Abraham Enriquez is the Founder and President of BIENVENIDO USA, an organization dedicated to empowering Hispanics in America by promoting the principles of individual liberty, free enterprise, and sound policy. In four years Abraham has grown Bienvenido to have representation in Texas, Florida, Arizona, Georgia, Tennessee, California, New York, and Pennsylvania making Bienvenido the nation's fastest-growing organization in Hispanic outreach. In 2019 Abraham helped play a pivotal role in advancing policies that uplift the Hispanic community throughout the Trump administration by partnering Bienvenido with the White House on strategic messaging and outreach. During the 2020 elections, Abraham lead one of the most extensive voter outreach programs targeting the Latino vote and helped increased Latino voter turnout throughout the country by more than a million Latino voters. Abraham’s efforts lead him to be recognized as a "rising star" by the RNC. Abraham serves as a strategic advisor to many dignitaries focused on business growth and civic participation in the Hispanic community. Most recently he helped coordinate the first U.S. business delegation trip invited by the federal government of Mexico to focus on positive bilateral trade relations. Abraham is a regular commentator on national networks like FoxNews, Fox Business, MSNBC, NBC News, CNN, Telemundo, Univision, Newsmax, and The Hill. Abraham was the first in his family to graduate from a four-year American University. He graduated from Abilene Christian University with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Business Management with a minor in Spanish and a concentration in Pre-Law. Abraham spends his time as a volunteer minister at his local church and enjoys

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An American politician and United States Navy veteran who has served as the U.S. representative for Texas's 23rd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives since 2021.

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Cassy Garcia was the 2022 Republican nominee for U.S. House of Representatives in Texas’ 28th Congressional District. She most recently served as U.S. Senator Ted Cruz’s Deputy State Director and was appointed by President Donald J Trump in July of 2020 to serve as Commissioner for the White House Hispanic Prosperity Initiative. Prior to joining Sen. Cruz’s office in 2013, Cassy served as regional field representative for Texas Commissioner of Agriculture Todd Staples serving as a liaison to agriculture, business, and economic development organizations, at local, state, and federal levels of government. She received a bachelor’s degree in communications and master’s degree in public administration from the University of Texas - Pan American now formerly known as the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Cassy is married to Jason Owens who now serves as the 26th Chief of the United States Border Patrol in Washington, DC. Cassy is a native of Edinburg, Texas.

Dr. Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., M.D., is the Founder and Chairman of the American Cornerstone Institute, a new think tank/do tank whose mission is to promote the four founding principles which are cornerstones of our country: faith, liberty, community, and life as well as pursue common sense solutions that challenge conventional groupthink. He most recently served as the 17th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.    For nearly 30 years, Dr. Carson served as Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center, a position he assumed when he was just 33 years old, becoming the youngest major division director in the hospital's history. In 1987, he successfully performed the first separation of craniopagus twins conjoined at the back of the head. He also performed the first fully successful separation of type-2 vertical craniopagus twins in 1997 in South Africa.   Dr. Carson received dozens of honors and awards in recognition of his achievements including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor. He is also a recipient of the Spingarn Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and has been awarded over 70 honorary doctorate degrees. The U.S. News Media Group and Harvard's Center for Public Leadership named him among "America's Best Leaders" in 2008.   Born in Detroit to a single mother with a 3rd grade education who worked multiple jobs to support their family, Dr. Carson was raised to love reading and education. He has authored many books, four of which he co-wrote with his wife Candy. Dr. Carson has written several children's books including Why America Matters and Red, White, and Blue: Our Flag Matters to Me and You, and Freedom of Bark to teach kids about our important American values. Dr. Carson graduated from Yale University and earned his M.D. from the University of Michigan Medical School. He and his wife are proud parents and grandparents.

Adrienne Peña-Garza is a strong conservative and proud South Texas patriot who currently serves as the Chairwoman of the Hidalgo County Republican Party. Her passion for advocacy for conservative causes also includes serving as the former Auditor for the Young Republican National Federation, former Vice Chairman for the Texas Young Republican Federation, and former President of the Hidalgo County Young Republicans. She is the current alum for Club for Growth Foundation and a member of the Hispanic Impact Panel. Adrienne is also a member of AFPI’s Hispanic Leadership Coalition. Adrienne credits her strong beliefs in public service to the example set by her father, former State Representative, Aaron Peña, who she credits for paving the way for conservative political advocacy in deep South Texas. Mrs. Peña-Garza is not only a political enthusiast but is also very passionate about the mutual benefits of connecting people, strengthening economic development, and the humility found in becoming a volunteer and service to her community. Adrienne formally served as Board of Director for the Pharr Economic Development Corporation. She co-founded Spread Love which focuses on supporting and encouraging others while assisting humanitarian organizations. Adrienne has served as chair for the Student of the Month Rotary program, as well as, serving on numerous non-profit boards including the Rio Grande Valley Literacy Center, RGV Food Bank, Boys and Girls Club of Pharr and currently works with State and National Leaders on Hispanic engagement in gearing up for America first, 2024 elections. Adrienne is a political enthusiast but is also very passionate about the mutual advantage of connecting people, the humility found in becoming a volunteer and service to her community. Adrienne was born in Weslaco, Texas and raised in the City of Edinburg. She received her bachelor’s from the University of Texas at Pan American with minors in Political Science, Communications and Sociology. She enjoys working as a consultant and is the owner of Peña- Garza Consulting. Adrienne believes her most prominent position is that of being a supportive wife, a proud mother, and loving daughter.

