Catalina Villegas is the Director for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Major League Baseball. A native of Colombia, former tennis professional and collegiate player, Catalina manages cultural engagement and career development initiatives that foster an inclusive and belonging culture at MLB.
Prior to MLB, Catalina was LST Marketing’s VP of Multicultural Marketing. The scope of her work included sponsorship sales, consulting and talent procurement specializing in retired and current Latino/a/e athletes and influencers.
Villegas first came to the United States from Colombia after receiving an offer to play tennis at Northwestern State University. Following her time there, she coached tennis at the University of Southern Mississippi, where she received master’s degrees in business administration and sports management.
Catalina is fluent in Spanish and English. She now lives in between Dallas, Texas and Brooklyn, NY with her spouse, Jennifer, their dogs, Khalessie and Dexter, and their cat, Lorenzo. In her free time, Catalina enjoys playing pickleball, kayaking, walking, a good coffee with a good book, playing tennis, gardening and spending time with her family.
Words of Wisdom: “Working hard is essential for success, but it’s equally important to treat people with kindness and respect. Find the balance between ambition and empathy, and strive to be the best version of yourself every day”
