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In this edition, Impacto presents the profiles of Latino leaders who have made a significant impact in their respective fields and have supported Esperanza as valued sponsors. These individuals showcase leadership across diverse sectors, including healthcare, banking, real estate, and community development. Their commitment to excellence plays a key role in strengthening the Latino community and fostering positive change.

Tiffany Tavarez

Tiffany Tavarez serves as Senior Vice President of Diverse Segments, Representation and Inclusion (DSRI) at Wells Fargo. Her career in philanthropy, program development, strategy, and stakeholder engagement has included organizations such as Exelon, Comcast, Temple University, and the Pew Center for Arts and Heritage. She has been honored from across the Northeast for her leadership and civic engagement by Philadelphia Business Journal, Hispanic Lifestyle, Metro Philadelphia, among others. The German Marshall Fund named her a 2023 Marshall Memorial Fellow where her cohort engaged with leaders throughout Germany, Italy, Moldova, and Belgium. In addition to serving as Board Chair of Monument Lab, she also serves as a member of the Board of Directors for Esperanza; and was reappointed as Commissioner for the Pennsylvania Commission for Women under Governor Josh Shapiro. She is a first-generation college graduate who has earned degrees from both Temple University and University of the Arts.

Jason Rodriguez

Jason Rodriguez is a Senior Private Client Financial Advisor with the Wealth and Investment Management group at Wells Fargo.  As a part of the Godwin, Gounaris, Woolbort Investment team of Wells Fargo Advisors, Jason’s efforts are focused on the overall client planning process, embodying the team’s mission to cultivate strong relationships with clients and provide exceptional guidance in all financial matters. Additionally, Jason helps spearhead the team’s marketing and outreach initiatives. With access to a broad array of resources — including research analysts and economic and market experts — Jason assists in making informed financial decisions based on specific goals, needs, and risk tolerance.  Jason graduated from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, earning a B.S. in Economics with concentrations in Finance and Marketing. He currently serves as Vice President of the Wharton Club of Philadelphia.

Wilfredo Ramos

Wilfredo Ramos is the Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer at Highmark Health, a leading health and wellness organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. With over 30 years of experience, Ramos has built a distinguished career in strategic communications, public relations, marketing, and stakeholder engagement. He has worked with several Fortune 100 companies, including Zurich Insurance and Merck, where he has played a pivotal role in shaping their corporate reputations. His expertise spans various aspects of corporate communications, making him a valuable asset to Highmark Health. A native of Puerto Rico, Ramos is deeply involved in the Pittsburgh community. He was recognized by the Pennsylvania Latino Convention (PALC) as part of the 2022 POWER 100 Who’s Who in Latino Pennsylvania, highlighting his contributions to the Latino community.

Miguel F. Alban

Miguel F. Alban serves as Senior Vice President and National Director of Multicultural Banking at Customers Bank, overseeing operations in the Greater Philadelphia market. He is also the Honorary Consul of Peru in Philadelphia and former Vice President of the Consular Corps Association. With a law degree from the University of Piura, Peru, a master’s in international law from Temple University, and advanced banking education from Wharton, Mr. Alban has held leadership roles at Bryn Mawr Trust, First National Bank of Chester County (now Truist), and founded marketing agencies focused on multicultural markets. An active community leader, he chairs Congreso de Latinos Unidos and serves on multiple boards, including PIDC and La Comunidad Hispana. Recognized for his contributions, he has earned awards like the 2024 Emerging Leaders Award by the ABA and multiple “40 Under 40” honors. Additionally, he has taught Spanish at area universities, including Villanova and Cabrini.

Marcos R. Lopez

Marcos R. Lopez, a first-generation immigrant from Spain, is the Founder & CEO of Exude, Inc. He is a passionate leader with a commitment to developing strong relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community. Marcos launched his employee benefits consulting firm in September 1996 with the vision of changing healthcare through transparency and exemplary service to every client he managed. Marcos has an entrepreneurial spirit, and over the course of his career he has built several companies to provide a wider breadth of services to current and prospective clients. Today, his firm offers the promise and commitment to «change the lives of people who are changing the world» through its delivery model.

