Michael D. Nieves HITN President & CEO is one of the nation’s pioneering non-profit Spanish-language television networks. Under Mr. Nieves’ leadership, HITN has significantly expanded its reach, adding over 1 O million Latino households. He has driven the network’s commitment to informative and culturally relevant programming. Since his tenure began, HITN has secured three Emmy nominations-its first since its founding in 1983-and achieved a milestone victory in 2024 with its first Emmy Award for «Ramon and Irmgard», part of the Puerto Rican Heritage Series, a project he initiated in 2022.

With over 25 years of experience shaping New York’s political landscape, Mr. Nieves has been a strategic force behind numerous electoral campaigns at the city, state, and federal levels. Before entering government, he led successful consulting firms specializing in political advising for Latino candidates and elected officials. Looking ahead, Mr. Nieves continues to champion initiatives that empower Latino communities through media, education, and civic engagement, ensuring that HITN remains a leading voice in public service broadcasting.