IDEAS & LEADERSHIP

• IDEAS & LEADERSHIP •

The 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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Discover Craigs Work

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.

Discover Tiffany’s Work

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.

Discover Jairito y La Onda’s Work