Leading business executives from throughout the nation gathered at the 26th Annual LATINA Style 50 Awards & Diversity Leaders Conference on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia. Gathering over 300 guests to partake in an unforgettable, exciting, and powerful conference, the full day of networking opportunities, informative seminars, and award presentations, concluded with a grand celebration of the company’s 30-year legacy.

To welcome everyone to the nation's capital, Celeste Leon, a bilingual master of ceremonies, coach, and podcast host, took the lead and introduced Robert E. Bard, president and CEO of LATINA Style, Inc. to the stage.

Attendees respectfully heard from sponsor remarks provided by Marisol Mateos, VP & Senior Counsel, Caribbean & Latin America, Marriott Intl.; William Jaramillo, Executive Director for Advancing Hispanics & Latinos, JPMorgan Chase & Co. and title sponsor remarks by Shanda Hinton, Chief Diversity Officer, RTX.

Featuring distinguished diversity leaders from the companies recognized as the Top 50 Best Companies for Latinas to Work for in the United States, attendees had the opportunity to gain insights from the most accomplished Latinas in America’s largest corporations, learning about their journeys to success and the valuable lessons they acquired along the way.