Century 21
McBride Realty Group

Lourdes León
Chief Executive Officer

Lourdes León was born in Caracas, Venezuela, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Marketing. She began her career in banking at 17, stepped into management by 20, and at 22 moved to the U.S. with her husband and young son. In Miami, she gained valuable experience working with U.S. Customs through the freight forwarding industry, later building a successful career in real estate, title, and mortgage management.

In 2022, Lourdes became the 4th President of the Volusia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, now rebranded as the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida. During her leadership, the Chamber grew by over 100%, earned multiple “Best of Florida” recognitions, and welcomed hundreds of new members, including the successful integration of the West Volusia Chamber. Her efforts have focused on fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, while creating opportunities for Hispanic-owned businesses to thrive.

Beyond Central Florida, Lourdes has established herself as a respected voice for Latino and immigrant communities on a national level. She has participated in initiatives at the White House and Capitol Hill, advocating on issues of immigration, workforce development, and food security. In 2023, she was among 80 Venezuelans chosen to represent the diaspora at the first-ever Venezuela Day at the White House.
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Her dedication has earned her numerous recognitions, including the Rising Star Award in Volusia County. Lourdes continues to work closely with federal agencies and coalitions to ensure Hispanic and immigrant voices are heard, while staying committed to building strong, connected communities at home.