Linda Alvarado is a well-known business leader, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.

She is the President and CEO of Alvarado Construction, Inc., a fast-growing general contracting firm in Denver, Colorado, with an annual revenue of $41 million and offices in four states.

Additionally, she is the President of Palo Alto Inc., which runs 150 franchise restaurants, and a co-owner of the Colorado Rockies baseball team, making her the first Latino owner of a Major League Baseball team and the first woman to bid for ownership of a major league franchise.

Linda holds leadership roles on the boards of five Fortune 1000 companies, including 3M and Pitney Bowes.

She has participated in various initiatives, such as the President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans from 1995 to 2001.

Her contributions to business and society have earned her many awards, including recognition as one of the 100 Most Influential Hispanics in America by Hispanic Business Magazine, the Horatio Alger Award, and the National Women's Economic Alliance Director's Choice Award. She was also named Woman of the Year by the Mexican American Foundation.

Linda Alvarado supports women's empowerment and minority inclusion in business, inspiring youth through motivational speeches at conferences and schools.

She is actively involved in community initiatives that promote education and economic empowerment for Latinos and is a member of several organizations, including the Greater Denver Chamber of Commerce.