Arizona Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce

Phoenix, AZ · Founded 1991

Supports Hispanic business growth through training, technical assistance, and statewide economic development programs in Arizona

Primary audience
Hispanic Businesses
Work area
Economic Development
Topic
Business Support Services
Contact
Alika Kumar
Website Contact

About Organization

Arizona Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce provides training and technical assistance to support economic and business development efforts across Arizona. Based in Phoenix, AZ, the organization has been operating since 1991 and reported $2.6 million in revenue with 18 volunteers in 2024. The chamber serves Hispanic-owned businesses and entrepreneurs through educational programs, networking opportunities, and advocacy initiatives.

What They Focus On

Business Development

Training and technical assistance programs helping Hispanic entrepreneurs build sustainable and competitive businesses

Economic Growth

Statewide initiatives connecting businesses to capital, contracts, and strategic partnerships for regional economic impact

Community Advocacy

Representation and policy engagement advancing economic opportunities for Hispanic business owners across Arizona

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$2.6M

+25.9% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$2.6M

+35% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$1.8M

-10.1% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $2,609,033 $2,602,278 $1,772,268 0
2023 $2,072,139 $1,927,846 $1,970,882 0
2022 $1,741,555 $1,650,048 $1,905,039 0
2020 $1,400,954 $1,477,748 $1,333,537 0
2019 $725,186 $877,818 $1,015,817 30
2018 $826,273 $942,758 $1,578,175 26

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Assess Business Needs

    Evaluate the specific challenges and opportunities facing Hispanic-owned businesses seeking growth

  • 02

    Deliver Technical Training

    Provide targeted workshops and educational programs addressing business management and development skills

  • 03

    Connect to Resources

    Link businesses with capital access, networking opportunities, and strategic partnership programs

  • 04

    Support Sustainable Growth

    Offer ongoing technical assistance and advocacy to ensure long-term business success and economic impact

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Arizona Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce

Business Training Programs

Technical assistance and skill development workshops for Hispanic entrepreneurs and business owners across Arizona

Avanzar Program

Specialized business acceleration initiative supporting Hispanic-owned enterprises through mentorship and resources

Elevate Together

Collaborative economic development program connecting businesses with networking opportunities and strategic partnerships

MBDA Business Center

Minority Business Development Agency center providing consulting services and access to capital for minority-owned businesses

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Arizona Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce.

Carlos Valdivia

Carlos Valdivia

CPA VP, Finance & Administration
5 hrs/week
Kaaren-Lyn Graves

Kaaren-Lyn Graves

Executive Director
Full-time
Monica Villalobos

Monica Villalobos

Ed.D President & CEO
5 hrs/week
Carmen Martinez

Carmen Martinez

BA VP, Brand Management
Eric McIntosh

Eric McIntosh

MBA Sr. Director, Community Engagement
Elizabeth Flores

Elizabeth Flores

MBA Sr. Director, Programming
Kayla Fonseca

Kayla Fonseca

MSL Director, Corporate Partnerships
Adrienne Perez

Adrienne Perez

M.Ed. Director, Marketing
Edgar Calderon

Edgar Calderon

Director, Events
Sarai Borja Nevarez

Sarai Borja Nevarez

BS Manager, Operations
Anitza Reyna

Anitza Reyna

BA Manager, Branding
Priscila Mendez Lopez

Priscila Mendez Lopez

BS Manager, Partnerships
Annette Pitera

Annette Pitera

Executive Administrator
Karem Ruiz

Karem Ruiz

Specialist, Programs
Leonardo Landeros

Leonardo Landeros

Intern, Finance
Cristina Mercado Gonzalez

Cristina Mercado Gonzalez

MBDA & NABEDC Director, Executive
Yvette Uriondo

Yvette Uriondo

Senior Business Consultant
Guillermo Gamez- Cordova

Guillermo Gamez- Cordova

Business Consultant & eCommerce
Rita Skinner

Rita Skinner

Business Development Lead
Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson

