Latino Professionals®

What Latino Professionals® does

Latino Professionals® is a US-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 84-4195158) that operates a membership-based community and career advancement platform serving Latino professionals across the United States and selected international markets. Founded in 2016 by Rafael Magaña (President & CEO) and Kimberly Magaña (Board Chair), the organization is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with operational presence in Omaha, Nebraska, and a chapter footprint spanning nine global cities. It serves two primary customer cohorts: individual Latino professionals seeking career development, networking, and community connection, and corporate sponsors seeking access to this aggregate professional audience for branding, recruiting, and ESG-aligned engagement.

The organization monetizes through four revenue streams: recurring individual membership dues, tiered corporate sponsorships priced from $500 to $1,000,000, paid career training programs delivered as professional services, and transaction-based event revenue. Its flagship annual event, the Adelante Gala, scaled from approximately 250 to over 500 attendees within three years of launch and serves as the primary institutional fundraising and networking vehicle. The underlying technology stack is composed of third-party SaaS utilities — Raklet for membership management and Eventbrite for event ticketing — with no proprietary platform disclosed. Sub-brands (Latina Professionals, Latinx Professionals) extend the brand into narrower demographic segments.

In 2024, the organization entered a partnership supporting the $94M Adelante II community revitalization initiative in South Omaha, and in 2025 it formalized a strategic partnership with the Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC). These moves signal a programmatic expansion beyond professional networking into adjacent community and economic development verticals, while the tiered sponsorship structure and multi-city chapter buildout indicate ongoing investment in scalable B2B and B2C distribution.

Name

Latino Professionals®

Legal name

Latino Professionals®

Website

https://latinoprofessionals.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Latino Professionals® is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a membership-based career advancement community for Latino professionals, serving individual members and corporate sponsors through events, career training programs, and a network of nine global chapters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Community Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Alumni, Peer & Community Networking Programs (EDAMAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Alumni Career Networking & Mentorship Programs (EDALAOAL), Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK)

Keywords

• Professional networking
• Community membership
• Career development
• Mentorship programs
• Diversity events

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Members pay dues to join Latino Professionals. Chapter Founder application dues are $500. The membership provides access to networking, professional development programs, mentorship, and exclusive events.
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Corporate partnerships at multiple tiers ranging from Community Partner ($500-$2,499) to Founder ($500,000-$1,000,000). Sponsorship includes event recognition, social media visibility, newsletters, and annual impact reports. Sponsors receive first opportunity to interview program graduates for hiring.
3. Career Training Programs: Latino Career Connect provides customized training programs serving multiple industries. Corporate sponsors have first opportunity to interview and hire graduates from these training programs.
4. Event Revenue: Revenue generated from signature events including the annual Adelante Gala (500+ expected attendees), quarterly dinners, conferences, and various networking events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Latino Professionals® operates a membership-based community organization that advances Latino leaders through networking, mentorship, professional development programs, and signature events hosted across 9 global cities. The core membership unlocks access to workshops, master classes, seminars, conferences, and exclusive socials, while ancillary paid offerings include corporate sponsorship packages, a merchandise shop, and career training programs.

Product overview

Latino Professionals® is a membership-based professional organization offering a unified platform of programs and services designed to advance Latino leaders. The core offering is the membership program which provides access to professional development, exclusive events, and networking opportunities. This is complemented by signature programs including Latino Mentors (four-month virtual mentorship), Latino Career Connect (career coaching), Latinos Giving As One (philanthropy initiative), and the Top 30 Rising Latinos awards. The organization hosts major events including the annual Adelante Gala and maintains a network of Advisory Council chapters globally. Additional revenue streams include a merchandise shop and corporate sponsorship opportunities at various tiers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Latinos Giving As One: A community-driven initiative by Latino Professionals that unites their network to support impactful causes through collective giving, volunteer efforts, and strategic partnerships.
• Latino Career Connect
• Latino Influencers
• Latino Mentors
• Top 30 Rising Latinos

