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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Philadelphia’s Latino community came together for a night of pride, emotion, and celebration at the 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month Gala, an event that once again highlighted the talent, leadership, and contributions of those working to support the well-being and growth of the Hispanic community. Held at Live! Casino &#38; Hotel Philadelphia, the Hispanic Media gala [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Philadelphia’s Latino community came together for a night of pride, emotion, and celebration at the 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month Gala, an event that once again highlighted the talent, leadership, and contributions of those working to support the well-being and growth of the Hispanic community.</p>
<p><strong>Held at Live! Casino &amp; Hotel Philadelphia, the Hispanic Media gala brought together community leaders, business owners, representatives of local organizations, special guests, and professionals from various fields for an evening where recognition and culture shared the spotlight.</strong></p>
<p>Beyond the tributes and speeches, however, what made the night special was the spirit of the Latino community itself. Its warmth, charisma, and contagious joy turned the gathering into a celebration of identity, heritage, and belonging.</p>
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<p>Through greetings, hugs, conversations, and smiles, attendees showed that Hispanic heritage lives not only in family histories and traditions, but also in the way people come together, celebrate one another’s achievements, and build community. That shared energy gave the gala its meaning and served as a reminder that behind every honor are stories of hard work, perseverance, and commitment.</p>
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<h2><strong>Honoring Those Who Make a Difference</strong></h2>
<p>One of the evening’s highlights was the presentation of awards to individuals whose work has contributed to Philadelphia’s growth in areas such as health care, housing, business, communications, community services, and religious life.</p>
<p>This year’s honorees included Teresa M. Lundy, founder of TML Communications; Brenda Robles Cooke, president and CEO of Delaware Valley Community Health; Amanda Garayua, director of Housing Services at HACE; and Héctor Ayala, CEO of Hispanic Community Counseling Services and chair of the Latino Behavioral Health Coalition.</p>
<figure id="attachment_198740" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-198740" style="width: 900px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img data-recalc-dims="1" fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="198740" data-permalink="https://elsolnewsmedia.com/hispanic-heritage-month-gala-2026/attachment/1000211853/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/elsolnewsmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1000211853.jpg?fit=900%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="900,600" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="hispanic-heritage-month-gala-2026" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="&lt;p&gt;Teresa Ludy Luis y Londoño. Photo Jesús Rincón / Hispanic Media &lt;/p&gt;
" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/elsolnewsmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1000211853.jpg?fit=900%2C600&amp;ssl=1" class="size-full wp-image-198740" src="https://i0.wp.com/elsolnewsmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1000211853.jpg?resize=900%2C600&#038;ssl=1" alt="hispanic-heritage-month-gala-2026" width="900" height="600" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/elsolnewsmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1000211853.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https://i0.wp.com/elsolnewsmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1000211853.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/elsolnewsmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1000211853.jpg?resize=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1 750w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-198740" class="wp-caption-text">Teresa Ludy Luis y Londoño. Photo Jesús Rincón / Hispanic Media</figcaption></figure>
<p>Also recognized were Felipa Ventura, president of the Association of Mexican Business Owners of Philadelphia; Enerolina Meléndez, president of the Dominican Grocers Association Nonprofit and a community activist; and Luis Londoño, pastor of Iglesia Avivamiento Philadelphia.</p>
<p>Mayra H. Bergman, founder and CEO of Crisis+ Strategies, received the Circle of Influence Award, while Finanta, led by president and CEO Daniel Betancourt, was named Corporation of the Year.</p>
<p>Ricardo Hurtado, president and CEO of Hispanic Media, the event’s organizer, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to the Latino community and celebrated individual achievements while strengthening a shared sense of pride, identity, and belonging.</p>
<p>The range of honorees reflected the many ways Latinos contribute to Philadelphia and the importance of recognizing those who open doors, create opportunities, and support people in need through their work in different fields.</p>