Luisa del Rosal believes we need fresh conservative leadership to restore individual liberty, personal responsibility, and the rule of law as the pillars of American society. Our God-given freedoms and rule of law that define America—the very BORDERS that define America— are under threat. Luisa is dedicated to saving American exceptionalism because has seen the alternative to a free and just society. Luisa grew up in Mexico, with metal bars on her windows, where there was no rule of law and where individual ambition, and talent are not given free reign. Instead of resigning herself to not achieving her dreams, Luisa sought something more: the limitless opportunity of the United States of America. That is why she came to Texas, legally, and followed the rules to become a United States citizen. Luisa enrolled at Southern Methodist University (SMU) where she earned dual bachelor’s degrees and a Master’s in Higher Education Policy and Leadership. After graduating, Luisa ran a program at Education is Freedom where she worked with local businesses and Mayor Tom Leppert’s office to provide underprivileged students with internship opportunities to better prepare them for the workforce and college. Driven by her passion for education, Luisa returned to SMU to serve as the executive director of the John G. Tower Center and was the founding executive director of the Mission Foods Texas-Mexico Center. A national leader on Texas-Mexico relations, she was the youngest executive director at the University, as well as the only Hispanic to head up two Centers. Now, Luisa del Rosal is an entrepreneur and small business owner. Having grown up in a country where big government stifles innovation at every turn, she understands how burdensome regulations, high taxes and runaway inflation hurt job creators and hardworking families. Fed up with politics as usual, Luisa stepped up to run against a liberal Democrat for Texas House in 2020 on a platform for better schools, safe streets, strong family values and more high-paying jobs. She served as the founding Executive Director of a group that helps elect conservative Republican Hispanics across Texas and served as Chief of Staff for a Republican U.S. Congressman to advance our shared conservative values. Luisa is a committed Republican because her experience as an immigrant made her enthusiastic about empowering people with freedom, opportunity, and personal responsibility. She found those things in Texas. Luisa will fight to secure our border and defend our second amendment rights to restore law and order in our neighborhoods. Luisa is focused on creating economic opportunity for all Americans by cutting taxes and slashing government spending to reduce inflation. Luisa sees the rot spreading in our culture and will fight back against the radical left’s assault on our family values. As a founding member of the Texas Latino-Jewish Leadership Council, Luisa is an ardent supporter of Israel. Luisa lives in North Texas with her husband, Ricardo. She serves on several nonprofit boards, including as the Chair of the Board for Communities in Schools-Dallas Region and is a member of the SMU Catholic Campus Ministry. Luisa is active in the Texas Federation of Republican Women and was a contributing columnist to the Dallas Morning News, where she wrote in favor of conservative policies that will ensure American exceptionalism for future generations. Luisa and Ricardo are members of St. Rita Catholic Community.

Dr. Andrea Ramirez's career has spanned across public service, executive search, and the non-profit sector. She served in the White House Office of Public Liaison as a Policy Advisor and Director of Hispanic Outreach and was promoted to a Commissioned Officer as Special Assistant to the President. Dr. Ramirez also has led two White House Initiatives based at the U.S. Department of Education. Prior to government service, Dr. Ramirez served as executive director of the Faith and Education Coalition of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC) where she oversaw key education initiatives. She hosted the "Raising the Standards" Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) Salsa weekly television program focused on the nexus of faith and education. Dr. Ramirez currently serves as a trustee for Dallas Baptist University and is on the NHCLC's Executive Committee and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Open Education Resources Advisory Board. She also chairs the Parents Advisory Council for her children's university model school on Capitol Hill. Dr. Ramirez holds a PhD in organizational leadership from Regent University and an MBA in conflict resolution from Dallas Baptist University. Her publications and curriculum contributions are focused on cultural intelligence, acculturation typologies, organizational culture, and authentic and kenotic leadership. Dr. Ramirez, her husband of sixteen years, Fabian, and their two daughters live in the DC area.

Jennifer Sevilla Korn is a national conservative leader and political strategist. Throughout her distinguished 20-year career, she helped elect and advise two U.S. Presidents, two U.S. Attorney Generals and many elected officials. She has devoted her career to recruiting, training and mobilizing Americans to much success at the national and state levels. She led national grassroots and communications efforts for Presidents Trump and Bush(43) resulting in historic gains among minority, veteran and faith voters. She drafted and implemented the White House Hispanic Prosperity Initiative and Commission resulting in the best economic environment for the Hispanic community. She provides commentary to national/regional television, radio and print news outlets. Jennifer recently moved back home to Southern California where she advises state and national political organizations. Prior to this post, Jennifer served in a senior post as Deputy Assistant to the President at the White House. This office is referred to as the “front door” of the White House. In this role, Jennifer managed the White House’s effort to build coalitions with Americans across the country including Hispanic, Faith, Business, Veterans, Law Enforcement and Women constituencies on issues such as trade, deregulation, small business, immigration, and religious freedom. Jennifer directly advised the President on relationships between constituents, communicate the Administration’s priorities and, more importantly, to find solutions to the concerns of constituents. These discussions resulted in direct policy and legislative implementation.

Formerly, as Deputy Political Director, Jennifer created and led “Strategic Initiatives” at the Republican National Committee (RNC), managing the integration of Hispanic, African American, Asian, veteran, and faith communities in the national political plan for the 2016 election. She successfully collaborated with the Presidential campaign on this engagement effort, resulting in increases among all coalition groups over 2012.

In the 2014 election cycle, Jennifer was responsible for spearheading a nationwide Hispanic engagement effort helping Republicans gain the majority in the U.S. Senate, and assisted with Gubernatorial and Congressional wins in CO, FL, NJ, CA, AZ, TX, NM, and NV resulting in historic gains of 40-52% of the Hispanic vote in key races. Jennifer served in the George W. Bush Administration as Director of Hispanic and Women’s Affairs in the White House, as well as Senior Advisor to Attorney General Gonzales and Mukasey at the U.S. Department of Justice. Prior to her public service, Jennifer was National Director leading the “Viva Bush” campaign during the 2004 re-election campaign. As such, she developed and implemented the strategy that resulted in President Bush receiving 44% of the Hispanic vote. Before moving to Washington, DC Jennifer spent time managing candidate and issue campaigns in California.
 Jennifer was born in East Los Angeles and later attended Pepperdine University on an Academic scholarship. She is a proud U.S. Marine Corps spouse.

