Speakers

Mexico Trek connects its cohort with Mexican business, political, and cultural leaders. These are the people who have spoken with the trek.

Speakers at Mexico Trek 2026 (previous edition)

Laura Itzel Castillo Juarez

President of the Senate, Morena

Laura Itzel Castillo Juárez is a Mexican architect, academic, and public official who currently serves as President of the Senate of Mexico. Over a distinguished career in public service, she has held leadership roles including Secretary of Urban Development and Housing for Mexico City and federal legislator. Castillo has long been an advocate for sustainable urban development, housing rights, and inclusive public policy, shaping debates on social justice and urban transformation in Mexico.

Jorge Alvarez Maynez

National Party Leader and Former Presidential Candidate, Movimiento Ciudadano

Jorge Álvarez Máynez is a Mexican economist, academic, and political leader affiliated with Movimiento Ciudadano. He served as the party’s presidential candidate in Mexico’s 2024 election, emerging as one of the most visible representatives of a new generation of political leadership in the country. Previously a federal deputy representing Zacatecas, he has been an outspoken advocate for democratic reform, social rights, and youth participation in politics, bringing a fresh perspective to Mexico’s evolving political landscape.

Mara Lezama

Governor, Quintana Roo

Mara Lezama is the Governor of the State of Quintana Roo, one of Mexico’s most prominent tourism and economic hubs. Before becoming governor, she served as Mayor of Benito Juárez (Cancún), where she led initiatives to improve public services, strengthen local economic development, and promote social inclusion. As governor, Lezama has focused on sustainable tourism, regional development, and policies aimed at expanding economic opportunity across the state.

Miguel Torruco Garza

Undersecretary of Public Safety, Mexico's Federal Government

Miguel Torruco Garza is a Mexican public official and legislator who has served as a federal deputy in Mexico’s Congress. He was recently appointed Undersecretary of Security in the federal government, where he contributes to the design and coordination of national security strategy. Throughout his career, Torruco has promoted initiatives focused on economic development, entrepreneurship, and strengthening collaboration between public institutions and the private sector.

Waldo Fernandez Gonzalez

Senator - President of the USMCA Committee, Green Party

Waldo Fernández González is a Mexican senator representing the state of Nuevo León and currently serves as President of the Senate’s Commission on the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (T-MEC). He has held several positions across the legislative and executive branches and is recognized for his work on economic policy, transparency, and institutional accountability. In the Senate, Fernández plays a key role in discussions on North American economic integration and the future of Mexico’s trade relationship with the United States and Canada.

Jose Zazueta

Director, Amazon Mexico Retail

José Zazueta is Director of Amazon Mexico Retail, where he leads strategy and operations for one of the country’s largest e-commerce platforms. A Stanford MBA, he has built a career at the intersection of technology, digital commerce, and consumer markets, helping expand Amazon’s retail ecosystem in Mexico. Through his leadership, Zazueta works on scaling marketplace growth, strengthening relationships with brands and sellers, and accelerating the development of Mexico’s rapidly evolving digital economy.

Teo Tijerina

Founder and CEO, Hera Biotech

Teo Tijerina is an entrepreneur and technology executive in the life sciences sector and a leader at Hera Biotech, a company focused on developing innovative diagnostic technologies for women’s health. He has founded and led multiple ventures in biotechnology and health innovation, including Hera Diagnostics, where he has worked on advancing new approaches to detecting diseases such as cervical cancer. Earlier in his career, Tijerina held engineering and quality leadership roles in global technology companies and is trained as a chemical engineer from Stanford University.

Antonio Martin del Campo

Senator, Partido Accion Nacional

Antonio Martín del Campo Martín del Campo is a Mexican senator representing the state of Aguascalientes and a member of the National Action Party (PAN). He previously served as Mayor of Aguascalientes, where he led initiatives to strengthen urban development, public security, and local economic growth. In the Senate, he focuses on legislative efforts related to competitiveness, infrastructure, and regional development.

Amanda M. Greco

Director of the Social Entrepreneurship Program, Stanford University

Amanda M. Greco is Associate Director of the Social Entrepreneurship Program at the Center for Social Innovation at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where she works with global leaders, entrepreneurs, and MBA students to develop innovative solutions to pressing social challenges. Through her work at Stanford, she helps connect entrepreneurship, technology, and public impact, supporting the next generation of leaders building organizations that drive meaningful social and economic change worldwide.

Eugenio Segura Vazquez

Senator, Morena

Eugenio Segura Vázquez is a Mexican senator representing the state of Quintana Roo. Prior to joining the Senate, he served as Secretary of Finance and Planning for the State of Quintana Roo, where he played a key role in strengthening public finances and advancing economic development strategies for one of Mexico’s most important tourism regions. In the Senate, Segura focuses on policies related to regional development, fiscal responsibility, and sustainable growth in southern Mexico.

Julio Cesar Gomez Torres

Secretary of Public Security, Government of Quintana Roo

Julio César Gómez Torres is Secretary of Public Security of the State of Quintana Roo, where he leads the state’s strategy on public safety, crime prevention, and law enforcement coordination. With a career in public security and federal law enforcement, he has held senior roles focused on strengthening institutional capacity and improving operational coordination across security agencies. In his current role, Gómez Torres works to enhance public safety in one of Mexico’s most important tourism regions while advancing modernization and professionalization within the state’s security institutions.

Alejandra Cullen

Mexican economist and Public Policy Analyst, UNO Tv

Alejandra Cullen is a Mexican political analyst and public affairs expert recognized for her commentary on governance, democratic institutions, and public policy in Mexico. She has held advisory roles in government and is a frequent voice in national media, where she analyzes political developments and institutional reform. Cullen brings a perspective that combines policy expertise with strategic political analysis of Mexico’s evolving political landscape.

Raul Paz Alonzo

Undersecretary of Investment Promotion, Secretary of Economy, Yucatan

Raúl Paz Alonzo is Undersecretary of Investment Promotion at the Secretariat of Economy and Labor of the State of Yucatán. He previously served as Senator of the Republic representing Yucatán, where he participated in key legislative discussions on economic development, governance, and public policy. In his current role, Paz works to strengthen investment attraction strategies and promote Yucatán as a leading destination for business, innovation, and economic growth in southeastern Mexico.

Patricia Urriza

Congresswoman, Movimiento Ciudadano

Patricia Urriza is a Mexican congresswoman from Mexico City, she participates in legislative debates on governance, economic development, and institutional reform. As a member of Mexico’s legislature, she works on policy initiatives aimed at strengthening democratic institutions and advancing economic opportunities. Her work reflects a commitment to pragmatic policymaking and legislative collaboration.

Roger Gongora Castillo

Undersecretary of Investment, Trade, and Competitiveness, Secretary of Economy, Yucatan

Roger Góngora Castillo is Undersecretary of Investment, Trade, and Competitiveness at the Secretariat of Economy and Labor of the State of Yucatán. In this role, he works to promote economic development, attract investment, and strengthen Yucatán’s position as one of Mexico’s most dynamic and competitive regional economies. His work focuses on fostering collaboration between government, industry, and international partners to expand economic opportunities and support sustainable growth in the state.

Speakers at previous editions

Mexico Trek 2025

Mexico Trek 2024