Nely Galán Joins the Hispanic Wealth Project Advisory Council
San Diego, August 15, 2024 — The Hispanic Wealth Project™ (HWP), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization committed to advancing financial literacy and economic opportunity within the Hispanic community, is thrilled to announce that Nely Galán has joined its Advisory Council. Ms. Galán's extraordinary career as a media mogul, entrepreneur, and advocate for women's empowerment brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the organization.
Nely Galán is a self-made media mogul, entrepreneur, and advocate for women's empowerment. She was the first Latina President of Entertainment for a U.S. television network, Telemundo, and an Emmy Award-winning producer of over 700 television shows in English and Spanish. She is also the founder of The Adelante Movement, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering and training Latina and multicultural women entrepreneurs.
Ms. Galán's entrepreneurial journey includes founding Galan Entertainment, a multimedia company that produced the FOX hit reality series, The Swan, and launched over ten television channels abroad for companies like HBO, ESPN, FOX, MGM, and Sony. She is also the author of the New York Times bestselling book, SELF MADE: Becoming Empowered, Self-Reliant, and Rich in Every Way, a manifesto for women's entrepreneurship, and the host of the financial podcast, Money Maker/Mi Mundo Rico on Money News Network, which focuses on financial literacy and wealth building in communities of color.
Ms. Galán's extensive experience in media, entrepreneurship, and financial empowerment, combined with her commitment to building a more equitable future for the Hispanic community, makes her an invaluable addition to the HWP Advisory Council. "I am thrilled to join the Hispanic Wealth Project Advisory Council. I believe empowering our community to build generational wealth is essential, and I'm eager to contribute my experience and help make a real difference," said Galán.
Sara Rodriguez, Chair of the Hispanic Wealth Project, expressed her excitement about Ms. Galán's appointment, stating, "We are honored to welcome Nely to the HWP Advisory Council. Her remarkable career, dedication to empowering women, and commitment to building financial literacy within the Hispanic community align perfectly with our mission. We are confident that her insights and leadership will significantly impact our initiatives."
The Hispanic Wealth ProjectTM (HWPTM), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, is committed to empowering Latinos to fully participate and prosper in the U.S. economy through education, small business development, and sustainable homeownership.