Empowering Latin Leadership in NYC
Join us to strengthen and inspire Latino leaders.
Empowering Latin Leadership in NYC
Join us to strengthen and inspire Latino leaders.
About ELLA NYC FOUNDATION
Our History
ELLA NYC – Gathering of Latina and Latino Leaders
ELLA NYC is a nonprofit organization founded with the mission of elevating, recognizing, and strengthening Latino leadership in New York and beyond. We were created as a space where stories of resilience, service, and professional excellence become powerful tools for community inspiration and transformation.
Since our first edition, we have brought together women and men whose professional, entrepreneurial, civic, and personal journeys leave a meaningful impact on our communities. Each annual gathering has expanded in vision, influence, and reach, becoming a platform for connection, mentorship, and growth for emerging leaders, families, and entrepreneurs.
More than an annual event, ELLA NYC is a movement that honors legacy, empowers the present, and builds the future of Latino leadership with purpose, integrity, and social responsibility.
We believe in the power of authentic stories, leadership driven by purpose, and collaboration as a catalyst for change.
Inspiring moments captured through our lens
The Fourth Gathering was filled with meaningful surprises. In a symbolic and collaborative moment, the panelists created a mandala, uniting their knowledge and life experiences into one collective vision. Together, they elevated an intention of personal peace as the foundation for community transformation, inspiring attendees to cultivate inner harmony and radiate it outward into their families a
During the Third Gathering, the panelists reflected on the life lessons that shaped their journeys as new immigrants from Cuba, Ecuador, Venezuela, and Colombia. Each woman shared how she transformed challenges into steps of self-discovery, building resilience along her path. They offered this powerful message to attendees, sparking thoughtful questions, genuine enthusiasm, and deep understanding
The Second Gathering brought together leaders whose transformation and growth began within themselves. Sharing their message with each attendee was not only eloquent, but deeply empowering. We were honored by the presence of Elizabeth Chica, Amanda Giraldo, and Maria Guillen—women whose inspiring journeys encouraged participants to move forward with clarity and determination toward their goals an
On March 31, 23, leaders from NJ and NY gathered for a powerful and renewing moment. The recognition of Latina leaders, along with the empowering words of Adriana Salazar and Michele Esquijarosa, gave life to this vision. The dream was inspired by Rosa Montoya, a woman of extraordinary strength who crossed a mighty river in Colombia to save her daughter, defended her home with courage, and becam
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