Victor Manuel
Founder
Otro Rollo Films LLC
Victor Manuel is a Latino filmmaker and founder of Otro Rollo Films, a production company known for dynamic storytelling across commercial, cultural, and community-focused projects. He specializes in videography, editing, and creative direction, working with entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and regional organizations to elevate their narratives through high-quality visual media. Manuel’s work blends technical precision with a strong cultural lens, helping New Jersey and New York clients capture authentic stories that resonate with diverse audiences.
Ed Martinez
Executive Director
Morgan Stanley
Ed Martinez is an Executive Director at Morgan Stanley, where he leads client strategy, relationship management, and financial advisory initiatives. Based in New Jersey, Martinez supports institutional and private-client portfolios, guiding long-term planning and investment strategy. He is active in community-impact efforts and professional-development programs that expand financial literacy and career pathways for diverse communities.
Jeffrey Martinez
Executive Vice President & Head of Branch Banking; Treasurer
PNC Bank; Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey
Jeffrey Martinez serves as Executive Vice President and Head of Branch Banking at PNC Bank, overseeing more than 2,400 branches and nearly 16,000 employees across the bank’s coast-to-coast footprint. He also serves as Treasurer of the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, supporting the chamber’s mission to advance Latino entrepreneurship. Martinez is a New Jersey native and a national leader in retail banking, driving growth, community investment and service innovation.
Miguel Martinez
Owner
GroMex
Miguel Martinez is the owner of GroMex, a Passaic-based distributor of food products imported from Mexico, supplying restaurants, food stores, and bodegas with sales exceeding $50 million annually. He oversees operations, supply relationships, and market development, supporting regional retailers and food-service partners. Martinez’s work strengthens NJ’s Latino-owned business landscape and contributes to the state’s food-supply ecosystem.
Nicole Martinez
Chief Nursing Information Officer of Clinical Informatics and Training
RWJBarnabas Health
Nicole Martinez started her RWJBH career as a unit clerk and has spent more than two decades climbing through nursing, finance and clinical informatics roles since. She now leads the Nursing and Allied Health Collaborative, a group of more than 650 clinical operations members that vets and prioritizes every clinically related change across the system — work that helped earn her spot on Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2026 “170 Women in Health IT to Know” list.
Monica Martinez Milan
Longtime Leader; Vice Chair
Somerset County Business Partnership; Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey
Monica Martinez Milan is an entrepreneur and longtime leader of the Somerset County Business Partnership, where she guided regional economic-development strategy and business-community engagement, including a term as the organization’s first Latina chairperson. She also serves as Vice Chair of the Statewide Hispanic Chamber. She owns Stumpy’s Hatchet House in Green Brook and is a prominent voice in Somerset County’s business ecosystem, advancing growth, collaboration, and local entrepreneurship.
Laura Matos
Partner
MAD Global Strategy
Laura Matos is a Partner at MAD Global Strategy, the bipartisan public affairs firm led by Mike DuHaime, bringing more than two decades of experience spanning three New Jersey gubernatorial administrations (McGreevey, Codey, Corzine) and nearly seven years leading Kivvit’s New Jersey office. She served as the chief architect of the state’s award-winning 2021 COVID-19 vaccine awareness campaign and was a Senior Advisor to Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s transition. Matos serves on the board of Latina Civic Action.
Citi Medina
Founder, CEO
EqualSpace
Citi Medina is CEO and founder of EqualSpace, a Newark coworking and incubator space that supports founders of color, women-led ventures and LGBTQ-led startups. A creative strategist, he also leads the design collective MEDINA = CITI, and his work includes Yes Newark, the city’s creative campaign for Amazon’s HQ2 bid. He has taught as a visiting professor at Rutgers University, and his TEDx talk, “Just a Boy From Brooklyn,” has been widely shared.
Gil Medina
Chair; Executive VP
N.J. Chamber of Commerce; CBRE
Gil Medina serves as Chair of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce and Executive Vice President at CBRE, where he leads strategic advisory work across commercial real estate, economic development, and corporate growth. A former NJ Commerce Secretary, Medina is one of the state’s most influential business leaders, shaping statewide policy, investment strategy, and public-private partnerships that drive economic competitiveness.
Juan Melli
Partner; President
Mercury; Team Wilderness
Juan Melli is a Partner at Mercury, advising clients on public affairs, strategic communications, and government relations. He also serves as President of the Board of Team Wilderness, supporting youth leadership and outdoor-education programming in Jersey City. Melli is a well-known figure in New Jersey’s civic and political landscape, with deep experience in municipal strategy and statewide engagement.
Dr. Celinés Morales-Ribeiro
Director of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery
Englewood Health
A board-certified surgeon and diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, Dr. Celinés Morales-Ribeiro joined the Englewood Health and Englewood Hospital boards of trustees in 2026. Morales-Ribeiro trained at SUNY Buffalo and SUNY Upstate and is a fellow of ACS and ASMBS.
Jason Moyett
Director of HUB-Branch Regional Operations
OnTrac
Jason Moyett oversees hub and branch regional operations for OnTrac across New Jersey, including New Brunswick, Trenton, and Kearny, for the last-mile delivery carrier’s growing East Coast footprint. His background spans operations leadership at Chewy, Walmart eCommerce, Radial, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car before joining OnTrac. Outside of work, Moyett volunteers with United Way, Habitat for Humanity, and the Capital Region Food Bank, reflecting a career built around both logistics expertise and community service.
Michael Munoz
Market President
AmeriHealth New Jersey
Michael Munoz has served as market president of AmeriHealth New Jersey since 2017, overseeing profit-and-loss management and all business operations for the statewide health plan after leading its sales and marketing organization for more than a decade. With more than 30 years in health insurance, he has helped position AmeriHealth as a strong competitor in New Jersey’s individual marketplace while prioritizing associate engagement and community volunteerism. Munoz was named to BINJE’s BEST Health Care list in 2026, recognized for his commitment to equitable access to care.
