OUR BOARD
LatinoLEAD’s staff drives our mission forward by building programs, amplifying voices, and connecting leaders across Minnesota and beyond.
Esther Ledesma Pumarol
Board Chair
HR Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Corporate Giving, Xcel Energy
Mirdalys Herrera Tweeton
Vice Chair
Vice President of External Relations, Vice President of External Relations, KIPP Minnesota
Alfredo
Martel
Board Secretary
President, Martel Management Consulting LLC
Elvis Rivera
Board Treasurer
Financial Planning Specialist, Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley
Roxanna “Roxy” Gonzalez
Governance Chair
Partner, Dorsey & Whitney
Johan Gomez
Sang
Fundraiser Chair
Consumer Lending Officer (CLO), Minnesota Bank and Trust
Dr. Beatriz
DeSantiago
Board Member
Assistant Professor at Minnesota State University (Mankato), Adjunct Faculty Instructor at Metropolitan State University
Mirdalys Herrera Tweeton
Board Member
Vice President of External Relations, Vice President of External Relations, KIPP Minnesota
Carlos
Acosta
Board Member
Project Engineer, PCL Construction
Jessica
Velasco
Board Member
Community Organizer (Worthington, MN), Unidos Minnesota
Juliana Cadavid Vaughn
Board Member
Immigrant Advocate, Legal Professional
Marc
Valencia
Board Member
Vice President, New Publica, LLC
Mary
Guerra
Board Member
Lead Budget Analyst, City of Saint Paul
Walter
Cortina
Board Member
Executive Director, Bridgemakers
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Join Our Committees
Finance & Fundraising Committee
This committee assists the LatinoLEAD team is seeking new methods of funding, engage with potential donors, and support in creating relationships with funders.
Governance
Committee
The Governance Committee supports the board in the recruitment of LatinoLEAD board members in addition to ensuring strong board governance that follows LatinoLEAD’s bylaws.
Network Engagement & Event Planning Committee
The Network Engagement and Event Planning Committee assist with strategic planning and membership engagement efforts through our Inspire. Elevate. LatinoLEAD. event series.
Mi Gente Committee
The Mi Gente committee ensures the infrastructure for LatinoLEAD’s employment experience that aligns with our values and ultimately supports the growth of LatinoLEAD’s staff.