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Claudia Romo Edelman
BornClaudia González Romo
Mexico City, Mexico
NationalityMexican
American
EducationUniversidad Intercontinental
London School of Economics
Occupation(s)Speaker, Entrepreneur, Media Contributor and Activist for Hispanic equity, diversity and inclusion
Spouse Richard Edelman ​(m. 2017)​
RelativesCecilia Romo (mother)

Claudia Romo Edelman is a Mexican-American speaker, entrepreneur, media contributor, and an activist for Hispanic equity, diversity, and inclusion. Founder and CEO of the Hispanic Star and Host of A LA LATINA podcast.

Personal life

Claudia was born in Mexico City and is the daughter of Mexican actress Cecilia Romo and Raúl Domingo González Soto. Romo lives in New York City and is married to Richard Edelman.

Career

Claudia Romo Edelman holds degrees on Communications and Philosophy from Universidad Intercontinental as well as a Master's on Political Communications from the London School of Economics.

Romo Edelman has more than 30 years of experience leading marketing and advocacy for global organizations including UNICEF, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the United Nations and the World Economic Forum. She has launched campaigns and initiatives including the SDG Cannes Lions, Product (RED), and the Sustainable Development Goals. She is the co-host of "Global GoalsCast", a podcast distributed by CBS News Digital.

Previously she was seconded by UNICEF to the Executive Office of the Secretary General of the United Nations, to lead communications and advocacy for the Sustainable Development Goals and Climate Change under Dr. David Nabarro, Special Adviser for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Climate Change. Romo Edelman was also a marketing professor of the University of Geneva for the MBA with specialization in International Organizations, IOMBA and has a number of MOOCs marketing courses in Coursera.

From 1999 to 2007, she was the head of PR, media and special projects for the World Economic Forum. Claudia was also Head of Marketing for the Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and Malaria where she also worked on High Net Worth Individuals and led Public Relations and Special Projects for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. Romo Edelman was appointed chairman of the CMO Summit of Hispanicize 2017. She was a member the Jury of the D&AD Impact Awards on civic engagement 2017 and was a member of the Jury in 2016. She is an official adviser and member of the Jury for the Cannes Lion SDG Awards.

Romo Edelman created and hosts a digital Latino Leadership Academy, via GenConnectU, with courses designed to empower and inspire future Hispanic leaders.

She is a keynote speaker and trainer and a regular guest on media outlets such as Univision’s Despierta América, NBC-Telemundo, Al Día News, AdAge, La Lista, El Heraldo de México, Periódico Reforma, and PRODU.

As part of the Hispanic Star initiative, a platform within the We Are All Human Foundation, to highlight the accomplishments and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx individuals and change the narrative about Latinos in the United States, Romo Edelman seeks to challenge stereotypes and promote a sense of pride and unity within the Hispanic community, highlighting the incredible economic, cultural and human contribution of Latinos in America.

In collaboration with Macmillan Publishers, Romo Edelman launched the Hispanic Star series, a collection of biographies for young readers. The series aims to introduce children to influential Hispanic and Latinx personalities of the past and present, highlighting their achievements across various fields such as sports, science, arts, culture, and academia. Through these books, Romo Edelman endeavors to inspire future generations and foster a sense of cultural pride and identity.

Alongside Cynthia Kleinbaum Milner, Claudia Romo Edelman launched the podcast 'A La Latina - The Playbook To Succeed Being Your Authentic Self.' This platform aims to address the underrepresentation of Latinas in senior executive roles. The podcast spotlights accomplished Latinas in the corporate realm.

Board Member

For Profit:

  • Canoo
  • Chobani
  • Advisory Team of Touch Capital

Non-Profit:

  • Hispanic Society Museum and Library Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino
  • National Museum of Mexican Art
  • KIND (Kids in Need of Defense)
  • Al Día Foundation
  • Parrish Art Museum
  • Latin American Tennis Foundation

Awards

  • TIME’s Latino Leaders 2024 List
  • People en Español Poderosas, 25 Most Influential Latinas
  • ALPFA’s 50 Most Powerful Latinas 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
  • Crain’s Notable Hispanic Leaders and Executives
  • HPRA President’s Award
  • Latino Leaders’s Influential Latinas
  • Microsoft's Legacy Project Industry Impactors
  • Worthy 100, Presented by Worth
  • Seton Hall University, Humanitarian Award
  • Citizens Union, Gotham Greats
  • NY Moves Power Women Award
  • Rainbow Coalition Multicultural Award
  • Solo Mujeres Magazine - Latina Women of the Year
  • Ellis Island Medal of Honor Recipient

Books

References

  1. "Claudia González Romo, Richard Edelman". The New York Times. 17 September 2017. Retrieved 30 January 2019 – via NYTimes.com.
  2. ^ Mackey, Maureen (2022-09-14). "For Hispanic Heritage Month, a spotlight on Roberto Clemente, sports hero and humanitarian". Fox News. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  3. Averbuch, Maya (2020-09-08). "Cecilia Romo, Mexican Actress With a Broad Range, Dies at 74". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  4. "Claudia González Romo, Richard Edelman". The New York Times. 2017-09-17. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  5. ^ "Claudia Gonzalez. Visiting Professor". Retrieved November 30, 2016.
  6. "UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2016". Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved November 30, 2016.
  7. UNWebTV (2016). Special Commitment to the SDG's. Archived from the original on 2016-12-20. Retrieved 2016-12-08.
  8. "Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development .:. Sustainable Development Knowledge Platform". sustainabledevelopment.un.org.
  9. Interview with Claudia Gonzalez (The Global Fund) | DLD14. DLDconference. 27 January 2014. Retrieved 30 August 2021 – via YouTube.
  10. "The summer of Claudia Gonzalez Head of Marketing and External Relations at the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria | Genève Internationale". www.geneve-int.ch. Retrieved 2017-06-02.
  11. "UNICEF's Claudia Gonzalez Romo Appointed Chairman of Hispanicize CMO Summit; Organizers Select The Epic Hotel". February 10, 2017. Archived from the original on October 23, 2020.
  12. "Claudia González Romo, de Unicef, presidirá Hispanicize 2017 - Marketers by Adlatina". www.marketersbyadlatina.com.
  13. "D&AD Future Impact 2020". D&AD.
  14. "The Hispanic Star". Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  15. "Can a new star logo unite the diverse Hispanic community?". Chicago Tribune. 2020-04-16. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  16. PW Staff (2022-06-08). "Celebrating the Human Family: Close-Up on the Hispanic Star Series". Publisher's Weekly. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  17. Franco, Marina E. (2022-08-23). "MacMillan to publish Latino kids' series next month". Axios. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  18. "Podcast: A LA LATINA – Advertising Week". Retrieved 2023-12-04.

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