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Join Women Raise the Game for an intimate evening celebrating the incredible contributions of Latinas in Sports and Entertainment! Immerse yourself in a vibrant community of trailblazers who are breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations.

Women Raise the Game is a multimedia creative and community platform designed to amplify the success of new mainstream women in the most competitive industries in the world. Our mission is to expand access and resources for new generations of powerful women. We do this through events and programs that foster meaningful connection, deep conversations, awareness and visibility. We also celebrate and acknowledge the accomplishments and endeavors of women in our community. We believe that epic greatness is achieved in unity and collaboration.

Honoring Greatness

  • Lupita Infante

    Trailblazer Award

    A Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, Lupita is redefining what it means to honor a legacy while fearlessly paving her own way. A proud bearer of her family’s rich musical history, Lupita is revolutionizing traditional Mexican music and infusing it with her unique voice. Her authenticity and bold vision are not only keeping culture alive—they’re pushing it forward. 

    @lupitainfantexo

  • Iris Diaz

    Impact Award

    As a maverick in sports media, marketing, and business, Iris has used her platform to advocate for more inclusive representation and provide pathways for emerging talent. As the Director of Marketing and Brand for FIFA World Cup 2026, Iris is leading marketing efforts across the USA, Mexico, and Canada. Previously, she was the first Latina Chief Marketing Officer for the Dallas Mavericks and the NBA. Within traditionally male-dominated fields, she is making a significant impact by pioneering opportunities, particularly for women of color.

    Iris Diaz

  • Alana Meraz

    Innovator Award

    As the founder of Latinx in Sports, she’s not only creating opportunities for the next generation of Latinx leaders in sports, but she’s also building a community that empowers and uplifts them. Her relentless dedication to breaking barriers makes her a true visionary in the field. Meraz lives by the motto, “if you can see them, you can be them.” Latinx In Sports is a growing community of current and future sports professionals whose goal is to further advance Latinx representation and influence in the sports industry.

    @alana_meraz

Speakers

PROGRAM

6:15p
Cocktails and Connections - Reception 

7:00p
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Pili Montilla, Emmy-nominated producer and MC
Celine Cordero, Deputy Chief of Staff for Mayor Karen Bass
Tish Galindo, Founder, Women Raise the Game and The 360 Agency

7:05p
Changing the Game: Building Power and and Unity in Sports
Moderator, Renata Simril, CEO and President, LA84
Iris Diaz, Director, Brand & Marketing, FIFA 2026
Daysi Garcia, Founder/Head Boxing Coach, Boxing Program at PUC Excel Charter Academy
Alana Meraz, Founder, Latinx in Sports

7:40p
Authenticity as a Competitive Advantage, Women Shattering Industry Barriers
Moderator: Tania Mercado, Principal Communications Manager, Intuit
Priscilla Chavez, PCL Construction, Business Development Manager (Stadiums)
Maria Garcia, Managing Director, CA Divisional Director, JP Morgan Chase
Karina Martinez, Founder, Drafted

8:00p
Voices of Change: Trailblazing Paths in Entertainment, Music, and Advocacy
Moderator: Ruben Garcia, CAA
Bonnie Abaunza, Founder, Abaunza Group, Social Impact
Jennie Carreón, President and CEO, Carreón Group
Lupita Infante, Grammy-nominated Singer-songwriter

8:35p
Awards and Closing Remarks

Host Committee

Tish Galindo
CEO and Founder, Women Raise the Game and The 360 Agency
@tishgalindo360

Tamala Barksdale
CSO, The 360 Agency
@institamm

Luisa Acosta
SVP, The 360 Agency
@fit4lifegal

Argelia Atilano
CEO, Comadres Unfiltered
@argeliaatilano

Elvia Barboa
CEO, E’s Dream Team

Jennie Carreón
President and CEO, Carreón Group
@carreonjennie

Patricia Feau
VP Host City Relations, LA28 Olympics

Tania Mercado
Principal Communications Manager, Intuit
@taniamercado_

Naomi Rodriguez
CEO and Founder, 3Gens
@rodriguez_naomi3

Juliet Udeochu
Vice President of Community Managing, Chase

Jeannie Weaver
CMO, Boldyn Networks
@jweave2003

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