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Over the past six seasons, The Latino Majority has welcomed many powerful, inspiring, and brilliant Latinas into the recording studio. Twenty-seven of them, in fact.
We’re poised to bring more Latinas to your listening ears in season seven. This Women’s History Month, gather your business strategy, industry insights, and cultural knowledge from the Latinas of The Latino Majority.
Queue up any (or all!) of the episodes below to fill your commute to the office or accompany you on your well-deserved spring break vacation.
The seventh season of The Latino Majority launches on March 5, 2025, with Carla Vernón, CEO of the Honest Company.
1. María Teresa Kumar Pushes for the Vote of Confidence
María Teresa Kumar is the founding CEO of Voto Latino and Voto Latino Foundation, the nation’s largest Latinx voter registration and mobilization organization, and an Emmy-nominated MSNBC analyst. Under her leadership, Voto Latino has played a decisive role in American elections and combating disinformation in the Latino community, earning numerous accolades.
2. Aidymar Bigio Imagines a Reality that Never Feels Foreign
Aidymar Bigio is the vice president of engineering for virtual reality at Meta, where she has been for fourteen years, working across infrastructure, messaging, and advertising. Before Meta, she spent seven years at Google, contributing to the Google Search Appliance, the first-generation Android OS, and supply chain logistics, with deep expertise in product development and operations.
You can also listen to her bonus episode here.
3. Samara Mejia Hernandez Invests in Potential to Understand Value
Samara Mejia is the founding partner of Chingona Ventures, an institutionally backed pre-seed stage fund investing in technology and technology-enabled companies across the US. With over fifteen years of experience in public and private markets, she serves on multiple advisory and corporate boards, cofounded the Latinx Founders Collective, and is dedicated to fostering diversity in venture capital, STEM education, and entrepreneurship.
4. Dr. Cristina Mora Insists on Nuance and Being Seen as American
Dr. G. Cristina Mora is an associate professor of sociology and codirector of the Institute of Governmental Studies at UC Berkeley, specializing in census racial classification, Latino immigration, and racial politics. She is the author of Making Hispanics, has led groundbreaking research on COVID-19’s impact on Latino families, and is currently working on California Color Lines, exploring racial attitudes in a diverse California.
5. Isabel Lara Ensures Consistency in the Message
Isabel Lara is NPR’s chief communications officer, overseeing press outreach, crisis communications, corporate messaging, and stakeholder relations to ensure a unified NPR brand presence. A veteran communications expert with over twenty years of experience, she has led NPR’s media relations since 2014 and previously held roles at the National Education Association, the Smithsonian, and Hispanic Broadcasting Corporation.
6. Carolina Ceballos Is Courageous in Compliance
Carolina Ceballos is the deputy chief compliance officer for Facebook Payments at Meta, leading compliance efforts for its international payments ecosystem since 2019. With prior leadership roles at Western Union and the French Supervisory Authority, she specializes in anti-money laundering, financial regulation, and community empowerment, while also advocating for Latino representation in the legal and Web3 spaces.
7. Anilu Vazquez-Ubarri Sees Strength in Numbers
Anilu Vazquez-Ubarri is a partner and CHRO at TPG, serving on its board of directors, executive committee, and as cochair of the TPG Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council. Previously, she was Goldman Sachs’ global head of talent and chief diversity officer, and she currently sits on the boards of Upwork, Greenhouse Software, and multiple nonprofit organizations.
8. Alicia Menendez Covers the Latino Story
Alicia Menendez is the anchor of MSNBC’s American Voices with Alicia Menendez, author of The Likeability Trap, and host of the Latina to Latina podcast. A former correspondent for PBS’ Amanpour & Company, her work has appeared on ABC News, Fusion, ViceNews, and Bustle, earning her recognition as a leading voice in journalism.
9. Sylvia Acevedo Engineers Two Solutions
Sylvia Acevedo is a trailblazing rocket scientist, tech executive, and former CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA, where she led the largest program expansion in the organization’s history, introducing over 146 new STEM, entrepreneurship, and leadership badges. A former NASA engineer and executive at Apple, Dell, Autodesk, and IBM, she also served as a White House Education Commissioner, championing early childhood dual-language education, and authored Path to the Stars: My Journey from Girl Scout to Rocket Scientist to inspire the next generation.
10. Charo Henríquez Embraces a Changing Newsroom
Charo Henríquez is a digital journalist and newsroom leader at the New York Times, where she heads Newsroom Development and Support, driving innovation, training, and operational strategy. A champion for diversity in media leadership, she previously led digital efforts at People en Español and GFR Media and serves as vice president of the online news association’s executive board.
11. Tanya Reu Narvaez on Pre-Approving the Impact of Latino Homeownership
Tanya Reu-Narvaez is the chief people officer at Anywhere, overseeing enterprise talent strategy, employee experience, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. With eighteen years at the company, she has led strategic HR efforts across major real estate brands and serves on industry boards, earning recognition for her contributions to diversity and Hispanic homeownership advancement.
12. Lili Gil Valleta Makes D&I a Mindset, Not an Initiative
Lili Gil Valleta is a former corporate executive turned entrepreneur, Cultural Intelligence expert, and television business commentator, known for leveraging data and cultural trends to drive business impact. As cofounder of CIEN+ and CulturIntel, she advises Fortune 500 companies, serves on corporate and nonprofit boards, and is a sought-after speaker featured in Forbes, Bloomberg, and Fortune for her leadership in AI-driven market insights and diversity-focused business strategy.
