About
Driving Change Where it Matters
Mission
Championing equitable economic policies that create opportunities and resources for wealth-building in the Latinx community.
Vision
We envision a thriving US economy where Latinos build intergenerational wealth.
About us
The LatinoProsperity story
LatinoProsperity is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the Latino wealth gap through national, state, and local advocacy. Our core strategy focuses on 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 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.
While our work is grounded in the lived experiences of Latino communities, the fastest-growing segment of the American workforce and economy. Economic exclusion rarely operates in isolation. When we identify gaps in access to mortgage lending, structural barriers to small business formation, or policy failures in savings infrastructure, we are exposing systemic problems that constrain economic mobility for millions of Americans. Latino communities offer a powerful lens precisely because they sit at the intersection of multiple economic, demographic, and policy pressures. And because of their rapid growth, solving for Latino prosperity is increasingly solving for American prosperity. The policies we champion are not Latino- specific remedies. They are universal solutions discovered through a Latino lens.
Founding President and 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.
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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.
Leadership
Board of Directors
Orson Aguilar
Founding President & CEO
Marla Bilonick
President & CEO, National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders
Oscar de la Torre
Former City of Santa Monica Councilmember
Kathy Dominguez
President, Educational Facilities Group
Allen Fernandez Smith
Head of Philanthropy, West Region, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Jenny Flores
Co-Founder and CEO, AMH Catalyst Center
Mark Magaña
Founding President & CEO, GreenLatinos
Eric Rodriguez
Senior Vice President, Policy and Advocacy, UnidosUS
Michelle Romero
Founder/CEO, We Create the Future
Beatriz Stotzer
Chief Executive Officer, NEW Capital, LLC
Sabrina Terry
Chief of Programs and Strategic Development, National Community Reinvestment Coalition
Advisory Board Members
Dr. Carlos E. Aleman
Chief Executive Officer, ¡HICA!
Scott Astrada
Director of Public Policy and Social Impact, Affirm
Anna Boyd
CEO, Executive Horizons LLC
Yasmin Anavi
EVP Business Development and Strategic Partnerships, SpringFour
Mayra Bautista
Founder, Life is a Vino
Adam Briones
CEO, California Community Builders
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Roberto Carmona
President and CEO, Carmona Strategic Solutions
Richard Chacon
Supplier Diversity Manager, Retired
Monique Chavoya
Senior Vice President, McCormack Baron Salazar, Inc
Cheye-Ann Corona
Sr. Manager, Government Relations and Public Policy, Affirm
Haydee Diaz
Country Representative, Catholic Relief Services
Rudy Espinoza
Chief Executive Officer, Inclusive Action for the City
Steven Figueroa
President, Inland Empire Latino Coalition
Luis Granados
President and CEO, Mission Economic Development Agency
Krystell Guzman
CEO, Plazita Schools, Inc.
Chris Iglesias
President and CEO, Unity Council
Ortensia Lopez
Founding Member, The Greenlining Institute, Retired
Dr. Michael McAfee
Chief Executive Officer, PolicyLink
Marlene Orozco
CEO, Stratified Insights
Gonzalo Palacio
Chief Marketing Officer, Oportun
Eric Paulino
Senior Advisor, NYC Department of Social Services
Jose Quiñonez
President and CEO, Mission Asset Fund
Keylin Rivera
Equity Fellow, MPA, Harvard Kennedy School
Brenda Rodriguez
Executive Director, Affordable Housing Clearinghouse
Jaqueline Rosa
Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, Amalgamated Bank
Aracely Sandoval
Founder and CEO, ASG Strategy Consulting
Elba Serrano
Associate Vice President, ELACC
Agatha So
Language Access Project Manager, Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs
Jilian Spindle
Chief Strategy & Advancement Officer, Mission Economic Development Agency
Alba Velasquez
Executive Director, Los Angeles Food Policy Council
Alexis Villanueva
President and CEO, City Heights Community Development
Lila Carrillo
Legislative Aide, SF Board of Supervisors
Gabriela “Gabby” Chavez-Lopez
Executive Director, Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley
Nonya Collier
Marketing Consultant, Elinor Consulting
Chelsea Amelia Cruz
Vice President, Community Investing and Development, Citi
Melina Duarte
Founder, My Duarte Group
Sol Espinoza
Impact Director, Mission Asset Fund
George Galvis
Executive Director, Communities United for Restorative Justice
Abel Guillen
Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction, CA Department of Education
Juan Hernandez
President and CEO, CRECER
Rey Leon
Mayor, City of Huron
Adriana Martinez
President, Adriana Martinez Group
Horacio Mendez
President and CEO, Woodstock Institute
Aaron Ortiz
President and CEO, La Familia Counseling Services
Aracely Panameño
Consumer Advocate
Dr. Claudia Quezada
Executive Director, California State Treasurer’s Office
Richard Raya
Chief Executive Officer, Marin Promise Partnership
Julius Robinson
President and CEO, Greenview Consulting LLC
Guillermo Rodriguez
Vice President, Pacific Region, California State Director, Trust for Public Land
Liz Salazar
Director, Instituto Lab
Gabriela Sandoval
Executive Director, Excessive Wealth Disorder Institute
Lillian D. Singh
Founder and CEO, Enterprising Ventures of Color
Fred Sotelo
President and CEO, Cerveza Xteca
Laura Sullivan
Director of Economic Justice, NJ Institute for Social Justice
Michelle Vilchez
President and CEO, Innovate Public Schools
Research
Our Findings
LatinoProsperity’s impact spans multiple critical areas, all interconnected to drive holistic wealth-building for the Latino community.
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Ways to Give
Join us in closing the Latino wealth gap and building a prosperous future for our community.
