Los Angeles welcomes its first Latinos 40 Under 40™

By Negocios Now Staff

Los Angeles, CA, Oct 7 – Negocios Now announced today the list of its first-ever Latinos 40 Under 40™ honorees in Los Angeles, bringing the total number of honorees nationwide to 720 since the program was launched in Chicago in 2015.

The list highlights outstanding Latinos across various sectors, including government, corporate, environmental, sports, business, arts, film, tech, and nonprofit.

The honorees include a professional golfer, finance executives, nonprofit leaders, an award-winning environmental advocate, a celebrated actor, a filmmaker and producer, and numerous other talented professionals making a significant impact in their fields.

“We couldn’t be more pleased to discover and celebrate these remarkable Latino leaders, and we are grateful for the collaboration of so many who helped make this list possible,” said Clemente Nicado, Publisher of Negocios Now.

The awards ceremony and celebration will take place at the City Club of Los Angeles on October 29. Tickets are available here. It will mark the fourth celebration this year, following successful events in other cities.

Nicado thanked BMO Bank for sponsoring the program, which the bank also supports in Chicago and San Francisco for the second consecutive year.

“We would not be able to recognize these leaders without BMO’s support and the collaboration of many across the country who believe in this initiative,” Nicado added.

“Expanding to Los Angeles is an exciting challenge,” he continued. “We know Latino leadership thrives across all industries, and these talented individuals deserve recognition for their achievements and contributions.”

Below is the list of LA Latinos 40 under 40™ Class of 2025

1.- Alejandra Alanis
Title: Manager
Organization: Deloitte I ALPFA
Age: 35

2.- Adriana Alejandre
Title: Trauma Therapist, Founder
Organization: EMDR and Trauma Therapy, Latinx Therapy
Age: 35

3.- Cristina Amaya
Title: Chairman
Organization: Latinx in Gaming
Age: 35

4.- Roberto Arnold
Title: Founder & Chairman
Organization: Multicultural Business Alliance
Age: 39

5.- David Betancourt
Title: Chairman
Organization: California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Age: 31

6.- Andre F. Bueno
Title: Chairman
Organization: Bueno Group
Age: 37

7.- Julian Cernuda
Title: BD Manager
Organization: Long Beach City
Age: 35

8.- Briana Chacon
Title: Professional Golfer
Organization: LPGA Tour
Age: 24

9.- Jonathan Chaverry
Title: Engineer
Organization: Tuerner Construction
Age: 32

10.- Nalleli Cobo
Title: Environmental Activist and Storyteller
Organization: South Central Youth Leadership Coalition
Age: 24

11.- Blanca Cortez-Vasquez
Title: Financial Services and Commercial Banking
Organization: Bank of America
Age: 38

12.- Matthew Espinosa
Title: Actor / Influencer
Organization: Entrepreneur
Age: 28

13.- Ashley Estrada
Title: Vice President
Organization: JP Morgan
Age: 31

14.- Daniel Fernandez
Title: CEO
Organization: TMC Community Capital
Age: 37

15.- Maria Fernandez
Title: Producer
Organization: Electicishere
Age: 38

16.- Carolyne Ferreira
Title: Senior Manager
Organization: TD Bank
Age: 31

17.- Cinthia Flores
Title: Attorney / Board Member
Organization: California Agricultural Labor Relations Board
Age: 38

18.- Carol Gonzalez
Title: CEO
Organization: Latina Advocate | Carol Gonzalez
Age: 29

19.- Jose Gonzalez
Title: Chief Technology Officer
Organization: Los Angeles County Office of Education
Age: 38

20.- Sofia Haq
Title: Founder, CEO, Investor & Ecosystem Builder
Organization: Muslim Women Professionals, Slauson & Co., Haq Global
Age: 33

21.- Samantha Huerta
Title: Worldwide Learning Program Manager
Organization: Microsoft
Age: 33

22.- Zitlalic Ley
Title: CEO
Organization: Latina Nerds
Age: 38

23.- Kiki Lizarraga
Title: VP of Government & Community Affairs
Organization: Telacu
Age: 31

24.- Zachary Lopez
Title: CEO / Founder
Organization: Gallo Capital Investments
Age: 34

25.- Melissa Mesinas
Title: Assistant Professor
Organization: Whittier College
Age: 35

26.- Jesus Ochoa
Title: Marketing Manager / Content Creator
Organization: Team Jesus LLC
Age: 29

27.- Roxana Ontiveros
Title: Senior Product Marketing Lead
Organization: Topicals
Age: 32

28.- Marlene Orozco
Title: CEO & Founder
Organization: Stratified Insights
Age: 37

29.- Robert Ortega
Title: Account Manager Lead
Organization: MCLP Grad | Alliant
Age: 30

30.- Angel Pastrana
Title: Sr. Regional Strategist | U.S. Zero Barriers to Business
Organization: BMO Bank N.A.
Age: 34

31.- Adam Perez
Title: Photographer, Filmmaker, Organizer
Organization: Tierra Mia Collective
Age: 36

32.- Jessica Salinas
Title: Co-President
Organization: New Rising Ventures & New Media Ventures
Age: 36

33.- Adriana Sanchez
Title: Director of Community Organizing
Organization: Latino Community Foundation
Age: 37

34.- Cecilia Sanchez
Title: Senior Associate
Organization: L’ATTITUDE Ventures
Age: 34

35.- Crystal Segura
Title: Manager, Advertising
Organization: AT&T | HACEMOS LA Chapter President
Age: 38

36.- Edwin Soto Saucedo
Title: Program Manager, Equity & Inclusion
Organization: SAG-AFTRA
Age: 33

37.- Alejandro Torres
Title: CFO
Organization: Get Microcement PF Inc.
Age: 29

38.- Carlos Torres
Title: President
Organization: Get Microcement Paint Finishes Inc.
Age: 36

39.- Luis Tun
Title: Content Specialist III & Founder – Latinx in Marketing
Organization: Meta (contract w/ Tundra)
Age: 25

40.- Lizbeth Zambrano-Sanchez
Title: Founder
Organization: Acción Del Barrio
Age: 21

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About Negocios Now

Negocios Now is a national, award-winning business publication based in Chicago, serving the Hispanic business community. Founded in 2007 by journalist Clemente Nicado, it showcases Latino entrepreneurs, executives, and business leaders across a wide range of industries through both print and digital editions.

The publication is renowned for its signature events, including Latinos 40 Under 40™, Who’s Who in Hispanic Business, and business leadership conferences that connect and celebrate Latino professionals. Partnering with numerous local and national organizations, Negocios Now is dedicated to uplifting Latino voices. True to its mission, the publication does not charge entrepreneurs to be profiled, ensuring access and recognition for the community it serves.