Ralina Miriam Cardona is a lifelong South Bronx resident whose life and work embody the power of community empowerment in America. Deeply rooted in the neighborhood that shaped her purpose and leadership, she has spent more than 30 years advancing community transformation through professional training of thousands of youth and stakeholders in transformative behavior, leadership development, and community organizing. Her work spans the United States and Puerto Rico and extends internationally to Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.

Committed to advocacy and service, Ralina serves as Chairwoman of The Sports Foundation, Inc. and The International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival, and as Secretary of the Board for Boricua College, Entre Nosotras, Inc., and the New York Yankees Community Council. She has also been actively engaged in civic and electoral processes at the local, state, and national levels.

Ralina holds a B.A. in Communication & Media and an M.S. in Business Management and Leadership. A professional singer and actor, she has performed off-Broadway and for world leaders, including Presidents George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and First Lady Michelle Obama. She is certified in Appreciative Inquiry through Case Western Reserve University. 

As CEO of La Coalición Hispana, Ralina Miriam Cardona continues to lead with vision, integrity, and unwavering dedication to empowering communities, fostering unity, and building a more just and inclusive society.