Claudia Romo Edelman

Claudia Romo Edelman is a marketing expert, social entrepreneur, activist, philanthropist, and investor. She is the co-host of the podcast A la Latina, which unveils success secrets from accomplished Latinas in Corporate America’s C-Suite. Romo Edelman is also currently starting a family business in a Mexican spirit called sotol. Her career includes three decades working for the United Nations, UNICEF, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). She has participated in the creation and launch of global frameworks such as the Sustainable Development Goals and Product (RED).

Since 2017, Romo Edelman has served as the Founder and CEO of the We Are All Human Foundation, a NY-based non-profit organisation devoted to advancing the agenda of DE&I focused on unifying the US Hispanic community. Under her leadership, We Are All Human has launched several initiatives and frameworks to advance the progress of Latinos by mobilising Corporate America and increasing Latino perception and representation. We Are All Human partners with more than 300 companies and 100 of the most important Hispanic organisations representing more than 10 million Latinos.

Romo Edelman serves on the boards of Canoo and is in the Advisory Team of Touch Capital. She is a board nominee of Chobani, along with several non-for-profit organisations such as the Hispanic Society Museum and Library, Friends of the Latino Museum, National Museum of Mexican Art, KIND (Kids in Need of Defense).

Romo Edelman holds a Master’s degree in Political Communication from the London School of Economics. She has published 9 books to date on Hispanic-related topics and is recipient of numerous awards, including People Magazine’s 25 Most Influential Latinas, ALPFA’s 50 Most Powerful Latinas 2019 and 2020, Ellis Island Medal of Honor 2019, Mexicanos Distinguidos in 2023.

Romo Edelman has two children, enjoys sports with her husband, and speaks six languages.