The Biennial of the Americas hosted its third Americas Leadership Luncheon on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
The Americas Leadership Luncheon celebrated the work and progress of leaders, trailblazers, and innovators from across the Americas with over 500 guests from civic, business, and cultural organizations.
Presented by:
IDEAS & LEADERSHIP
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The Americas Leadership Luncheon is the Biennial of the Americas’ signature annual gathering, bringing together business, civic, and cultural leaders from across the Hemisphere. Through inspiring keynote speakers and meaningful conversations, the event fosters dialogue, strengthens connections, and celebrates innovative leadership shaping the future of the Americas.
10:30 a.m. VIP Reception + Live Music | Craig Winston
11:30 a.m. Program Commences + Prelude Concert | Jairito y la Onda
12:10 p.m. Welcome Remarks
12:20 p.m. Fireside Chat | The Collective Power of Sports: Building Resilience, Uniting Communities
12:45 p.m Performance | Raw Groov
12:55 p.m. From the Americas Video
1:00 p.m. Panel | Creative Resilience: Technology and Inclusion Across the Americas
1:40 p.m. Final Remarks
2:00 p.m. Event Ends
2025 Program
Watch the From the Americas Video
2025 Luncheon Speakers & Artists
keynote speaker
Briana Scurry
Hall of Fame U.S. Goalkeeper, Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist, & World Cup Champion
Briana Scurry is one of the most influential goalkeepers in U.S. history, with 173 international appearances for the U.S. Women’s National Team, two Olympic gold medals, and a World Cup victory. Her legendary penalty kick save in the 1999 FIFA World Cup remains one of the most iconic moments in American sports.
A trailblazer as one of the first African American and openly gay professional athletes, Briana has broken barriers, championed equality, and inspired resilience across the Americas. After a career-ending concussion, she became a leading voice for brain injury awareness and continues to inspire through her memoir My Greatest Save and the CBS documentary The Only.
Her legacy is celebrated in the National Soccer Hall of Fame, the U.S. Women’s National Team All-Time Best XI, and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Meet our Speakers
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Rodrigo Baggio, President & Founder of RECODE, Brazil, is a global leader in digital inclusion who has empowered over 1.9 million people across 12 countries through free technology education. For nearly three decades, his work has advanced equity, leadership, and innovation across Latin America and the world.
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Karina Martinez is the Co-Founder and CEO of DRAFTED, the leading Latina sports culture media platform since 2023. Rooted in her Paraguayan heritage, Cuban-American upbringing, and identity as a queer Latina, Karina brings a multidimensional perspective to the intersection of sports and culture.
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Design researcher Manuela Garretón and sociologist Martín Tironi bring collaborative perspectives from Chile, exploring how communities adapt to innovation while rethinking sustainability, equity, and belonging. Their work shows how critical inquiry and creative practice can shape more inclusive futures across Latin America and beyond.
Meet Our emcee
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Tatiana Argüello is the President & General Manager of Telemundo Colorado (KDEN), a media executive with 25 years at Telemundo. She has held leadership roles in both Denver and New York, including Director of Northeast National Sales and Multicultural Lead for NBCUniversal’s Telemundo Station Group. Since returning to Colorado in 2019 to lead Telemundo Colorado, she has been recognized for driving growth, building high-performing teams, and developing innovative multicultural strategies that connect brands and audiences across platforms.
Featured Artists
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Craig Winston is a Denver-based classical guitarist whose virtuosic performances blend technical mastery with engaging storytelling. Since earning his Master of Music from the Lamont School of Music in 2023, he has built a busy concert career, with his 2025 program highlighting the rich guitar traditions of composers from the Americas.
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Tiffany Medina is a Denver based multimedia holistic artist whose work draws on her lived experiences and social issues to create empathetic spaces for healing and connection. As a community facilitator, curator, and youth mentor, she brings diverse groups together through art, exploring themes of community building, vision, and personal transformation.
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Jairito y La Onda, a Denver based band featuring Jairo Barsallo, Gio Kincade, Carlos Cabrera, and Aaron Peart, blends Latin American rhythms like cumbia with vintage rock’n’roll to create a fresh, eclectic sound. Their performances leave audiences energized, inspired to dance, and open to new musical discoveries.
Amazon
Arrow Electronics
Biennial Culture Club
Biennial of the Americas
bpx energy
CoBank
CoBank Rural Representatives
Colorado State University & NAAAN
Comcast
Consulate General of Canada
Continuum Partners
Deloitte
Denver Art Museum
Denver Arts & Venues
Denver Business Journal
Tables
Denver Economic Development & Opportunity
Denver International Airport
EY
From the Americas
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
International School of Denver
KPMG
KSE
Kuvare
Latin American Educational Foundation
Liberty Global
Liberty Latin America
Mexican Cultural Center
MGB
NeocomPromo
Presenting Sponsor
Event Partners
Occasions Catering
Pinnacol Assurance
Revesco Properties
Southwest Airlines
Suncor Energy
Taft
The Colorado Health Foundation
The Culinary Creative Group
United Airlines
University of Colorado
Urban Life Wash Park
Visit Denver
World Trade Center Denver
WorldDenver
Xcel Energy
