Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino mourns the losses of the two Mexican naval soldiers and prays for the quick recovery of the dozen more who were injured when the Armada de la República Mexicana Cuauhtémoc collided with the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday. We are always grateful to the men and women who dedicate their life to service and deeply appreciate the servicemen and women at home and around the globe who protect their homeland. Our hearts are with their friends and families at this time. (fb)

🎉FRIENDS is happy to announce the new executive leaders of our Board of Directors! We are honored to be led by entrepreneurs, humanitarians and business professionals who understand the importance of building the National Museum of the American Latino on the National Mall. Please join us in welcoming our new executive leadership: ⭐ Chair - CiCi Rojas: CiCi is the president and partner of Tico Productions LLC/Tico Sports. She has 20 years of corporate client cultivation, engagement, and retention experience. ⭐ Vice Chair - Chef Grace Ramirez: Chef Grace is an award-winning chef, entrepreneur, humanitarian, educator, author, and TV personality who has become a global leader in celebrating Latin American cuisine and culture. ⭐ Secretary - Mark L. Madrid: Mark is the CEO and founder of AI-powered Breakthrough Mavens, LLC, serving corporate America, small business owners, senior executives, boards, and nonprofits. ⭐Treasurer - Sergio Fernandez de Cordova: Sergio is a global leader and founder of PVBLIC Foundation, where he has led initiatives impacting over two billion people, shaping policy, investment, and governance models that drive economic resilience and sustainable development. Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino is a 501c3 advocacy organization not directly affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution. These board members will not sit on the board of trustees or board of regents for the National Museum of the American Latino. (fb)