About the Chamber
Welcome to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay! On behalf of our business members and the community, we invite you to join us as we grow business in our area.
We live and work in a dynamic community with a high energy level that creates an exciting environment for business and industry to thrive in Florida. Our team at the Hispanic Chamber of Tampa Bay invites you to call, click or come in to learn more about the area.
The Tampa Bay area is open for business!
Mercedes Young – President
Vision
Our Vision is to connect businesses with the objective of facilitating new opportunities, strengthening business bonds with civic groups, and promoting domestic and international trade.
Mission
To advocate, promote, engage and facilitate the success of Hispanic and Brown business in The Tampa Bay Area.
President Elected 2023-2025

Mercedes Young
Board of Directors

Angel Wood-Mark
Governance Committee
Phinazee Construction & Consulting Services Inc.
General Contractor/ CEO

Consra Rosales
Events Committee
Northwestern Mutual
Growth and Development Director/Financial Advisor

Daniel Trindade
Procurement Education Committee
Daniel Trindade
Purchasing Manager

Dr. Cesar Lara
Health Education Committee
Weight Loss and Wellness
The Heart & Science of Healthy Weight Loss

Efrain Taveras
Community Outreach Committee
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office 18 years
Community Resource Deputy Wimauma Boys & Girls Club
Viva Tampa Bay Deputy of the Year October 2021

Gabriel Bonserio
Chair of Events Committee
HDG Public Adjusters & Insurance Loss
Founder/ CEO

Geovanni Este
Community Outreach Committee
Realtor/ ADT Agent
Serve with “House of Hope”
Education Committee
Ana G. Mendez University
Education Community

Jorge Acosta
Events Committee
Citi
Business Risk Officer

Ivelisse Rivera
Education Committee
Florida Aerospace Training Center & Crown Aviation Services
CEO/President

Leta Marie Perez Reyes
Governance Committee
City of Tampa Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Specialist

Rita Sauri
Executive Board Finance officer
Hillsborough County Disadvantaged Minority/Disadvantaged Woman Business
Enterprise (DM/DWBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SDVBE/SBE) specialist

Tiara Rubio
Executive Board Secretary
Pure Project Management
Construction Project Manager

Vasti Amaro
Governance Chair
Vasti Transport
CEO/ Founder
Vice President
Member Relationship Officer with GTE Financial

Zul Ruiz Genes
Health Education Committee
Midwife
Company: UMA
Midwifery & Holistic Services
2023 Advisory Board
- Suheily Martinez
- Andrea White
- Diane Cortez
- Cynthia Colon
- Martha Patarroyo
2023 Volunteers Coordinator
- Jannette Sheppard