2025 National Association of Hispanic Publications Convention!
$2 Million in New Grants and Major Growth Announced at the 2025 National Association of Hispanic Publications Convention
SAN DIEGO— By Kirk Whisler
The 2025 National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP) Convention delivered a powerful message: Latino media is growing, unified, and more influential than ever. Held November 12–14 at the University of San Diego, the convention unveiled nearly $2 million in new grants, strengthened cross-industry alliances, and set the stage for unprecedented opportunities for Hispanic publishers and media partners nationwide.
The NAHP has experienced extraordinary expansion, with membership surging 71% since 2022—now representing 771 print and digital outlets. This growth reflects the association’s sharpened focus on empowering members as multiplatform Latino content creators, not just traditional publishers.
Collectively, NAHP members now reach 15.4 million Latinos every week—that’s 32% of all Latino adults in the United States. For brands and agencies, this represents one of the largest, most trusted, and most culturally relevant media networks serving Latino communities.
At a time when some Latino media operations are only focusing on English-speaking Latinos, the NAHP focuses on reaching Latinos in the language they want, Spanish and/or English.
The 2025 convention underscored NAHP’s deep commitment to cross-community coalition building. Today, NAHP collaborates closely with Black, Asian American, and Alternative media organizations nationwide, strengthening shared advocacy and expanding opportunities for partners who seek authentic multicultural reach.
This unity gives brands, agencies, and philanthropic partners a single, strategic entry point into diverse media sectors—grounded in community trust.
Speakers and allies included some of the most influential leaders shaping today’s news and media ecosystem, including:
- Gary Acosta, Founder & CEO, NAHREP
- Natalia Gonzalez, Program Officer, Knight Foundation
- Dr. John Warren, Chair, National Newspaper Publishers Association
- Todd Stauffer, Association of Alternative Newsweeklies
- Regina Brown Wilson, CEO, California Black Media
- Julian Do, American Community Media
- Matt Pearce, Rebuild Local News
- Tina Wu, News Media Alliance
- Mago Torres, Google News Initiative
Their collective insights reinforced that Latino media is critical to the future of American journalism, community trust, and equitable representation.
Over the past two years, the NAHP Board has modernized its bylaws and operations to align with a digital-first publishing environment. The newly elected Executive Board includes:
- Alvaro Gurdián, La Noticia – President
- Evelyn Castro, La Prensa de Houston – Vice President
- Jesús del Toro, La Raza – Marketing Vice President
- Hector Felix Jr., El Informador del Valle – Membership Vice President
- Ricardo Hurtado, El Sol Latino – Sales Vice President
- Silvana Diaz, Noticia Long Island – Secretary
- José Zepeda Jr., Aviso Community Media – Treasurer
To better reflect the industry’s evolution, NAHP also introduced newly elected Industry Sector Directors, representing key media formats:
- Anthony Ibarria, El Especial – Weekly Newspaper Director
- Jesús Sanchez, El Comercio de Colorado – Less-than-Weekly Newspaper Director
- Ghisela Eljach, InSouth Magazine – Magazine Director
- Bel Hernandez, Latin Heat – Podcast Director
- Daniel Ajzen, Hispanopolis – Website Director
This expanded leadership ensures that every platform—from print to digital to audio—has a strong voice shaping NAHP’s future.
In 2025, NAHP strengthened and expanded collaborations with leading institutions and brands, including: Knight Foundation, Google News Initiative, T-Mobile, Wells Fargo, Diageo, Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, California Black Media, and Scouting America.
These partnerships reflect a growing recognition of the essential role Latino media outlets play in civic engagement, economic empowerment, and culturally relevant communication.
Celebrating Excellence: The José Martí Awards
This year’s José Martí Awards saw an 18% increase in submissions, with especially strong growth in digital categories—showing the innovation and evolution happening across Latino media.
Highlights include:
- Latina Publisher of the Year: Hilda Gurdián, CEO, La Noticia (North Carolina)
- Latino Publisher of the Year: Hector Felix Sr., Publisher, El Informador del Valle
Their leadership reflects the talent, resilience, and creativity driving Latino journalism forward.
The 2025 NAHP Convention made one thing clear: This is the moment to invest in and partner with Latino media.
For Hispanic publishers, joining NAHP means gaining access to:
- National partnerships and grant opportunities
- Training, advocacy, and digital transformation support
- A unified network that strengthens your voice and reach
For agencies and brands, NAHP offers:
- Direct access to trusted, locally grounded Latino outlets
- Scalable national reach with cultural authenticity
- Partnerships built on transparency, accountability, and community impact
The future of Latino media is bright—and NAHP is leading the way.
For more information on membership, partnerships, or programs, visit nahp.org.
