Latino Leaders Network

What an incredible day celebrating 20 years of ‘Bringing Leaders Together’! 🎉 We were honored to recognize the outstanding contributions of Latino leaders at the Latino Leaders Convention Series Luncheon during the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Congratulations to Hon. Julie Chávez Rodriguez for receiving the Eagle Leadership Award for her profound impact on our community. U.S. Senator Alex Padilla delivered an inspiring keynote address, and Maria Teresa Kumar was presented with the Chairman’s Award.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this event truly unforgettable!

The Honorable Mickey Ibarra, Chairman of the Latino Leaders Network, will serve as the program host of the 40th Tribute to Mayors reception on Friday, June 21, 2024 in Kansas City, MO.

Mayor Paulette M. Guajardo of Corpus Christi will be honored with the Antonio Villaraigosa Leadership Award and Mayor John Giles of Mesa will receive the Champion Award.

Special guest speakers include Mayor Quinton Lucas of Kansas City, Mayor Regina Romero of Tucson, and the Honorable Antonio R. Villaraigosa.

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of bringing leaders together, this by-invitation-only event will convene elected officials, corporate executives, opinion leaders, community activists, industry experts, and political insiders.

The Latino Leaders Network is proud to announce that Mayor Paulette M. Guajardo of Corpus Christi will receive the Antonio Villaraigosa Leadership Award at the 40th Tribute to Mayors reception on Friday, June 21, 2024 in Kansas City, MO, site of the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) summer meeting.

The award recognizes the outstanding mayors who are dedicated to bringing their diverse communities together --- to include us. As mayor of the 8th largest Texas city with a population of 327K residents, Mayor Guajardo is the only female member of Texas' “Big City Mayors.”

We look forward to celebrating her leadership!

🇲🇽 Latino Leaders Network Chairman Mickey Ibarra was honored to join Miami Heat's Jaime Jaquez Jr., Chairman Rep. Pete Aguilar, Ambassador Esteban Moctezuma Barragan, Julia Chavez Rodriguez, and others at The White House Cinco de Mayo celebration. 🎉

The Latino Leaders Network is pleased to announce that Mayor Paulette M. Guajardo of Corpus Christi will receive the Antonio Villaraigosa Leadership Award at the 40th Tribute to Mayors reception on Friday, June 21, 2024. The event will take place from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM in Kansas City, MO, site of the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) summer meeting.

The Antonio Villaraigosa Leadership Award is presented to a mayor from a city with a significant Latino population who has exhibited an outstanding commitment to bringing diverse communities together. Mayor Guajardo served as president of the Texas Municipal League and is the only female member of Texas' “Big City Mayors.” Corpus Christi is the 8th largest Texas city with a population of 327K residents.

We look forward to celebrating her leadership.

Paulette Guajardo Announcement

Our Chairman, Mickey Ibarra, continued our 20th anniversary celebration of "Bringing Leaders Together" at the 71st Latino Leaders Luncheon Series in Albuquerque, NM.

Congratulations to Tom Saenz, President and General Counsel of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, recipient of our Eagle Leadership Award. The award is presented to a national leader who has made a significant impact on the lives of the Latino community.

Grateful to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico and Mayor Tim Keller of Albuquerque for special guest remarks. Thanks to our community partner, The Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce Convention & Tourism Department, honorary host committee, and sponsors.

Visit www.LatinoLeadersNetwork.org for more information about events, programming, the Latino Leaders Speak book, and curriculum guide.

Congratulations to Cristina Antelo, president of Ferox Strategies in Washington, DC, new member of the Latino Leaders Network Board of Directors. Cristina represents a host of major corporations and is active in charitable work, contributing her business acumen, political savvy, and trademark hustle on the Board of Directors of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute and the National Wildlife Federation’s (NWF).

The Latino Leaders Network is proud to announce that Michelle Lujan Grisham, Governor of New Mexico, will deliver special guests remarks at the 71st Latino Leaders Luncheon Series on Thursday, April 11, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM.

Thomas A. Saenz, President and General Counsel of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, will be honored with the Eagle Leadership Award.

The by-invitation only event will convene elected officials, corporate executives, opinion leaders, community activists, policy experts, and political insiders. Visit www.LatinoLeadersNetwork.org to learn more.

