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 le

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate our friend, colleague, and LEN co-founder Christian Irabién, whose restaurant, Amparo Fondita, has been named by The New York Times to its list of The 41 Greatest Mexican Restaurants Across the United States. This is no small accolade. The Times spent more than a year sending reporters, editors, and photographers across the country in search of the restaurants shaping Mexican cooking in America today. The resulting list is not a ranking, bu

Washington, D.C. — August 12, 2026 — The Latino Executive Network (LEN) is bringing back Top 10 Latino Voices, its annual recognition of Latino leaders whose accomplishments and influence are helping shape the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia region. For 2026, LEN is opening nominations to the broader community. The recognition reflects the breadth of Latino leadership across the DMV—from entrepreneurs and executives to civic leaders, innovators and community builders

The Latino Executive Network (LEN) is proud to renew its partnership with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Montgomery County (HCCMC) for LEN Cup 2026. As one of the region's leading advocates for Latino entrepreneurs and business owners, MCHCC will once again help connect the business community to one of LEN's signature events, bringing together executives, founders, and community leaders for a day that celebrates leadership while strengthening the relationships that fuel opp

The Latino Executive Network (LEN) is partnering with the American Fundraising Foundation (AmFund) to introduce a new silent auction experience at LEN Cup 2026. Through the partnership, attendees will have the opportunity to bid on curated travel experiences, including the 2027 Cannes Film Festival, Tuscany, the Greek Islands, and Iceland, with proceeds benefiting Mary's Center. Unlike traditional silent auction experience offerings, these curated travel experiences include

One of the Washington region's highly anticipated gatherings of Latino business and civic leaders is officially on the calendar. The Latino Executive Network (LEN) has announced that LEN Cup 2026 will return on Saturday, September 19, bringing together executives, entrepreneurs, founders, and changemakers from across the DMV. Hosted at Summerhill Polo Club in Poolesville, Maryland, from 1:00–6:00 p.m., the annual event has become far more than a networking opportunity. It has