Association for the Advancement of Latinos in Sports (AVANCE)
AVANCE Sports is a 501(c)(6) non-profit business membership organization committed to advancing the professional and economic mobility of Latinos in the sports industry through advocacy, education, and mentorship.
AVANCE Sports is the ultimate platform for anyone in the sports ecosystem who wants to capitalize on the audience and revenue growth opportunities provided by the U.S. and global Latino markets. It offers memberships for individuals and corporations, organizes a robust mentorship program, showcases top talent, and produces one of the largest sports business conferences in the country.
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MOVING FORWARD
Empowering Latinos in Sports
At AVANCE, we believe in the power of community to drive change. Our network brings together professionals, students, and organizations united by a common goal: to elevate the presence and influence of Latinos in every aspect of the sports industry. By joining our network, you’re not just gaining access to valuable resources—you’re becoming part of a movement that’s shaping the future of sports.
Take the first step towards advancing your career and contributing to the growth of Latino leadership in sports by joining our network.
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Guiding the Future of Latino Excellence in Sports
Gary Acosta
Founder/CEO
Founder of AVANCE Sports and Co-Founder and CEO of NAHREP, the
largest Hispanic business organization in the nation; Co-Founder of
the ProXimo conference presented by AVANCE Global
Lisa Guerrero
Advisory Council Member
Best-selling author, journalist, Co-host of the Best Damn Sports Show
Period and first-ever Latina sideline reporter for Monday Night
Football and the first female sportscaster for CBS in Los Angeles
Omar Minaya
Advisory Council Member
Senior Advisor to Baseball Operations for the New York Yankees; First
Latino General Manager of an MLB Franchise (Montreal Expos)
Nely Galan
Advisory Council Member
Self-made media mogul and author who launched ESPN Latin America;
Co-Founder of the ProXimo conference presented by AVANCE Global
Gersson Rosas
Advisory Council Member
Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations for the New York
Knicks; First Latino General Manager of an NBA Franchise (Dallas
Mavericks)
Josue Napa
Advisory Council Member
Senior Vice President and Head of Finance and Accounting for the
Brooklyn Nets (NBA)
Ron Rivera
Advisory Council Member
General Manager of UC Berkeley Football Program; Former NFL Head Coach
Lorena Martin, PhD
Advisory Council Member
USC Assistant Professor of Data Sciences and Operations; Director of
USC Trojans Sports Research Lab
Jonathan Martinez
Advisory Council Member
Vice President, Revenue Planning and Analytics for the Las Vegas
Raiders
Jason Ludwig
Advisory Council Member
Associate Head Coach for Santa Clara University Men’s Basketball;
Founder of the Latino Association of Basketball Coaches (LABC)
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