Negocios Now announces Latinos 40 Under 40™ honorees for Chicago
Chicago, IL — April 3 (HINA Wire) – Negocios Now has unveiled its newest list of Latinos 40 Under 40™, recognizing the leadership and achievements of young Latino professionals in the Chicago metropolitan area.
Since launching the program in 2015, Negocios Now has honored 600 outstanding young Latinos from Chicago, New York, and San Francisco/Silicon Valley, all of whom have demonstrated exceptional leadership in their industries and communities.
The celebration for Chicago Latinos 40 under 40 Class of 2024 will take place on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at BMO Tower, 320 S. Canal, Chicago. BMO Financial Group is the presenting sponsor, with additional support from Peoples Gas. More sponsors will be announced soon. Tickets for guests will be available soon.
“Once again, we thank BMO Financial Group for its continued support of this unique initiative that celebrates emerging Latino leaders making a difference today,” said Clemente Nicado, Publisher of Negocios Now. “We also extend our gratitude to the organizations and individuals in our community who are committed to empowering the next generation of Latino leaders.”
Nicado added, “We are excited to honor another group of talented young professionals with promising futures in our exclusive Latinos 40 Under 40™ list.”
This year’s honorees come from diverse industries, including business, corporate leadership, government, and nonprofit sectors. They all make a significant impact in their respective fields.
Below is the list of Latinos 40 Under 40™ Class of 2024:
- Jennifer Aguilar
Executive Director, Little Village Chamber of Commerce
- Lyanne Alfaro
Marketing Manager, Google
- Jatziry Ayala
Owner/Cosmetologist, Ara’s Salon LLC
- Yazil Bentancourt
Major Market Sales Executive, Paycor
- Cristian Jesus Biviano
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, University Relations & Diversity Initiatives, Olam Food Ingredients
- Melanny Buitrón Loor
Undocumented Student Liaison and Student Activities Assistant Director, Morton College
- Alexander Calderon
Cofounder/CEO, Dándole Tech (Nonprofit), Chicago, IL
- Colleen Carrillo
Sr Talent Acquisition Business Partner at HERE Technologies
- Arnold Castro Jr
Manager of Audit & SOX, Boomi
- Sandra Chavez
Engineering Manager, Peoples Gas
- Daniel Correa
Director, Workforce Development, Chicago Department of Aviation
- Julio Costa
Attorney, Costa Ivone
- Kimberlyt Dayana
Director, Operations & Engagements, National Hispanic Corporate Council
- Jacqueline De Leon
Founder, Empire Staffing Network
- Felipe Díaz-Arango
Head of Strategy and Inclusion, PACO Collective
- Eddy Encinales
Chief of Staff at Cabrera Capital, Cabrera Capital
- Fatima Garcia
Senior Attorney, IRS Office of Chief Counsel
- Erica Hernandez
Owner, Bloom Wax Studio
- Humberto Huerta
Senior Vice President, Business Relationship Manager, JPMorgan Chase
- Dr. Jennifer Juarez
Director of Higher Education Policy, Latino Policy Forum
- Hanif Lopez
Director of Technology and Delivery Services, Certiverse
- Deisy Lopez
Senior Finance Manager, Abbott
- Alicia Manzanares
Assistant Vice President – Project Manager, Citi
- Edwin Martinez
Executive Director, Centro Sanar
- Sofia McDowell
Director of Marketing, Unison Consulting Inc
- Maria Mendez
Owner, Yolis Tamales LLC.
- Nallely Montenegro
President, Shape Chicago
- Mario Alberto Moreno Zepeda
Chief of Staff, University of Chicago
- Daisy Nunez
Senior Recruiter, McDonald’s
- Will Ontiveros
Associate Vice President, Group O
- Adan Ramirez
Corporate Operations Counsel, KONE
- Jorman Ramos
Owner, ACS Cleaning & Restoration (Disaster Restoration Industry)
- Estefania Roa
Founder & CEO, L.B. Hall Fireproofing
- Nilsa Ruiz
Co-Owner, Chicago Growth Mindset
- Ana Gabriela “Gaby” Tabatt
Senior Marketing Manager, Magnolia Capital
- Rossy Tejeda
Innovational Food Scientist, Custom Culinary
- Gustavo Torres
Senior Electrical Engineer, ComEd
- Jenny Valdes Del Valle
Bilingual Program Manager – Grantmaking, Evanston Community Foundation
- Nancy Vasser
Senior Vice President Private Banking, Wintrust Bank
- Anthony Vela
Founder, J&A Elite Construction Inc
About Negocios Now
Negocios Now is an award-winning national publication focused on the Hispanic business community. Founded by Clemente Nicado, it highlights Latino entrepreneurs, executives, and leaders making an impact across various industries.
Since its launch in 2007, Negocios Now has grown significantly, covering business news, economic trends, and success stories within the Latino community. It also hosts major events, including Latinos 40 Under 40, which recognizes young Latino leaders, and Who’s Who in Hispanic Business, which honors top Latino professionals and entrepreneurs.
The publication has expanded beyond Chicago, reaching cities like New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami, and Houston, further strengthening its mission to amplify Latino voices in the business world.
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