Linda shattered expectations in construction, business, and sports, becoming the first Hispanic owner of a Major League Baseball franchise and leading Alvarado Construction to national success. She’s built more than just skyscrapers, she’s built a legacy of opportunity, resilience, and leadership that continues to inspire generations.

Jasmine Crowe-Houston—the visionary behind Goodr, responsible for the redirection of over 25 million pounds of food from landfills. At Aspire, Jasmine will leave you inspired to challenge the status quo, think bigger, and apply new perspectives to your own work. She will share her story of turning passion into purpose, creating change through resilience, and leading with heart.

Walter Hood is a renowned designer and MacArthur Fellow who advocates for cultural landscapes and redefines how we create experiences beyond architectural constraints. Through his award-winning landscape architecture at Hood Design Studio, urban interventions, and innovative research, he designs with history, culture, and people in mind. His work honors the past while inspiring the future.