President's Corner - September 2026

As we step into September, I'm excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) with our MPI Texas Hill Country community.

Hispanic Heritage Month gives us a moment to recognize the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino professionals — voices that have shaped our industry and our region in profound ways. Here in the Texas Hill Country, that heritage isn't just something we observe from the outside; it's woven into the fabric of who we are as a community. Taking time to honor it reminds us that inclusion isn't a checkbox — it's a practice we return to intentionally, month after month.

This naturally brings me to something I care deeply about: the strength of a diverse and vibrant chapter membership.

Our industry thrives on connection — bringing people together across cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives to create meetings and events that resonate. That same principle should guide how we build our chapter. 

When our membership reflects a range of backgrounds and experiences, we all benefit:
Better ideas. Diverse rooms generate more creative solutions to the challenges we face in meeting and event planning. Broader networks. Every member brings a distinct set of relationships, vendors, and communities — expanding what's possible for all of us.
Stronger representation. Our chapter should reflect the vibrant, multicultural region we call home.
A more welcoming chapter. When people see themselves represented in our leadership and membership, they're more likely to get involved and stay involved.

So this month, I encourage each of you to do two things: take a moment to learn something new about Hispanic heritage and its influence on our industry and our community, and think about one person you could invite into MPI Texas Hill Country Chapter who might not yet know they belong here.

Our chapter is strongest when it looks like the community we serve. Let's keep building that together.