<figure id="attachment_198739" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-198739" style="width: 900px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="198739" data-permalink="https://elsolnewsmedia.com/hispanic-heritage-month-gala-2026/attachment/1000211856/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/elsolnewsmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1000211856.jpg?fit=900%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="900,600" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="hispanic-heritage-month-gala-2026" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="&lt;p&gt;Daniel Betancourt, Héctor Ayala y  BrendaRobles Cooke. Photo Jesús Rincón / Hispanic Media &lt;/p&gt;
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<h2><strong>A Celebration with Latino Flavor</strong></h2>
<p>Entertainment also played a central role in the evening. The energy and enthusiasm kept the crowd engaged and brought guests to the dance floor, turning the gala into a celebration where music, dancing, and good vibes took center stage.</p>
<p>Hosted by Karen Paba and Jenny Rafeh, the evening blended recognition, entertainment, and fellowship, with support from partners including Jefferson, home to Sidney Kimmel Medical College, as Title Sponsor, and PECO, an Exelon company, as Official Sponsor.</p>
<p>Rafeh also featured her podcast, Latin Vibes, during the gala, introducing its content to an audience that included community leaders, business owners, and members of Philadelphia’s Latino community.</p>
<p>The 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month Gala was about much more than a list of award recipients. It offered a glimpse of a community that celebrates its leaders, embraces its roots, and finds its greatest strength in coming together.</p>
<figure id="attachment_198738" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-198738" style="width: 900px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="198738" data-permalink="https://elsolnewsmedia.com/hispanic-heritage-month-gala-2026/attachment/1000211854/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/elsolnewsmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1000211854.jpg?fit=900%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="900,600" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="hispanic-heritage-month-gala-2026" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="&lt;p&gt; Jenny Rafeh y Karen Paba. Photo Jesús Rincón / Hispanic Media &lt;/p&gt;
" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/elsolnewsmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1000211854.jpg?fit=900%2C600&amp;ssl=1" class="size-full wp-image-198738" src="https://i0.wp.com/elsolnewsmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1000211854.jpg?resize=900%2C600&#038;ssl=1" alt="hispanic-heritage-month-gala-2026" width="900" height="600" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/elsolnewsmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1000211854.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https://i0.wp.com/elsolnewsmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1000211854.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/elsolnewsmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1000211854.jpg?resize=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1 750w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-198738" class="wp-caption-text">Jenny Rafeh y Karen Paba. Photo Jesús Rincón / Hispanic Media</figcaption></figure>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Hispanic Gala 2026 celebró el liderazgo y la cultura latina en Philadelphia</h2>
<h4 style="text-align: center;">La velada organizada por Hispanic Media reunió a empresarios, activistas y referentes de distintos sectores</h4>
<p>La comunidad latina de Philadelphia vivió una noche llena de orgullo, emoción y celebración durante la Hispanic Heritage Month Gala 2026, un encuentro que volvió a poner en el centro el talento, el liderazgo y las contribuciones de quienes trabajan por el bienestar y el crecimiento de la comunidad hispana.</p>
<p><strong>Realizada en Live! Casino &amp; Hotel Philadelphia, la gala de Hispanic Media reunió a líderes comunitarios, empresarios, representantes de organizaciones, invitados especiales y miembros de distintos sectores que compartieron una velada en la que el reconocimiento y la cultura se encontraron en un mismo escenario.</strong></p>
<p>Pero más allá de los homenajes y los discursos, hubo un ingrediente que le dio un sabor especial a la noche y fue la esencia de la comunidad latina. Su carisma, su calidez y esa alegría contagiosa que la caracteriza transformaron el encuentro en una verdadera celebración de identidad, raíces y pertenencia.</p>
<p>Entre saludos, abrazos, conversaciones y sonrisas, los asistentes demostraron que la herencia hispana no solo se lleva en la historia familiar o en las tradiciones, sino también en la manera de compartir, de celebrar los logros de los demás y de construir comunidad. Esa energía colectiva le dio sentido a la gala y recordó que detrás de cada reconocimiento hay historias de esfuerzo, perseverancia y compromiso.</p>
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<h2><strong>Reconocimiento a quienes dejan huella</strong></h2>
<p>Uno de los momentos centrales de la velada fue la entrega de distinciones a figuras cuyo trabajo ha contribuido al desarrollo de Philadelphia en áreas como la salud, la vivienda, los negocios, la comunicación, los servicios comunitarios y la vida religiosa.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="198745" data-permalink="https://elsolnewsmedia.com/hispanic-heritage-month-gala-2026/1000211855-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/elsolnewsmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1000211855-1.jpg?fit=900%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="900,600" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="hispanic-heritage-month-gala-2026" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="&lt;p&gt;Amanda Garayia y Felipa Aventura. Foto Jesús Rincón / Hispanic Media &lt;/p&gt;
" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/elsolnewsmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1000211855-1.jpg?fit=900%2C600&amp;ssl=1" class="size-full wp-image-198745" style="font-weight: 600;" src="https://i0.wp.com/elsolnewsmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1000211855-1.jpg?resize=900%2C600&#038;ssl=1" alt="hispanic-heritage-month-gala-2026" width="900" height="600" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/elsolnewsmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1000211855-1.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https://i0.wp.com/elsolnewsmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1000211855-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/elsolnewsmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1000211855-1.jpg?resize=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1 750w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /><span style="color: #a0a0a0; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;">Amanda Garayia y Felipa Ventura. Foto Jesús Rincón / Hispanic Media</span></p>
<p>Entre los homenajeados de esta edición estuvieron Teresa M. Lundy, fundadora de TML Communications; Brenda Robles Cooke, presidenta y CEO de Delaware Valley Community Health; Amanda Garayua, directora de Housing Services de HACE; y Héctor Ayala, CEO de Hispanic Community Counseling Services y presidente de la Latino Behavioral Health Coalition.</p>
<p>También recibieron reconocimiento Felipa Ventura, presidenta de la Association of Mexican Business Owners of Philadelphia; <span class="s1">Enerolina Meléndez</span>, presidenta de la Dominican Grocers Association Nonprofit y activista comunitaria; y Luis Londoño, pastor de la Iglesia Avivamiento Philadelphia.</p>
<p>Asimismo, la fundadora y CEO de Crisis+ Strategies, Mayra H. Bergman, fue distinguida con el reconocimiento Circle of Influence, mientras que Finanta, cuyo presidente y director ejecutivo es Daniel Betancourt, recibió el premio Corporation of the Year.</p>
<p>Ricardo Hurtado, presidente y CEO de Hispanic Media, empresa organizadora del evento, ratificó el compromiso de la compañía con la comunidad latina y celebró los logros individuales, fortaleciendo al mismo tiempo un sentido colectivo de orgullo, identidad y pertenencia.</p>
<p>La diversidad de los homenajeados reflejó la amplitud del aporte latino y la importancia de reconocer a quienes, desde diferentes espacios, abren puertas, generan oportunidades y acompañan a quienes más lo necesitan.</p>
<figure id="attachment_198771" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-198771" style="width: 900px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="198771" data-permalink="https://elsolnewsmedia.com/hispanic-heritage-month-gala-2026/gala-fiesta/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/elsolnewsmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Gala-fiesta.jpeg?fit=900%2C599&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="900,599" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="Gala fiesta" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="&lt;p&gt;La animación también tuvo un papel protagónico. Foto Jesús Rincón / Hispanic Media&lt;/p&gt;
" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/elsolnewsmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Gala-fiesta.jpeg?fit=900%2C599&amp;ssl=1" class="size-full wp-image-198771" src="https://i0.wp.com/elsolnewsmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Gala-fiesta.jpeg?resize=900%2C599&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="900" height="599" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/elsolnewsmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Gala-fiesta.jpeg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https://i0.wp.com/elsolnewsmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Gala-fiesta.jpeg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/elsolnewsmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Gala-fiesta.jpeg?resize=750%2C499&amp;ssl=1 750w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-198771" class="wp-caption-text">La animación también tuvo un papel protagónico. Foto Jesús Rincón / Hispanic Media</figcaption></figure>
<h2><strong>Una fiesta con sabor latino</strong></h2>
<p>La animación también tuvo un papel protagónico. Con su energía y entusiasmo, logró contagiar al público y llevar a los presentes a la pista de baile, convirtiendo la gala en una celebración donde la música, el movimiento y la buena vibra fueron protagonistas.</p>
<p>Con Karen Paba y Jenny Rafeh como anfitrionas, la velada combinó reconocimiento, entretenimiento y convivencia, acompañada por el respaldo de aliados como Jefferson, hogar de Sidney Kimmel Medical College, en calidad de Title Sponsor, y PECO, una compañía de Exelon, como Official Sponsor.</p>
<p>Rafeh también contó con un espacio dentro de la gala para Latin Vibes, su podcast, desde el que acercó su propuesta de contenidos a una celebración que reunió a referentes, empresarios y miembros de la comunidad latina de Philadelphia.</p>
