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!