IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Chief Executive Officer, Colada Shop
FEBRUARY 2026 (NEW)
“Leadership wasn’t something you waited to be given—it was something you stepped into. I learned early that resilience isn’t about being tough all the time, but about adapting, staying hopeful, and finding a way forward even when the path isn’t clear.”
Co-Founders, Captiva Branding
OCTOBER 2025
"When you’re anchored in your "why" and choose purpose over profit, you don’t chase, you attract. You'll see the right doors open at the right time.”
Founder and Executive Director, Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas (DDIA)
APRIL 2025
"Holding out for perfect can sometimes hold us in place. Be thoughtful, make a choice, and give it a chance.”
Principal at KC Social Impact Lab
SEPTEMBER 2024
My passion for philanthropy and social impact has been cultivated by a confluence of influences.
President & CEO, WILCO GROUP
JUNE 2024
Diversity, equity and inclusion is a high priority for me and is part of all aspects of my life – personal and professional.
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Director, Talent Outreach, Google
MARCH 2024
As a Latina, one of the biggest challenges I faced climbing the corporate ladder was overcoming a cultural mindset of humility that felt at odds with stating my career goals and asking for help.
LUIS IBARRA
CTO, PingWind | Forbes Technology Council Member
OCTOBER 2023
More recently an invitation to join the Forbes Technology Council is of particular importance in my career and one that helps validate the path I have taken in my story – my journey.