Latinos in Sports

Movers and Shakers: José E. Feliciano

José E. Feliciano is cofounder and managing partner of Clearlake Capital Group, and serves on the board of directors of Chelsea Football Club and Concert Golf Partners

Rising Stars: Adriene Bueno

Adriene Bueno is a sports business professional who currently oversees LinkedIn’s executives, athletes, and sports community

Rising Stars: Beatriz Lopez

Beatriz Lopez is a senior multicultural and digital marketing manager for the Boston Red Sox

Rising Stars: Emilio Cortez

Emilio Cortez is a senior coordinator at the San Francisco 49ers, and a founding member of the organization’s first Latino ERG

Rising Stars: Jess Torres

Jess Torres is an experienced sales leader serving as senior manager of group sales and business development for the Ontario Reign

Movers and Shakers: Alana Meraz

Alana Meraz is the founder of Latinx in Sports, a community advancing Latinx representation and influence in the sports industry

Movers and Shakers: Christiana Yebra

Christiana Yebra is the chief marketing officer of nVenue, an innovative predictive analytics platform built for live sports

Movers and Shakers: Ariana Talai

Ariana Talai is the vice president of technology infrastructure operations at Major League Baseball

Movers and Shakers: Roberto Gonzalez

Roberto Gonzalez is the founder and president of the Telmex Telcel Basketball Youth League, and an enthusiast of basketball, Mexican culture, and arts

Movers and Shakers: Oracio Galindo

Oracio Galindo is the head of employee experience at the Los Angeles Rams, entering his eighth season with the team

Movers and Shakers: Gersson Rosas

Gersson Rosas is the SVP of basketball operations for the New York Knicks and a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion

Movers and Shakers: Iris Diaz

Iris Diaz is an award-winning executive serving as the first Latina and youngest chief marketing officer for the Dallas Mavericks

Movers and Shakers: Marysol Castro

Marysol Castro is a journalist and host who made history by becoming the first public address announcer for the New York Mets

Rising Stars: Caroline Alvarado

Caroline Alvarado is the bilingual digital marketing coordinator for the New York Red Bulls

Moises Linares Apple TV
Moises Linares Makes TV Magic as a Play-by-Play Commentator

Moises Linares beat the odds to become a play-by-play commentator for Apple TV. Now he pulls back the curtain to inspire the next generation of ambitious professionals.

Xavier A. Gutierrez Creates Impact in the Latinx Community through Sports

Arizona Coyotes’ President and CEO Xaviar A. Gutierrez, the first-ever Latino CEO of an NHL team, shares his tips for creating impact in the Latinx community

Iris Diaz Dallas Mavericks
Iris Diaz Helps the Dallas Mavericks Lead the Way in Representation

The success of Chief Marketing Officer Iris Diaz represents the Mavericks’ broader efforts to reflect the Dallas-Fort Worth community

Freddy Rolon ESPN
Freddy Rolón Rewrites the Game in the Sports World

Freddy Rolón was first drawn to sports thanks to his next-door neighbor, the old Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. He’s since become one of the highest-ranking Latinos at ESPN where he serves as head of digital content and audience expansion and uses his platform to advocate for community and authenticity.

Azucena Maldonado Latina Golfers Association
Azucena Maldonado Welcomes Latinas to the World of Golf 

Latina Golfers Association Founder Azucena Maldonado creates a golfing community for Latinas to expand their skills and leadership development

Ray Casas Texas Rangers
Why Ray Casas Loves His Role at the Texas Rangers Baseball Club

Director of Community Impact Ray Casas shares his career journey and the guiding tenets that got him where he is now

Iliana Limon Romero Los Angeles Times
Iliana Limón Romero on the Power of Constants

After breaking barriers in sports journalism, Los Angeles Times’ Iliana Limón Romero shares her story and how she’s making sure other Latinos are given the opportunities to succeed