

Ray Mercedes continues to create opportunities for others while being an incredible success story himself

The Walt Disney Company
Alessandra Zaldívar-Giuffredi Was Born to be an International Attorney

Alessandra Zaldívar-Giuffredi talks about her Latino/Italian household growing up and being a role model for others

Johanna Alvarez IMA Los Angeles
Leading with Vision, Empathy, and Results at IMA Los Angeles

How Johanna Alvarez rose through IMA Los Angeles with decisive leadership, people-first values, and a commitment to building teams that thrive.

Robert Aguilar Cabrera Capital Markets
Robert Aguilar and Cabrera Capital Markets Show Underserved Communities They Can Build a Career in Finance

Robert Aguilar is far more than a West Side kid who made good—he’s changing lives

Refugio Atilano
Refugio Atilano Creates an Entire Development Ecosystem for Future Latino Leaders

Refugio Atilano talks leadership development, raising up Latino leaders, and his desire to change the world

Jessica Delgado-Hess GoDaddy
Jessica Delgado-Hess Helps GoDaddy Redefine the Future of Work

The GoDaddy leader draws from her entrepreneurial roots to create inclusive, flexible workplaces for nearly six thousand global employees

Heber Moya Technimark
Heber Moya Swings into Success

Heber Moya has risen from humble beginnings to a leadership role at Technimark, driven by a strong work ethic and a dedication to helping others

Gabriel Beltran Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Gabriel Beltran Fights for Fairness in Transit

Gabriel Beltran of Dallas Area Rapid Transit has created historic opportunities for minority- and women-owned businesses

Frankie Miranda Felida Villarreal
How to Stay Strong: A Conversation with Felida Villarreal and Frankie Miranda

In an exclusive interview for Hispanic Executive, VIDA’s Felida Villarreal speaks with Hispanic Federation’s Frankie Miranda about continuing the work in the face of challenges

Giving Tuesday Guide illustration of people placing coins in a box with a heart on the side
Giving Tuesday Guide: Latino Nonprofits to Support in 2024

Inspired to donate or shape your longer-term philanthropic strategy? Start with our Giving Tuesday Guide, a high-level look at 40 Latino nonprofits across the US.

LGBTQ+ Activists
15 LGBTQ+ Latinx Activists—Past and Present—You Should Know

Discover the powerful impact of fifteen LGBTQ+ Latinx activists who have shaped the queer and Latinx communities through their advocacy

R. Martin Chavez LGBTQ+ Visionary Leaders
11 LGBTQ+ Visionary Leaders Transforming Business and Social Impact

Meet these inspiring LGBTQ+ visionary leaders making waves in business, tech, and nonprofits who are driving social impact and innovation

LGBTQ+ ERG
5 Tips for Starting a Truly Impactful LGBTQ+ ERG

A quick guide to creating workplace groups that support and empower employees in the LGBTQ+ community

Radical Señora Era
The Señora Era: It’s Time to Embrace Ancestral Traditions

Christina Kelmon and Ann Murray-Dunning encourage Latinas to move away from toxic girlboss culture and cultivate their señora era for a grounded, joyful life

William Alvarado Rivera AARP
William Rivera Advocates for Aging Americans

William Rivera thinks differently about what it means to age at AARP Foundation, and he hopes you will too

Graciela P. Villanueva Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
Graciela P. Villanueva Removes Barriers at Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic

Following in her family’s footsteps, Graciela P. Villanueva supports employees at an organization that supported her family: Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic

Valentina Bueno Con Cora Foundation
Valentina Bueno Dedicates Herself to the Mission of the Con Cora Foundation

As executive director of Karol G’s nonprofit, Con Cora Foundation, Valentina Bueno is a key figure in forming new alliances that empower women across Latin America

Welcome Tech
How Welcome Tech Is Building the Digital Ellis Island

In an election year where the often-negative rhetoric around immigration is at an all-time high,…

Tami Rojas Sharp Electronics Corporation
Tami Rojas on Doing Well and Doing Good

From her procurement seat at Sharp Electronics, Tami Rojas champions a diverse supply chain, mentorship, and moving the business forward

LGBTQ+ Lation-Owned Businesses image of woman sitting behind her desk with rainbow filter
5 LGBTQ+ Latino-Owned Businesses to Support All Year Round

Giving your support to LGBTQ+ Latino-owned businesses year-round is a meaningful way to promote diversity,…