Commissioner Manny Ramirez is a native Texan and a life-long resident of Northwest Tarrant County. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Fabiola Ramirez. Together, they have three beautiful daughters, Sofia, Mia, and Penelope. Manny has earned a master’s degree in Business Administration from Texas Christian University (TCU) and is also a proud Alumnus of Tarleton State University and W.E. Boswell High School. Manny is an experienced executive, small business owner, and police officer. Manny has been commissioned with the Fort Worth Police Department for more than 15 years as a Police Officer, Detective, and Sergeant. Over that time, his assignments included patrol officer, robbery detective, hostage negotiator and investigator for the United States Department of Homeland Security National Gang Unit. Most recently, Manny served as president of the Fort Worth Police Officers Association, an elected position in which he represented more than 1,700 police officers on the local, state, and national level. In 2019, after months of negotiation with the City of Fort Worth leadership, Manny was successful in securing a groundbreaking agreement to solve a $1.6 billion pension shortfall. Achieving a fair and equitable solution for over 10,000 active and retired public servants with no negative impact to the taxpayers. Due to the efforts of Commissioner Ramirez and those involved in the negotiations, the City of Fort Worth has the proud distinction of being the only major city in Texas to solve its pension crisis without legislative intervention from Austin. In 2020, Manny was appointment by Governor Greg Abbott to the Board of Directors for the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV.) Manny has also served as a member of the Chancellors Advisory Council at TCU and the Advisory Council of the Salvation Army Fort Worth. Manny is currently a Board Member on the Regional Transportation Council, a division of the North Central Texas Council of Governments responsible for the planning and the dissemination of federal, state, and local transportation funds. Manny fights for taxpayers on the local, state, and national level, ensuring that public safety remains a top priority for our elected lawmakers. Manny's blue-collar upbringing equipped him with a strong work ethic and moral fortitude. His family taught him the value of community, respect, and honesty but most importantly, his working-class roots taught him that if you want something you have to work for it. No one will work harder than Manny to create a better future for our children, our community, and our country. 

Adryana Aldeen* is an intergovernmental, political, and public policy strategist and consultant on Hispanic issues. As a contributor to numerous Spanish-speaking networks, Adryana has been one of the most widely recognized, objective, center-right, pro-life faces in millions of Spanish-speaking households in shows such as: “Al Punto con Jorge Ramos” by Univision, “Enfoque con José Diaz Balart” by Telemundo, “Choque de Opiniones” by CNN Español, etc. Adryana has been listed as a Spanish-speaking expert at the top national leadership organizations by the Media Research Center: MRC Latino in Washington, DC. As a US Elections expert, she participated with the Bureau of International Information Programs at the Department of State. – She served nine years as the National Director of VOCES Action and also served as a Director of Development for True the Vote as an expert on democracy in the electoral process, developing the Hispanic initiative Voto Honesto. Adryana has also been a visiting faculty of The Leadership Institute, the International Leadership Training School, and at their nationwide workshops “Issues that Unite: Latinos and Conservatism, teaching Public Speaking, Mastering the Media and Fundraising. Adryana was born in Puebla, Mexico, and has a Bible and Cross-Cultural Studies degree from Criswell College. She also studied communications, government, and history. She was professionally trained in media by Merrie Spaeth - former Director of Communications of the White House during the Ronald Reagan Administration - at Spaeth Communications. She was elected as a Republican National Delegate in 2008, 2012, and 2016 and has been elected consistently every two years as a state delegate for the Texas Convention from 2008 through 2020. In 2013, Adryana ran for office, seeking the Republican nomination for District 102 in the Texas House of Representatives. Adryana is married to ERISA healthcare attorney Doug Aldeen, and they reside in Austin, TX. Together, they are the parents of five outstanding young men and one outstanding young lady. Adryana has been surviving Pancreatic Cancer since 2020 and living a healthy lifestyle, advocating for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness and Healthcare Reform.

Sen. Ted Cruz represents 30 million Texans in the U.S. Senate as a passionate fighter for limited government, national security, and economic growth. He has authored over 90 legislative measures that have been signed into law, including: Expanding 529 college savings accounts to allow parents to save for K–12 public, private, and religious education Repealing Obamacare’s individual mandate Imposing sanctions on terrorists who use civilians as human shields, designating North Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism Targeting Putin’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline through multiple bills that halted construction and kept it stalled Reauthorizing and reforming NASA Holding dictatorships in South America accountable Ensuring the availability of additional records to help solve Civil Rights cold cases Ending the Department of Defense’s unjust COVID-19 vaccine mandate. He is also leading the fight in the Senate to support Texas jobs, hold Big Tech accountable to the American people, secure the border, fundamentally reassess the U.S.-China relationship and hold the Chinese Communist Party accountable for covering up the coronavirus pandemic, committing human rights atrocities, and engaging in censorship, propaganda, and espionage in the United States. In addition to serving in the Senate, Sen. Cruz co-hosts the podcast Verdict with Ted Cruz, where he breaks down the most important news stories of the day and what they mean for the American people. He is also the author of four New York Times Bestsellers. A Time for Truth: Reigniting the Promise of America details his journey as the son of a Cuban immigrant who grew up in Texas and was elected to the United States Senate. One Vote Away: How a Single Supreme Court Seat Can Change History explains what happens behind the scenes at the Supreme Court when our constitutional rights are at stake. In the book, Sen. Cruz examines eight constitutional issues and landmark Supreme Court cases that every American should know about, almost all of which he helped litigate. Nearly all of the cases discussed in the book were decided by just one vote. In the book Justice Corrupted: How the Left Weaponized the Legal System, Sen. Cruz lays out how the left has used the mechanisms of government to target their political opponents, especially under Presidents Obama and Biden. In his latest book Unwoke: How to Defeat Cultural Marxism in America, Sen. Cruz delivers a realistic battle plan for defeating the woke assault on America. Sen. Cruz is a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School. He is a former law clerk to Chief Justice William Rehnquist, and former solicitor general of Texas. He has argued nine cases before the Supreme Court. In November of 2018, he was re-elected to the Senate by the people of Texas. Sen. Cruz sits on four committees—the Foreign Relations Committee; Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; Judiciary Committee; and Rules Committee. He serves as the Ranking Member on the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. In the Judiciary Committee, he is the Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on The Constitution.

