Ana Valdez is President and CEO of the Latino Donor Collaborative (LDC), the preeminent think tank producing original data on U.S. Latino contributions to the economy. She leads a team that partners with top academic and corporate institutions to shape how Fortune 1000 leaders, investors, and policymakers understand the fastest-growing driver of economic growth in the country: U.S. Latinos.

With more than 30 years of global experience across media, data, business, and policy, including tenures with Nielsen, Banamex-Citibank, the UN, and the White House, Ana brings strategic insights rooted in economic rigor and cross-sector collaboration. Born and raised in Mexico City, Ana is a bilingual and bicultural force whose data-driven leadership is helping reframe the mainstream perception of U.S. Latinos. In 2026, Ana was named to Forbes' 50 Over 50: Impact list, recognizing her leadership in reshaping how America understands the U.S. Latino economy.