2025 Summit - Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Latinx MBA Association to Host 5th Annual Leadership Summit, Celebrating Five Years of Impact and Growth

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 13, 2025 – The Latinx MBA Association, the largest national network dedicated to advancing Latinx MBAs, is proud to announce its 5th Annual Leadership Summit, taking place October 2–4, 2025, at the Westin LAX in Los Angeles, California. This milestone event, themed “Future-Ready, Leading Now,” will convene top executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and students to celebrate five years of growth while equipping Latinx professionals to lead the future of business.

Founded in 2020, the Latinx MBA Association has rapidly grown to more than 2,000 members across 180 MBA programs nationwide. The organization has become a powerful platform for leadership development, mentorship, and collective impact, building a pipeline of Latinx leaders ready to transform the corporate landscape.

“Latinx professionals are fueling America’s growth, contributing more than $4.1 trillion to the U.S. economy, yet remain underrepresented in leadership roles,” said Richard Velazquez, CEO of the Latinx MBA Association. “The Leadership Summit is designed to change that by creating access to opportunity, amplifying voices, and equipping our members with the tools to lead in today’s rapidly evolving marketplace.”

This year’s impressive lineup of speakers reflects the summit’s reputation as a premier gathering for Latinx business leaders. Featured participants include:

• Allegra Stennett – Co-Founder, New Majority Capital

• Fidel Vargas – CEO, HSF Fund & Board Member, Snap Inc.

• Julián Castro – CEO, Latino Community Foundation & former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

• Rodrigo Garcia – Global CFO and U.S. President, talipot Holdings

• Carmen Flores – Fractional CMO, Nopalera

• Daniel Acosta – Managing Director & Senior Partner, BCG

• Cindy J. Lone – CEO/Founder, Latinas at Work

The three-day summit will feature dynamic sessions, career development opportunities, and high-impact networking, including:

• Economic Power & Innovation: Sessions like “Latinx Economic Power” and “AI Industry Insights” that spotlight both market influence and future-shaping technologies.

• Career Acceleration: New mentorship programs and Career Roundtables featuring alumni leaders across investment banking, consulting, tech, AI, and venture capital, with professionals from Amazon, Google, Meta, Bain, BCG, EY, UBS, WorkWhile, VC Unleashed, and more.

• Networking at Scale: The 5th Anniversary Reception will bring together MBA students and alumni from top programs, creating opportunities for collaboration and long-term professional relationships.

“The Latinx MBA Leadership Summit is a launchpad for the next generation of leaders,” said Nikki Suarez, Associate Board Member & Summit Committee Co-Lead. “It’s where ideas meet opportunity, and where Latinx talent and influence are amplified at the highest levels.”

About the Latinx MBA AssociationThe Latinx MBA Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering, developing, and advancing Latinx business leaders to create positive economic change for the United States. With over 2,000 members representing 180 MBA programs, the Latinx MBA Association builds pathways to leadership through mentorship, networking, and collective impact.

Media Contact:

Ashley Lisseth Hernandez

Head of Media, Communications, and Public Relations

ashley.hernandez@latinxmba.org‪

(310) 896-8887

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