Robert “Bob” Unanue’s career at Goya spans over 45 years. At a very young age, Bob learned all facets of the business, from production, delivery, to warehouse and administration. He has held significant positions throughout the company including Department Head, Vice President, General Manager, and President and CEO in New York, New Jersey, Spain, Puerto Rico, California, Florida, and Texas. As CEO of Goya since 2004, Bob spearheaded a nearly billion-dollar expansion of Goya’s global and domestic footprint and infrastructure. Under his leadership, Goya has significantly grown, reaching new markets and distribution channels, helping to increase brand awareness and product demand among new consumers. He implemented the development of Goya’s Better for You and organic product lines to meet the needs of health-conscious consumers. He created the Goya Gives initiative, supporting hundreds of non-profit organizations, events, scholarships, and giving programs. Most recently, Bob launched Goya Cares, a global initiative dedicated to combating child trafficking and raising awareness of mental health issues among teens. He is the Executive Producer of the blockbuster motion picture SOUND OF FREEDOM. Bob has received various business and humanitarian awards for his dedication to the community including a Doctorate from Jersey City University and Bloomfield College, University of Houston Humanitarian Award, the Courage Under Fire award in 2023 from AFPI, the Sippi and Ajay Khurana Corporate Hero Award by the KNOWAutism, Rotary Lombardi Humanitarian Award, Helping a Hero Humanitarian Award, E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year Award (2015), Hispanic 100 Award, where he was given an American flag that flew over the Capitol, and the Spirit of Francis Award, given by Catholic Extension. In 2020, Bob was appointed to the White House Commission for Hispanic Prosperity and serves as a Cornerstone Trustee on the American Cornerstone Institute. He is a founding board member of America First Policy Institute (AFPI) and Chairman of the Hispanic Leadership Coalition. He also serves on the board of The Maestro Cares Foundation and The Culinary Institute of America. He appears often on national TV shows and speaks at various high profile national and international events. Bob graduated from Merrimack College with a degree in accounting, and also studied at the University of Seville in Spain. He currently resides in Houston, Texas, and takes great pride in spending quality time with his six children and fourteen grandchildren.

Karina Yapor, Executive Producer/ News Anchor for Voz Media Karina Yapor is an Emmy Award-winning News Anchor and Executive Producer. Karina Yapor has more than 16 years of experience in the main Spanish media outlets in the US, where she has worked as a producer, multimedia journalist, and news presenter for Telemundo, Univision and Voz Media.   Since 2014, she worked as a News Anchor for the Univision network in Dallas and Houston, Texas. In May 2022, she resigned from Univision to join the founding team of Voz Media, a news platform whose purpose is to reconnect the Hispanic community in the United States with their conservative values.   Karina has been awarded the prestigious EMMY award in Texas for her journalistic work and has received multiple nominations. Last year, 2023, she was awarded the Premio Águila (Eagle Award) in Miami, FL, for her record of supporting and promoting Christian and conservative values within secular media.  She's a woman of faith, a life warrior,  a mother of 5, and God trusted her a son with autism.    Social Media Handles @karinayapor @voz_us @vozmediausa

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Doug Deason is a conservative activist and donor. He has been the president of the Deason Foundation as well as Deason Capital Services, LLC, the Deason family office, since 2009. The Deason Foundation works with charities and political organizations on initiatives to empower the poor to lift themselves from poverty through criminal justice reform, education reform and free enterprise programs. DCS manages family assets including a large holding of Xerox Corporation and Conduit Corporation shares; municipal bonds; and a large holding in the global tax services firm Ryan, LLC. DCS also has investments in PE funds, debt funds, oil and gas funds and LPs, subprime auto loans, real estate, hotels, mezzanine loans and other assets and investments. Mr. Deason has also served on the boards of several private and public companies, along with schools, charities, and business groups including the West Texas Chapter of the Young Presidents Organization. Having served in board or leadership positions for the Dallas County Republican Party, the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF), and Texans for Free Enterprise, he has demonstrated leadership in conservative politics, including the issue of criminal justice reform. Mr. Deason is a supporting member of the Texas Smart on Crime Coalition, the largest statewide effort working to make Texas' criminal justice system smarter, safer, and more cost effective. He is also a signatory to Right on Crime’s Statement of Principles on conservative criminal justice reform. Right on Crime is a project of TPPF in cooperation with Prison Fellowship and the American Conservative Union Foundation.