Website Development & Social Media Administrator
Briseida Lindoro

Briseida Lindoro

Business Development Specialist
Bud Skinner

Bud Skinner

Business Development Specialist
AK

Alika Kumar

Mbda Center Executive Director
Full-time
AA

Armando A Roman

Finance Counsel
1 hrs/week
JF

Javier Feliciano

Hr Counsel
1 hrs/week
LL

Leonardo Loo

Legal Counsel
1 hrs/week
AE

Alexis Espinosa

Director
AB

Amy Bruske

Director
AC

Andrew C Pacheco

Director
AV

Ashley V Kelly

Director
BG

Bonsal Glascock

Director
CC

Carlos Castillo

Director
CC

Chris Camacho

Director
DR

Daniel R Ortega Jr

Director
GD

Gabe Doak

Director
GL

Gregory L Byrd

Director
IO

Israel Ortiz

Director
IO

Ivan O Garcia

Director
JS

John Sizer

Director
JP

Juan Pablo Marquez

Director
JA

Julie Ann Alvarado-Dubek

Director
LC

Lorena C Van Assche

Director
MR

Maria R Chavira PHD

Director
MZ

Marian Zapata-Rossa

Director
MP

Mario Paniagua

Director
MU

Mayra Uribe

Director
MM

Melissa McDonald

Director
MR

Michelle Ruttle

Director
OA

Omar Alvarez

Director
RA

Ruben Alonzo

Director
SL

Stephanie Lopez-Gillmore

Director
SM

Steve MacIas

Director
SJ

Steven J Lopez

Director
TM

Tina Marie Tentori

Director
WC

Washington Covena

Director

Milestones

1991

Chamber Founded

1991

Arizona Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce established to support Hispanic business development

2019

Staff Expansion

2019

Organization grew to 30 employees as programs expanded statewide

2022

Revenue Growth Milestone

2022

Revenue reached $1.7 million reflecting increased program participation and impact

