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 Philanthropic Work

• BreathLogic Inc.
• Children’s Hospital Minnesota
• Make a Wish Foundation
• CLUES-Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio
• St. Jude
• ILAG-Iglesia Luterana Agustina de Guatemala
• EFTC-Education for the Children Foundation
• Cooperative for Education
• Pacer
• American Heart Association
• American Diabetes Association
• Meda-Metropolitan Economic Development Association
• Global Minnesota
• YWCA-Minneapolis
• Open Arms of Minnesota
• Common Hope
• Depart Smart
• James Sewell Ballet
• Ann Bancroft Foundation
• Casa de Esperanza
• Jeremiah Program
• Way to Grow
• TeamWomen
• Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce
• NAWBO-National Association of Women Business Owners Minnesota

Amalia’s Board Service

• NAWBO Minnesota-National Association of Women Business Owners – 2023 Board President and Executive Committee Member
• Women Entrepreneurs of Minnesota, Co-Founder, President Emeritus, Chief Board Advisor
• Open Arms of Minnesota, Director
• Les Dames d’Escoffier International Board Member & National DEI Task Force
• Common Hope, Director
• American Diabetes Association-Minnesota CLB
• LEDC-Latino Economic Development Center
• Depart Smart
• United Nations Women’s Entrepreneurship Day-Minnesota
• 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 Member