• The cocktail hour kicked off the night in style, with elegant catrinas and towering mojigangas welcoming everyone, plus the Ofrenda Wall presented by PepsiCo added a beautiful cultural touch.
• Board Chair Sandra Rosa, Chief Human Resources Officer at Syniverse, opened the evening with remarks grounded in the power of culture, community, and impact. 
• Valeria Rivas, Director of Industry Relations and Multicultural Engagement at PepsiCo, our presenting sponsor, shared how their mission to “create smiles” aligns with ours in uplifting families through education, health, and opportunity. 
• The Big Dreams Gala recognized the dedication of its Host Committee, comprised of madrinas and comadres whose leadership and passion help make the event possible. Representing the Madrinas, Margie Aguilar, Company Lead at ISP Creative, delivered a warm tribute celebrating their commitment.
• Florencia Velasco Fortner, President & CEO of The Concilio, offered heartfelt reflections on our legacy, impact, and what dreaming big means for future generations. 
• We honored Michelle Wilner, Vice President of Development at The Concilio, for her outstanding efforts in bringing the Gala to life. 
• Our board of directors and members were celebrated for their commitment to helping Latino families dream bigger and achieve more. 

Thank you for being part of the story. We can’t wait to see what’s next as we continue building stronger families and communities together.