Aspen Institute Latinos and Society

Leading the Way to Economic Prosperity for All

A significant and growing part of the U.S. population, Latinos are vital to the nation’s economic prosperity. Leveraging this opportunity requires addressing long-standing wealth disparities that are limiting Latinos’ potential.

Aspen Institute Latinos and Society is breaking down these barriers and inspiring a future where Latinos lead the way. By creating pathways for more Latinos to own businesses, increase their digital capacity, and expand their leadership skills, we are empowering Latinos to build intergenerational wealth and strengthen the U.S. economy for all.

by the numbers

U.S. Latinos Are Economic Drivers:

Latino workers, business owners, and consumers drive over 30% of U.S. GDP growth.* Aspen Institute Latinos and Society harnesses this momentum by advancing opportunity, strengthening partnerships, and expanding influence.

*2024 Economic State of Latinos in America, McKinsey & Company

+Projected by Hamilton, Fienup, Hayes-Bautista, and Hsu, 2025 U.S. Latino GDP Report

65+million

U.S. Latinos in America.

1/3

Of all new business are generated by U.S. Latinos. +

$4.1trillion

In national economic output. +

5thlargest

Economy in the world. +

Latest Posts

Blog Posts Publications

2022-2023 Aspen Latinos Impact Report

January 27, 2025

Blog Posts
Mirei Endara de Heras (Executive Director of the Fundación Central America Leadership Initiative and Co-founder and President, Marea Verde Panama)
Blog Posts

Frontline Latina Voices Leading Climate Action

August 16, 2024

Events

Advancing Economic Mobility: Vision, Values, and Venture

| New York, NY

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Advancing Economic Mobility: Mindsets to Unlock Prosperity

| New York, NY

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Aspen Latino Digital Success Summit

| Miami, Florida

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City Learning and Action Lab (CLAL)

| San Antonio, TX

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Aspen Latino Business Summit 2023

| Washington, DC 20037

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Latino Business & Entrepreneurship Summit 2022

| Washington, DC; Virtual

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