Championing equitable economic policies that create opportunities and resources for wealth-building in the Latinx community.
We envision a thriving US economy where Latinos build intergenerational wealth.
LatinoProsperity is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the Latino wealth gap through national, state, and local advocacy. Our core strategy focuses on relentless advocacy for equitable policies that empower Latinos to build and sustain wealth. We bring together leaders from diverse sectors, conduct research to inform our policy recommendations, and advocate vigorously for their adoption and implementation. Our efforts are rooted in the lived experiences of Latino community members and enriched by insights from academics, community organizations, government, and business leaders.
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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.
Founding President & CEO, LatinoProsperity
President & CEO,
National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders
City of Santa Monica Council-member
President, Educational Facilities Group
Head of Philanthropy, West Region, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Entrepreneur & Community Leader
Founding President & CEO, GreenLatinos
Senior Vice President, Policy and Advocacy, UnidosUS
Founder/CEO,
We Create the Future & Chief Strategy Officer, Dream.Org
Cheif Executive Officer,
NEW Capital, LLC
Chief of Programs and Strategic Development, National Community Reinvestment Coalition
EVP Business Development and Strategic Partnerships, SpringFour
Director of Public Policy and Social Impact, Affirm
Founder, Life is a Vino
CEO, Executive Horizons LLC
CEO, California
Community Builders
Supplier Diversity Manager, Retired
Founder, My Duarte Group
Senior Advisor, NYC Department of Social Services
President,
Inland Empire Latino Coalition
Executive Director, Communities United for Restorative Justice
President and CEO, Mission Economic Development Agency
Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction, CA Department of Education
Country Representative, Catholic Relief Services
CEO, Creser Capital
President and CEO,
Unity Council
Mayor, City of Huron
Founding Member, The Greenlining Institute, Retired
President and CEO,
Woodstock Institute
CEO, Stratified Insights
President and CEO,
La Familia Counseling Services
Consumer Advocate
President and CEO,
Mission Asset Fund
Equity Fellow, MPA, Harvard Kennedy School
Vice President, Pacific Region, California State Director, Trust for Public Land
Founder and CEO,
ASG Strategy Consulting
Executive Director, Excessive Wealth Disorder Institute
Associate Vice President, ELACC
Founder and CEO,
Enterprising Ventures of Color
President and CEO,
Cerveza Xteca
Director of Economic Justice,
NJ Institute for Social Justice
President and CEO,
Innovate Public Schools
We champion equitable representation of Latinos across all critical sectors of the economy, especially in the highest levels of power and influence.
We advocate for a financial system that equitably serves the Latino community and empowers Latinos to lead and invest, shaping their own economic future.
As artificial intelligence and technology evolve, we strive to ensure these advancements contribute to Latino wealth creation rather than exacerbate existing disparities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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