Our Story
Raza Collective began on a trading floor where our founder discovered the exhilarating world of finance—but years later than his peers.
“How many kids who look like me, who grew up as I did, never get to experience this world?"
Founded by first-generation professionals energized by finance but aware of the head start we never had. Our roots are Latino, but our vision embraces all underrepresented communities.
The truth is simple: talent exists everywhere, but opportunity does not.
We build bridges where barriers once stood, making visible what was once invisible.
Our Mission
We build bridges between underrepresented youth and the financial sector through mentorship, education, and access.
By illuminating paths that were once invisible to us, we ensure the next generation can discover their potential in finance years earlier than we did.
Why It Matters
Latinos represent just 8% of finance professionals despite making up 19% of the U.S. population.
This gap represents not just missed opportunities for individuals, but untapped potential for the entire financial sector.
When underrepresented communities gain access to financial careers, we see:
More innovative thinking and problem-solving in the industry
Stronger economic development in historically overlooked communities
A multiplier effect as each success story inspires dozens more to follow
By changing who has access to finance today, we're reshaping who builds financial systems tomorrow.
Tell Us About Yourself
Use this space to share your story - what interests you about finance, what challenges you're facing, or what dreams you're pursuing. There's no right or wrong way to reach out - we're here to listen and support your journey.
Some prompts to get you started:
How can we help?
What sparked your interest in business or finance?
What are your biggest questions about financial careers?
What would help you take the next step toward your goals?
How did you hear about Raza Collective?