Excellence in Leadership 2025

Meet Jeanette Prenger, Founder & CEO of ECCO Select. Inspired by her 
cultural roots and commitment to mentoring, Jeanette has dedicated her 
career to opening doors for Latinas in STEM and building pathways for the 
next generation of leaders. We’re proud to celebrate her contributions during Hispanic Heritage Month

Meet  Jean Ibañez-Payne, Founder & CEO of TI Verbatim Consulting (TIVC). Jean Payne is a Navy veteran and survivor of Military Sexual Trauma who has transformed her personal experiences into a powerful mission of advocacy and change. She embodies resilience, courage, and unwavering determination in her fight against sexual abuse. She is the author of a best-selling memoir, Reclaim Your Worth: A Story of Abuse, Empowerment, and Building a Life on My Terms and Recupera Tu Valor, the Spanish edition of her memoir, and a children’s book, Jean and the Magnificent Mirror, continuing her commitment to healing and empowerment across generations. 

Meet Joanna Diaz Soffer, Board Member of The Latino Coalition. As a leader at T-Mobile, she champions digital empowerment and connectivity that advances communities including the Latino community and businesses. We’re proud to celebrate her contributions during Hispanic Heritage Month. 

Meet CiCi Rojas, Co-Founder & President of Tico Productions | Tico Sports. 
Driven by her passion for representation, she has expanded Spanish- 
language sports media while championing Hispanic entrepreneurship 
through her leadership with The Latino Coalition. We’re proud to celebrate her contributions during Hispanic Heritage Month.

Meet Jackie Krick, Board Member of The Latino Coalition. As CEO of ECU Communications, she’s at the forefront of marketing innovation and uses her platform to amplify Latino voices and boost civic engagement in communities. We’re proud to celebrate her contributions during Hispanic Heritage Month.