Latino Corporate Directors Association

What Latino Corporate Directors Association does

Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA) is a US 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association founded in 2011 and headquartered in Washington, DC, dedicated to identifying, preparing, and placing Latino executives on US corporate boards. It operates in conjunction with its affiliated nonprofit foundation, the Latino Corporate Directors Education Foundation (LCDEF), which houses the BoardReady Institute (BRI) — a two-day in-person and virtual board preparation program co-developed with KPMG, UC Law San Francisco, and Diligent, priced at $3,700 per participant. The organization tracks thousands of board-proven and C-suite executives, has certified over 430 BRI alumni across 12 cohorts since 2017, and publishes the annual Latino Board Monitor, a longitudinal tracking report of Latino/a directorship representation within Fortune 1000 companies (currently showing 5.05% representation, up from 3.2% four years prior, with 40% of F1000 and 53% of F100 having at least one Latino director).

LCDA's core products include the BoardReady Institute, the Annual Board Leaders Convening (entering its 11th edition in 2026), Talent Services for board placement, Coaching Circles (group coaching for member career development), and the Insights Hub for governance thought leadership. The organization generates revenue from a combination of recurring membership dues, one-time BRI program fees, and corporate partnership/sponsorship revenue. Distribution is direct via the LCDA website and Mighty Networks community platform, supplemented by regional member networking events across seven US regions (New England, Southeast, Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, Mountain, Southwest, Pacific) co-hosted with enterprise partners including KPMG, Paul Hastings, Egon Zehnder, PNC, Edelman, Foley & Lardner, Equilar, Nasdaq, Diligent, Gaingels, and J.P. Morgan. The underlying technology stack is conventional association infrastructure — a Mighty Networks-hosted member community and standard webinar/event platforms — with no disclosed AI, API, or proprietary software products. Leadership transitioned in June 2026 with Pilar Avila appointed Interim CEO following Ozzie Gromada Meza's departure.

Name

Latino Corporate Directors Association

Legal name

Latino Corporate Directors Association

Website

https://latinocorporatedirectors.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA) is a US nonprofit trade association founded in 2011 that identifies, prepares, and places Latino executives on corporate boards through its BoardReady Institute, Talent Services, annual Board Leaders Convening, and the annual Latino Board Monitor research report.

Ownership category

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Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: LCDA generates revenue through annual membership dues from corporate directors and executives. Membership provides access to events, coaching circles, networking receptions, and the member directory.
2. BoardReady Institute Program Fees: The LCDEF BoardReady Institute charges program fees for its comprehensive board preparation curriculum. The standard program fee is $3,700, with early bird discounts available ($200 discount). Programs include in-person sessions, networking, and certification.

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Go-to-market motion2 records

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Core offering

LCDA is a nonprofit membership association that identifies, prepares, and advances Latino executives for corporate board service. Its core offerings center on paid membership, the BoardReady Institute board-readiness certification program, executive talent services that connect companies with board-ready Latino directors, and the annual Board Leaders Convening.

Product overview

The Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA) operates as a membership-driven organization focused on advancing Latino representation in corporate boardrooms. The organization functions through two entities: LCDA (the association) and LCDEF (the education foundation). LCDA's core offerings include the BoardReady Institute (a flagship two-day governance program developed with KPMG, UC Law San Francisco, and Diligent), the Annual Board Leaders Convening, Talent Services for connecting qualified executives with board opportunities, the Latino Board Monitor annual research report, Coaching Circles for member development, and an Insights Hub for governance resources. Together, these products create a comprehensive ecosystem for identifying, developing, and placing Latino executives on corporate boards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BoardReady Institute (BRI): A comprehensive two-day in-person and virtual program designed to prepare and position new as well as aspiring directors for boardroom success, developed in collaboration with KPMG, UC Law San Francisco, and Diligent.
• Latino Board Monitor
• Board Leaders Convening
• Coaching Circles

