ALPFA's MPL Magazine 2024

ALPFA PRESENTS

Most Powerful Latinas

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.

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.

CORPORATE TRAILBLAZERS

President & Chief Growth Officer

Group President Latin America & Americas Transformation

Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer

Nestlé Purina PetCare North America

Stanley Black & Decker DTE Energy

Andrea Adegas Faccio

Adriana Mendizabal

JoAnn Chávez

CORPORATE TRAILBLAZERS

Global Advertising

Senior Vice President, Executive Management and Global Chief Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Officer Chief Financial Officer

The Walt Disney

The Estée Launder Companies, Inc Toast, Inc

Rita Ferro

Marilu Marshall Elena Gomez President,

CORPORATE TRAILBLAZERS

Chief Information Officer

Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer

Chief Legal Officer, SVP Corporate Development

Royal Caribbean Group

Kimberly-Clark

Glass, Lewis & Co.

Martha Poulter

Paula Ramos

Nichol Garzon-Mitchell

CORPORATE TRAILBLAZERS

Group President, Consumer Business

Division President, North Latin America

CORPORATE TRAILBLAZERS

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

Deloitte Consulting Michelle Boston

Principal/Partner

CORPORATE TRAILBLAZERS

Vizcaíno Martínez

CORPORATE TRAILBLAZERS

Rocio Guerrero Colomo

Global Head of Latin Music

Sabrina Clarke Carolina Azevedo

Vice

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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.

CHANGEMAKERS

Yvette Peña

Vice President, Audience Strategy

National President

NAHREP- National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals

Co-Founder and President

The Latinx House

Nora Aguirre

Mónica Ramírez

CHANGEMAKERS

US Small Business Administration

Mission Moms Knight Foundation

Founder President & CEO

Angelica Fuentes

Maribel Perez Wadsworth

Isabel Casillas Guzman Administrator

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

CHANGEMAKERS

Ana Marie Argilagos

President & CEO

Hispanics in Philanthropy

Chief Talent and Culture Officer

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.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Board Director

Board Member (Trustee)

Board Director

Paramount Global

TIAA Southwest Airlines

Linda Griego

Ramona Romero

Elaine Mendoza

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Alessandra Ginante Yockelson

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.