Hispanic Professional Women's Association

Hispanic Professional Women's Association HPWA provides Tampa Latinas with professional and personal development, scholarships and mentoring.

Most of our meeting are held at Networking Leads and The Columbia Restuarant
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Dual MBA. PMP certified. Fluent in four languages. Born in Colombia, rooted in Tampa Bay, and committed to lifting other...
06/15/2026

Dual MBA. PMP certified. Fluent in four languages. Born in Colombia, rooted in Tampa Bay, and committed to lifting others through every room she enters. Paula brings 19 years of leadership across higher education, information security, and nonprofit work to this board.
Meet Paula Sofia Gomez — our incoming President-electand one of the most quietly powerful people in this organization. Tomorrow we make it all official.

Don’t miss it.
Sign up for Adelante our HPWA Board Installation & Cocktail Event

📅 Tuesday June 16, 2025
⏰ 6:00 — 8:00 PM
📍 Hotel Haya | Tampa, FL

Juntas avanzamos — together, we rise. 🙌💜
Paula Sofia Gomez | Singer & Songwriter 💌

She literally built HPWA’s brand kit, redesigned the website, and created everything you have seen from us — invitations...
06/14/2026

She literally built HPWA’s brand kit, redesigned the website, and created everything you have seen from us — invitations, social posts, newsletters, event programs. Now she is stepping into a board role, and the community she helped build is lucky to have her.

Meet Andrea Bustamante — she already knows HPWA inside and out, and now she is helping lead it forward.

Juntas avanzamos — together, we rise. 🙌💜
Andrea Bustamante 💌

From managing Latino scholarship programs at USF — where she secured over $100K in new donor funding — to now being a pa...
06/13/2026

From managing Latino scholarship programs at USF — where she secured over $100K in new donor funding — to now being a part of the player development team at Seminole Hard Rock, Flor knows how to open doors for others and walk through them herself. Tampa Bay Latin Chamber Excellence in Leadership Legacy Award recipient.

Meet Flor Martinez — a connector, a builder, and exactly the energy this board needs.
Juntas avanzamos — together, we rise. 🙌💜

First-generation college student. Honors graduate from the University of South Florida with dual degrees in Finance and ...
06/12/2026

First-generation college student. Honors graduate from the University of South Florida with dual degrees in Finance and Economics. HPWA scholarship recipient. Founder of her university’s Model United Nations club. Three years in the HPWA mentorship program—and now serving on the board that helped shape her journey. 💌🔁

Meet Yesenia De Rosas: a dreamer, a doer, and a leader who exemplifies what mentorship can achieve. A self-starter and lifelong learner, she is committed to creating opportunities, uplifting others, and leading with purpose.

As a board member, she looks forward to to contributing her experience and perspective to support HPWA’s continued impact in the community.📈📈

Juntas avanzamos — together, we rise. 🙌💜

She came to the U.S. in 2019, became a certified Spanish teacher, a digital literacy educator, a former HPWA mentee, and...
06/11/2026

She came to the U.S. in 2019, became a certified Spanish teacher, a digital literacy educator, a former HPWA mentee, and now a mentor. ✨She currently leads campus services at Hillsborough College and teaches others to thrive in a digital world — all while raising her greatest inspiration.

Meet Iyairis Toledo — proof that this organization changes lives, and that the women it lifts up come back to lift others. 💞💞
Juntas avanzamos — together, we rise. 🙌💜

Iya Toledo 💌

For more than two decades, she has empowered families, professionals, & businesses through her financial services caree...
06/10/2026

For more than two decades, she has empowered families, professionals, & businesses through her financial services career at Northwestern Mutual; while championing philanthropy and community impact through HPWA.

As our outgoing President and incoming Immediate Past President, she has led with purpose, generosity, and a deep commitment to our mission. A Puerto Rican powerhouse, whom will continue to serve and embody her motto “en la union esta la fuerza” (In unity, there is strength.)

