Latinos Who Inspire in Canada — The Book
A national, bilingual work that documents leadership stories of Latin Americans shaping Canada — and places the printed book in public libraries and community spaces nationwide.
A public-interest, living book-archive
Curated profiles, photography and timelines. Editorial standards (rights/releases, legal deposit), plus quarterly transparency on circulation: copies placed in libraries, provinces covered, and citations.
A simple, urgent purpose
This is a non-commercial editorial initiative that gathers and publishes the stories of remarkable Latino leaders across sectors — business, arts, science, politics, education and grassroots impact. The goal is to make these stories visible, teachable and part of Canada’s public record.
- Celebrate the contributions of Latinos to Canada’s growth.
- Inspire future generations through real leadership stories.
- Challenge the harmful narratives that limit how we see ourselves — and how others see us.
Copies will be distributed to libraries, universities, embassies and cultural institutions across the country.
Featured people in the book
A growing national tapestry. Here’s a selection included in this volume.
Hon. Rosa Gálvez
Peru • Environmental engineer & SenatorIndependent Senator; PhD in engineering, environmental contamination expert; first Latina in Canada’s Senate.
Hon. Lilly Nicholls
Chile • DiplomatHigh Commissioner of Canada to Bangladesh; advocate for gender equality.
Cristina Flores
Mexico • Sports leaderWorld Rugby Council member; pioneer for international sport governance.
Daniel Tisch Echavarría
Spain/Uruguay • Business leaderPresident & CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce; champion of immigrant-led enterprise.
Miryam Lazarte
Colombia • Startup builderCEO, LatAm Startups; accelerator supporting Latin American founders.
Dr. Ivar Méndez
Bolivia • Surgeon & innovatorHead of Surgery, University of Saskatchewan; pioneer in robotic telemedicine.
Viviana Santibáñez
Mexico • LGBTQ+ leader & communicatorFounder of Hispanic LGBTQ+ support groups in Toronto.
Paola Ardiles
Chile • Public health innovatorProfessor, Simon Fraser University; creator of community mental-health initiatives.
Luis Horacio Nájera
Mexico • Journalist & authorFormer correspondent; researcher on organized crime; CJFE award recipient.
Isabel Pérez-Doherty
Ecuador • Health executiveDirector of Funding, Canadian Mental Health Association; expands programs for immigrants and women.
Carlos Rojas-Arbulú
Peru • Trade diplomatHead of Trade & Investment, Canada–Chile mission; strengthens bilateral ties.
Mauricio Ospina
Colombia • Community builderHigh-impact leader; founder/director of multiple Latin networks in Canada.
Citliali
— • Technology leadershipExecutive Director at Hispanotech.
Stephan Dier
Costa Rica • Connector & comedianFounder of NotWorking to Networking; community connector.
Hon. Sergio Marchi
Argentina • Former MPFormer Member of Parliament; public service leadership.
Sandra Cobena
Ecuador • Member of ParliamentMP for Newmarket–Aurora; Standing Committee on Finance.
Eddy Ramírez
Venezuela • EntrepreneurFounder of Immiland; newcomer pathways & settlement.