Beatriz Acevedo

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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]

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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]

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