2025

LATINA ESTRELLA NEWS

December 11, 2025

A Champion for Latino and Latina Business and Economic Growth that Benefits All Across the Greater Sacramento Region.

THANK YOU FOR JOINING US!

✨ Celebrating Latina leadership, impact, and "The Courage to Become." ✨


The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce extends our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us for the 2025 Latina Estrella Awards.


This year’s theme, “The Courage to Become,” honored the personal journeys, leadership, and cultural impact of four extraordinary Latinas who continue to uplift our region with purpose, authenticity, and strength.


Thank you for helping us create a truly meaningful celebration of Latina excellence in Sacramento.

2025 Latina Estrella Honorees


🌟 Rising Estrella: Doni Curkendall Allen

Recognized for her journey from immigrant beginnings to becoming a transformative leader dedicated to equity, operational excellence, and community impact.


🌟Inspiration Estrella: Reina Tarango

Honored for a lifetime of advocacy rooted in Indigenous identity, storytelling, and uplifting marginalized communities across California.


🌟Champion Estrella: Lydia Ramirez

Awarded for breaking barriers in banking and elevating inclusive economic strategies that create pathways for underserved families and entrepreneurs.


🌟Legacy Estrella: Francine Mata

Celebrated for her decades of service, leadership, and cultural impact through groundbreaking work in gang prevention, youth outreach, and community empowerment.

Watch the 2025 Honoree Video


Thank you Telemundo33 for producing a powerful video capturing the journeys of our honorees.


Official Event Photos are Live!


We're excited to share the full photo gallery from our 2025 Latina Estrella Awards! Relive the joy, the energy, and the incredible moments that made this night so special.


A heartfelt thank you to our event photographer, Tia Gemmel of Riverview Media Photography, for beautifully capturing the essence of "The Courage to Become."


👉 View the full gallery HERE.


Thank you to Our Partners & Sponsors


Events like the Latina Estrella Awards would not be possible without the support of our partners and sponsors who help us uplift Latina leadership and entrepreneurship across our region.


Special thanks to:


Presenting & Supporting Sponsors:

  • SMUD
  • U.S. Bank
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • SacRT
  • UC Davis Health
  • T-Mobile
  • Comcast
  • BD Tax & Finance Group
  • Golden 1 Credit Union
  • Verizon
  • 3Fold Communications
  • Telemundo33
  • Fox40
  • Sacramento Hispanic Radio Alliance


Featuring some of our region’s exceptional local businesses:

  • Gondo Fusion
  • Rosy & Sons
  • Todo un Poco
  • ALMA Wine Bar & Shop
  • Lush Balloons
  • WeR2Creative
  • Clear Graphics & Printing
  • MADE Studio


Event Music:

  • Fuego 101.9 FM with Marisol Quintero


Event Mistress of Ceremonies:

  • Bianca Ventura, Morning News Anchor, Fox40
  • Jocelin Cuevas, Accesto Total Anchor, Telemundo33

Thank you once again for joining us in honoring the remarkable women who shape our community with courage, resilience, and vision.


We look forward to seeing you at next year’s Latina Estrella Awards and at upcoming SACHCC events throughout 2026!


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