Alfredo Ortiz is the president and CEO of the Job Creators Network, where he has led the defense of small businesses from the onslaught of bad government policies. Alfredo has testified before legislative committees about the impact of taxation and regulation on small business growth, and speaks frequently to business organizations across the nation about the need for job creators to seize responsibility for defending free enterprise. He is the co-host of the Main Street Matters podcast, which explores the intersection of small business advocacy and public policy. He has been widely published in major media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, CNBC, The Hill, and U.S. News & World Report and is a frequent guest on cable news networks and national radio talk shows, including CNN, Fox News, Hugh Hewitt, Sean Hannity, Mike Gallagher, and the Dennis Prager Show as well as C-SPAN. He previously served as Commissioner to the White House Hispanic Prosperity Initiative. Ortiz was instrumental in helping pass the historic tax cuts bill of 2017. Working with former Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich, Ortiz focused and directed JCN’s grassroots and business community to support Congressional leadership and include small business owners in the tax cut bill. JCN sent more than 550,000 emails to Congress and ran a multi-million dollar media campaign to support the bill. Prior to joining JCN, Alfredo was marketing and corporate strategy consultant, working for a variety of Fortune 500 companies. Alfredo received his MBA at the University of Michigan and graduated from Pomona College with a bachelor’s degree in Economics. Born to immigrant parents in Southern California, Alfredo saw first-hand the importance of job creation and economic opportunity, as his parents fought for their piece of the American Dream. Now he is grateful for the opportunity to lead an organization that can serve as advocates for the nearly 30 million small business owners in this country that are also fighting for their American Dream, and the nearly 60 million employees that are dependent on the success of these small business owners.

Marie Quintana is a business transformation strategist with extensive senior leadership experience in healthcare, technology, and CPG industries. She has a proven record of delivering business transformation and market leadership—seizing growth opportunities that exceed corporate objectives in highly competitive markets. Marie’s +30-year career includes serving as CMO, EVP, SVP, and Executive Advisor within multinational companies including Tenet Healthcare, PepsiCo, Perot Systems, and IBM. In all roles, she was instrumental in growing the business while spearheading efforts to build responsible corporate cultures. Most recently as CMO and EVP of Communications for Tenet Healthcare, Marie led the transformation of enterprise-wide marketing and communications. She established a business-aligned operating model and launched the first integrated, nationwide marketing campaign which drove significant gains in brand awareness, patient encounters and received over 30 healthcare industry advertising awards. Leveraging expertise in developing mission, vision, and value statements, she ensured the delivery of consistent messaging and built strong brand equity. In her previous career with PepsiCo, Marie served as SVP of Multicultural Sales & Marketing from 2005 to 2012. She created a data-driven, best-in-class Center of Excellence (COE) to impact sales execution, culturally relevant marketing and engagement across multicultural shoppers and PepsiCo partners. This groundbreaking program ignited a game-changing multicultural focus, driving trend-setting growth in Hispanic markets for global brands such as Pepsi, Frito-Lay, Tropicana, and Quaker Oats. She became an executive sponsor of multiple Employee Resource groups and was a founding member of PepsiCo Women of Color Alliance. Her early years at PepsiCo were dedicated to technology transformation as VP of Global IT Strategy, Planning & Capabilities from 2003 to2005 and VP of Technology from 1998 to 2003. She managed Technology organization while directing IT portions of mergers, acquisitions, and spinoffs. She was a member of the leadership team that stewarded the transformation of PepsiCo Shared Services and led seamless, large-scale IT integrations. As President & CEO of The Quintana Group, she has helped startups commercialize ideas, secure funding, launched new brands and mobile apps, while developing distributor partnerships across the U.S., Mexico, and Central America. Marie has actively contributed to several boards and committees. As Board Director of Fetch Rewards, she advised the leading shopper app on marketing, innovation and business strategy while sharing her vast network. She also advised Buda Juice on growth strategy and scale into national retailers. She served on the Detroit Medical Center Governing Board, Chair of the Tenet Healthcare Foundation, Chair of the PR Committee of the Federation of American Hospitals, served on the Board of Directors of the Network of Executive Women. Marie also served on the Board of Directors of Catholic Charities of Dallas. A visionary thought leader, Marie has earned global recognition as a prolific speaker and writer. She recently authored her memoir, ‘Last Flight from Havana’, providing a captivating narrative that highlights her unchartered journey of assimilation after leaving Cuba at a very young age. She has contributed to the book Win! the Hispanic Market (Paramount Market Publishing), and received honors that include “Top 50 Women in Grocery” (Progressive Grocer), “Top 5 Latina Executives” (LATINA Style Magazine), “Top 50 Hispanic Women in Business” (Hispanic Business Magazine) and “Maestro Award” (Latino Leaders Magazine). Marie holds a master’s degree from Tulane University and a BA from Louisiana State University. She is a graduate of PepsiCo’s Executive Leadership Program at UVA Darden School of Business. Having retired from Tenet Healthcare, Marie is a trusted advisor to executive leadership teams focusing on business transformation and development of high-performance teams. Her latest venture, Career Launch Advisors, is dedicated to supporting young adults embarking on their careers. Marie is passionate about positively impacting the global community, ensuring all voices are heard.

Tony Delgado is a multimillionaire tech entrepreneur and investor known for his work in the latino entrepreneurial community. He founded Disrupt Magazine, a key online resource for young entrepreneurs, and hosts the Disrupt Podcast, where he interviews a variety of influential people, from business leaders to political figures. As the CEO and co-founder of Latino Wall Street, Tony leads the top financial services and education platform for the Spanish-speaking community, impacting over 100,000 students globally. He also facilitates entrepreneurial growth through online seminars, conferences, and consulting, aiding thousands in launching profitable ventures and taking control of their family’s financial future. Tony's work exemplifies his commitment to fostering entrepreneurial success and financial empowerment in the latino community.

