History
The Latino Leaders Luncheon Series™ was launched by Mickey Ibarra & Associates in 2004 to provide a platform for prominent Latinos to network with each other and gain insight from their peers. The first Latino Leaders Luncheon was held at the Boston Park Plaza on July 27, 2004 during the Democratic National Convention where then Representative Bob Menendez addressed an audience of over 500 Latino delegates and leaders. 
Additional speakers included former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Henry Cisneros, former Small Business Administrator Aida Alvarez and then Los Angeles Councilmember Antonio Villaraigosa.
The 2006 Series added the Latino Leaders Issue Hour, a dialogue on issues important to the Latino community.
Nambe Eagle Leadership Award
The Latino Leaders Luncheon Series featured speakers are presented with the Nambe Eagle Leadership Award as a symbol of vision, achievement and commitment to the Latino community.