President & Founder of the South Carolina Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SCHCC), Greenville, SC
Andre Cepeda, Founder and CEO of Lotus Connect LLC, is on a mission to change the way large institutions and government agencies manage procurement. With over 15 years of experience in supply chain management, institutional sales, and high-level negotiations, Cepeda brings a rare combination of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and lived experience to the table—one that’s rooted in both innovation and impact.
Rob Elias, a proud Tucson native, currently serves as President and CEO of both the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Southeast Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. With a deep-rooted commitment to responsible and inclusive community development, Elias has dedicated his leadership to fostering meaningful growth and prosperity for the region’s diverse population.
Rafael Castellanos is a distinguished legal professional and civic leader whose work has helped shape the San Diego region through visionary leadership, community service, and legal excellence.
In the vibrant landscape of community leadership, few shine as brightly—or uniquely—as Jenny Ng, known affectionately by colleagues and friends as “The Unicorn.” As a fourth-generation Chinese immigrant born and raised in Tijuana, Mexico, and later moving to the United States at the age of 15, Jenny brings an extraordinary multicultural lens to everything she does.
Joel Berrocal, Executive Director of the National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce (NPRCC), stands at the forefront of a powerful movement: strengthening the entrepreneurial spirit and small business ecosystem of Puerto Ricans both on the island and across the mainland United States.
This month, we proudly spotlight a trailblazing leader whose work continues to elevate the nonprofit sector and inspire the next generation of Latino professionals. Karla Torosian, founder and CEO of Redbone Recruiting, exemplifies what it means to lead with purpose, authenticity, and cultural pride.
Santos Arroyo-Vega is more than a community leader—he is a visionary who has dedicated his career to empowering small businesses and uplifting the Hispanic community across Florida. As the Founder and CEO of the Florida Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce, Inc., Santos has built an influential platform that bridges the gap between entrepreneurs and opportunity, making him one of the most respected voices in Hispanic business development.
Jenice Contreras is a powerhouse in Latino economic development and a steadfast advocate for inclusive growth across Northeast Ohio. As President and CEO of the Northeast Ohio Hispanic Center for Economic Development, she leads with vision, purpose, and a deep commitment to empowering the Hispanic business community.
Luz E. Nuñez, MAHR, SHRM-SCP, is a distinguished Human Resources and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategist whose career spans more than 25 years across nonprofit, healthcare, education, and hospitality sectors. As the founder of Aurora Consulting Services, LLC, Luz has dedicated her professional journey to advancing inclusive workplace cultures and building equity-centered leadership pipelines.