The leader of one of the largest roofing companies in New Jersey, he recently took a stake in Quadratin Hispano, a media company in Mexico City that has begun producing a digital product serving New Jersey.
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Former press secretary for U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, he has served in a variety of roles at the EDA, earning promotion to the director role in September.
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Garcia, a proud alum from the Class of 1999, not only works to increase alumni involvement in a school on the rise, but to ensure current students take advantage of the opportunities that could impact their own
social mobility.
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A former member of the Legislature, he is one of the most influential — and best-connected — lobbyists in Trenton, where he leads one of the city’s top firms.
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Luis Garcia Vazquez has served as CFO for the New York Red Bulls since 2011. He is also a member of the club’s Executive Leadership Team. Before the Red Bulls, he spent five years at the NBA.
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A highly regarded and recognized industry leader, the bilingual marketer will bring her expertise in marketing and tech — and a background in international diplomacy — to the world’s biggest event.
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Garofalo takes serving his community to the next level. He not only leads banking initiatives that reach all sectors of society, but efforts to create a pipeline of job opportunities for the next generation.
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A veteran of the Marine Corps, he counsels and defends clients in governmental compliance and enforcement proceedings from the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act to matters relating to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination.
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She is a well-known community leader and speaker for programming focused on leadership, crisis management, in-house practice, women empowerment, Latina leadership and the advancement of underrepresented lawyers.
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The son of Cuban immigrants, he believes that lawyers should use their skills to help those who cannot afford legal services. He dedicates a substantial amount of his time to pro bono matters and works closely with the firm’s Center for Public Interest.
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Longtime leader of LAEDA lives the organization’s mission to use the power of entrepreneurship to “Empower People and Revitalize Communities” by working side-
by-side with entrepreneurs to build thriving businesses.
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The former school administrator in Newark who held positions at Goldman Sachs and CN Communications is a purpose-driven volunteer who harnesses his grassroots experience to advise on state and federal policy related to youth and family support.
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Linares, who broke ground as the first Hispanic to serve as chief judge of the United States District Court of New Jersey and the first Cuban-born district court chief judge in the U.S., chairs the firm’s Alternative Dispute Resolution practice.
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A key attorney in the office, she works in the cybercrime unit of the office’s Criminal Division following efforts in narcotics and organized crime — and after an impressive stint in private practice at Norton Rose Fulbright.
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A longtime engineering executive, she now oversees strategic planning, process improvement and operational management of group that represents more than 7,000 Hispanic-owned businesses and professionals.
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Lozano is highly regarded and respected for his work as an executive and leader in both health care and public service — and his career is just getting started. He is one to watch.
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He is responsible for overseeing more than 2,200 physical branches coast-to-coast —
and also serves as executive sponsor of bank’s multicultural employee resource group and the bank’s Hispanic and Latino Leaders forum.
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You have had it; you love it. Martinez and Camelo are the entrepreneurs who helped make Señor Sangria an overnight sensation after more than a decade of hard work.
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She is an entrepreneur involved in many ventures (Stumpy’s Hatchet House is a fun one),
so it’s no wonder that she is the perfect person to serve as chair of the Somerset County Business Partnership.
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She is president of Latina Civic PAC, whose mission is to increase the number of Latinas in elected office, and a board member at Latina Civic Action, which works to advance policies that support Latinas.
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His efforts to make the chamber one of the most influential in the state and country are exemplary — and overshadow the fine work he does with his own company, Robinson Aerial Surveys.
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Looking to design a space where multicultural-, LGBTQA- and women-owned startups and ventures could flourish, Medina created =SPACE in Newark, a unique coworking space that satisfies the gap of diverse talent in entrepreneurship and tech industries.
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Melli is an award-winning, bilingual communications strategist with over 15 years of experience in public relations, political campaigns, government relations, message development, digital media and crisis communications.
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Leading a family-owned business that provides honest professional service, Mera
and S&A have made a commitment to empowering communities, in particular women, through educational automotive workshops.
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His hands-on leadership has made SA Trucking a trusted leader in the space. But for Miqueli, the son of Cuban immigrants, it’s not just about business; it’s about honoring the legacy of his parents, who taught him the value of hard work and integrity.
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A management analyst for the Defense Contract Management Agency, he has nearly three decades of experience as a senior human resources manager with experience in operations and project management.
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Moctezuma sees it as her duty to make space and be the representation for other women. As part of this, she and her colleagues built Verizon’s Women in Finance group, which Moctezuma still sponsors.
