Founding President & CEO
Orson Aguilar
Orson Aguilar is a nationally recognized leader in economic justice and wealth-building for communities of color. Born and raised in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, Orson's personal experiences have fueled a lifelong commitment to social justice and equity. He brings deep expertise in public affairs, policy development, advocacy, and community engagement—skills he now proudly brings to LatinoProsperity.
Orson has led major campaigns and policy efforts throughout his career, serving as President of the Greenlining Institute, Executive Director of the UnidosUS Action Fund, and Senior Director at Oportun. In each role, he has built coalitions, mobilized communities, and driven equitable policy change for underserved populations.
He currently serves on the boards of The East Los Angeles Community Corporation, GreenLatinos, Innovate Public Schools, and Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice. Orson has also held advisory roles with institutions like the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, BBVA, and PG&E.
Orson's leadership has been recognized by state and national leaders. In 2018, Assemblymember Rob Bonta honored him with the Equity Champion Award. In 2019, Congresswoman Barbara Lee recognized his contributions in the Congressional Record, and Oakland’s mayor declared April 26 as “Orson Aguilar Day.” He has testified before Congress and been featured in outlets such as The Los Angeles Times, CNBC, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Univision, and Telemundo.
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
Former 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
Our Team
Orson Aguilar, President and CEO
Melina Duarte, Community Engagement Advisor
Marlene Orozco Ph.D., Sr. Research Advisor
Marlene Orozco Ph.D., Sr. Research Advisor
Melina Duarte, Community Engagement Advisor
Marlene Orozco Ph.D., Sr. Research Advisor
Carolina Canizales, Communications Intern
Melina Duarte, Community Engagement Advisor
Melina Duarte, Community Engagement Advisor
Melina Duarte, Community Engagement Advisor
Melina Duarte, Community Engagement Advisor
Melina Duarte, Community Engagement Advisor
George Gonzalez, Strategic Communications Advisor
George Gonzalez, Strategic Communications Advisor
George Gonzalez, Strategic Communications Advisor