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Share Our Powerful Hispanic Heritage Leaders with Your Network — and Help Amplify Their Stories of Impact and Inspiration


If you didn’t have the chance to see them before, their stories will inspire you. As Hispanic Heritage Month concludes, GlobalMindED proudly honors the powerful voices and visionary leaders who continue to shape our world. From expanding access in education, government, and business to advancing equity and opportunity in their communities, these trailblazers exemplify the courage, creativity, and perseverance that define Hispanic heritage.


Their stories remind us that leadership is not only about achievement—it’s about impact, legacy, and the doors we open for others. Together, their journeys form a powerful testament to what is possible when determination meets purpose and community fuels change.


Join us in honoring these extraordinary changemakers whose work strengthens our shared democracy and lights the way toward a more inclusive, just, and united future.

Dr. Ivonne Diaz-Claisse


"Empowering Students Through Role Models: Meet Dr. Ivonne Diaz-Claisse, Founder and CEO of HISPA"

Giovanni Sanchez


"From Humble Beginnings to Yale Law: Meet Giovanni Sanchez and His Journey of Resilience and Impact"


Amáda Márquez Simula


"Planting Seeds of Change, A Journey from Hobby Farm to Mayor: Meet Amáda Márquez Simula"

Patricia Mota


"Daughter of Immigrants to Builder of Ladders: Meet Patricia Mota, President and CEO of Hispainic Alliance for Career Enchancement"

Ramona Elizabeth Martinez


Seventh-Generation Coloradan, National Advocate: Meet Ramona Elizabeth Martinez, Shaped Hispanic Women's Leadership in America"

Diana Flores


"College Grad at 42, Master's at 70, Mother of Five Leads Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Meet Diana Flores"

JJ Pearce Folklorico


"Steps of Tradition, Strides of Unity: Celebrating JJ Pearce Folklorico, a Texas High School Dance Team"

Heisa Londoño-Carreño


"Latin America and North Texas Career Mentor: Meet Heisa Londoño-Carreño of the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce"

Cory Ruthardt


"AI with a Human Compass, A Hispanic Journey in Leadership: Meet Cory Ruthardt, CEO of Simpatico Systems"


Jorge Sanz


"First Gen Family Man, 4.0 Student Leader and Aspiring Radiologis Tech Professional at Hostas CUNY: Meet Proud Father, Jorge Sanz"

Rosamira Guillén


"From Architect to Conservation Pioneer: Rosamira Guillén's Mission to Save the Cotton-Top Tamarin"

Pete Martinez


"From Freedon Flight to IBM Vice President and Now, Founder, Chairman, CEO and Investori in AI Innovations: Meet Pete Martinez"

Felipe Alfonso-Cortes


"From Childhood Wonder to Conservation Legacy: Felipe Alfonso-Cortes' Lifelong Devotion to Wildlife"

Yesenia Mercado


"A Mother of Two to Director of Business Intelligence: Meet Yesenia Mercado"

WarīNkwī Flores


"Celebrating Indigenous People's Day with Ancestral Territory Trustee, WarīNkwī Flores, Ecuadorian and Indigenous Climate Leader"


María Burton


"Writing Justice into History: María Amparo Ruiz de Burton’s Voice for Equality"

Bernardo de Gálvez


"From Spain to the Revolution: Bernardo de Gálvez and the Journey to American Freedom"

Alicia Dickerson


"Alicia Dickerson Montemayor: Pioneering Latina Who Demanded a Seat—and More Seats—for Women in Democracy"

Dr. Héctor P. García


"From Battlefield to Civil Rights: Dr. Héctor P. García’s Fight for Hispanic Veterans and Justice"

Labor and Workplace Protections: Safeguarding Hispanic Workers’ Rights

Hispanic Heritage in Democracy: The 1965 Voting Rights Act and 1975 Amendments


Civil Rights Act of 1964: Breaking Barriers for

Hispanic Americans

Hispanic Americans and the Fight for Education: From the Bilingual Education Act to the Dream Act

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June 10-12

Denver, CO

United Nations Event Conference 2024


Our 2024 conference at the United Nations, co-hosted by the Foundation for the Support of the United Nations, Brave Solutions Fueling Our Economic Future, gathered a diverse group of students, graduates, funders, and leaders from industry and education for a day of dynamic conversation at the United Nations in New York. See more and view the session below.

GlobalMindED Conference 2025


Thank you to all of the students, partners, sponsors, speakers and attendees who made our 2025 conference such a success!


More than 300 students from over 60 community colleges and universities were able to learn from 400 speakers, hundreds of attendees, and each other. Please see photos from the Inclusive Leader Awards dinner, First Gen Leadership Program, main stage sessions and breakouts.

Thanks to our sponsors, presenters, and students who made GlobalMindED 2025 such a success!

GlobalMindED class of 2015: Click to see 1-minute Student Testimonial from Amelia Mawlawi

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