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Afro-Latino execs
16 Afro-Latino Executives You Need to Know

This Black History Month, celebrate the leadership, advocacy, and excellence of sixteen Afro-Latino executives in corporate America and beyond

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DEIB Is About People, Not Political Agendas

With current rhetoric and actions surrounding DEIB, Norlan Hernández Blandón offers solutions for how Latino executives can help people thrive

Latina Doctorates
Breaking the Doctorate Barrier: The 1% and the Future of Latina Leadership

Only 1 percent of doctorate degree holders in the US are Latina—and it will take deliberate action and support to reach beyond that statistic, writes Dr. Brandi R. Muñoz

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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.

Mario Acosta-Velez Verizon
Mario Acosta-Velez Builds Latino Business Networks

Mario Acosta-Velez champions Latino entrepreneurs and communities at Verizon

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10 Major Milestones in Queer Latino History: A Timeline of Progress

A look at the groundbreaking milestones in Latino queer history, highlighting the community’s enduring fight for visibility, equality, and cultural pride across generations

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10 Organizations and Initiatives Preserving Queer Latino History

Thanks to the preservation efforts of these ten organizations and initiatives, queer Latino history has become more accessible and lasting

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

Community in the age of digital streaming
Don’t Just Show Me the Money—Show Me the Community

In a world of digital streaming, Diego Lastra writes, it’s important for producers and networks to create accessible, community-based content to reach underserved audiences

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

Soleil Carrion Milton Hershey School
Soleil Carrion Gets to the Heart of the Matter

Soleil Carrion, vice president of finance and shared services at Milton Hershey School, found a career worth every minute

Sam Valverde Ginnie Mae
Meet Sam Valverde, Ginnie Mae’s First Latino Acting President

His family’s ability to purchase their home in the early 1980s placed Sam Valverde on a transformational path to help more Americans become first-time homeowners as Ginnie Mae’s first Latino acting president

30 Under 30 2024

NEXTGEN COLLECTIVE is proud to present our 30 Under 30 honorees of 2024. We are here to celebrate thirty exemplary professionals from across the United States who are making a name for themselves—while being unapologetically Latino.

Alex Paramo
30 Under 30: Alex Páramo, L’ATTITUDE Ventures

Meet Alex Páramo, a fellow at L’ATTITUDE Ventures who seeks out avenues to support Latino entrepreneurs and strengthen the business community in Joliet, Illinois

Edwin Saucedo
30 Under 30: Edwin Saucedo, Office of California Attorney General

Meet Edwin Saucedo, deputy chief of staff for California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who is passionate about creating new economic opportunities for Latino communities

Fernando Fernandez
30 Under 30: Fernando Fernandez, Yelp Inc.

Meet Fernando Fernandez, growth senior product manager at Yelp, who opens the doors for students and others from the Latino community

Elvia Perez
30 Under 30: Elvia Perez, Inicio Ventures

Meet Elvia Perez, an investment associate at Inicio Ventures, who aims to create a more equitable landscape for Latino entrepreneurs to access the resources and support they need to succeed

Melina Acevedo
30 Under 30: Melina Acevedo, DESRI and Latinxs in Sustainability

Meet Melina Acevedo, project development manager at D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments, who advocates for and mentors other Latinxs in the clean energy industry

Kevin Lima
30 Under 30: Kevin Lima, The White House

Meet Kevin Lima, the senior advisor for public engagement at the White House, who empowers young Latinos to engage in civic discourse

Yanel Rivera
30 Under 30: Yanel Rivera, Women Speak Up

Meet Yanel Rivera, founder of Women Speak Up, who is dedicated to empowering women and ensuring they have a voice

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