Negocios Now announces NYC Tri-State Latinos 40 Under 40 Class of 2026
Esteban Montero, Negocios Now New York- Sept. 8- Negocios Now has revealed its list of the Tri-State NYC Latinos 40 Under 40™ Class of 2026, adding another extraordinary group of young leaders to its ongoing effort to recognize outstanding Latino talent across the country. The select group includes executives from major corporations such as Wells …
Esteban Montero, Negocios Now
New York- Sept. 8- Negocios Now has revealed its list of the Tri-State NYC Latinos 40 Under 40™ Class of 2026, adding another extraordinary group of young leaders to its ongoing effort to recognize outstanding Latino talent across the country.
The select group includes executives from major corporations such as Wells Fargo, Microsoft, Bank of America and NVIDIA, as well as entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, artists, and professionals in the fashion industry.
“Once again, we have brought together a diverse group of young talents who showcase the multifaceted and entrepreneurial spirit that makes New York City unique and distinguishes it on the world stage. We can’t wait to celebrate another fantastic group of leaders,” said Clemente Nicado, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Negocios Now.
The NYC celebration is scheduled for November 28. Negocios Now will announce more details soon.
Since its founding in 2015, Negocios Now has recognized 920 young leaders, primarily from Chicago, New York, San Francisco/Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, and Houston. The publication also produced a special edition recognizing 40 Outstanding Latinos Nationwide as part of The Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE) ‘s 40th anniversary celebration.
Last April, Negocios Now celebrated its 11th Chicago edition, followed a month later by the San Francisco Bay Area Class of 2026. Los Angeles will take center stage at the end of October, while Houston will host its second edition on November 10.
By the end of the year, Negocios Now will have recognized more than 1,000 young leaders through this unique program, one of its kind in the country. Previos editions can be seen at Latinos40under40.com
“By recognizing these young leaders, Negocios Now also receives a tremendous reward: the privilege of meeting them in person and sharing their stories in our pages. They represent a generation of talented Latinos who are not only the future of the nation, but are already making a difference today, in the present,” Nicado said.
Below is the list of the Tri-State NYC Latinos 40 Under 40 Class of 2026.
- Carina BustosProduct Marketing Manager, Security & Copilot Studio
Microsoft - Sandra BonillaFinancial Advisor at The Voyage Group
Wells Fargo - Lina CañonCEO
Smarter Good - Shabel CastroStaff Attorney
Innocence Project - Barbara CevallosVice President, Client Strategy
Talon Outdoor - Paola CorreaChief of Staff
Recursive Ventures - Chelsea Ameliá CruzNational Community Relations Manager / U.S. Community Relations
Citi - Lucia DamerauDirector of Immigration Legal Services
OLA of Eastern Long Island, Inc. - Minelly DeCooProgram Director, JFK Redevelopment
Port Authority of NY & NJ - Franchesca DiazDirector, Con Edison’s Regional and Community Affairs (RCA) Bronx
Con Edison - Rosalie EnnesFounder, Author, and Speaker
Portecua Consulting - Stephanie EscobarGlobal Fashion Stylist & Creative Leader
Stephanie Escobar Studio Represented by Twenty4Eleven - Janet EscobarCo-founder
Rogue Assembly - Nick FuentesDirector Customer Success
Medable Inc. - Jessica Garcia-RobinsonAssistant Administrator
Cabrini of Westchester - Tanya GrimaldoVice President of Commercial Leasing
L&L Holding Co. - Carolina Guardiola RomoCEO
We Are All Human - Paula A GutierrezSr. Director, Patient & Clinical Trial Engagement
ProKidney - Guillermo “William” HerculesProgram Coordinator
Tech: NYC - Sebastian MartinCEO & Founder
Cambio Labs - Miguel MartinezPrincipal Cloud & AI Solution Engineer
Microsoft - Fabricio MedinaCo-Founder
Familia Latina - Ana Mendieta, Ed.D.Development Officer, Division of Advancement, Communications and External Relations
Bronx Community College Foundation - Sasha MerciComedian, Actress, Writer & Producer
Artist - George NunezFounder / CEO
Bronx Tech Hub - Daniela PalaciosFounder
Para KIDS! - Estefania PalominoFounder and CEO
Aleph Leadership Corp - Coral PegueroVice President and Consumer Investments Market Leader
Merrill Lynch - Paola Piers-TorresDirector of Digital Content Strategy
The New School - Amber RodriguezVP, Business Banking
Bank of America - Luis Emilio RomeroVisual Artist, MFA
Luis Emilio Romero LLC - Karen SantanaVice President
Barclays - Jessica SantanaCEO & Co-Founder
AMERICA ON TECH - Yura SapiFounder & CEO
Liber Arte Inc. - Kiana SinclairFounder – Global Impact Strategy & Partnerships
Embolden Partners - Catherine TejadaLead Child Care Specialist
NMIC - Yulkendy ValdezCo-Founder
Healers Health - Daniel VargasSystems Safety Engineer
NVIDIA - Viviana VazquezFounder
OverGenPoverty - Aisha YoungDirector
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About Negocios Now
Negocios Now is a national, award-winning business media company founded in 2007 and dedicated to informing, connecting, and celebrating the Hispanic business community. Through print and digital journalism, special editions, events, and social media, it highlights Latino entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals shaping the U.S. economy. Among its signature programs is Latinos 40 Under 40™, launched in Chicago in 2015 and now held in major markets including New York, Chicago, San Francisco/Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, and Houston. Negocios Now also produces the annual Who’s Who in Hispanic Business Gala and other initiatives recognizing Latino leadership and community impact.