David Orozco
Chief Operating Officer
Brisas Brands
David Orozco is Chief Operating Officer of Brisas Brands, the fast-growing New Jersey food-manufacturing company best known for its Brisas Empanadas, now distributed across major retailers and food-service channels. He oversees operations, supply chain, product development, and national expansion, helping scale one of NJ’s most visible Latino-led consumer brands. Orozco drives Brisas’ growth strategy and its emergence as a standout in the state’s food-innovation ecosystem.
Arturo Ortega
Founder & Owner
La Fortaleza Restaurants
Arturo Ortega is the founder and owner of La Fortaleza, one of New Jersey’s most recognizable Latino restaurant groups, known for immersive dining experiences and multiple locations across the state. He oversees brand development, operations, and expansion, helping transform La Fortaleza into a regional destination. Ortega’s leadership has made the restaurant a standout in New Jersey’s hospitality and cultural landscape.
Daniel Ortega
Community Affairs
ELEC 825
Daniel Ortega has been a key to the community affairs outreach at the Engineers Labor-Employer Cooperative (ELEC 825) for more than a decade. He works with local governments, agencies, planning boards and chambers of commerce across New Jersey and five Hudson Valley counties to promote economic development and construction. He previously served as a commissioner of the Hackensack and Bergen County housing authorities and as deputy chief of staff to former Assemblyman Carmelo Garcia.
Raquel Ortiz
Vice President, Ambulatory Services
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
Raquel Ortiz is Vice President of Ambulatory Services at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, supporting operations, patient-care initiatives, and community-health programming for one of New Jersey’s largest clinical systems. Her work centers on strengthening access, improving service delivery, and advancing culturally responsive care across Bergen County. Ortiz contributes to New Bridge’s mission of expanding behavioral health, medical services, and community engagement for diverse populations.
Marcela Ospina Maziarz
VP, Community and Government Affairs
Thomas Edison State University
Marcela Ospina Maziarz is vice president for community and government affairs at Thomas Edison State University, where she reports to the president and serves on the president’s cabinet. She leads the university’s advocacy at the federal, state and local levels and its relations with Trenton and Mercer County. She previously was a deputy commissioner at the New Jersey Department of Health, overseeing about 4,000 licensed health care facilities, and played a key role in COVID-19 vaccine outreach in underserved communities.
Karem Ospino
Founder
Ospino Consulting
Karem Ospino is the founder of Ospino Consulting, a New Jersey-based financial and accounting firm serving small and midsize businesses. She and her team provide bookkeeping, tax planning, and virtual CFO services, helping business owners align their finances with their growth goals. Ospino is a recognized voice in New Jersey’s small-business community, mentoring entrepreneurs through the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of NJ and serving on the board of 1st Bergen Federal Credit Union.
Luis & Sofi Perez
Owners
1958 Cuban Cuisine
Luis and Sofi Perez are the owners of 1958 Cuban Cuisine, a Latino-owned Cuban restaurant in Westfield known for authentic dishes and a warm, community-driven atmosphere. They oversee operations, menu development, and the restaurant’s day-to-day hospitality, drawing on their Cuban heritage to shape the dining experience. Their leadership has made 1958 a beloved destination in the Westfield area and a standout in New Jersey’s culinary landscape.
David Perez-Herranz
Vice President Clinical Services
JAG Physical Therapy
David Perez-Herranz serves as the Vice President Clinical Services of JAG PT New Dorp on Staten Island, part of JAG Physical Therapy’s network across New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. He oversees clinical operations and patient care at his location, drawing on his own background as a former professional soccer player in Spain. Perez-Herranz contributes to JAG’s reputation for high-quality, patient-centered physical therapy across the region.
Blenda Pinto
Director, Corporate and Government Affairs
United Airlines
Blenda Pinto is Director of Corporate and Government Affairs at United Airlines, representing the airline’s interests across New Jersey and the region. She manages government relations, regulatory engagement, and community partnerships, supporting United’s operations at Newark Liberty International Airport. Pinto is a prominent figure in New Jersey’s transportation and policy ecosystem, advancing initiatives that strengthen aviation, workforce development, and regional connectivity.
Cristina Pinzon
CEO
Stateside Affairs
Cristina Pinzon is the CEO of Stateside Affairs, a New Jersey strategic-communications and public-affairs firm serving corporate, nonprofit and government clients. She leads statewide campaigns, crisis communications, multicultural outreach and media strategy. Pinzon is a prominent voice in New Jersey’s civic and political ecosystem, known for shaping high-impact narratives and advising organizations on public engagement and reputation management.
Arlene Quiñones Perez
Partner
DeCotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole & Giblin LLP
Arlene Quiñones Perez is a Partner at DeCotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP, where she advises clients on labor, employment, and municipal matters across New Jersey’s public and private sectors. She previously served as a Councilwoman in the Town of Clinton and has held general counsel roles for several municipalities and school boards. Quiñones Perez is a respected figure in New Jersey’s legal community, known for her work bridging law, policy, and public service.
Emy Quispe
Chief of Staff
N.J. Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Emy Quispe was named chief of staff at the Department of Labor and Workforce Development in April, bringing more than a decade of public service and executive leadership experience to the department. She most recently served as deputy chief of staff to former Gov. Phil Murphy, managing key external constituencies, and also directed the Governor’s Office of Legislative Affairs. Earlier, she worked in the office of Speaker Pro Tempore Annette Quijano. She began her career as a political organizer with SEIU Local 32BJ.
