Meet Our Team

Lorena Patterson
Chamber President

Gerardo Santoyo
Foundation President

Gabriela Villicaña
Marketing Officer

Daniel Cols
Technology Specialist

Aaron Molina
Financial & Member Relations
Our Board of Directors

Ana Maria Varon-Bonell
Multicultural Marketing Consultant
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Juan de la Maza
Xylem
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Luis Miguel Valencia
AWS
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Prudencio Martínez
Lenoir CC
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Cesar Remis
Trade Envoy
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Carlos Zepeda
Prospera
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Yahel Flores
ABIC
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Daniela Rivera
Import & Distribution Specialist
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Brian White
Educational Partners Inc.
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Gabriel García
ShapYa
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Oscar Gomez
Board's Treasury
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Cesar Obediente
Senior Director - Office of the CTO Global Enterprise Segment Sales at Cisco
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Advisory Board

Farad Ali
Co-founder Ali-Heijmen
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Dr. Matthew Meyer
CEO LMN Investing
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Ashok Das
CEO SunMoksha
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José Álvarez
VP Prospera, NC
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Bryan Thompson
Assistant City Manager, Chatham County
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Javier Smith
President & Founder ET Institute
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Ryan Murphy, JD
Government Affairs
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Special Projects

Nancy Welsh
COO, CMO iBUILD Global, Serial Entrepreneur, Global Leader, Fintech4Good Fellow
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Lew Schulman
CEO & Chairman of the Board iBuild Global, Sr. Advisor, Speaker, Social Entrepreneur, Investor
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Lister Delgado
Idea Fund Partners
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Steve Velez
Strategic IT Leader
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Be a Catalyst for Change
– Volunteer with Us!
Are you passionate about driving positive change within the Hispanic business community of North Carolina? The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce invites you to become a vital part of our mission by volunteering with us. We are looking for dedicated individuals who share our values of innovation, collaboration, and empowerment.
As a volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to our groundbreaking initiatives that integrate technology, multicultural understanding, and strategic partnerships to support Hispanic businesses. From assisting with international matchmaking events to helping coordinate tailored trade missions and export readiness programs, your involvement will directly impact the economic prosperity of our community.
Join us in fostering diversity, facilitating cross-border connections, and empowering entrepreneurs to reach their full potential. By volunteering, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping the future of Hispanic business growth in North Carolina. Join our team and be a catalyst for lasting change today!