Estrella Escobar has forged a distinguished career in public service, higher education and institutional relations, establishing herself as a key figure on the binational border. Most recently, he served as Senior Chief of Staff in the Office of the Mayor of El Paso, Texas, from 2021 until the conclusion of Mayor Oscar Leeser's term in 2025.
Katia Callahan’s story is one of dedication, resilience, and a deep-rooted passion for community service. Born and raised in the energetic heart of Mexico City, Katia pursued her studies in early childhood education and graduated as a kindergarten teacher.
Olga Alcaraz believes in the transformational act of kindness to change lives—one life at a time, one business at a time. She has a unique gift for identifying the strengths and talents in others, championing them to embrace their full potential, and guiding them to use those gifts to create meaningful impact.
Michael C. Camuñez is President and CEO of Monarch Global Strategies LLC, a binational business advisory firm providing strategic advice, project development assistance, government relations, and supply chain sourcing for companies doing business globally, with a particular emphasis on Mexico and Latin America.
Pako Pablos, a celebrated mixed media artist, has gained international acclaim for his innovative and contemporary artistic style. His work, characterized by a unique blend of traditional techniques and cutting-edge technology, has made him a standout figure in the global art scene.
In the ever-evolving landscape of corporate leadership and entrepreneurship, few individuals have demonstrated as much dedication to the advancement of Latino professionals as Victor Arias, Jr. With a career spanning over 25 years in executive search, corporate governance, and entrepreneurship, Arias has become a pivotal figure in fostering opportunities for Latino business leaders.
The border filmmaker participated for the fourth time in the San Diego Latino Film Festival, debuting with a feature film that explores the universal themes of love, violence, desire and its consequences.
Robie and Alejandro Flores debut the documentary that portrays life and customs during their childhood in their Texas-Mexico border hometown and how to cope after family loss.
The seventh art festival honors Latino stories, culture and creativity through film, music, art, and dining experiences March 19-23, 2025.
Mark L. Madrid, CEO and founder of Breakthrough Mavens, LLC, serves corporate America, small business owners, senior executives, boards, and nonprofits in a collaborative and energizing setting. As an in-demand, dynamic keynote speaker and new author, he also appeals to large audiences at the corporate level.