Eldy Ampuero is an insurance professional with over 20 years of experience, specializing in new business development, in-house sales, and VIP customer service. She has held key roles at companies like Gold Standard Insurance and Paisley Partners Inc. In addition to her career, she is an active community advocate and the founder of the Canadian Bolivian Chamber of Commerce. She also plays significant roles in promoting Hispanic-Latin American culture in Canada through the Canadian Hispanic-Latin American Virtual Museum and served as the President of the Canadian Hispanic Congress for over five years.

Paola Cetares is a Colombian immigrant with a diverse academic background, including an MFA in Film from the University of Miami, an MBA from the University of Phoenix, and studies in Public Relations and Communication. She’s passionate about bridging the gap between storytelling and business, seeing creativity as a driver of innovation.

Currently, as the Public Relations Manager at the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE), Paola focuses on key engineering issues like energy, infrastructure, environment, research, innovation, and the job market. Her extensive experience and dedication aim to advance the engineering profession and have a positive impact on the community.

Luz Madronero is an accomplished Colombian journalist known for her outstanding work in economic journalism, earning prestigious awards in Colombia. She has served as a press secretary for organizations like the National Planning Department and the Institute of Urban Development in Bogota. Luz co-founded the nonprofit “Canada Habla Español,” worked on the Latin American Bilateral Trade Initiative, and is actively involved in community organizations like the Hispanic Women Network and the Panamerican Food Festival. In her spare time, she assists immigrants in settling in Toronto, demonstrating her commitment to making a positive impact on people’s lives.