
The Poder Council is a collective of Latina leaders representing communities across the country. Their voices connect grassroots realities to national action, amplifying leadership and advancing Poderistas' mission.
Meet the Poder Council Members
Founder & CEO | The Latina Foundation
Bessy Martinez
Austin changemaker launching programs like Jefas on the Move to connect, train, and empower Latina entrepreneurs and leaders.
- Austin, TX
Founder | Mami Chula Social Club
Claudia Mendoza
Creates NYC comunidad rooted in cultura, wellness, and civic action—sparking sisterhood, healing, and collective power across generations.
- New York, NY
Co-Founder | Latinas Acting Up
Diana Maria Riva
Award-winning actress and activist creating solidarity, visibility, and mentorship for mujeres in the entertainment industry.
- Los Angeles, CA
Founder & Director | Pa’lante Therapy, Inc.
Dr. Yanira Hernandez
Trauma-focused social worker advancing decolonized, culturally responsive mental health care for immigrant and first-gen communities.
- Los Angeles, CA
Founder | Latinas in Power
Ericka Aviles
Community leader in Nevada growing a network of nearly 1,000 mujeres who uplift one another.
- Las Vegas, NV
Co-President & Founder | United Latinas / BeLIVE Coaching
Ilhiana Rojas Saldana
Executive coach and DEI strategist helping leaders worldwide build resilience, inclusion, and high-impact careers and workplaces.
- Boston, MA
Founder | Mujeres Latinas Unidas
Indira Jeffrey
Leads one of Arizona’s largest women’s networks, mobilizing 26,000+ mujeres through entrepreneurship, ESL, and financial education.
- Chandler, AZ
Founder & CEO | Fitness + Financial Gains
Jessyka Castillo
AfroLatina entrepreneur and model blending wellness, finance, and body positivity to shape inclusive communities in South Florida.
- Miami, FL
Founder & Executive Director | Despierta
Juliana Lozano
Expands access to mental health and leadership programs in Charlotte, supporting Latina youth and women navigating trauma and transition.
- Charlotte, NC
Co-Founder | Latinas Acting Up
Lisa Vidal
Hollywood veteran raising Latina representation on and off screen while building sisterhood through advocacy and creative leadership.
- Los Angeles, CA
Founder | The Mujerista
Marivette Navarrete
Media entrepreneur reshaping the landscape by amplifying millennial and Gen-Z Latina voices through storytelling and community.
- Miami, FL
Founder | The Creating Space Collaborative
Natalie Rosado
Mental health expert addressing workplace inequity and empowering women to embrace authenticity, leadership, and purpose.
- Tampa, FL
Founder & CEO | United Latinas
Sandra Noemi Torres
Visionary strategist and speaker advancing Latina leadership and visibility while creating opportunities for professional growth.
- Perth Amboy, NJ
Founder | ELLA / Fair Trade Café
Stephanie Vasquez
Arizona business leader mentoring Latina entrepreneurs, building sustainable ventures, and launching programs that elevate community.
- Phoenix, AZ
Founder & CEO | Hey Chica / Healthy Latina Lifestyle
Veronica Torres Hazley
Builds wellness and leadership spaces in Dallas, guiding Latinas to collaborate, grow, and lead boldly in their communities.
- Dallas, TX
Upcoming Poder Council Events
The Business of Her Conference
