These 50+ experts in the travel & tourism industry will show you the way. La fuerza está en la unión. Let’s gather and grow our minds and as people.
Vanessa's Bio
Cindy Y. Rodriguez (she/her/ella) is a writer, editor and storyteller who has worked in journalism for over 15 years for companies like NBC, HuffPost, CNN, and, presently, as a senior digital producer at WNET/Thirteen, the local PBS station in New York.
She specializes in creating impactful and diverse content for English-dominant Latinos with a focus on identity, culture, and race. Recently, she shared her wealth journey as host/producer on “Hay Dinero”, a five-part docuseries that provides practical financial planning tips for the Latinx community while shedding light on the connection between culture and generational trauma.
She co-founded Morado Lens, an award-nominated feminist podcast discussing sex, culture, and embracing our inner bruja where they interviewed powerful Latinas such as Alexandria Ocasio, Dolores Huerta, and Rosario Dawson. In 2018, she created Reclama, spiritual hiking and journaling which has organized over 65 outdoor events and created a safe space in nature for more than 850 women of color. Cindy was born and raised in New Jersey by her Peruvian parents and identifies as indigenous.
Flavia Cornejo, better known as Latina Traveler, is a travel blogger, writer, and group trip host currently based in Portugal. She writes about solo female travel, life abroad, and the First Generation Latine experience. So far she has lived abroad in 8 countries and visited 37 countries. Her current goal is to visit 50 countries by 50, she is 2 1/2 years and 13 countries away from reaching this goal! Follow her journey on her blog for more: latinatraveller.com.
Danny Guerrero (he/him/his) is a dynamic marketing executive with a global perspective. With over 20 years of experience, Danny has established himself as a thought leader in multicultural marketing and a champion for inclusion and the importance of cultural relevance in travel, tourism, and hospitality brand marketing. As the CEO and Founder of The Culturist Group, Danny pioneered the travel industry’s first multicultural marketing communications practice in the U.S. focused on the underserved needs of multicultural travelers, including Black, Latinx, and LGBTQ+ travelers.
Based out of the vibrant NJ/NYC area, Latina digital creator Rosa embodies the joy of simple pleasures, particularly the thrill of exploration. Whether embarking on faraway adventures or local getaways, Rosa finds equal delight in the journey itself.
Her expertise in photography, photo editing, and content creation shines through her work, making her a captivating collaborator. As a blogger and content creator, Rosa leverages her engaged audience to amplify brands and craft compelling content across various advertising, marketing, and social media channels.
Meet Sandra: The 9-to-5 Traveler Who’s Seen It All. First-gen, bilingual, and always on the move, Sandra turned a “regular” career into a passport to the world. With 14+ years in the private sector, spanning biotech and other highly regulated industries, she’s mastered the art of making PTO work for her. Bench-trained in microbiology but seasoned in adventure, she’s explored all 50 U.S. states and 30+ countries, all while holding down a 9-to-5. She’s also the founder of LaterAcademia, a coaching and consulting firm that helps research academics break free from the traditional academic track and find fulfilling careers beyond the lab. Join her session at Latino Travel Fest to learn the secrets to maximizing your holidays, hacking PTO, and finding travel-friendly careers that make seeing the world possible while spreading your professional wings. Because you don’t have to abandon your wanderlust!