David Benitez is the Founder of Intelligent Mexican Marketing, Inc. Hailing from Durango, Mexico, he moved to Monterrey after 17 years, earning his CPA degree from Monterrey Tech in December 1993. His professional journey commenced at Lucas, a candy company, where he took charge of the US market while simultaneously venturing into the restaurant business with friends. Post-MBA completion at Monterrey Tech, David continued to make a mark in the consumer-packaged goods industry within the Latino spectrum in the US. Simultaneously, he expanded his restaurant chain business in Monterrey. In 2000, he took a pivotal turn, selling his stake in the flourishing restaurant chain with over 13 establishments to join the Bimbo group. As the CEO of the snacks and candy division, he focused on expanding the Takis line, accomplishing a hundred-million-dollar business in just six years, surpassing the ten-year target. In 2007, David embarked on a new entrepreneurial journey, establishing Intelligent Mexican Marketing, Inc. (IMM) with a vision to make the best Latino brands accessible to all. With a distinctive marketing approach, control over the entire value chain, and rapid expansion, IMM became a significant player in Texas for Latino brands. During the company's growth, David pursued an MBA at Harvard, cementing his commitment to education. IMM rapidly expanded across Texas, completing three acquisitions, and experienced profitable years with a remarkable 38% compound annual growth rate to date. Today, IMM stands as one of the most prominent Latino distributors in the nation, boasting the largest store coverage and servicing over 7,500 direct stores with a diverse portfolio of over 300 items across all classes of trade. Outside the boardroom, David cherishes his role as a family man. Married to Ana Maria, he is a proud father of two children, David (21), a Senior at Purdue University, and Ana Eva (19), a freshman at Boston College. David's passion for education remains a core aspect of his identity, evident in both his professional and personal pursuits.

Julian Rodarte, a dynamic and accomplished CEO, chef and restaurateur, has established himself as a rising star in the culinary world. At just 23 years old, he earned the prestigious title of being one of Zagat's "30 under 30 Most Innovative Chefs in the U.S." in 2017. His remarkable talent and innovative approach to cooking have garnered him widespread recognition and numerous accolades. Julian's passion for the hospitality industry was ignited during his formative years, as he spent countless hours by his father's side in the bustling kitchens of their family's restaurants. This early exposure instilled in him a deep appreciation for the art of culinary creation. After graduating with honors from the esteemed Culinary Institute of America, Julian honed his skills under the guidance of renowned chef Dean Fearing at the acclaimed Fearing's restaurant, located in the Ritz Carlton-Dallas. Driven by a desire to explore different culinary avenues, Julian ventured into the corporate culinary world, serving as a corporate chef for Denny's. In this role, he showcased his creativity by developing new recipes for the company's domestic menu. Julian's expertise in food science also led him to work as a Culinologist with CTI Foods, where he contributed to the development of soups, sauces, and dressings for popular brands such as Panera Bread, Subway, and PF Chang's. In November 2016, Julian, alongside his father Beto, embarked on an exciting new venture by opening Beto & Son at Trinity Groves. This establishment quickly skyrocketed to success and was recognized as one of Zagat's "Top 15 Hottest New Restaurants" in the United States in 2017. The Travel Channel also featured Beto & Son, highlighting Julian's signature Liquid Nitrogen Margarita as one of the "Best Mexican Bars in America." Julian's culinary prowess was further acknowledged when he was named "Best Chef in Dallas" in the 2019 Dallas Voice Readers' Choice Awards, while Beto & Son was honored as "Best Dining Experience in Dallas." Julian's culinary journey has extended beyond the restaurant realm, as he has made notable appearances on various platforms. He represented the United States in the World Tapas Competition in Valladolid, Spain, showcasing his skills on an international stage. Additionally, Julian has graced the screens of the Food Network as a guest judge and has hosted numerous cooking episodes on Tastemade. His expertise has also been sought after by renowned brands such as 7-UP, On The Border and Dr. Pepper Snapple. In recent years, Julian has expanded his horizons and delved into the realm of private equity, collaborating with esteemed individuals and groups such as Hargett Hunter and Phil Romano. During his tenure as the CEO of Trinity Groves Restaurant Group, he has successfully partnered with Phil Romano to launch three new restaurants, including Lexy's, Nitro Burger, and Temakeria. It was during this time that Julian most recently made D CEO’s “500 Most Powerful Business Leaders in North Texas” list. His expertise has also been instrumental in the rebranding and revitalization of Austin's beloved legacy restaurants, Trudy's Tex-Mex and South Congress Café, in the aftermath of their bankruptcy in 2020. His consultative efforts have extended to various other concepts around the country, including Cajun Steamer in Nashville, Tennessee, and the Live.Eat.Surf brands in Wilmington, North Carolina. Julian Rodarte's unwavering passion for culinary excellence, coupled with his remarkable achievements and diverse experiences, solidify his status as a respected and influential figure in the restaurant industry. With each endeavor, he continues to push the boundaries of innovation and leaves an indelible mark on the hospitality landscape.

Lili Gil Valletta is an award-winning business owner, investor and television commentator. Her story embodies the American Dream as an immigrant that came to the US at the age of 17 without speaking the language, turned successful corporate executive and then founder and CEO of Culture+ Group, a multi-million dollar AI-powered research and marketing firm. Her conglomerate of Cultural Intelligence companies works with the world’s most iconic brands and corporate C-suites to help them tap into the growth of diverse market segments to accelerate business growth. Her firm has been 2x listed by the Inc. 5000 as one of America's Fastest Growing Privately-owned companies, and is the largest Latina-owned marketing firm in Texas. Lili is an independent board director for the global retailer Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) and RCN Television. She is also an investor and operating board member for AUA Private Equity Partners, among others. She’s been listed 3x as one of the Top 101 Most Influential Latinos in the US and featured by Forbes, Fortune, Bloomberg among others.

