Founded in 2020 by AmMore Consulting, The 100+ Latinos® Cleveland Must Know was created to elevate the profile, visibility, and leadership potential of the Hispanic/Latino/Latine/Latinx community in Greater Cleveland. What began as a local platform has grown into a trusted and impactful initiative—one that reflects the depth, diversity, and contributions of Latino talent across the region.

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In 2026, we are proud to expand this initiative statewide as The 100+ Latinos® Ohio Must Know.

This expansion builds on six years of learning, community engagement, and proven impact in Cleveland, extending our reach to Latino professionals across Ohio’s cities, regions, and industries.

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The 100+ Latinos® platform exists to change the narrative about who Latinos are, what we contribute, and where we lead. Our work focuses on increasing visibility, expanding access to professional and leadership development opportunities, and creating pathways for civic, economic, and cultural influence, locally and now statewide.

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Latinos are one of the fastest-growing and most influential populations in the United States. While still underrepresented in many leadership spaces across Ohio, our community is mighty, talented, and ready to step into broader roles of impact. This initiative exists to support that next step.

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Our Pillars of Impact

The 100+ Latinos® initiative is grounded in four core pillars, which guide all programming, partnerships, and opportunities offered through the platform:

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• Professional Development

• Leadership Development

• Cultural Awareness & Pride

• Civic Engagement

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Together, these pillars empower Latino professionals to lead, innovate, and shape the future of Ohio.

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Our Core Values
Everything we do through the 100+ Latinos® platform is rooted in four guiding values:
 

• Belonging – Creating spaces where Latinos feel seen, valued, and connected

• Community – Building strong, cross-regional relationships rooted in collaboration and mutual support

• Respect – Honoring diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives

• Empowerment – Providing access, visibility, and opportunities that enable growth and leadership 

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Who This Platform Is For

The 100+ Latinos® Must Know is designed for:

• Professionals and entrepreneurs

• Artists and creatives

• Emerging and established leaders

• Individuals seeking career growth, civic engagement, and leadership development

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This is a visibility and opportunity platform for new and up-and-coming Latino talent—especially those who may not yet have had access to traditional recognition spaces. While being selected is an honor, this initiative is not only about recognition. It is about readiness: readiness to grow, lead, serve, and be seen.

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Nominations & Self-Selection

Participation in The 100+ Latinos® is self-nominated. We believe that visibility begins with agency. You are the only one who can decide when you are ready to step forward and take the spotlight.

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IF YOU ARE READY TO SELF NOMINATE: Start HERE

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If you know a Latino professional who may benefit from this platform, you are welcome to share their name HERE, and we will invite them to consider joining an upcoming cohort.

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