ANA VALDEZ
President & CEO
The Latino Donor Collaborative
Ana Valdez, president and CEO of the Latino Donor Collaborative, is an inspirational leader with over three decades of experience spanning marketing, media, research, and politics. Born and raised ni Mexico City, Valdez’s journey is a testament to resilience, vision, and unwavering determination. Her professional trajectory is marked by groundbreaking achievements. From spearheading the development of the largest market research client base at Nielsen to attracting multibillion-dollar foreign investments during her tenure at Banamex (now Citibank), her strategic prowess knows no bounds. Her global perspective was cultivated through her experiences across Mexico, Europe, and the United States (where she has resided since 1997), allowing her to collaborate with esteemed entities such as the United Nations, the Clinton Administration, and a myriad of Fortune 500 giants including Wells Fargo, JP Morgan Chase, Procter & Gamble, and Pepsi.
At the helm of the Latino Donor Collaborative since 2014, Valdez’s leadership has transcended conventional boundaries. She has championed the creation of the Latino Data Collaborative, a groundbreaking think tank that produces cutting-edge economic insights and tools. Under her stewardship, the LDC has become a beacon of innovation, providing invaluable resources to CEOs, C-suite executives, and esteemed institutions like the Federal Reserve and The White House.
In 2023 alone, Valdez’s leadership bore fruit through the publication of eight
groundbreaking reports and over 10 captivating presentations. Her magnetic presence as a keynote speaker and panelist has left indelible impressions, inspiring audiences and mentoring young Latinos to harness their voices and drive meaningful change.
