NYC's Latino Leaders: Power Players Shaping the City's Future

While Latino political representation in New York City remains a work in progress, Latino influence extends far beyond the political arena. This article highlights exceptional Latino leaders making significant contributions across various sectors.

Movers and Shakers in NYC's Latino Community

The following individuals demonstrate the breadth and depth of Latino influence across New York City:

Estibaliz Alonso <img src="https://cdn.cityandstateny.com/media/img/cd/2025/09/11/Estibaliz_Alonso_Paul_Castle_Castle_Photography/610xh.jpg" alt="Estibaliz Alonso"> Director at Hinman Straub, a seasoned health policy expert with deep Albany connections.

Selma Betancourt Senior Associate State Director for Communications at AARP New York, known for her bilingual campaigns and culturally tailored storytelling.

Tonio Burgos Founder and CEO of Tonio Burgos & Associates, a trusted figure in government, infrastructure, and Latino advocacy. Secured permanent authorization of rum rebate program. <img src="https://cdn.cityandstateny.com/media/img/cd/2025/09/11/Tonio_Burgos_Carlos_Perez/610xh.jpg" alt="Tonio Burgos">

Carlos Calzadilla-Palacio President of the Brooklyn Young Democrats, a progressive political powerhouse pushing for affordable housing and policy changes. <img src="https://cdn.cityandstateny.com/media/img/cd/2025/09/11/Carlos_Calzadilla_Palacio_Jonah_Pfeifer/610xh.jpg" alt="Carlos Calzadilla-Palacio">

Sadye Campoamor Chief Equity Officer, Office of the New York City Comptroller, embedding racial and gender justice into city government. <img src="https://cdn.cityandstateny.com/media/img/cd/2025/09/11/Sadye_Campoamor_Ayman_Siam/610xh.jpg" alt="Sadye Campoamor">

(Profiles of numerous other influential Latino leaders in various fields continue throughout the original article.)

This is just a sample; the full article features many more profiles of prominent Latino leaders across diverse fields including healthcare, academia, labor, finance, and more.