Beatriz Acevedo

Beatriz Acevedo
Photograph of Beatriz Acevedo, Courtesy of https://nalanihmelo.com/
Born	Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Occupation	Entrepreneur
Website	www.beatrizacevedo.com

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]

Career

Beatriz 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

Beatriz 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

1. Dawn C. Chmielewski,"Mitú CEO Herb Scannell, Founder Beatriz Acevedo Exit Amid Restructuring". Deadline Hollywood. 24 July 2018. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
2. Kaz Weida,"8 Hispanic Financial Influencers You Should Be Following". yakimaherald.com. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
3. "Beatriz Acevedo Is Named 2018 Laedc Eddy Award Individual Honoree". laedc.org. 13 September 2018. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
4. "Beneficial State Bank | Beatriz Acevedo". Beneficial State Bank. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
5. "Mitú's Beatriz Acevedo Wants To Be Voice of Millennial Generation". NBC News. 2015-07-24. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
6. "Award Winning Media Executive, Entrepreneur & Social Impact Advocate Beatriz Acevedo". beconferences.com. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
7. Raul A. Reyes,"Mitú's Beatriz Acevedo Wants To Be Voice of Millennial Generation". nbcnews.com. 23 July 2015. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
8. Trey Williams, "Mitú Shakeup: Founder Beatriz Acevedo, CEO Herb Scannell Out at Latino Network". thewrap.com. 23 June 2018. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
9. "14 Latinas Disrupting Money and Fighting for Equality". Ellevest. 2023-10-05. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
10. "FinTech Female Fridays: Meet CEO & Co-Founder, Beatriz Acevedo". nycfintechwomen.com. Retrieved 20 September 2022.

External links

• Suma Wealth Website
• Acevedo Foundation Website