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Velocity
Velocity, taking place in Los Angeles from September 24–26, convened business leaders, policymakers, and cultural influencers to highlight the transformative growth, spending power, and influence of U.S. Latinos in the 21st-century economy. Velocity convened at the J.W. Marriott and Ritz-Carlton at L.A. Live. Velocity is founded and curated by global businessman, investor Sol Trujillo, and his partner, Andrea Trujillo, Velocity’s CMO, and an accomplished marketing, creative director, and branding expert.
Co-Founders Sol Trujillo and Andrea Trujillo welcome attendees to the inaugural Velocity 2025 event in Los Angeles, CA.
Co-Founder of Velocity, Andrea Trujillo, leads a discussion on the explosive growth of women in sports alongside Kati Fernandez, Chief Content Officer at TOGETHXR, and Monica Medellin, Film Director, Executive Producer, and Creator of Surf Girls, Prime Video’s first women’s sports docuseries.
The Velocity Awards Gala concluded Velocity with an inspiring celebration of leadership, impact, and culture, honoring changemakers in The New Mainstream Economy. The Distinguished Velocity Award was presented to U.S. Ambassador Ken Salazar for his lifelong service and community impact.
Co-Founders Sol Trujillo and Andrea Trujillo lead a timely discussion with AXIOS Media Correspondent Sara Fischer on the evolving media landscape and how audiences can discern truth amid misinformation and bias.
Co-Founder of Velocity, Sol Trujillo, joins Disney’s President of Global Advertising and powerhouse Latina executive, Rita Ferro, for an inspiring fireside chat.
Co-Founders Sol Trujillo and Andrea Trujillo pose with the 2024 World Series Trophy, showcased in Velocity’s Brand Lab, where attendees had the chance to snap a photo with the iconic trophy.
Sol Trujillo, Co-Founder, Velocity, smiles alongside Arizona State University students, whom Velocity sponsored to attend the event to learn from renowned thought leaders and top brands.
2025 CHCI Leadership Conference and 48th Annual Awards Gala
The 2025 CHCI leadership conference and 48th Annual Awards Gala took place in Washington, DC, from September 16-18, 2025. Leaders and guests took part in one of the largest gatherings of Latino professionals, corporate leaders and policymakers in the country. CHCI signature Hispanic Heritage Month events celebrate the contributions that Latinos have made and continue to make to the fabric of the nation.
CHCI Chair Rep. Darren Soto, Senator Alex Padilla, CHCI
President and CEO Marco Davis, CBS News Journalist Fin
Gomez, ACLU representative Maribel Hernandez Rivera, and
CHCI Public Policy Fellow Aimee Benitez at the Closing
Fireside Chat of the 2025 CHCI Leadership Conference.
CHCI presented the 2025 Fall Congressional Internship Program and 2025–2026 Public Policy and Postgraduate Fellowship participants at the 48th Annual Awards Gala.
Hispanic Members of the 119th Congress gather on stage at CHCI’s 48th Annual Awards Gala.
CHCI Medallion recipient and Gala performer Elvis Crespo receives the award from Rep. Nydia Velázquez and CHCI Board Vice Chair Leo Muñoz.
Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE)
On October 9th, Dallas, TX, leaders joined HACE President & CEO Patricia Mota at El Futuro Dallas: Empowering the Next Generation, an event hosted with support from the Cummins Foundation. The event featured networking opportunities and a fireside chat exploring ways to expand access to education, early-career opportunities, and pathways to generational wealth for the Dallas community. Corporate, education, and community leaders gathered in one space for an inspiring conversation on building brighter futures and stronger communities.
(L-R) HACE alum Muñeca Torres-Rivera, Executive Assistant to the President, Dallas College; Alicia Serrato, Executive Director, Primos Dallas; Dr. Macario Hernandez, President, Dallas College; Ray de los Santos, LULAC Dallas; Mario Sanchez-Lara, Cummins, Inc., and Patricia Mota, President & CEO, HACE.
Panel discussion moderated by HACE alum Muñeca Torres-Rivera, Executive Assistant to the President, Dallas College; speakers included featured community voices Alicia Serrato, Executive Director, Primos Dallas; Dr. Macario Hernandez, President, Dallas College; Ray de los Santos, LULAC Dallas, as well as corporate leaders such as Mario Sanchez-Lara, Cummins, Inc.