Latinés in Leadership

The Latinés in Leadership Awards celebrate the contributions of Latinés across Southern New Mexico. From classrooms to boardrooms, from small businesses to the frontlines of service, honorees are recognized for the corazón, compromiso, y comunidad they bring to their work.

"These awards are a heartfelt tribute to the Latiné women and non-binary individuals whose work moves our communities forward," said Krystal Chavarria of the Covarrubias-Aprendamos Foundation. "Every past winner and honoree embodies the liderazgo that strengthens our cultura and helps shape a more just and vibrant future."

"Para nuestra comunidad, these awards are about more than recognition, they're about legacy," said Caroline Zamora of the Zamora Family Foundation.

Abel Covarrubias (Covarrubias-Aprendamos Foundation) and Caroline Zamora (Zamora Family Foundation) founded the Latinés in Leadership Awards in 2024. In 2026, the two foundations will establish an endowment at New Mexico State University, with a companion conference in the planning stages for 2027. Together, the foundations remain committed to celebrating cultura, promoting education, and honoring the contributions Latinés make to their communities.

Covarrubias Family

To learn more about the Covarrubias-Aprendamos Foundation, visit: https://cafnm.org/

Zamora Family

The Zamora Women

Caroline Zamora & Krystal Chavarria

2027

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3rd Annual

Latinés in Leadership Awards

Latin American Program Community Leader Scholarship

During the 2026 awards ceremony, Abel Covarrubias announced that the Covarrubias-Aprendamos Foundation and the Zamora Family Foundation are establishing the Latin American Program Community Leader Scholarship at New Mexico State University, an endowed scholarship with a commitment of more than $30,000. The scholarship will support NMSU undergraduate and graduate students in the Latin American Program, with preference for graduate students, from Doña Ana, Grant, Sierra and Luna counties who show a real commitment to their communities.