<p>La Hispanic Heritage Month Gala 2026 dejó mucho más que una lista de premiados. Dejó la imagen de una comunidad que se reconoce en sus líderes, celebra sus raíces y encuentra en la unión su mayor fortaleza.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Mayra H. Bergman, founder and CEO of Crisis+ Strategies, will be honored at Hispanic Media’s 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month Gala, where she will receive the Circle of Influence Award in recognition of her professional achievements, leadership, and contributions to strategic communications. With more than 25 years of global experience in communications and marketing, Bergman has [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mayra H. Bergman, founder and CEO of Crisis+ Strategies, will be honored at Hispanic Media’s 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month Gala, where she will receive the Circle of Influence Award in recognition of her professional achievements, leadership, and contributions to strategic communications.</p>
<p>With more than 25 years of global experience in communications and marketing, Bergman has helped organizations and leaders navigate complex reputational challenges. She has advised Fortune 500 companies, C-suite executives, and boards of directors through high-stakes situations, providing clarity and direction in times of uncertainty.</p>
<p>As head of Crisis+ Strategies, she combines corporate strategy, empathy, and innovation to help clients anticipate risks, manage crises, and rebuild trust with their stakeholders. Her work also incorporates next-generation artificial intelligence tools into communications and reputation management strategies.</p>
<p>Her career includes leadership roles at companies such as PECO, AGA Foodservice, General Electric Power, Campbell Soup Company, Ford Motor Company, PepsiCo, and Lockheed Martin. Across these organizations, she held positions in strategic and corporate communications, including Strategic Communications Executive, Head of Communications, Vice President (Acting), and Head of Enterprise Communications.</p>
<p>Bergman studied marketing at Tecnológico de Monterrey, where she earned her bachelor&#8217;s degree. She also completed a two-year program through the Arthur W. Page Society designed for high-potential communications executives and earned an MBA in Management and Finance from Camden University.</p>
<p>Beyond her professional work, she has served as an executive sponsor for Hispanic employee resource groups, supporting the professional development and advancement of Latino talent.</p>
<p>The Circle of Influence Award recognizes leaders whose experience, vision, and influence have made a meaningful impact on their industries and communities. In Bergman’s case, it honors a career dedicated to strategic communications, reputation management, and helping open doors for future generations of Latino professionals.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Mayra H. Bergman: Influencia Estratégica</h2>
<h4 style="text-align: center;">La fundadora y CEO de Crisis+ Strategies recibirá el reconocimiento Circle of Influence en la Hispanic Heritage Month Gala 2026</h4>
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<p>Mayra H. Bergman, fundadora y CEO de Crisis+ Strategies, será una de las homenajeadas en la Hispanic Heritage Month Gala 2026 de Hispanic Media, donde recibirá el reconocimiento Circle of Influence por su trayectoria profesional, liderazgo y contribución al campo de las comunicaciones estratégicas.</p>
<p>Con más de 25 años de experiencia en comunicaciones y marketing a nivel global, Bergman ha ayudado a organizaciones y líderes a enfrentar desafíos complejos relacionados con su reputación. Ha asesorado a empresas de Fortune 500, altos ejecutivos y juntas directivas durante momentos de gran riesgo, aportando claridad y dirección en situaciones de incertidumbre.</p>
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<p>Al frente de Crisis+ Strategies, combina estrategia corporativa, empatía e innovación para ayudar a sus clientes a anticipar riesgos, gestionar crisis y reconstruir la confianza con sus públicos. Su trabajo también incorpora herramientas de inteligencia artificial de última generación en las estrategias de comunicación y gestión de reputación.</p>
<p>Su trayectoria incluye cargos de liderazgo en compañías como PECO, AGA Foodservice, General Electric Power, Campbell Soup Company, Ford Motor Company, PepsiCo y Lockheed Martin. En estas organizaciones, ocupó funciones relacionadas con las comunicaciones estratégicas y corporativas, entre ellas Strategic Communications Executive, Head of Communications, Vice President (Acting) y Head of Enterprise Communications.</p>
<p>Bergman estudió Marketing en el Tecnológico de Monterrey, donde obtuvo su licenciatura, y completó un programa de dos años de la Arthur W. Page Society dirigido a ejecutivos de comunicaciones con alto potencial. También cuenta con un MBA en Management and Finance de Camden University.</p>
<p>Además de su labor profesional, ha sido patrocinadora ejecutiva de grupos de recursos para empleados hispanos, apoyando el desarrollo y avance profesional del talento latino.</p>
<p>El reconocimiento Circle of Influence destaca a líderes cuya experiencia, visión e influencia dejan una huella en sus industrias y comunidades. En el caso de Bergman, distingue una carrera dedicada a las comunicaciones estratégicas, la gestión de reputación y el desarrollo de nuevas generaciones de profesionales latinos.</p>
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