Our Mission

To serve as goodwill representatives for the Hispano Chamber by welcoming new members and existing members at various chamber events and supporting new member recruitment and member retention. 


Our meetings will be in the Chamber Boardroom from 1PM-3PM every 2nd Wednesday of the month, except on April 10, 2024 and November 13, 2024, on those dates our meeting will be held in the Wells Fargo Boardroom.

  • March 13, 2024
  • April 10, 2024
  • May 8, 2024
  • June12, 2024
  • July 10, 2024
  • August 14, 2024
  • September 11, 2024
  • October 9, 2024
  • November 13, 2024
  • December 11, 2024

Ambassadors


Blanca Hernandez

Chair 

I have been part of American General Media since 1998. I was given an opportunity to work in Radio based on a "bet/dare". I obviously won. Now I strive to help businesses expose themselves through Radio Advertising, Digital Advertising, and Event Marketing and Advertising. I can be reached at bhernandez@americangeneralmedia.com, or on my cell at 505-363-8767. For more information, please visit www.americangeneralmedia.com to see what markets we serve to help grow your business.



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William Belletto

Vice-Chair 

Will Belletto is a Group Employee Benefits Advisor that is looking to serve his community by alternating funding groups into dividend plans. Wil is going to offer the best in class solutions so your team has the best quality care at the most effective price. I build health plans that rewards members for following care and being lead to the best providers.


www.wafdinsurance.com




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Sarah Lindgren Secretary

Joseph J Bustos has been serving Business owners for many years. Joseph is committed to delivering tailored risk management solutions with thoughtful strategic planning. Joseph believes that serving in the US Navy where he learned about systems, processes, and attention to detail has helped him in working directly with his clients. Joseph has been married for over 10 years and has three children and loves being outdoors. Joseph serves the community by being an Ambassador of the Hispano Chamber of Commerce and is a trustee with a local Veterans of Foreign Wars post.

www.wafdinsurance.com

wafdinsurance.com

Sofia Lucero Treasurer

Sofia is the Customer Service and Public Relations Representative for Albuquerque Florist. She specializes in custom floral arrangements for funerals, everyday events, weddings, big/small events and wholesale. Sofia has a passion for creativity and bringing smiles to anyone receiving her award-winning flower creations. When not creating, you can find Sofia dancing somewhere, or enjoying the outdoors.


She can be reached at info@albuquerqueflorist.com and 505-489-5478. www.albuquerqueflorist.com


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Kawtar El Alaoui

Media Liaison

Business Services Manager at State Employees Credit Union

State Employees Credit Union of New Mexico

Sonia Armijo 

Sonia is the Accounting & Marketing Director of PC Place and Owner of Boom Bookkeeping LLC. The PC Place is a local Family-owned and Operated Computer Sales and Repair Store, helping Albuquerque Business’ and Residents for 30 years now. They specialize in custom build computers, data recovery, and virus removal. Outside of work you can find Sonia sewing, gardening, dancing or enjoying the outdoors.


She can be reached at admin@pc-place.com or 505-293-1867. www.pc-place.com

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Sylvia Maser

Sylvia is the Executive Director for Global Give A Book, a 501c3 nonprofit organization that specializes in providing award winning books for children in need. Global Give A Book won the Hispanic Heritage Award 2022 non-profit organization of the year! She is also a publish author of “The Giving Stories” and an executive committee member of the Foothills Community Police Council. When not serving the community, you can find her playing with her grandchildren.

You can also reach her at Sylvia.ggab@gmail.com and 505-480.2005. www.ggab.org

Global Give a Book

Fiona Ratzlaff

Fiona Ratzlaff, the driving force behind Framework COO, LLC, and the innovative Business Matrix Toolbox, leads the charge at Framework. As the principal, she utilizes her expertise, curiosity, and entrepreneurial spirit to facilitate the growth and realization of goals for service-oriented retail companies and mission-driven nonprofits.


In addition to her active engagement in the community, Fiona Ratzlaff has diligently been developing a series of courses. These courses are tailored to assist Independent Contractors and Business Owners in comprehending the intricacies of structuring their careers or businesses to align with the new Final Rule on Independent Contractors, effective as of March 11th, 2024.