What a year it has been. Thank you for the foundation you built.
Juntas avanzamos — together, we rise. 🙌💜

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✨ Leadership. Community. Vision. ✨Join us for ADELANTE: HPWA Board Installation & Cocktail Reception, an evening dedicat...
06/10/2026

✨ Leadership. Community. Vision. ✨

Join us for ADELANTE: HPWA Board Installation & Cocktail Reception, an evening dedicated to celebrating leadership, empowering our community, and looking ahead to an exciting future for the Hispanic Professional Women’s Association.

📅 Tuesday, June 16
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Hotel Haya | Tampa, FL

This special event will bring together professionals, community leaders, members, and supporters as we officially install our new Board of Directors and continue advancing our mission of empowering Hispanic women through leadership, mentorship, and professional development.

A special thank you to our event sponsor, General Facility Care, and Ben Carver, General Manager, for their generous support and commitment to our community. Your partnership helps make events like these possible and strengthens our collective impact.

🤝 Network with community leaders
✨ Celebrate new leadership
💜 Connect with professionals and changemakers
🥂 Enjoy an evening of inspiration and meaningful conversations

🎟 Members: $35
🎟 Non-Members: $50

Reserve your spot today at hpwatampa.org and join us as we move Adelante—forward together.

06/09/2026

💎Recap | Annual Scholarship Gala 2026 💎

What an extraordinary evening celebrating the power of education, mentorship, and community!

The Hispanic Professional Women’s Foundation (HPWF) and the Hispanic Professional Women’s Association (HPWA) proudly hosted the 💜2026 Annual Scholarship Gala💙, bringing together mentors, mentees, community leaders, supporters, and advocates who share a common vision: empowering the next generation of Hispanic women leaders.

The evening was filled with inspiration, heartfelt stories, and memorable moments as we recognized the achievements of our scholarship recipients and celebrated their dedication, resilience, and commitment to pursuing higher education and professional success. We extend our deepest gratitude to our sponsors and event partners whose generosity made this celebration possible:

🌟 Presenting Sponsor:
✔️ Adele S. Bernett Memorial Fund

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✨Promise Sponsors:
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🫶 Growth Sponsors:
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💜 Momentum Sponsors:
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🤝 Community Partners:
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✔️ Fitzsimmons, Hewitt, Stranzl & Spaid, P.A.
✔️ Martir Construction, Inc
✔️ Breathe Like God Intended Us to Breathe

💜 Scholarship partners:
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✔️ Dianny Ruthman
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✔️ Accidents Ayuda Legal
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Your investment in education and leadership is helping transform lives and create opportunities for young women to achieve their dreams. Congratulations to all of our scholarship recipients. We are honored to be part of your journey and look forward to witnessing your continued success.
Together, we are building a stronger future—one scholarship, one mentor, and one empowered woman a stronger future - one scholarship, one mentor, and one empowered woman at a time.

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Physician, hormonal health specialist, entrepreneur, and CEO — Dr. Oemil Rodriguez has spent her career at the intersect...
06/09/2026

Physician, hormonal health specialist, entrepreneur, and CEO — Dr. Oemil Rodriguez has spent her career at the intersection of medicine and wellness, helping women understand their bodies and take control of their health. She brings that same energy and expertise to this board.
Meet Dr. Oemil Rodriguez — because a board that takes care of the community starts by understanding what that community needs.

Juntas avanzamos — together, we rise. 🙌💜

From Deloitte to building her own firm, Laura has spent her career making financial clarity accessible to Latina entrepr...
06/08/2026

From Deloitte to building her own firm, Laura has spent her career making financial clarity accessible to Latina entrepreneurs. CEO of Athena CPAs & Advisors, Cornell-certified in Women’s Entrepreneurship, and the woman keeping HPWA’s finances as sharp as her strategy.📊📈

Meet Laura Zárrate () — our incoming Treasurer and proof that Latinas belong in every boardroom, especially the ones with the numbers.
Juntas avanzamos — together, we rise. 🙌💜

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2117 E 7th Ave
Tampa, FL
33605

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
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