I am the founder of Ximena Cuenta, a bilingual platform that empowers immigrant professionals to reclaim their careers in the United States, and the Latino Professional Development Foundation, a growing network dedicated to supporting Latino talent through visibility, connection, and advancement.

With over a decade of experience in communications, I bring a unique perspective shaped by my roots as a Colombian journalist with a specialization in Human Rights Education and my migration journey to New York City. I began my career as Communications Director at Esquina Latina, an NGO supporting women and children affected by Colombia’s armed conflict. There, I led communications, secured funding through grant writing, and launched community-based education initiatives like Youth, Theater and Community.

Since moving to the U.S. in 2015, I have worked in public relations and community outreach roles, including as a Community Relations Specialist at Mark Medical Care, where I built partnerships across Long Island and Queens to serve Hispanic communities.

Over the past three years, I’ve served as a Press Officer and Training Specialist at one of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations, where I manage national media relations, develop training content, and support strategic communications that center Latino audiences.

My journey—from navigating migration and language barriers to building a mission-driven career—fuels my passion for storytelling, equity, and helping others turn their professional experience into new opportunities. I take pride in using my voice and platform to amplify others who are also redefining what success looks like in a new country.

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