Diana Cortes

Diana Cortes, a longtime trial lawyer and former Philadelphia City Solicitor/General Counsel (the first Latina to serve in this role), represents clients in crisis and complex litigation matters, including class actions and large group litigation filed by attorneys general and municipalities. With experience as a former prosecutor, Diana has also conducted internal investigations and counseled clients responding to federal criminal investigations, ethics inquiries, and high-profile media/press inquiries. As Philadelphia’s chief legal officer, she was a member of the Mayor’s Cabinet and managed one of the largest municipal law practices in the United States, covering litigation, corporate, real estate, tax, regulatory, legislative, and privacy matters. Serving as Philadelphia’s CLO during the pandemic, Diana provided legal and crisis management counsel amid critical public emergencies and was part of the core group of city leaders managing short- and long-term COVID-19 responses, vaccine rollouts, mandatory vaccination work policies, and public safety and health measures.

Kelly Germán Kuschel

Kelly Germán Kuschel, a commercial real estate attorney, represents clients in real estate asset disposition, acquisition, leasing, and financing, including for data centers, life sciences, energy, and healthcare companies. He has been a board member (and former treasurer) of the Hispanic Bar Association of Pennsylvania since 2014 and is an active mentor to law students and young lawyers through the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, the Philadelphia Diversity Law Group, and as a former associate co-lead of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP’s Hispanic/Latino Lawyer Network. Kelly is also a board member and executive committee member of the Nationalities Services Center, a century-old organization that provides legal protections and remedies, health and wellness services, education and employment support, and language access.

David M. Velazquez

David Velazquez, President and Chief Executive Officer of PECO, leads Pennsylvania’s largest electric and natural gas delivery company. He is responsible for PECO’s overall performance, including operations, safety, service reliability, customer satisfaction, and financial management. Velazquez oversees the company’s 3,000 employees, who are dedicated to the safe and reliable delivery of electricity and natural gas, as well as enhanced energy management, conservation, environmental stewardship, and community assistance. Headquartered in Philadelphia, PECO serves nearly 1.7 million electric customers and more than 553,000 natural gas customers in southeastern Pennsylvania.

Mauricio Ramirez

Mauricio Ramirez is a bilingual branch manager in Northeast Philadelphia with over four years of experience in the banking industry. He leads a team of five bankers, manages a diverse client portfolio, and consistently achieves strong results in business and retail banking. Mauricio excels in branch operations, client onboarding, team development, and community engagement, with a focus on exceptional customer service and fostering a collaborative work environment. Passionate about supporting the Latino community, he helps entrepreneurs access financial education and capital, serves as recruitment chair for ALPFA, and frequently speaks for the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Accelerate Program. A graduate of Bucknell University with a degree in economics and a minor in Latin American studies, Mauricio combines his expertise in lending, customer service, and leadership to exceed goals while building community. Outside of work, he enjoys running, reading, and traveling, and remains dedicated to lifelong learning and community empowerment.

Damaris Feliciano

Damaris Feliciano brings over two decades of expertise in operations management, community engagement, and strategic leadership. She serves as Vice President of Facilities at JEVS Human Services (JEVS), where she oversees a dynamic portfolio of facilities and renovation projects, including the recent $1.3 million transformation of Orleans Technical College. This JEVS program provides hands-on training in building trades and healthcare, along with its new Associate Degree in Specialized Business (ASB) program in Construction Management. This hybrid program is designed for working adults looking to advance their education and careers. Feliciano’s dedication aligns with the mission of JEVS and Orleans Technical College to strengthen communities by creating sustainable paths to independence and economic security. An Arcadia University alumna, she holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration.

Ruben A. Cardona

Ruben Cardona is an emeritus partner at Withum, a forward-thinking, technology-driven advisory and accounting firm. He is a licensed certified public accountant in the states of New Jersey and New York, specializing in real estate, not-for-profit and HUD-assisted projects. His background includes significant administrative and finance experience in the private and public sectors, and he is a former assistant finance administrator for management and administrative services for the City of New York. He currently serves on the New York State Controller’s Advisory Audit Committee. A dedicated community servant, Ruben has held leadership roles as Vice President of the American Association of Hispanic CPAs, Chairman of CentraState Health Care System, and public member of the NYC Housing Authority Audit Committee.

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