 

This can be reviewed through her site www.businessmatrixtoolbox.com

Need assistance? Go to 
frameworkcoo.com or

email fiona@frameworkcoo.com


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Miia Hebert

miia.hebert@me.com

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Brian Mora

Brian S. Mora is the Assistant GM for Lamar Outdoor Advertising of New Mexico & El Paso. He has been in the Outdoor Advertising industry since 1994. He is a graduate of University of New Mexico with a degree of Bachelors of Architecture. A long lived resident of Albuquerque, NM and married to Stephanie F. Mora since 2000.


www.lamar.com


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Carmen Good


Carmen Good is a native of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Currently, Carmen is a licensed insurance agent who is a Community Influencer and focuses on education and community outreach. Carmen serves on three non-profit committees, Board member for Meals on Wheels, and a proud Ambassador with the Hispano Chamber of Commerce. Carmen’s goal and passion is to ensure that people know and understand their healthcare options and enroll in the right plan that works best for their individual needs.


www.hopesolutions.org


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Steve Russell

Based in Santa Fe, originally from Arizona, Steve has lived in New Mexico since 2012. Steve is currently Group Sales Manager for Auberge Collection Resorts at Bishops Lodge in Santa Fe.


www.aubergeresorts.com

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Sandra Trujillo

Sandra Trujillo has been in the hospitality industry for over 20 years. Specializing in the hotel industry in

New Mexico with emphasis on Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Sandra believes tourism and hospitality are

core industries in uniting people and industries for the growth of New Mexico. Her specialty is in long

term accommodations for travelers into Albuquerque.


www.albuquerqueuptown.homewoodsuites.com

Homewood Suites by Hilton Albuquerque Uptown

Matthew Gonzales

Matthew is an Insurance Agent with New York Life specializing in financial planning and more specifically in assisting small business owners and families seeking to protect and grow their assets and investments. Outside of work, Matthew has played the drums over 40 years, loves renovating and gardening.


https://www.newyorklife.com/agent/megonzales01

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Donna Hollingsworth

Donna is the Marketing Director at American Restoration Water & Fire, LLC, which specializes in residential and commercial customers that are in need of their services after a catastrophic event such as, a fire, flood, or biohazard. When not out in the field, you can find Donna designing clothes, riding off road vehicles and crafting. She can be reached at donna@americanrestorationnm.com and 505-414-3741.


www.americanrestorationnm.com

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Shea Bender

I am an independent agent with WaterRock Insurance with over four years working in the insurance industry. As a small business owner and native New Mexican, I have a passion for working with my clients to protect their businesses and their assets, and especially themselves and their families. Insurance is a tool that can be cost effective and a true investment in our futures. As an ambassador with the chamber, I'm honored to stay closer to the community to remain in touch with the needs of my fellow New Mexicans!


You can reach him at shea@benderagency.net

waterrockinsurance.com

Valerie Martinez


Valerie Martinez with ZMARK Promotional Products & Printing serves as the Hispano Chamber Ambassador Chair 2022-2023. Valerie is committed to going the extra mile for her customers to bring them custom imprinted promotional products, apparel, gifts, giveaways, and printing services.


With over 25 year of advertising and marketing experience, working in tv, print, magazine, digital marketing/advertising solutions, Out-of-home, and promotional products industries – she knows what it takes! She brings her diverse work experience, product knowledge, and industry expertise to the table to promote and brand your business.


Reach out to Valerie for your next tradeshow, event or promotion at (505) 238-8580 or Valerie@zmarkpro.com. www.zmarkpro.com


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Joseph Bustos:



Joseph J Bustos has been serving Business owners for many years. Joseph is committed to delivering tailored risk management solutions with thoughtful strategic planning. Joseph believes that serving in the US Navy where he learned about systems, processes, and attention to detail has helped him in working directly with his clients. Joseph has been married for over 10 years and has three children and loves being outdoors. Joseph serves the community by being an Ambassador of the Hispano Chamber of Commerce and is a trustee with a local Veterans of Foreign Wars post.


www.wafdinsurance.com



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Jennifer Adams


WaFD Bank

You can reach her at Jennifer.Baca@wafd.com

Wafd Bank

Mari Montes



American General Media

mmontes@americangeneralmedia.com


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Wade Boyden


Lamar Outdoor Advertising
wboyden@lamar.com


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Pamela Martinez


Lamar Outdoor Advertising

You can reach her at pmartinez@lamar.com

Lamar Outdoor Advertising

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