who we are
Our mission is to inspire, prepare, & connect Latinx
leaders in the classroom, community, and workforce throughout the nation.
We focus on adding value to their personal and professional development, leadership, and philanthropic endeavors throughout their careers.
Accelerate Growth
To help Latinx reach their full potential, empowering them with the knowledge and resources that open doors of opportunity for all.
Meet The Founder
Rafael Magaña
Latinx Professionals founder, Rafael Magaña, has been working to advance equality on multiple fronts. Not only has he been a vocal advocate for access to scholarships — issues that disproportionately affect communities of color— he also uses his voice to bring attention to the gender diversity in boardrooms movement.
Early in high school and college he became involved with charity organizations on campus where he enjoyed giving back. The experience proved to be the start of a career in philanthropy.
He studied at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. He received his certification on Human Rights from the Pan American Health Organization, part of the United Nations system, serving as the Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization.
Rafael is the Senior Director of Development at Momentum, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing lifespan services to children and adults with disabilities and medical conditions. Previously, he was the Director of Development and Communications for two organizations: the Emphysema Foundation of America and Breathe Southern California. Two organizations at the forefront of lung health and clean air.
Most recently, Rafael was elected and appointed to the board of trustees of the Hollywood Schoolhouse for the next three years. Where he serves as the Chair of the Development Committee under the leadership of Ilise Faye, Head of School and John Sonego, Associate Dean for External Affairs at UCLA School of Law.
Mr. Magaña’s most important association is his involvement in Latinx Professionals™, Latino Professionals™ and Latina Professionals™ for which he is the Founder and serves as the Board Chair. Today, he serves as a mentor to many rising members who are advancing their professional careers towards the C-suite.
Meet The Co-Founder
Kimberly Magaña
Latinx Professionals co-founder, Kimberly Magaña, has seen first-hand that empowering women can bring transformational change. She strongly believes that when women gather, they go further together.
She studied at Washington State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts Interior Design and minored in Business Administration from Washington State University. She found her way into management and sales of high-end luxury home goods. She currently is a Regional Sales Representative with Design Within Reach (DWR) Contract were she works with commercial and hospitality clients.
Today, she lives with her husband in Los Angeles, California and enjoys giving back through Philanthropy and is an advocate of the gender equal boardroom movement.
Meet The Executive Director
Hernan Chiosso
Hernan Chiosso, the newly appointed Executive Director of Latinx
Professionals, is a visionary leader with a deep passion for empowering communities and fostering growth. With over two decades of experience in leadership roles across various industries, Hernan has a proven track record of driving innovation and building strong, diverse teams.
Born and raised in Argentina, Hernan’s journey has been shaped by a commitment to excellence and a relentless drive to create opportunities for others. His unique blend of strategic thinking and hands-on experience has made him a respected figure in the professional world.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Hernan is a dedicated mentor, an
advocate for diversity and inclusion, and a proud father. He believes in the power of collaboration and is excited to lead Latinx Professionals into a new era of impact and influence. When he’s not working, you can find Hernan playing soccer with his son or enjoying a good book with his family.
Under Hernan’s leadership, Latinx Professionals is poised to continue its mission of empowering Latinx individuals to achieve their fullest potential.
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