El Diario Recognizes Latina Trailblazers Inspiring Future Generations

The Longest-Running Spanish-language Daily Newspaper in the United States Will Host Its 2025 Mujeres Destacadas Ceremony

El Diario, the longest-running Spanish-language daily newspaper, will recognize the achievements of 24 notable Hispanic women at the 2025 Mujeres Destacadas (Outstanding Women) ceremony on April 25, 2025. This year’s luncheon will take place at the historic Harvard Club in New York City and the honorees will be featured in a special supplement, which will be available in the Sunday edition of El Diario on April 27, 2025.

Mujeres Destacadas was founded nearly three decades ago to celebrate the achievements of Outstanding Latina Women in the tri-state area and highlight the positive contributions they have made in their community. El Diario receives nominations from colleagues, peers and friends to recognize the work of these activists, artists, leaders, entrepreneurs, doctors, teachers, scientists, journalists, and more.

This annual awards ceremony celebrates exceptional Latinas who inspire future generations of women within their communities. Each honoree is recognized for their outstanding achievements and reputation for excellence, navigating their fields with grace and resilience. These powerful narratives reflect El Diario’s enduring mission to amplify Hispanic voices and honor their contributions.

"The El Diario editorial team anticipates this ceremony each year, and this year is no different. We are proud to present a remarkable lineup of outstanding Latinas who are paving the way in their respective industries and roles,” said Carmen Villavicencio, Executive Editor of El Diario. “This awards program holds profound significance, especially at this moment, as women confront formidable challenges in their pursuit of equality and reproductive rights. We will remain a strong and active advocate for women in our community, building on decades as a trusted news source for the community."

Full list of 2025 Mujeres Destacadas Awards honorees below:

Helen Arteaga-Landaverde, PhD -Chief Executive Officer, NYC Health & Hospitals/Elmhurst

Kimbery Bedoya - Head of Latin Marketing, Roc Nation

Katherine Bonilla - Chief, Passaic County Sheriff's Office

Amanda Bossard - Anchor & Reporter, News 12 the Bronx and News 12 Brooklyn

Gisele Castro - Chief Executive Officer, exalt

Talia Castro-Pozo - Director, Talia Productions

Jaifa Collado - Executive Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections & Community Supervision

Bianela Colon - Bilingual Guidance Counselor, Celia Cruz High School of Music

Damaris Diaz - Anchor for Noticias Univision 41, Univision 41

Ana I. García Reyes - Dean of Community Relations, Hostos Community College of CUNY

Grace Gomez - Reporter/Anchor, PIX 11 News

Julissa Gutierrez - Chief Diversity Officer, New York State Executive Chamber

Aixa G. Lopez, P. E. - Chief of Staff, Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of NJ

Ingrid Matias Chungata - Executive Director, Nuestros Niños Child Development School

Beth Marmolejos - Execution Director, National Network Strategy & Programs, National Programing Chair of SOMOS BRG/ Madam Chair of Prospanica National Latina Track & Mujeres Brillantes Awards Elevance Health/Prospanica

Madeline V. Marquez - Executive Vice President / Chief External Affairs Officer, Ponce Bank

Carmen Molina-Tamacas - Journalist and Anthropologist, The Weather Company/Weather.com

Jessica Oliveira-Haddad - Executive Vice President of Unaccompanied Children Transitional Foster Care program, Cayuga Centers

Karem Ospino - CEO & Founder, Ospino Consulting

Lorraine Perez - Captain of Community Affairs Outreach, NYPD

Anel Pla - Vice President of Communications, Somos Community Care

Camila Ramón, Peloton Athlete & Host, Peloton

Estrella Redondo - University Director of Recruitment, City University of New York

Krystal Rodriguez - Policy Director of the Data Collaborative for Justice, John Jay College of Criminal Justice

This year’s awards sponsors are GOYA Food, Univision 41 and Hostos Community College.

​​About El Diario

Founded in 1913, El Diario is the longest publishing Spanish-language daily newspaper in the United States. Since its inception as a small publication in Lower Manhattan named La Prensa, the newspaper has grown into one of the largest and most influential Latino media outlets in the nation. In 1963, it merged with El Diario de Nueva York, forming El Diario/La Prensa, as it was known for decades. The newspaper is now a state-of-the-art multimedia operation that includes print, digital, and other platforms. El Diario is part of Remezcla Media Group, the most culturally connected and largest minority-owned Hispanic media group.

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