LatinaCon 2024

Professor & Clinical Psychologist, UNC Chapel Hill

PhD, FAED, professor and clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders and NCEED content expert. She has dedicated her career to adapting treatments for eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and perinatal depression for the Latino community. Editor-in-chief of the Puerto Rican Journal of Psychology.

Psychologist, Certified in Mindfulness

Community Liaison for the Levine Cancer Institute / Atrium Health. For over 15 years she has implemented health programs for the Latino community. Winner of La Noticia's 2023 Excellence Award in the Community Service Person category. Degree in Psychology with a Master's in Human Resources and a Certificate in Mindfulness.

Registered Dietitian, Nutrition Expert

Registered dietitian with a master's in nutrition and dietetics from Winthrop University. Two undergraduate degrees in exercise science and Spanish from UNC Charlotte. She teaches zumba, salsa, bachata, and weight training classes.

CEO of La Noticia; Author of "Discover Your Path to Success"

CEO of La Noticia, a digital and print media outlet covering stories of interest to the Latino community in Charlotte and North Carolina for 26 years. Author of the book Discover Your Path to Success.

Image Consultant & Personal Stylist

Dominican based in Charlotte. Degree in Fashion Marketing from New York City College of Technology and Image Consulting and Personal Styling from the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Branch Manager, Wells Fargo

Professional banker whose life was transformed through volunteer work at Francis Marion University in 1996. She provides financial services, guidance, and resources to help clients achieve financial success. Serves on the boards of Wells Fargo Latin TMN Charlotte and Little Rock CDC.

Commercial Banking Relationship Manager, Wells Fargo

Emigrated from Nicaragua in 1988. Over 10 years at Wells Fargo. Bachelor's in business administration from FIU and master's from Nova Southeastern University. Passionate about helping small business owners succeed.

Vice President, Wells Fargo Advisors

Financial advisor with 23 years of experience in the financial industry. She specializes in retirement plans, education savings, and financial asset management. Graduate in business administration from Catawba College. Board member of I-CARE, Inc.

Pastor, Commonwealth United Methodist Church

Director of family engagement at the YMCA with 17 years of experience. National trainer in multiculturalism and inclusion. Oversees the Parents as Teachers program serving 200 families. Degree in bilingual education and 20 years as an elementary school teacher.

Master of Ceremonies — Communications Specialist

Social media, digital, and public relations specialist for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Former member of the Telemundo Charlotte news team. Moved to Charlotte from Houston, Texas.