Products and services

• Latino Professionals Membership A core membership offering for Latino professionals that unlocks access to professional development programs, exclusive events, mentorship opportunities, workshops, master classes, seminars, conferences, and insider-access social gatherings across 9 global cities. Applications are submitted through the Raklet online portal.
• Latino Mentors A four-month virtual mentorship program designed to elevate members' professional journeys through workshops, panels, and hands-on projects that build confidence, clarify goals, and strengthen practical skills. Targeted at Latino professionals seeking structured mentorship.
• Latino Career Connect A career advancement offering providing practical advice and insights led by career and leadership coaches. Covers job interviews, salary negotiations, career transitions, and networking strategies. Customized training programs serve multiple industries and provide corporate sponsors with first opportunity to interview graduates.
• Latinos Giving As One A community-driven philanthropy initiative that unites the Latino Professionals network to support impactful causes through collective giving, volunteer efforts, and strategic partnerships to uplift underserved communities.
• Top 30 Rising Latinos An annual recognition program honoring emerging Latino leaders who are challenging norms and driving change across various industries. Honorees are featured in the annual awards celebration and profiled in Latino Professionals Magazine.
• Adelante Gala The annual signature gala of Latino Professionals® celebrating Hispanic pride, progress, and purpose, drawing attendees from business, philanthropy, education, and civic leadership. The 3rd Annual Adelante Gala featured the National Impact Award, Partner of the Year, and Local Impact Award recognitions. Held at Steelhouse Omaha, with tickets sold through Eventbrite.
• Advisory Council Chapter Program A program enabling the establishment of local Latino Professionals Advisory Council chapters in communities worldwide, extending the organization's reach, influence, and impact through local leadership. Chapter Founder application dues are $500.
• Corporate Sponsorship Program A tiered corporate partnership offering with sponsorship levels from Community Partner ($500-$2,499) up to Founder ($500,000-$1,000,000). Sponsorship benefits include event recognition, social media visibility, newsletter features, annual impact reports, speaking opportunities, and first opportunity to interview graduates from Latino Career Connect training programs.
• Latino Professionals Shop An online e-commerce store selling merchandise branded with the Latino Professionals® identity, providing an additional revenue and community touchpoint.

Quantifiable outcome

• Triple attendance growth from initial year to current year (250 to 500+ at flagship gala)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Latino Economic Development Council (LEDC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Strategic partnership with LEDC for the annual Adelante Gala. LEDC CEO Itzel López serves as board director of Latina Professionals. The partnership advances the Adelante II South Omaha project, including the revitalization of South 24th Street and La Plaza de la Raza through a new Latino Economic Development Center.
• RDG Planning & DesigncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaborated on the design of Plaza de la Raza, developing an amphitheater-style stage, flexible events lawn, interactive play and learning areas, shaded seating, and ADA-accessible walkways for the cultural anchor and economic hub.
• Omaha Urban ThinkscapescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnered on the design of Plaza de la Raza, contributing local insight and shaping the design through community input sessions to reflect shared values and honor the cultural roots of South Omaha.
• Burlington CapitalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresented the 2nd Annual Adelante Gala as a key sponsor. Burlington Capital's support helped bring together over 250 guests including community leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers.
• MAPA (Metropolitan Area Planning Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner of the Year honoree at the 3rd Annual Adelante Gala, recognized for advancing access and strengthening cross-sector partnerships to advance shared prosperity in the Omaha-metro area.
• Steelhouse OmahaminorOthersVenue host for the 3rd Annual Adelante Gala, providing an elegant setting in downtown Omaha for the event attended by 500+ guests.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (NHCC):
• Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE): A larger and longer-established Hispanic professional society that runs chapters, a national convention, corporate sponsorships, and leadership development—sharing the chapter/sponsorship/conference model though specialized to STEM.
• Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI): A national Hispanic leadership development nonprofit offering fellowships, internships, and awards programs, sharing the leadership pipeline, awards recognition, and corporate sponsorship model.

Direct peers

• Prospanica: Formerly the National Hispanic MBA Association, Prospanica is a U.S. nonprofit that advances Hispanic professionals through leadership development, networking, and corporate partnerships—an almost identical value proposition to Latino Professionals.
• Hispanic Heritage Foundation: A national nonprofit that promotes Hispanic leadership through awards, mentorship, and workforce programs (including the LOFT youth leadership track), overlapping on mentorship, awards recognition, and corporate partner engagement.
• Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR): A Hispanic advocacy and professional organization focused on Hispanic inclusion at the corporate level, sharing the same corporate-sponsorship-driven, executive-network model that powers Latino Professionals' events and programs.
• ALPFA (Association of Latino Professionals For America): One of the largest Latino-focused professional associations in the U.S., offering student and professional chapters, scholarships, leadership programs, and corporate partner engagement that directly overlap with Latino Professionals' membership and career programming.
• National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP): A Latino professional association that combines local chapters, corporate partners, an annual conference, and awards programs—a member-driven, chapter-based model that closely mirrors Latino Professionals' structure.

Emerging players

• Young Hispanic Professionals Association (YHPA): A network of regional chapters for emerging Hispanic professionals that runs mixers, conferences, and mentorship—an emerging peer targeting a similar early-to-mid-career Latino professional demographic.
• MANA de San Diego: A Latina-focused leadership and professional development organization with regional chapters, mentorship, and scholarships—comparable as a sister-segment peer to Latino Professionals' Latina Professionals sub-brand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@LatinoProfessionals
• Facebookfacebook.com/latinoprofessional
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/latinoprofessionals
• Instagraminstagram.com/latinoprofessionals

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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