Education

When Brian Arellanes was in eighth grade he was voted “Most Likely to Work at McDonald’s.”

Defying all stereotypes, he now leads a multimillion-dollar tactical team helping Fortune 500 clients stay ahead of the digital curve.

Educational Champion

As a daughter of Cuban exiles and a cancer survivor, Aileen Ugalde has never been one to sweat the small stuff. Instead, Ugalde serves as a legal guide for the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida.

Taking Center Stage

With recent critical acclaim for boundary-pushing plays such as El Nogalar, Chicago playwright Tanya Saracho has emerged as a powerhouse in American and Latino theater alike, and she’s using her newfound fame to challenge stereotypes of what it means to be a Latina.

Destination: Diversity

As president of 42-year-old advocacy organization Chicago United, Gloria Castillo oversees groundbreaking initiatives aimed at building multicultural business leadership in the Windy City and beyond.

Winds of Change

Wynndalco Enterprises’ multifaceted CEO David Andalcio plugs into sustainable initiatives to make a positive impact on the environment and empower minorities to pursue careers in renewable technology.

Artistic Intervention

As a 34-year-old father and multidisciplinary artist, Lucas Rivera still partakes in Philly’s notorious street life. Now, however, he’s contributing to the advancement of his community and not its degradation.

Global Player: Gabriel Blochtein Burd

With work experience spanning five countries in three continents, Burd is at ease doing business on an international scale.

Chart Topper: Ingrid Gonzalez Hernandez

Armed with a global perspective and a penchant for music, Hernandez ensures her clients’ matters are in perfect harmony.