Mark Rivera, anchor and reporter of ABC7, will receive the special award of Latinos under 40 Rising Star during the award ceremony of…

Offering help where it’s needed Gabriel Velez Age: 34 Title: President Organization: Elite Welding Corp. Gabriel Velez is president and owner of Elite Welding…

Informing better public school policies Iliana Vargas Age: 35 Title: Director of Planning and Data Management Organization: Chicago Public Schools In her role as…

Challenging society to handle suicide differently Gabriela Vargas   Age: 36 Title: Founder & President Organization: National Hispanic Suicide Prevention Network Inc. Gabriela Vargas is…

Creating a better space for women Laura Valle Age: 36 Title: Owner Organization: Salsas Family Market Born in Morelos, Cuernavaca, Mexico, Laura Valle came…

Keeping homes warm in winter Amaris N. Torres Age: 37 Title: Capital Planning Supervisor Organization: Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company Amaris Torres is…

Making a better company for women Cindy Tapia Age: 36 Title: Global Talent and Organizational Effectiveness Manager Organization: SC Johnson Cindy Tapia is proud…

Immigrant background is his bedrock Ed Suarez Age:36 Title: Head of U.S. Premier Service Sales Organization: BMO Financial Group Edward Suarez is a leader…

Healthy Living through Sustainability Kaitlin Soto Age: 34 Title: Founder Organization: Flourish Juice Co. Kaitlin Soto is the creator and owner of Flourish Juice…

Designing a new Chicago Joanna Ruiz Age: 39 Title: Vice President Organization: Wallin/Gomez Architects Ltd Joanna Ruiz is the Vice President of Wallin/Gomez Architects,…