Promoting Latinos in finance

At Northwestern Mutual, Lopez is leading the firm’s talent and diversity and inclusion initiatives through her various partnerships, working to increase Latino and female representation in the insurance and wealth management industry.

With more than 15 years’ experience in human resources and organizational development in industries,

Lopez has partnered with universities and businesses across the United States, supporting their initiatives in diversity, equity and inclusion, in recruitment, and in organizational development.

Lopez has served as a national ambassador and strategic partnership chair on the board of directors for the Association of Latino Professionals for America. Lopez’s contribution has helped lead a mission to elevate and support Latinx members through corporate partnerships.

In her most recent role as a council member for Northeastern Illinois University’’s College of Business and technology executive council, she has served as an advisor to the dean and has been a lead contributor to the council, students, and community.

Age: 31

Title: Owner Organization: KeniaLea.Co

Kenia Leanos is a thirdgeneration entrepreneur and the owner and founder of KeniaLea.Co, a brand with the goal of empowering women across the country to feel and look their best.

Leanos started her career in fashion at the age of 17, from assisting customers as a retail associate, being involved in various fashion weeks, to launching her own fashion brand in 2021.

Leanos has hosted fashion shows in Chicago where she prioritized making women of all body types showcase her designs. Throughout her journey as an entrepreneur, she has been able to help women gain the confidence they need to grow as leaders and enhance their natural beauty through their unique style.

In addition to owning her own fashion brand, she also founded Papa Proto Foundation in 2017, a nonprofit organization aimed at helping the less fortunate. Leanos finds great importance in being a minority woman in business, and she wishes to inspire more women to follow her lead for years to come.

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Cristina Flores Henderson

Cristina is an Assistant Project Manager at Walsh Construction, currently working with our building estimating group in Chicago and has helped manage recent projects that include the Tribune Tower Redevelopment, Artis Senior Living of Wilmette and renovations at Mount Carmel High School.

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