13. Adela Cepeda Will Hold You Accountable
Adela Cepeda is a financial expert, entrepreneur, and corporate director, serving on the boards of BMO Financial Corp., Mercer Funds, Pathway Funds, and UBS Funds. As chair of Angeles Investors, she champions Latino startups, and her leadership has earned her recognition among Bloomberg Línea’s 100 Most Influential Latinos and ALPFA’s 50 Most Powerful Latinas.
14. Merrill Lynch’s Jen Auerbach Talks Latino Wealth Management and Growth*
Jen Auerbach leads client acquisition, retention, and strategic growth initiatives for Merrill Wealth Management, with a focus on expanding engagement with traditionally underserved communities. A former options trader and impact investing specialist, she has been recognized by the Aspen Institute, World Economic Forum, and Crain’s New York Business for her leadership in finance and diversity.
*This is a two-part episode with Merrill Lynch’s Kenneth Correa.
15. For Rosanna Durruthy, DEI Is Nothing New
Rosanna Durruthy is LinkedIn’s global head of diversity, inclusion, and belonging, leading the integration of DEI across the company’s global operations and shaping the future of workplace equity. A recognized thought leader and former diversity executive at Cigna, Vivendi Universal, and Merrill Lynch, she has been named a DEI trailblazer by Business Insider, one of ALPFA’s Most Powerful Latinas, and a top voice in workplace transformation.
16. Camille Vasquez on Her “Earned Luck” in Law
Camille Vasquez is a partner at Brown Rudnick, specializing in defamation, contract disputes, and reputation management. She is skilled in litigation strategy and crisis communications for private clients.
17. Teresa Barreira Was Raised to Be a CMO
Teresa Barreira is the chief marketing and communication officer at Publicis Sapient, known for transforming brands and driving digital business growth through innovation, data, and agility. A former CMO at Deloitte Consulting, she has held leadership roles at IBM and Accenture, earning recognition for her fearless approach to marketing, digital transformation, and diversity in business.
18. Raquel González Invests in High-Impact Work at Bank of America
Raquel González is president of Bank of America’s Silicon Valley market, leading financial services and community initiatives in one of California’s most dynamic regions. She also serves as the Hispanic/Latino Strategy Executive for Consumer and Small Business, driving inclusive banking efforts while actively supporting local leadership and business organizations.
19. Marta Tellado’s Journey from Havana to Hero in the US Capitalist Economy
Marta L. Tellado is the former president and CEO of Consumer Reports, leading the nonprofit’s efforts to promote truth, transparency, and fairness in the marketplace through research, journalism, and advocacy. She is also the author of Buyer Aware and a recognized expert on consumer rights and economic fairness.
20. Sandra Velasquez: From Front Woman to Founder
Sandra Velasquez is the Chicana founder of Nopalera, a culture-forward bath and body brand inspired by the Mexican nopal, now sold in Nordstrom, Credo, and over four hundred boutiques nationwide. After launching during the pandemic with no outside funding, she gained recognition on Shark Tank, secured $2.7 million in seed funding, and now mentors other founders through The Nopalera Podcast.
21. Julie Chavez Rodriguez and the Latino Legacy
Julie Chavez Rodriguez is a senior political strategist who served as assistant to the President and director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs under the Biden-Harris Administration. Previously, she was deputy campaign manager for Biden-Harris, national political director for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, and held key roles in the Obama-Biden Administration and the Cesar E. Chavez Foundation.
22. Megan Hogan: Empathy in Action
Megan Hogan is the global head of talent and chief diversity officer at Goldman Sachs, leading the firm’s strategies for workforce development, retention, and diversity. A former litigation associate, she has been with Goldman Sachs since 2014 and serves on multiple leadership committees, including the One Million Black Women Steering Committee.
23. Stacie de Armas and the Data Driving the Latino Marketplace
Stacie de Armas is SVP of diverse intelligence and initiatives at Nielsen, specializing in research at the intersection of community, advocacy, and entertainment to support diverse suppliers, content creators, and brands. A recognized expert in diverse audiences, she serves on the boards of the Hispanic Marketing Council and RespectAbility and has been honored for her work in Latino representation in media.
24. Dolores Huerta Fights the Good Fight
Dolores Huerta, cofounder of the United Farm Workers, is a pioneering labor activist and civil rights leader who fought for farmworkers’ rights alongside César Chávez. A recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, she has championed labor, women’s rights, and Latino political representation for decades through organizing, advocacy, and legislative efforts.
25. Monica Gil Lives Out Family Values to Create a Brighter Future
Monica Gil is the EVP and chief administrative and marketing officer at NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, overseeing operations, marketing, corporate affairs, and DEI efforts. A former Nielsen executive and political strategist, she has been instrumental in Telemundo’s rise as the top Spanish-language network and has led groundbreaking marketing, CSR initiatives, and record-setting sports campaigns.
26. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham Pursues a Brighter Future
Michelle Lujan Grisham is the thirty-second governor of New Mexico and the first Democratic Hispanic woman elected governor in US history, leading transformative policies in education, the economy, and climate action. Under her leadership, New Mexico expanded free college tuition, enacted Universal Healthy Meals, achieved record job growth, and implemented groundbreaking environmental regulations while serving in national leadership roles on key policy initiatives.
27. Ileana Musa Invests in Latino Financial Empowerment
Ileana Musa is the head of sales for Morgan Stanley Private Bank, leading a large-scale sales organization and previously coheading the firm’s International Wealth Management business. A recognized leader in cross-border wealth management, she serves on multiple advisory boards, cochairs Morgan Stanley’s Latino Employee Network, and has been named one of ALPFA’s Most Powerful Latinas for four consecutive years.
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This article was partly written with the assistance of AI.
