Full Name
Synthia Jaramillo
Job Title
Chief Growth & Partnerships Officer
Company
United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Speaker Bio
Synthia serves as the Chief Growth and Partnerships Officer at the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), where she leads strategic corporate partnerships and drives fundraising efforts to empower Hispanic and small business enterprises across diverse industries. She oversees USHCC's small business membership and development initiatives and its Energy Initiatives, including the flagship Energy Summit, uniting industry leaders to address energy challenges and highlight Hispanic and small business contributions.
She collaborates with over 100 Fortune 500 companies, fostering high-impact partnerships that support Hispanic and small businesses while enhancing procurement opportunities. Synthia also leads fundraising for USHCC’s Signature Events, ensuring they remain key drivers of economic growth, policy influence, and business advancement.
Before joining the USHCC, Synthia made history as the first woman to lead Albuquerque’s Economic Development Department. Under her leadership, she secured transformative investments, including a $2 billion Netflix production hub, positioning Albuquerque as a leader in sustainable film production. She founded the city’s first Small Business Advocacy Office and played a key role in establishing one of only two city-operated, federally funded Minority Business Development Agencies (MBDA) in the U.S.
Her expertise extends to infrastructure development, securing federal grants for major projects like the I-40 Tradeport and Intermodal Connectivity Project, enhancing Albuquerque’s role in the national supply chain. She also led global trade initiatives, connecting local businesses to international markets.
With deep expertise in development incentives and business financing, Synthia has implemented tax incentives, gap financing, and grant programs like the Local Economic Development Act (LEDA) to drive business expansion and job creation. During nearly two decades with the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce, she launched the nation’s first bilingual entrepreneurship accelerator, equipping immigrant entrepreneurs with essential tools for business success.
As a board member of the National Hispanic Energy Council (NHEC), Synthia advocates for energy equity and affordability, ensuring Hispanic communities have a voice in shaping energy policies.
Beyond her professional achievements, Synthia is a devoted mother to her daughters, Jasmine and Genesis, balancing a fulfilling career with family.
She collaborates with over 100 Fortune 500 companies, fostering high-impact partnerships that support Hispanic and small businesses while enhancing procurement opportunities. Synthia also leads fundraising for USHCC’s Signature Events, ensuring they remain key drivers of economic growth, policy influence, and business advancement.
Before joining the USHCC, Synthia made history as the first woman to lead Albuquerque’s Economic Development Department. Under her leadership, she secured transformative investments, including a $2 billion Netflix production hub, positioning Albuquerque as a leader in sustainable film production. She founded the city’s first Small Business Advocacy Office and played a key role in establishing one of only two city-operated, federally funded Minority Business Development Agencies (MBDA) in the U.S.
Her expertise extends to infrastructure development, securing federal grants for major projects like the I-40 Tradeport and Intermodal Connectivity Project, enhancing Albuquerque’s role in the national supply chain. She also led global trade initiatives, connecting local businesses to international markets.
With deep expertise in development incentives and business financing, Synthia has implemented tax incentives, gap financing, and grant programs like the Local Economic Development Act (LEDA) to drive business expansion and job creation. During nearly two decades with the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce, she launched the nation’s first bilingual entrepreneurship accelerator, equipping immigrant entrepreneurs with essential tools for business success.
As a board member of the National Hispanic Energy Council (NHEC), Synthia advocates for energy equity and affordability, ensuring Hispanic communities have a voice in shaping energy policies.
Beyond her professional achievements, Synthia is a devoted mother to her daughters, Jasmine and Genesis, balancing a fulfilling career with family.
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