Beatriz Acevedo is an American entrepreneur.[1][2] She was a former radio and TV personality with three Emmy Awards, one MTV Music Award, and a Media Correspondent Award.[3]
Beatriz Acevedo | |
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 Photograph of Beatriz Acevedo, Courtesy of https://nalanihmelo.com/ | |
| Born | Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Website | www |
Career
editBeatriz started her career in media at the age of eight, first on radio, where she hosted a radio show for kids in Tijuana, and later on television[4][5]. Her work earned her three Emmys, one MTV Music Award, and a Media Correspondent Award among others.[6]
Beatriz later became a tech media entrepreneur as the co-founder and president of Mitú, a digital media brand for young Latinos in the U.S.[7][8] Beatriz also co-founded SUMA Wealth, a financial wellness company. "She has dedicated her career to empowering and opening doors for the next generation of Latino leaders."[4]
Currently, Beatriz is president of her family’s foundation, Acevedo Foundation.[4] This organization "supports various arts and culture programs and provides scholarships for students who lack financial access to higher education."[9]
Personal life
editBeatriz was born in Tijuana and grew up in Mexico City[5]. Beatriz currently resides in Santa Monica, California with her husband and twin teenagers.[10]
References
edit- ^ Dawn C. Chmielewski,"Mitú CEO Herb Scannell, Founder Beatriz Acevedo Exit Amid Restructuring". Deadline Hollywood. 24 July 2018. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ Kaz Weida,"8 Hispanic Financial Influencers You Should Be Following". yakimaherald.com. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ "Beatriz Acevedo Is Named 2018 Laedc Eddy Award Individual Honoree". laedc.org. 13 September 2018. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ a b c "Beneficial State Bank | Beatriz Acevedo". Beneficial State Bank. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ a b "Mitú's Beatriz Acevedo Wants To Be Voice of Millennial Generation". NBC News. 2015-07-24. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ "Award Winning Media Executive, Entrepreneur & Social Impact Advocate Beatriz Acevedo". beconferences.com. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ Raul A. Reyes,"Mitú's Beatriz Acevedo Wants To Be Voice of Millennial Generation". nbcnews.com. 23 July 2015. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ Trey Williams, "Mitú Shakeup: Founder Beatriz Acevedo, CEO Herb Scannell Out at Latino Network". thewrap.com. 23 June 2018. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ "14 Latinas Disrupting Money and Fighting for Equality". Ellevest. 2023-10-05. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ "FinTech Female Fridays: Meet CEO & Co-Founder, Beatriz Acevedo". nycfintechwomen.com. Retrieved 20 September 2022.