The Latino Leaders Network is proud to host the 71st Latino Leaders Luncheon Series on Thursday, April 11, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM. We are delighted to be joined by Mayor Tim Keller of Albuquerque who will deliver special guests remarks.

Mayor Keller received the Antonio Villaraigosa Leadership Award at our 36th Tribute to Mayors reception on June 3, 2022 in Reno, Nevada.

Learn more about our events at www.LatinoLeadersNetwork.org.

Thomas A. Saenz, President and General Counsel of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, will be honored with the Eagle Leadership Award at the 71st Latino Leaders Luncheon Series for his significant impact on the lives of Latinos living in the United States.

An advocate for our nation's Latino and immigrant communities, Mr. Saenz is a distinguished civil rights attorney and longtime champion for diversity and social justice.

We look forward to celebrating his service to our community.

Today, Chairman Mickey Ibarra returned to The White House West Wing office he occupied from 1997-2001 at the invitation of Stephen Benjamin, Assistant to the President for Public Liaison, who currently occupies the same office. His first return to the office since departing January 20, 2001---over 23 years ago!

The Latino Leaders Network is proud to celebrate our 20th anniversary of bringing leaders together at the 71st Latino Leaders Luncheon Series on Thursday, April 11, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM. Thomas A. Saenz, President and General Counsel of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, will be honored with the Eagle Leadership Award. The Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce will serve as the Community Partner.

The Latino Leaders Luncheon Series provides a platform for prominent Latino leaders to share their personal story of obstacles overcome to achieve success.

If you are interested in attending, please contact Shirley Springer at [email protected].

Congratulations to Ruben E. Alvarez, Latino Leaders Network CEO and Molera Alvarez Managing Partner, for being honored with the prestigious Virginia E. Cárdenas Arts Advocate Award.

The award was presented at Xico’s 36th Annual Dinner and Art Auction on February 24, 2024 in Phoenix, AZ. Xico is one of the oldest ethnic arts organizations in the United States and a leading organization advancing culture, artists and community.

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Our Chairman, Mickey Ibarra, officially kicked off our 20th anniversary celebration of "Bringing Leaders Together" since 2004!

Thank you to the over 300 guests, including nearly 60 mayors registered, who joined us at the 39th Tribute to Mayors to recognize Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass with the Antonio Villaraigosa Leadership Award in Washington, DC.

Special guest speakers included U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, US Rep Nanette Diaz Barragán, The Honorable Tom Perez, U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar, and The Honorable Antonio R. Villaraigosa.

We are grateful to our sponsors for their continued support. Visit www.LatinoLeadersNetwork.org to learn about upcoming events and more.

The Latino Leaders Network is proud to be joined by outstanding leaders tonight at the 39th Tribute to Mayors at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC.

Special guest speakers include US Rep Nanette Diaz Barragán, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, and The Honorable Tom Perez.

Learn more about our upcoming events at www.latinoleadersnetwork.org.

The Latino Leaders Network is proud to be joined by the 41st Mayor of Los Angeles, The Honorable Antonio R. Villaraigosa, at the 39th Tribute to Mayors for remarks and the award presentation.

The Antonio Villaraigosa Leadership Award was first presented in 2012 in Orlando as Mayor Villaraigosa closed his term as president of the US Conference of Mayors. The award has been named in his honor to recognize outstanding mayors who are dedicated to bringing their diverse communities together--- to include us.

The Latino Leaders Network is proud to be joined by the first Latino elected to represent the state of California in the U.S. Senate, Alex Padilla, at the 39th Tribute to Mayors on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 in Washington, DC.

Senator Padilla was honored along with his wife, Angela, at our first Sacramento luncheon series event last September. Senator Padilla’s history of public service includes president of the Los Angeles City Council, California State Senator, and Secretary of State.

Watch his past remarks at www.youtube.com/latinoleadersnetwork.

The Latino Leaders Network will host the 39th Tribute to Mayors on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles will be honored with the Antonio Villaraigosa Leadership Award for her outstanding commitment to bringing diverse communities together.

Special guest speakers include Senator Alex Padilla, US Rep Nanette Diaz Barragán, Hon. Tom Perez, Hon. Antonio Villaraigosa, and Mayor Regina Romero.

