Top Ten Latino Voices 2026

Washington, D.C. — September 1, 2026 — Across the Washington region, Latino leaders are shaping government, business, technology, culture, advocacy and community life. The Latino Executive Network (LEN) is recognizing 10 of them through its 2026 Top 10 Latino Voices.

This year’s honorees include public servants, entrepreneurs, executives, advocates, innovators and community leaders whose work reaches across the DMV and beyond. Together, they represent the breadth of Latino leadership — and the growing influence of Latinos in shaping the region and the country.

Meet the 2026 Top 10 Latino Voices

1. Marvin B. Figueroa — Secretary of Health and Human Resources, Commonwealth of Virginia

2. Maria Teresa Kumar — President & CEO, Voto Latino

3. Cinthia López — Global HR Executive & People Operations Leader, Google

4. Jennifer Pichardo — Head of Advancement, Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino

5. Sindy Benavides — Founding Executive Director, Aquí: The Accountability Movement

6. Victor Burrola — Executive Director, Senior Lead Community Impact & Sustainability Specialist, Wells Fargo

7. Beatriz Otero — President, Otero Strategy Group

8. Guillermo Christensen — National Security Lawyer & Partner, K&L Gates

9. Pamela Nieto — Co-founder & Chief Brand Officer, Captiva Branding

10. Gabriela Febres — Co-Owner, Arepa Zone

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