Maryanne Pina serves as the Chief Executive Officer of CMP, a global talent solutions firm specializing in executive search, coaching, and career transition services. Drawing upon CMP's extensive research legacy, Maryanne pioneered the Latino Career AssessmentTM (LCA), a groundbreaking tool offering assessment and development solutions tailored for Latino professionals. Acknowledged as one of the most influential Latinas in America, Maryanne received notable recognition from Latino Leaders magazine in both 2022 and 2023, the Young Entrepreneur Award from AEM – Association of Mexican Entrepreneurs and others. She is actively engaged in national workforce initiatives, she holds leadership and board positions in transformative organizations like Arbora Global, SMU Latino Leadership Initiative, Dallas Regional Chamber, King Foundation, among others. Beyond her organizational commitments, Maryanne is a proactive advocate for broader thought leadership. She has authored a book, contributed articles to Forbes, and dedicated efforts to creating assessment and development solutions supporting the Latino/Hispanic community, detailed at www.LatinoCareerAssessment.com. Recognized as a go-to expert, Maryanne's expertise spans critical topics such as addressing the Latino career chasm, supporting employees navigating workforce reductions, and other talent issues. A skilled storyteller with a keen eye for detail, her writings provide powerful insights, inspiring readers to collaboratively foster positive change within organizations and pave the way for more fulfilling career paths.

Southwestern Adventist University welcomed Ana Patterson as its 26th President in July 2021. “What a privilege to serve as a leader on a campus that values the mission of inspiring knowledge, faith and service through Christ-centered education. Together with dedicated administrators, faculty, and staff we strive to provide a distinct educational experience that prepares students to thrive wherever God leads them.” She is the university’s first female and first Hispanic president. Patterson most recently worked as the special assistant to the president for the university, has nearly a decade of teaching experience as a business professor at the university, and was named Educator of the Year in 2017. She has been an active member of the community surrounding the university for the past two decades, serving in various roles on boards for several organizations.

Christos is the managing principal of Milos Development and Apollo Development, a real estate development and advisory firm focused on large scale real estate and entertainment developments in the United States, Greece, and Saudi Arabia. Christos served as an advisor to the 45th President of the United States, and has traveled to Mexico, India, Saudi Arabia, Greece, and China representing US interests. He has experience working with federal, state, and local governments. Christos was named 3rd Best Entrepreneur in America by Bloomberg’s BusinessWeek and was also recognized by Orthodox Christian Network’s 30 Under 30 Initiative as an emerging leader who demonstrates impact personally and professionally through exceptional leadership. Christos serves on the Board of Directors to the real estate division of the Church of Greece, which owns and manages $15 billion USD of real estate assets. He had the distinguished honor of sitting on the Board of Advisors for Georgetown University’s Real Estate Master’s Program Committee and the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council. Christos earned his Master’s degree in Real Estate from Georgetown University and a Bachelor’s degree in International Business from the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business.

Esteban Abascal has been with Mexican pasta, cookie, and soup giant La Moderna since he graduated from college in 2009. “I started working in the export area, commercializing our products in the USA,” he recounts. La Moderna opened a large plant in Cleburne in 2018, and Abascal took the helm a year later. It recorded record sales and profits in 2022.

Antonio Escalona is SVP/GM of the Hispanic Business Unit for PepsiCo Foods North America. He is responsible for driving accelerated growth and delighting consumers with an end-to-end focus from supply chain to innovation, marketing and sales of brands such as Gamesa and Sabritas which are loved by Hispanic consumers. Antonio and his team are also in charge of developing an omnichannel commercial playbook to help drive the entire PepsiCo foods portfolio at retail by adapting communication and execution plans to a Hispanic audience in partnership with the brand and customer teams. As part of his mission, Antonio also seeks to contribute to strengthen PepsiCo’s reputation as an employer and community member with Hispanics through a purpose-driven agenda. Prior to his current role, Antonio was most recently SVP Sales for PepsiCo Mexico Foods where during almost 5 years he led a dedicated team of 23,000 men and women responsible for selling PepsiCo's foods portfolio in Mexico across all channels while driving a significant digital transformation agenda. Antonio joined PepsiCo 28 years ago in the Finance function at their Global HQ in Purchase, NY and has since held multiple roles, including General Manager in Venezuela and previously in South Andean business unit (Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia), CFO for the Andean business unit, Sr. Director Planning for Latin America Foods, Sr. Director of Corporate Treasury for Asia Pacific, Sr. Associate of Corporate Strategy & Development. As a result, he has been able to leverage his deep financial, strategic, commercial and general management knowledge as well as his vast international exposure throughout his career. Antonio started his career as a Finance Analyst at Centrobeco in Venezuela later joining Ernst & Young where he was a Senior Consultant. Born in Barquisimeto, Venezuela and also a Mexican national, Antonio holds a Bachelor in Accounting from the UCAB in Venezuela, an MBA from the University of Connecticut and an Advanced Management Program certificate from The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. Antonio is married to Irene and together they have 3 children. He is a member of YPO (Young Presidents Organization) since 2011, currently serves as Honorary Co- Chair at LatinXNA, an organization whose mission is to Engage, Empower, and Elevate Latino and diverse talent throughout every sector in Northwest Arkansas and beyond and recently joined the Advisory Board of After-School All-Star North Texas a non-profit organization with the mission to provide comprehensive after-school programs that keep children safe and help them succeed in school and life

As co-founder and CEO of the Akorbi Group of Companies, based in Plano, Texas, Claudia Mirza led the company’s evolution from its inception in 2003 to one of the world’s largest, woman-owned, and U.S.-based language service providers, helping clients overcome language and cultural barriers to succeed in the global business marketplace. Akorbi now offers multilingual interpretation in 170 languages, staffing, technology, and localization. Offices are in Dallas, El Paso, Tucson, Pereira, Paris and Hyderabad.   The company continues to push the boundaries of technological innovation and recently acquired the RunMyProcess Digital Suite from Fujitsu Limited. RMP creates state-of-the-art automated workflows for clients around the world. Akorbi will maintain the RMP brand, powered by Akorbi Digital.    Over the course of her multifaceted career, her business acumen and rapid success anticipating marketplace needs have garnered national news coverage in TIME, MSNBC, Forbes, Fortune and Inc. Magazine, Univision, Telemundo, as well as local visibility in The Dallas Morning News, D CEO and Dallas Business Journal.   Claudia’s business accolades have been acknowledged with many awards. She was named the 2018 Women’s Business Enterprise Star by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and repeatedly ranked as one of the 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies™. The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce voted her the 2016 Business Woman of the Year. Hispanic Executive and Hola! magazines both named her to the list of the most influential Latinas.   With a business management degree from Cotecnova, Cartago, Colombia, Claudia is a graduate of the Tuck-WBENC Executive Education Program at the Tuck School of Business, received her Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the DeVry Institute of Technology and is a Harvard Business School Alumna of the prestigious three-year Owner/President Management (OPM) Program, Class 52.    Claudia serves on the Board of Directors of both The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), the international membership organization for successful women entrepreneurs. Claudia also serves on the Board of Directors of the United States Hispanic Business Council, which advocates for Hispanic-American business builders, job creators, and taxpayers to have a voice in the national dialogue, and she is the upcoming membership officer for the Wild West Chapter of YPO, a global leadership community of chief executives driven by the shared belief that the world needs better leaders. 

