OUR FOUNDERS

Meet the Visionary Founders Behind Our Journey

Pilar O'Leary, Co-Founder & Director

Pilar O'Leary is an esteemed graduate of Georgetown University's School of Languages and Linguistics as well as Georgetown University Law Center, earning honors for her outstanding achievements. Fluent in Spanish, French, Italian, and English, Pilar possesses extensive experience working with and immersing herself in Spanish and Latin American cultures.

With a diverse professional background, Pilar has served as a lawyer, not-for-profit director, and has held positions at prestigious institutions such as the United Nations, Goldman Sachs & Co, JP Morgan, Fannie Mae, and the Smithsonian Institution, where she notably served as the director of the Smithsonian Latino Center. She co-produced the acclaimed documentary, "The Accordion Kings: The Story of Colombian Vallenato Music," featuring Grammy-award winning artist Carlos Vives, which aired on the Smithsonian Channel of Showtime Television (CBS) in August 2010.

Presently, Pilar is the Founder and President of PFO Advisory Group, a consulting practice specializing in providing guidance to organizations on government affairs, partnerships, and business needs in Latin America, the U.S., and other countries. As a dual US/Colombian citizen and a native of Washington, D.C., Pilar is an active member of the Georgetown University Entertainment and Media Alliance and the National French Honor Society.

Recognized as a distinguished speaker on Latino culture, education, and entertainment, Pilar has participated in numerous national forums. She has also served as a commencement speaker for the New World School of the Arts at Miami-Dade College, showcasing her passion for fostering creativity and cultural appreciation.

Alexandra Migoya, Co-Founder & Director

Alexandra Migoya is a dynamic leader with a strong academic background. She holds a BA in Spanish and English Literature from Cornell University, graduating magna cum laude, and is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center. With over a decade of experience as a corporate lawyer in New York and Washington, D.C., and in-house counsel roles for Fortune 500 companies, Alexandra brings valuable expertise to our team.

Currently serving as in-house counsel for a health tech company in Washington, D.C., Alexandra's passion for writing and literature has earned her recognition. She is a prize-winning author of short-fiction related to Latin American culture and has contributed to esteemed publications such as "Women, Feminism, and Femininity in the 21st Century: American and French Perspectives" by Palgrave Macmillan. Her poetry translations from Spanish to English have been featured in "Twentieth Century Latin American Poetry: A Bilingual Anthology."

Alexandra's dedication to education extends beyond her legal career. She previously served as an adjunct professor, teaching English Literature at Montgomery College in Takoma Park, Maryland. Additionally, she is a valued member of the Board of Advisors for the Intentional Life lab at the University of Maryland.

With her diverse background and passion for literature and culture, Alexandra plays a pivotal role in shaping our organization's vision and mission.

“We desperately wanted our children to be in an environment where they were engaged learning in Spanish—proper Spanish—as well as learning about Spanish and Latin American culture, every single week. We didn’t feel like they would truly master the language otherwise, even with speaking it at home.”

Thank you very much Javier Encinas, for his commitment to education and dissemination of the Spanish language in the United States! A beautiful note that reflects the great work of Pilar OLearyy Alexandra Migoya for the community that she wishes to continue with her native language. The effort of 11 years of experience and helping native teachers. Thanks to all the wonderful team at Latinos Top Magazine & Production