The Masthead
The people behind the magazine.
Latino Professionals Magazine is built by editors, writers, artists, photographers, and business leaders committed to documenting the work with intelligence, accuracy, and care.
Together, we report the careers, institutions, ideas, and cultural forces shaping Latino America.
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Our editorial charge
Tell the story properly.
A meaningful career is rarely captured by a title alone. It is found in the decisions made, the institutions strengthened, the people advanced, and the ideas left standing.
Our responsibility is to report that work faithfully and present it beautifully. Every profile, interview, essay, photograph, and illustration is developed with respect for the subject and accountability to the reader.
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Leadership
Publication leadership
The founders responsible for the magazine, its editorial direction, and the standard carried across every page.
- Rafael Magaña — Founder, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
- Kimberly Bernard-Magaña — Co-Founder & Vice Chair · Executive Editor, Style & Travel
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Features & Executive Profiles
The reporting desk
Writers and editors documenting the people, decisions, industries, and institutions shaping American professional life.
- Marisol Cabrera — Senior Features Writer
- Daniel Requena — Markets & Capital Editor
- Tomás Herrera — Civic & Policy Editor
- Jon Orozco — Columnist, Workplace & Technology
- Johnny Magaña — Columnist, Government & Policy
- Pablo Segarra — Columnist, Trademark & Brand Protection
- Banke Balogun — Columnist, Philanthropy, Technology & Healthcare
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Culture
The life surrounding the work
Reporting the artists, places, rituals, design, style, and public moments through which culture declares itself.
- Jessica Mendez — Celebrity & Society Columnist
- Valentina Cruz — Fashion & Beauty Columnist
- Alberto Alatorre — Music & Dining Writer
- Santiago Cordero — Arts & Design Writer
- Ximena Delgado — Living & Travel Writer
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Art & Photography
The visual identity
The creative team responsible for the covers, portraits, photographs, illustrations, and visual systems through which the magazine is recognized.
- Jennifer Montoya — Creative Director
- Zaria Rodriguez — Art Director & Staff Illustrator
- Jossue Mendoza — Director of Photography
- Studio Café Canela — Contributing Illustration Studio
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Production, Copy & Operations
The discipline behind every issue
The editors responsible for the calendar, production process, accuracy, language, and standards carried through publication.
- Whitney Taylor — Managing Editor
- Alejandra Novoa — Copy Chief
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Technology & Security
The systems behind the publication
- TerraNova — Technology & Security Partner
- Archie RoRo — Chief Treat Officer
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Advertising, Partnerships & Business
The relationships supporting the work
The team responsible for commercial relationships while protecting the distinction between business operations and editorial judgment.
- Joel Montes — Partnerships Director
- Gabriela Ortiz — Assistant Partnerships Director
- Andrés Beltrán — Advertising Manager
Prefer to call?
Speak with our Office of Strategic Partnerships.
For press, partnership, or urgent editorial inquiries, call our Strategic Partnerships desk directly.
The standard
The subject gives us their trust. The reader gives us their time. We are accountable to both.
Our editorial and business teams serve different responsibilities. Advertising, sponsorship, partnership, or participation in a commissioned program does not purchase independent editorial judgment.
Every published work remains subject to the magazine’s standards for accuracy, clarity, attribution, disclosure, and presentation.
Join the masthead
Help us document what comes next.
We are building a national publication for readers who expect intelligence, substance, visual excellence, and a clear point of view.
Selected editorial, audience, advertising, and partnership opportunities are available on a staff, contract, or contributing basis.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the masthead.
How is the masthead organized?
The masthead is organized into publication leadership, editorial desks, and the business and partnerships teams that support the magazine’s operations. Each group carries the responsibilities described above.
Are masthead roles staff, contract, or contributing positions?
All three. Editorial, audience, advertising, and partnership roles are filled on a staff, contract, or contributing basis, depending on the position and the magazine’s current needs.
How can I join the masthead?
Review the current and developing roles listed above, then visit the Careers page for open positions and submission instructions.
Does an advertising or partnership relationship influence editorial coverage?
No. Editorial and business teams serve different responsibilities. Advertising, sponsorship, partnership, or participation in a commissioned program does not purchase independent editorial judgment.
Who do I contact about a specific desk or department?
Visit the full contact directory for the correct email address for editorial, press, corrections, partnerships, and advertising inquiries.
How often is the masthead updated?
The masthead is updated as new editors, writers, and team members join the publication.
Contact the magazine
Reach the right desk.
Contact our editorial, advertising, partnerships, press, corrections, or contributor teams.