The by-invitation only event will convene elected officials, corporate executives, opinion leaders, community activists, industry experts, and political insiders.

Thank you to the nearly 300 guests who joined us at the inspiration 70th Latino Leaders Luncheon Series event in Los Angeles to honor music icon Sheila E. with the Eagle Leadership Award & Miguel A. Santana of the California Community Foundation with the Chairman’s Award.

Grateful for our sponsors and Michael Lizárraga of , our community partner.

The Latino Leaders Network will host the 70th Latino Leaders Luncheon Series on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at The California Club in Los Angeles, CA.

Courtesy of , guests will receive a complimentary copy of Latino Leaders Speak: Personal Stories of Struggle and Triumph edited by Latino Leaders Network Chairman, Mickey Ibarra and companion curriculum guide.

Visit our YouTube channel to watch keynote addresses delivered by leaders featured in the book. www.youtube.com/latinoleadersnetwork.

Our stories are important and need to be told.

The Latino Leaders Network is proud to announce TELACU will serve as the Community Partner at the 70th Latino Leaders Luncheon Series event taking place on November 16th in Los Angeles, CA. Michael Lizárraga, President & CEO of , will deliver remarks.

TELACU was established in 1968 as a pioneering institution committed to service, empowerment, advancement, and the creation of self-sufficiency. Focused on community and economic development, each business TELACU owns and operates has a double bottom line – profitability that is inseparable from social impact.

In addition to being the Community Partner, TELACU is a Book Sponsor and VIP Sponsor for the 70th Latino Leaders Luncheon Series. We are grateful for their partnership and support.

The Latino Leaders Network looks forward to recognizing Miguel A. Santana, President & CEO of the California Community Foundation, with the Chairman’s Award at the 70th Latino Leaders Luncheon Series on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at The California Club in Los Angeles, CA.

Miguel Santana has more than three decades of expertise in government, nonprofit, private, philanthropy and the community sectors. He is making Southern California a more equitable place for all its residents, especially those who have been historically marginalized. Previously, Santana served as President & C.E.O. of the Weingart Foundation, which partners with communities across Southern California to advance racial, social, and economic justice. He began his career as a community liaison at the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (), before working with L.A. County Supervisor Gloria Molina.

The Latino Leaders Network is proud to announce Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will deliver welcome remarks at the 70th Latino Leaders Luncheon Series event taking place on November 16th in Los Angeles, CA.

She is the 43rd Mayor of Los Angeles and the first woman and second African American to be elected as the city's chief executive.

Music icon Sheila E. will be honored with the Eagle Leadership Award and deliver the keynote address. Miguel Santana, President & CEO of the California Community Foundation (), will receive the Chairman’s Award and deliver acceptance remarks. is the community partner.

Visit www.LatinoLeadersNetwork.org for more information.

Hosted by Chairman Mickey Ibarra, The Latino Leaders Network will convene the 70th Latino Leaders Luncheon Series on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at The California Club in Los Angeles, CA.

Music icon Sheila E. will be honored with the Eagle Leadership Award and deliver the keynote address. Miguel Santana, President & CEO of the California Community Foundation, will receive the Chairman’s Award and deliver acceptance remarks. is the community partner.

The by-invitation only event will convene elected officials, corporate executives, opinion leaders, community activists, industry experts, and political insiders.

Watch keynote speakers from past events on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/latinoleadersnetwork.

Chairman Mickey Ibarra and the Latino Leaders Network are proud to have convened the 69th event of the Latino Leaders Luncheon Series to honor Secretary Miguel Cardona, U.S. Department of Education, with the Eagle Leadership Award in New York on Friday, September 22, 2023.

Secretary Cardona delivered the keynote address. The Eagle Leadership Award was presented to a national leader who has made a significant impact on the lives of Latinos living in the United States.

Secretary Cardona is one of three children, whose grandparents moved from Puerto Rico in the 1960s for better opportunities in the mainland United States. That experience, and his bicultural upbringing, have helped shape Secretary Cardona's passion to serve all students and improve their opportunities for success.

Learn more about the Latino Leaders Network and upcoming events at www.latinoleadersnetwork.org.