Products and services

• LCDA Membership Paid annual membership for Latino executives and corporate supporters, providing access to networking, programming, the annual convening, coaching circles, and the curated pipeline of board-ready talent.
• BoardReady Institute A formal board-readiness certification program for Latino C-suite and senior executives aspiring to corporate board service, priced at $3,700 per participant, delivered in partnership with UC Law SF and faculty from UC Berkeley, Stanford, and Yale.
• Annual Board Leaders Convening LCDA's flagship annual gathering bringing together Latino directors, corporate executives, sponsors, and partners for networking, programming, and recognition.
• Talent Services A service connecting board-ready Latino executives in LCDA's pipeline with corporate boards seeking diverse director candidates, supporting nominations and placements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% of Fortune 1000 companies now have at least one Latino board member (up from 0% historically)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DiligentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Diligent is a strategic partner collaborating with LCDA on governance excellence initiatives. Diligent was a co-developer of the BoardReady Institute curriculum alongside KPMG and UC Law San Francisco. The partnership expanded in August 2025 to advance governance excellence.
• DCRO InstituteminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 June 2025LCDA joined the DCRO Institute as an Affinity Partner in June 2025. The partnership connects LCDA members with risk governance education and credentialing programs.
• KPMGcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKPMG serves as Diamond Founding Partner for LCDA's BoardReady Institute and hosts regular KPMG Board Leadership Center webcasts. KPMG co-developed the BRI curriculum with UC Law San Francisco and Diligent. KPMG also hosts the annual BoardReady Institute in Boston and provides Board Leadership Center quarterly webcasts on proxy season trends and board governance topics.
• Paul HastingsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPaul Hastings is a law firm partner that hosts LCDA events including Director Dinner Series and webinars on topics like AI governance and state regulatory issues.
• Egon ZehnderminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEgon Zehnder is an executive search firm partner hosting LCDA regional networking events, including the first Southeast Member Networking Reception in Atlanta.
• PNC BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPNC Bank is a co-host of the New England Region Networking Reception alongside KPMG, celebrating BoardReady Institute cohorts.
• EdelmanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEdelman is a public relations firm partner hosting LCDA regional member mixers, including events in Chicago and national election briefings.
• UC Law San FranciscocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUC Law San Francisco co-developed the BoardReady Institute curriculum with KPMG and Diligent, contributing academic rigor to the board preparation program.
• EquilarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEquilar co-hosts the Board Leadership Forum with Nasdaq, providing LCDA members access to governance research and executive education.
• NasdaqminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNasdaq co-hosts the Board Leadership Forum with Equilar, providing LCDA members access to corporate governance programming and the Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence.
• Foley & LardnerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoley & Lardner hosts LCDA Southeast Member Network dinners, including the Art Tour & Dinner event in Winter Park, FL.
• GaingelsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGaingels co-hosts board member networking events with LCDA and partners like J.P. Morgan to connect diverse board candidates with portfolio companies.
• J.P. MorganminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJ.P. Morgan co-hosts board member mix and mingle events with Gaingels and LCDA in San Francisco.

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Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD): The largest US membership association for corporate board directors, providing education, certification, and networking. NACD is the closest direct peer to LCDA in mission (board effectiveness and director development), differing primarily in demographic focus (general vs. Latino).
• Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR): HACR is a nonprofit focused on increasing Hispanic representation in corporate leadership, including board rooms, through research, advocacy, and corporate engagement. It is the most direct demographic-overlap peer to LCDA, with a longer corporate-responsibility track record.
• Executive Leadership Council (ELC): ELC is a membership organization for Black CEOs, senior executives, and board directors focused on increasing Black representation in corporate leadership. It is a structural analog to LCDA operating in a parallel demographic niche.
• Catalyst: Catalyst is a global nonprofit that advances women in leadership, including board positions, through research, advisory, and corporate partnerships. It is a strong analog as a demographic-specific board representation advocacy organization.

Emerging players

• Asian Corporate Directors Association: ACDA is a peer association focused on increasing Asian board representation, originally anchored in Asia-Pacific. It mirrors LCDA's demographic-talent-pipeline model and provides a comparable playbook for a regional player expanding into new markets.
• 30% Coalition: 30% Coalition is a cross-corporate advocacy group pushing for greater gender and racial diversity on US corporate boards. It overlaps with LCDA in board-diversity advocacy but operates as a coalition of institutional investors rather than a membership association.

Broad incumbents

• Corporate Board Member (NASDAQ On500 list parent media): Corporate Board Member is a media and events company serving US corporate directors with research, awards, and conferences. It is an incumbent adjacency targeting the same board audience as LCDA but as a media property rather than a membership association.
• Heidrick & Struggles: Heidrick & Struggles is a global executive search firm with a dedicated Board of Directors practice. It competes with LCDA's Talent Services on the demand side, working with Fortune 1000 boards on director recruitment and diversity slates.

Others

• Egon Zehnder: Egon Zehnder is a global executive search and board advisory firm that is an active LCDA partner (hosting the first Southeast Member Networking Reception in Atlanta). Comparable as a board-talent intermediary and a peer channel for placing diverse director candidates.
• Diligent: Diligent is a governance technology provider (board portals, ESG, entity management) and a co-developer of LCDA's BoardReady Institute curriculum. It is a partner-enabling peer — a vendor whose products and content increasingly shape how diverse directors are onboarded.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/LatinoDirectors
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UClqCZ6TV0k7gUtgMS0kTQ0w
• Facebookfacebook.com/LatinoDirectors
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/9347911

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