TIME has released its fourth annual list of Latin leaders by introducing 13 influential leaders in the United States who are changing industries and the world. This event will be held in collaboration with PepsiCo and will take place on October 27 in Miami.
Impact of Latin Leaders
Since 2023, TIME has been highlighting influential Latin individuals in the United States in various fields such as entertainment, politics, business, sports, and science in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. This year, a group of selected leaders has been chosen to represent the diverse experiences and backgrounds present in a community that makes up one-fifth of the U.S. population and continues to grow in economic and cultural influence. Each of these leaders has been able to achieve new milestones by leveraging their heritage, and many are striving to help others along this path.
Latin Leaders List 2026
The Latin Leaders List 2026 includes the following names:
- Anna Valdez, President and CEO of Latino Donor Collaborative
- Castulo de la Rocha, President and CEO of AltaMed Health Services Corporation
- Julian Castro, CEO of the Latino Community Foundation
- Luana Lopez Lara, CEO and Co-founder of Kalshi
- Monica Ramirez, Founder and President of Justice for Migrant Women
- Ronaldo Salgado and Lorenzo Salgado Jr., Social Activists
- Sofia Carson, Actress, Singer, and Social Activist
PepsiCo is recognized as the main partner of TIME Latino Leaders. To celebrate these years, TIME will host a special beverage event in Miami that will introduce the Latin leaders list and will feature Sofia Carson, Julian Castro, and Atina Canivora, CEO of PepsiCo Latin America and Global Head of Strategy and Transformation.
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