When we first featured José Hernández in 2012, he spoke about the ingredients for success: preparation, persistence, and purpose. More than a decade later, those same principles are shaping his latest chapter through Tierra Luna Cellars — proving that true success evolves, but its foundation remains the same.
Joseline Peña-Melnyk made history as she was unanimously elected Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates, becoming the first Afro-Latina to lead a legislative chamber in the state’s history.
This week, Helena Moreno was officially inaugurated as the 63rd mayor of New Orleans, marking a historic first as the city’s first Latina mayor and only the second woman to ever hold the office.
Monique Limón is making history in California — not just as a trailblazing Latina leader, but as a legislator whose life and work deeply reflect the communities she serves.
History was made in Los Angeles as Maricela “Marci” Luna was honored by the U.S. Postal Service as the first Mexican-American Latina to serve as Postmaster of Los Angeles—a milestone more than 170 years in the making.
2025 reaffirmed what has always guided Silicon Valley Latino: storytelling as strategy. In a year shaped by uncertainty and nonstop headlines, we remained focused on elevating the positive, impactful work happening across our community—highlighting solutions, success stories, and the leaders building a stronger future. This year-end reflection looks back at how and why our stories continue to matter.
What are Latine business owners experiencing in today’s economy? Drawing from our recent survey, this article explores emerging trends, shared challenges, and the resilience shaping Latino entrepreneurship as we look ahead.
The Latino Business Referral Network (LBRN) fosters purposeful connections among Latino professionals and small business owners. Through Silicon Valley Latino’s ecosystem, including ShopLatino.Market, these relationships help elevate Latino-owned businesses and strengthen long-term growth.
We are proud to celebrate Lean In Latinas for being named the inaugural recipient of Lean In’s Network of the Year Award — a global recognition honoring their leadership, impact, and commitment to advancing Latina pay equity.
The La Raza Historical Society of Santa Clara Valley hosted an inspiring awards dinner honoring four distinguished Latino leaders whose work continues to uplift and shape our community. Filled with cultural pride, heartfelt tributes, and a renewed commitment to preserving our stories, the evening highlighted the enduring legacy of La Raza and the importance of protecting our history for future generations.
Latino consumers are one of the most powerful and digitally engaged communities in the Americas. In his latest piece, SVL Advisory Board Member Arnaldo Lopez explores how technology — and tools like New Relic’s observability platform — can help organizations build authentic, reliable, and culturally relevant digital experiences.