Founding President & CEO
Orson Aguilar
Orson Aguilar is a nationally recognized leader in economic justice and wealth-building for communities of color. Driven by a deep commitment to social justice, Orson brings extensive experience in public affairs, policy development, advocacy, and community engagement. He has held significant roles throughout his career, including President of the Greenlining Institute, Executive Director at UnidosUS Action Fund, and Senior Director at Oportun. In these positions, Orson has consistently demonstrated effective leadership in crafting strategies, engaging stakeholders, and building coalitions to advance equitable policies and create opportunities for underserved communities.
Orson has actively contributed to various corporate advisory boards and the boards of leading nonprofit organizations. He currently serves on several governing boards, including The East Los Angeles Community Corporation, GreenLatinos, Innovate Public Schools, and Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice.
Orson has received numerous leadership appointments, including serving on the Federal Reserve of San Francisco’s Community Advisory Council, Bank of America’s National Community Advisory Council, BBVA’s Community Advisory Council, JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s Community Advisory Board, and PG&E’s Community Advisory Council. In 2018, Assemblymember Rob Bonta honored Orson with The Equity Champion Award. In 2019, Congresswoman Barbara Lee recognized him with a Congressional Record Award, and Oakland’s Mayor proclaimed April 26, 2019, as Orson Aguilar Day. Orson has testified before Congress and has been quoted in various news outlets, including The Los Angeles Times, CNBC News, Our Weekly, Univision, Telemundo, The Wall Street Journal, and USA Today.
Throughout Orson's professional career and leadership development, his advocacy for equitable policy practices has been deeply informed by his experience of being born and raised in the low-income neighborhood of Boyle Heights in Los Angeles. This background has given him a unique understanding of the challenges faced by underserved populations and the success that can be achieved when equitable opportunities and resources are accessible.
Orson lives in Southern California with his wife and their three children. He loves the outdoors and serves as an Adult Leader for his children’s Scouting America troops.
Board of Directors
Orson Aguilar
Oscar de la Torre
Marla Bilonick
Founding President & CEO, LatinoProsperity
Marla Bilonick
Oscar de la Torre
Marla Bilonick
President & CEO,
National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders
Oscar de la Torre
Oscar de la Torre
Oscar de la Torre
City of Santa Monica Council-member
Kathy Dominguez
Oscar de la Torre
Oscar de la Torre
President, Educational Facilities Group
Allen Fernandez Smith
Allen Fernandez Smith
Allen Fernandez Smith
Head of Philanthropy, West Region, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Jenny Flores
Allen Fernandez Smith
Allen Fernandez Smith
Entrepreneur & Community Leader
Mark Magaña
Allen Fernandez Smith
Eric Rodriguez
Founding President & CEO, GreenLatinos
Eric Rodriguez
Allen Fernandez Smith
Eric Rodriguez
Senior Vice President, Policy and Advocacy, UnidosUS
Michelle Romero
Michelle Romero
Michelle Romero
Founder/CEO,
We Create the Future & Chief Strategy Officer, Dream.Org
Beatriz Stotzer
Michelle Romero
Michelle Romero
Cheif Executive Officer,
NEW Capital, LLC
Sabrina Terry
Michelle Romero
Sabrina Terry
Chief of Programs and Strategic Development, National Community Reinvestment Coalition
Areas of Impact for Latino Wealth Creation
Latino Inclusion & Representation
Latino Inclusion & Representation
Latino Inclusion & Representation
We champion equitable representation of Latinos across all critical sectors of the economy, especially in the highest levels of power and influence.
Financial Services & Investments
Latino Inclusion & Representation
Latino Inclusion & Representation
We advocate for a financial system that equitably serves the Latino community and empowers Latinos to lead and invest, shaping their own economic future.
AI & Technology
Latino Inclusion & Representation
Climate Change & Green Economy
As artificial intelligence and technology evolve, we strive to ensure these advancements contribute to Latino wealth creation rather than exacerbate existing disparities.
Climate Change & Green Economy
Climate Change & Green Economy
Climate Change & Green Economy
We support a just transition to a green economy where Latinos are active owners and producers of sustainable solutions, ensuring they play a leading role in the nation’s environmental future.
Jobs & Workforce
Climate Change & Green Economy
Fraud & Financial Empowerment
We advocate for Latinos to be empowered as workers and as leaders and owners within the workforce, with opportunities to build wealth and influence at every level of the economy.
Fraud & Financial Empowerment
Climate Change & Green Economy
Fraud & Financial Empowerment
We are committed to equipping Latinos with the knowledge and tools to protect and grow their assets, enabling them to be proactive stewards of their wealth rather than vulnerable consumers.
Homeownership
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
We believe in increasing Latino homeownership as a crucial step towards wealth creation, with Latinos becoming homeowners, investors, and developers within the real estate market.
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
We support Latino entrepreneurship as a critical driver of economic vitality, ensuring that Latinos start businesses and scale them with government and private sector contracts.
Latina Wealth
Entrepreneurship
Latina Wealth
We work to close the Latina wealth gap by empowering Latinas to become owners and producers of wealth, addressing the systemic barriers that limit their economic opportunities.