• Former 3-time elected Chair of the RPT, under his Chairmanship the number of elected republicans statewide increased from 2470(45%) to 3660(67%) an all-time record • Former Deputy Assistant to the President and Principal Deputy Director of the Office of Public Liaison under President Trump • Former Senior Advisor to Senators Paul and Cornyn and RNC Chairman Priebus • Co-founder of the Volunteer Engagement Project • Current Senior Advisor to Governor Abbott • Founded the Young Conservatives of Texas • Former State Chairman Texas Young Americans for Freedom • Former State Chairman Young Texans for Reagan • 51-year veteran of Republican campaigns including 13 Presidential campaigns

Founder of Revivalmakers Ministry, Evangelist, TV Host, and COO of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference

Harold Guerra is a pastor, author, and music artist with a passion for ministry and making a positive impact in his community. At the heart of Harold's ministry is the theme and vision of showing people that God is Available. His book, 'Dios Está Disponible' (God is Available) serves as a spiritual guiding light, offering encouragement and hope to readers seeking a deeper connection with God. The idea of availability and the belief that God is accessible to all is a central message of Harold's ministry and resonates throughout his music and teachings. Harold's music is a beautiful expression of his faith and his desire to uplift others. He has released several albums containing songs that have touched the hearts of listeners worldwide. Through his music, Harold seeks to convey messages of hope, love, and faith, inviting listeners to experience the transformative power of God's presence. In addition to his role as founding and senior pastor of Hosanna Woodlands, Harold is actively involved in the community through his senior advisory position at Bienvenido Faith Assembly. Through strategic partnerships with faith leaders, Harold empowers hispanic believers to make an impact on society. Harold's heart for mission work has lead him to be a strong supporter of various mission-based projects in Latin America, focusing on sponsorship of impoverished children, building homes, and providing clean water to those in need. Together with his wife Elena Witt-Guerra, Harold co-founded 'Fade Group,' a company specializing in helping US businesses effectively reach the Latin market. Their innovative strategies and cultural understanding have established them as trusted partners in bridging the gap between cultures and driving business growth and impact. With his diverse talents, persistent faith, and dedication to making a difference, Harold Guerra continues to inspire others through his music, ministry, and philanthropic efforts. Born in Houston, Texas and of Guatemalan heritage, Harold is a proud father of two children, and pastors alongside his wife Elena in The Woodlands, Texas.

Pastor Joshua Navarrete, the dynamic leader and National Faith Assembly Director at Bienvenido USA, has been a driving force in the intersection of faith and civic engagement. Over the past three years, Pastor Joshua's visionary leadership has propelled the Faith Assembly to unprecedented heights, expanding its reach across Arizona, Texas, Georgia, and Florida. Under his guidance, the assembly has welcomed over 4,000 new churches and forged impactful faith-based partnerships, including a significant collaboration with the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC). In addition to his remarkable achievements with Bienvenido, Pastor Joshua has taken on a new role as the host of the "Political Pulpit" show. This groundbreaking program serves as a platform where faith and politics converge, providing a unique space for meaningful conversations at the intersection of spirituality and civic responsibility. As the host, Pastor Joshua brings his wealth of experience in voter engagement and community empowerment, fostering dialogue that transcends traditional boundaries. Pastor Joshua Navarrete's journey reflects a commitment to bridging the gap between faith and politics, leaving an indelible mark on both Bienvenido Faith Assembly and the airwaves as the esteemed host of "Political Pulpit."

A life-long bilingual singer, songwriter, and motivational speaker, Karina began her musical career at a very young age. Her natural singing talent evident, she was only 5 years old when she recorded her first song and performed live at Madison Square Garden.

Nilsa Alvarez, a Puerto Rican mother of 2 teenagers, who has been featured on the Gorka Reality Check and news articles with op-eds on the faith and Hispanic vote, is a Political Strategist and Hispanic Division Director for the Faith & Freedom Coalition after previously serving as Faith Director for the FL GOP from 2015 – 2018. Her division’s coalition of organizations, pastors, and activists have led some of the largest efforts in Hispanic voter education and voter registration across the US in recent elections. In 2020, Nilsa served on Governor Bill Lee’s Economic Recovery Group during the pandemic, providing a translation team for the state’s reopening phases for Hispanic Tennesseans along with advocates from Latinos for Tennessee.

Elisamar Rosadois lifestyle Blogger from Puerto Rico, living in Atlanta, GA. She’s a mom of 2 girls and her goal is to encourage, educate, and inspire all women across the world through a modest personal style for the mom-life with simple beauty secrets and fashion tips.

Migdalia Rivera, with more than 30 years in Christian worship and music, is a respected pastor, singer and businesswoman. She is the founder of Casa Vida Church in Atlanta, GA and has participated in numerous Christian productions, musical projects, collaborations, and events; impacting the Christian community internationally.