Latino Leaders Network

03/01/2026

Houston, TX—Originally presented at the Latino Leaders Luncheon Series in Washington, DC, and other major cities, the essays included in Latino Leaders Speak: Personal Stories of Struggle and Triumph, Volume II (ISBN: 979-8-89375-025-6; $24.95), edited by Mickey Ibarra and María Pérez-Brown, are all by successful Latinos involved in a variety of occupations, from politics and sports to education and activism. In his foreword to this collection of 25 inspirational pieces, Ibarra asserts that by sharing personal stories “we illuminate paths of possibility for future generations, shatter stereotypes and build bridges of understanding.”

Email from Arte Público Press “The resonant message adheres to the quintessentially American formula of hard work and persistence in the land of opportunity.” —Booklist on Latino Leaders Speak, Volume

08/22/2024

What an incredible day celebrating 20 years of ‘Bringing Leaders Together’! 🎉 We were honored to recognize the outstanding contributions of Latino leaders at the Latino Leaders Convention Series Luncheon during the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Congratulations to Hon. Julie Chávez Rodriguez for receiving the Eagle Leadership Award for her profound impact on our community. U.S. Senator Alex Padilla delivered an inspiring keynote address, and Maria Teresa Kumar was presented with the Chairman’s Award.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this event truly unforgettable!

06/05/2024

The Honorable Mickey Ibarra, Chairman of the Latino Leaders Network, will serve as the program host of the 40th Tribute to Mayors reception on Friday, June 21, 2024 in Kansas City, MO.

Mayor Paulette M. Guajardo of Corpus Christi will be honored with the Antonio Villaraigosa Leadership Award and Mayor John Giles of Mesa will receive the Champion Award.

Special guest speakers include Mayor Quinton Lucas of Kansas City, Mayor Regina Romero of Tucson, and the Honorable Antonio R. Villaraigosa.

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of bringing leaders together, this by-invitation-only event will convene elected officials, corporate executives, opinion leaders, community activists, industry experts, and political insiders.

06/03/2024

The Latino Leaders Network is proud to announce that Mayor Paulette M. Guajardo of Corpus Christi will receive the Antonio Villaraigosa Leadership Award at the 40th Tribute to Mayors reception on Friday, June 21, 2024 in Kansas City, MO, site of the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) summer meeting.

The award recognizes the outstanding mayors who are dedicated to bringing their diverse communities together --- to include us. As mayor of the 8th largest Texas city with a population of 327K residents, Mayor Guajardo is the only female member of Texas' “Big City Mayors.”

We look forward to celebrating her leadership!

05/07/2024

🇲🇽 Latino Leaders Network Chairman Mickey Ibarra was honored to join Miami Heat's Jaime Jaquez Jr., Chairman Rep. Pete Aguilar, Ambassador Esteban Moctezuma Barragan, Julia Chavez Rodriguez, and others at The White House Cinco de Mayo celebration. 🎉

05/07/2024

The Latino Leaders Network is pleased to announce that Mayor Paulette M. Guajardo of Corpus Christi will receive the Antonio Villaraigosa Leadership Award at the 40th Tribute to Mayors reception on Friday, June 21, 2024. The event will take place from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM in Kansas City, MO, site of the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) summer meeting.

The Antonio Villaraigosa Leadership Award is presented to a mayor from a city with a significant Latino population who has exhibited an outstanding commitment to bringing diverse communities together. Mayor Guajardo served as president of the Texas Municipal League and is the only female member of Texas' “Big City Mayors.” Corpus Christi is the 8th largest Texas city with a population of 327K residents.

We look forward to celebrating her leadership.

04/17/2024

Our Chairman, Mickey Ibarra, continued our 20th anniversary celebration of "Bringing Leaders Together" at the 71st Latino Leaders Luncheon Series in Albuquerque, NM.

Congratulations to Tom Saenz, President and General Counsel of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, recipient of our Eagle Leadership Award. The award is presented to a national leader who has made a significant impact on the lives of the Latino community.

Grateful to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico and Mayor Tim Keller of Albuquerque for special guest remarks. Thanks to our community partner, The Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce Convention & Tourism Department, honorary host committee, and sponsors.

Visit www.LatinoLeadersNetwork.org for more information about events, programming, the Latino Leaders Speak book, and curriculum guide.

04/16/2024

The convened over 260 guests at the 71st Latino Leaders Luncheon Series---the first in Albuquerque, NM! Thanks to all who joined us to honor Tom Saenz, President and General Counsel of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, with the Eagle Leadership Award. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico, and Mayor Tim Keller of Albuquerque delivered special guests remarks.

We are grateful to our community partner, The Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce Convention & Tourism Department, honorary host committee, and sponsors.

Celebrating our 20th anniversary, the Latino Leaders Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to "Bringing Leaders Together" to share our personal stories, grow relationships, and build unity.

Learn about our upcoming events, book and sponsor opportunities at www.LatinoLeadersNetwork.org.

04/05/2024

Congratulations to Cristina Antelo, president of Ferox Strategies in Washington, DC, new member of the Latino Leaders Network Board of Directors. Cristina represents a host of major corporations and is active in charitable work, contributing her business acumen, political savvy, and trademark hustle on the Board of Directors of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute and the National Wildlife Federation’s (NWF).

03/26/2024

The Latino Leaders Network is proud to announce that Michelle Lujan Grisham, Governor of New Mexico, will deliver special guests remarks at the 71st Latino Leaders Luncheon Series on Thursday, April 11, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM.

Thomas A. Saenz, President and General Counsel of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, will be honored with the Eagle Leadership Award.

The by-invitation only event will convene elected officials, corporate executives, opinion leaders, community activists, policy experts, and political insiders. Visit www.LatinoLeadersNetwork.org to learn more.