Local Organizations and National Missions

Amalia’s Philanthropic and Community Work

Amalia is deeply committed to philanthropy and community service. Through nonprofit board leadership, mentoring women entrepreneurs, and supporting female- and Latino-owned organizations both locally and abroad, she has developed programs that uplift underserved communities in the U.S. and Guatemala. Her generosity—measured in time, talent, and charitable contributions—has generated hundreds of thousands of dollars in impact, reflecting her passion for using food, culture, and education as vehicles for empowerment and lasting social change.

Amalia’s Board Service

Greater Twin Cities United Way, Director (current)
NAWBO Minnesota-National Association of Women Business Owners – 2023 Board President and Executive Committee Member, Director, Women Ignite Co-Founder & Chair (current)
Women Entrepreneurs of Minnesota, Co-Founder, President Emeritus, Chief Board Advisor (current)
Open Arms of Minnesota, Director
Les Dames d’Escoffier International Board Member & National DEI Task Force
Common Hope, Director
American Diabetes Association-Minnesota CLB, Director
LEDC-Latino Economic Development Center, Director
Depart Smart, Director
United Nations Women’s Entrepreneurship Day-Minnesota, Advisory Board
NACM-St. Louis board member and Global Business and Finance Group Chair
Le Cordon Bleu Alumni Board of Directors
Southwest Metro Magazine Editorial Advisory Board