ALPFA's MPL Magazine 2024

CORPORATE TRAILBLAZERS

ALPFA 2024

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SPECIAL ISSUE CHANGEMAKERS

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WOMEN OF LPFA

8th Edition.

TRAILBLAZER IN TECH

KIKI DEL VALLE Pioneering Leadership as Mastercard's North Latin America Division President

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Most Powerful Latinas List MEET THE CLASS OF 2024

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Most Powerful Latinas ALPFA PRESENTS

ALPFA, the Association of Latino Professionals For America, the largest professional association serving Latino professionals and students highlights the most powerful and influential Latina trailblazers in business, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement while empowering and encouraging the next generation of Latina leaders to reach their full potential.

The goal of the Most Poweful Latinas program is to elevate and amplify Latinas in positions of power. With an abundance of talent, our aim is to refresh the list annually by identifying a peer group of new or newly advanced Latinas with national or global influence.

ALPFA’s intention with the development of the list is to offer visibility and access to a powerful Latina network to build community and highlight trailblazers in leadership.

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CORPORATE TRAILBLAZERS Bold. Influential. Unstoppable.

These Latina executives are not just climbing the corporate ladder; they’re redefining it. As C-Suite leaders and heads of pivotal divisions within Fortune 500 companies, they are setting new benchmarks for excellence.

These trailblazers are the strategic masterminds driving billiondollar decisions, shattering glass ceilings, and proving that Latina leadership is not just a trend—it's the future.

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CORPORATE TRAILBLAZERS Andrea Adegas Faccio President & Chief Growth Officer Nestlé Purina PetCare North America

Adriana Mendizabal Group President Latin America & Americas Transformation Stanley Black & Decker

JoAnn Chávez Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer DTE Energy

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CORPORATE TRAILBLAZERS Rita Ferro President, Global Advertising The Walt Disney

Marilu Marshall Senior Vice President, Executive Management and Global Chief Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Officer The Estée Launder Companies, Inc

Elena Gomez Chief Financial Officer Toast, Inc

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CORPORATE TRAILBLAZERS Martha Poulter Chief Information Officer Royal Caribbean Group

Paula Ramos Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer Kimberly-Clark

Nichol Garzon-Mitchell Chief Legal Officer, SVP Corporate Development Glass, Lewis & Co.

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CORPORATE TRAILBLAZERS Karina Chavez Group President, Consumer Business 3M

Kiki del Valle Division President, North Latin America Mastercard

Jenny Brosseau Chief Administrative Officer for Consumer, Small & Business Banking Wells Fargo

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CORPORATE TRAILBLAZERS Michelle Boston Chief Information Officer, Data Management Technology & Enterprise Architecture Executive Bank of America

Agostina Pechi Managing Director- Head of Emerging Markets and Commodities Local Sales and Latin America Structured Credit Sales Goldman Sachs

Elaine White Principal/Partner Deloitte Consulting

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CORPORATE TRAILBLAZERS Lydia Ramirez Senior Vice President, Chief Operations Officer and Chief DEI Officer Five Star Bank - California

Ana Maria Chadwick Executive Vice President, CFO, Treasurer Insulet Corporation

Alejandra Santamaria Southern California Public Radio · LAist 89.3 President and CEO

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CORPORATE TRAILBLAZERS Begoña Vizcaíno Martínez Partner PwC México

Nelly Molina Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer California Resources Corporation

Sandra Patterson SVP Corporate Controller and CAO Gilead Sciences

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CORPORATE TRAILBLAZERS Rocio Guerrero Colomo Global Head of Latin Music Amazon

Sabrina Clarke Vice President of Global Learning & Knowledge Management American Express

Carolina Azevedo Managing Director Accenture

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CHANGEMAKERS Social architects. Community champions.

These Latinas are the heartbeat of progress beyond the private sector, leading transformative change across non-profits, education, public health, law, and public policy.

Whether advocating for equity, championing underserved communities, or crafting policies that impact millions, these changemakers are not just influencing systems—they’re rebuilding them, ensuring a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

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CHANGEMAKERS Yvette Peña Vice President, Audience Strategy AARP

Nora Aguirre National President NAHREP- National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals

Mónica Ramírez Co-Founder and President The Latinx House

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CHANGEMAKERS Isabel Casillas Guzman Administrator US Small Business Administration

Angelica Fuentes Founder Mission Moms

Maribel Perez Wadsworth President & CEO Knight Foundation

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CHANGEMAKERS Mónica Marquez Co-Founder and Chief Learning Officer Beyond Barriers

Eneida Román Chief Executive Officer Amplify Latinx

Sally Bartas Chief Talent and Culture Officer Choice Hotels International

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CHANGEMAKERS Ana Marie Argilagos President & CEO Hispanics in Philanthropy

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Latina powerhouses shaping the boardroom.

These strategic thinkers hold key seats on Fortune 500 boards, wielding influence where it matters most. They bring a wealth of experience, insight, and a commitment to inclusivity, driving the kind of forward-thinking governance that shapes industries. By championing diverse perspectives, they’re not just participating in decision-making—they’re leading it, setting the strategic direction for some of the world’s most powerful companies.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Linda Griego Board Director Paramount Global

Ramona Romero Board Member (Trustee) TIAA

Elaine Mendoza Board Director Southwest Airlines

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Alessandra Ginante Yockelson Board Director iCIMS

Dr. Carrie Byington Board Director Beckton, Dickinson and Company

Patricia Pineda Board Member Omnicom Group Inc.

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ENTREPRENEURIAL ICONS Visionary leaders. Industry disruptors.

These Latinas are redefining entrepreneurship with a relentless drive and unmatched business acumen. As founders and CEOs of powerhouse companies generating over $500 million in annual revenue, they are setting new standards of success. With an unyielding commitment to innovation and impact, these icons are building legacies that inspire and empower the next generation of Latina entrepreneurs.

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ENTREPRENEURIAL ICONS Codie Sanchez Co-Founder and CEO Contrarian Thinking

Isabel Rafferty Zavala Co-Founder and CEO Canela Media

Rea Ann Silva CEO & Founder Beautyblender

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ENTREPRENEURIAL ICONS Margie Aguilar Company Lead ISP Creative

Silvina Moschini CEO & Unicorn Hunter in Chief Unicorn Hunters

Bertha Gonzalez Nieves Co-Founder & CEO Casa Dragones

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ENTREPRENEURIAL ICONS Julissa Prado Founder & CEO Rizos Curls

MJ Acosta-Ruiz Television Host and Sportscaster Affiliated with ESPN and NFL

Ivette Rodriguez President & Founder AEM

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ENTREPRENEURIAL ICONS Sandra Velazquez CEO & Founder Nopalera

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