LatinaCon 2026

CEO of La Noticia; Author of "Descubre tu camino al éxito"

CEO of La Noticia, a digital and print media outlet dedicated to keeping the community informed. La Noticia has covered stories of interest to Charlotte and North Carolina's Latino community for 28 years. She authored the book Discover Your Path to Success and enjoys hiking in North Carolina's mountains.

Pastor, Commonwealth United Methodist Church, Charlotte

Director of Family Engagement at YMCA of Greater Charlotte with 18 years of experience, 12 in leadership roles. She supervises the Parents as Teachers home visitation program serving 200 families. With a bilingual education degree and 20 years teaching experience, she holds certification as a Local Pastor and leads community prayer groups for women.

Immigration Attorney; Founder of Espinosa Law

Native of Charlotte and tireless human rights advocate, she is founder of Espinosa Law, a boutique firm guiding families and individuals through U.S. immigration system complexity. Her practice emphasizes deportation defense, asylum, naturalization, and family immigration. She chairs the Latin American Coalition board and serves on Safe Alliance's board.

Speaker; Mental Health Specialist; Nutritional Coach

With over a decade of experience, Daniela guides personal transformation through psychotherapy and workshops. Her unique approach integrates mental health with physical and nutritional wellness, promoting comprehensive human development. Based in Charlotte, her work emphasizes self-care and human connection from a warm, deeply human perspective.

Founder and CEO of CC&P Business Essentials

Finance executive with 20+ years international experience in accounting, taxes, and insurance from Peru. She founded CC&P Business Essentials to provide high-level financial services to the Latino community. IRS Certified Acceptance Agent (CAA) and licensed property, casualty, and life insurance professional, offering strategic oversight enabling business owners to focus on growth.

Software Engineer; Digital Products Specialist

With over five years of experience, Kelly has left her mark on startups, financial institutions like Bank of America, and major fitness companies. She holds Full Stack Software Development certification from UNC Charlotte. Her passion centers on integrating AI into daily life and business to enhance efficiency and decision-making.

Wells Fargo Branch Manager

Professional banker whose life changed through volunteer work at Francis Marion University in 1996. She loves helping others grow, and this experience provides satisfaction and inspiration for meaningful community work. She provides financial services and guidance to help clients achieve financial success and serves on Wells Fargo Latin TMN Charlotte board.

Wells Fargo Branch Manager; CEO of John Emily Studio

Native of Ecuador, raised in New Jersey, residing in Charlotte for 17 years. CEO of John Emily Studio, a family business founded in 2017 with her mother and brother, closing the gap between luxury clientele and skilled artisans. The company quadrupled revenues in five years and was named Charlotte's top tailor in 2024 by Charlotte's Best.

Host, Speaker and Entrepreneur; Founder and CEO of Comunica Academy

With over 15 years mastering the art of communication on camera and on international stages, Jhosie has established herself as a fundamental guide for those seeking success through the power of words. As founder of Comunica Academy, she trains business owners and professionals to discover the power of their voice, position themselves in their industries, and turn their story into a tool for sales and inspiration. She is also a public relations expert and leads The Collective, a community dedicated to connecting high-value professionals through wellness and growth experiences.

Clinical Professor, Associate Director of Psychology Services, UNC Chapel Hill

PhD, FAED, is a faculty member and clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at UNC Chapel Hill. Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders and content expert for NCEED. Her research focuses on adapting treatments for eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and perinatal depression for Latino communities. She is Editor-in-Chief of the Puerto Rican Psychology Journal.