| Celebrate Latina Leadership at TAMACC’s 2025 Women of Distinction Luncheon!
The Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC) proudly invites you to one of the most inspiring events of the year: the 2025 Women of Distinction Luncheon, honoring 12 extraordinary Latinas who are breaking barriers, leading with purpose, and transforming communities across Texas.
This is more than a luncheon—it is a celebration of bold leadership, cultural pride, and the unstoppable spirit of Latinas shaping our future. Be moved by the powerful stories of this year’s honorees, whose impact spans public service, education, media, health, law, and community development.
Tickets and sponsorships are now available! Secure your seat at this unforgettable event and stand with us in honoring these phenomenal women.
Let’s come together to uplift, celebrate, and be inspired.
The 2025 Women of Distinction Honorees:
- Susana Renteria Almanza, Founding Member and Executive Director, People Organized in Defense of Earth and her Resources (PODER), Austin
- Monica “Moni” Avila, Senior Program Analyst / Professional Development Coordinator, City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District, San Antonio
- Ana Cortez, President, Manor Independent School Board; President, Mexican American School Boards Association, Manor
- Nancy Flores, Editor and Publisher, Austin Vida; Founder, Cultura Media, Austin
- Vanessa Fuentes, Mayor Pro Tem, Austin City Council, Austin
- Dalilah García, President, FemCity Brownsville, Brownsville
- Dr. Esther Garza, Chair, Educator and Leadership Preparation Department, Professor, Bilingual and ESL Education, Texas A&M University-San Antonio, San Antonio
- Gloria Leal, Attorney at Law and Consultant; General Counsel, National League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Austin
- Rosalinda Martinez, Community Connector, Tarrant County College District, Fort Worth
- Dr. Bianca Abigail Tarango, Executive Director, University Medical Center Foundation of El Paso and El Paso Children’s Hospital Foundation; President, Fundación UMC de México, El Paso
- Lourdes G. Zuñiga, Founder and Executive Director, Financial Health Pathways, Pflugerville
The inaugural Rising Star of Distinction honoree is:
- Mariana Casarez, Student, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Corpus Christi
Tickets and sponsorships for the luncheon are now available. For more information, please visit www.tamacc.org or contact (512) 444-5727.
The event will take place on: Friday, August 1, 2025 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Austin Southpark Hotel, 4140 Governors Row, Austin, TX 78744 | Ballroom |