2024

Record Revenue Achievement

2024

Revenue surpassed $2.6 million marking 50% growth over two years

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Alexis Espinosa
Alexis Espinosa Director 0.50 hrs/week
Amy Bruske
Amy Bruske Director 0.50 hrs/week
AC
Andrew C Pacheco Director 0.50 hrs/week
Annette Musa
Annette Musa Immediate Past Chair 0.50 hrs/week
AV
Ashley V Kelly Director 0.50 hrs/week
Bonsal Glascock
Bonsal Glascock Director 0.50 hrs/week
Carlos Castillo
Carlos Castillo Director 0.50 hrs/week
CC
Chris Camacho Director 0.50 hrs/week
DR
Daniel R Ortega Jr Director 0.50 hrs/week
Gabe Doak
Gabe Doak Director 0.50 hrs/week
GL
Gregory L Byrd Director 0.50 hrs/week
IO
Israel Ortiz Director 0.50 hrs/week
Ivan O Garcia
Ivan O Garcia Director 0.50 hrs/week
John Ramirez
John Ramirez Chair 0.50 hrs/week
John Sizer
John Sizer Director 0.50 hrs/week
JP
Juan Pablo Marquez Director 0.50 hrs/week
Julie Ann Alvarado-Dubek
Julie Ann Alvarado-Dubek Director 0.50 hrs/week
Lisa Urias
Lisa Urias Chair Emeritus 0.50 hrs/week
Lorena C Van Assche
Lorena C Van Assche Director 0.50 hrs/week
Lorena Valencia
Lorena Valencia Co-Vice Chair - External A 0.50 hrs/week
MR
Maria R Chavira PHD Director 0.50 hrs/week
Marian Zapata-Rossa
Marian Zapata-Rossa Director 0.50 hrs/week
MP
Mario Paniagua Director 0.50 hrs/week
Mayra Uribe
Mayra Uribe Director 0.50 hrs/week
Melissa McDonald
Melissa McDonald Director 0.50 hrs/week
Michelle Ruttle
Michelle Ruttle Director 0.50 hrs/week
OA
Omar Alvarez Director 0.50 hrs/week
RA
Ruben Alonzo Director 0.50 hrs/week
SL
Stephanie Lopez-Gillmore Director 0.50 hrs/week
SM
Steve MacIas Director 0.50 hrs/week
SJ
Steven J Lopez Director 0.50 hrs/week
TL
Tabatha Lavoie Secretary 0.50 hrs/week
TM
Tanya M Muniz Treasurer 0.50 hrs/week
TM
Tina Marie Tentori Director 0.50 hrs/week
TL
Tomas Leon Chair - Azhcc Foundation 1.00 hrs/week
Tony Astorga
Tony Astorga Chair Emeritus 0.50 hrs/week
Washington Covena
Washington Covena Director 0.50 hrs/week
Tanya M. Muñiz
Tanya M. Muñiz Chair, Chief of Staff, Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE)
Francisco Avalos
Francisco Avalos Senior Public Policy Manager, West, LYFT
Marian Enriquez
Marian Enriquez Senior Director, Human Resources, Office of Human Resources, Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
Kayla Jakus
Kayla Jakus Business Banking Regional Sales Leader, PNC Bank
Janey Pearl Starks
Janey Pearl Starks Community Impact Officer, Mountain Park Health Center
Felipe Moreno
Felipe Moreno Director, Phoenix Public Works Department, City of Phoenix
Robert Pantoja
Robert Pantoja Retail Banking Market President, BMO
Benny Piña
Benny Piña Retired. Chief of Police, Surprise
Freddy Saavedera
Freddy Saavedera Attorney, Saavedera Law Firm
Wendy Valenzuela
Wendy Valenzuela Government Affairs Representative, Arizona Public Service
Jose Yanez
Jose Yanez Senior VP, Chase Business Banking
Leonardo Loo
Leonardo Loo Legal Counsel, Ex-Officio, Managing Partner/Attorney, Quarles & Brady, LLP
Armando A. Roman
Armando A. Roman Finance Counsel, Ex-Officio, Founder and CEO, AXIOM Founders Family Office, Inc.
Javier Feliciano
Javier Feliciano Human Resources Counsel, Ex-Officio, Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer, Meritage Homes

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$40K

Highest Paid

$20K

Monica Villalobos

Compensated Officers

3

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Monica Villalobos President/CEO $0 $20,000 $20,000 5
Alika Kumar Mbda Center Executive Director $0 $10,284 $10,284 40
Carlos Valdivia Vice President - Administration And Finance $0 $9,876 $9,876 5

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$46K

Total Forgiven

$46K

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

12

Loan Details 1 loan

$45,500
Forgiven
Forgiven: $45,864 100%
Approved Apr 27, 2020
Lender KS StateBank
Jobs Reported 12
Forgiven On Feb 16, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$162K Grants Received
3 Organizations

Top Funders

3 total
US
United States Hispanic Chamber Of
$115K
AC
Arizona Community Foundation
$28K
HE
Helios Education Foundation
$20K
United States Hispanic Chamber Of Arizona Community Foundation Helios Education Foundation
United States Hispanic Chamber Of Arizona Community Foundation Helios Education Foundation

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Related Organizations

1 affiliated entity reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

1

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

1
Arizona Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce Inc
Phoenix, AZ
Promote High Business Standards And Common Interests Of Members
501(c) 501(C)(6)

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

2 Registrations
2 Clients

Clients 2 total

C
Chamber Of Commerce Hawaii/ Military Affairs Council
1 filing
C
Chamber Of Commerce Of The U.s.a.
1 filing

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with Arizona Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(602) 279-1800

Social

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2801 E Camelback Rd 200 Phoenix, AZ 85016