CONEXION

Who We Are

Our mission is to be an extension for our clients in the Hispanic business and Latino professional community, while simultaneously gauging our success by
the total dollars our business generates for nonprofits that serve communities in dire poverty.

It would be accurate to define us as an entrepreneurial company that uses business to drive social change – while still working to make a profit. But don't take our word for it, join us at one of our events and experience us in action. Until then, get connected via our eNewsletter.

Edgar Mejia
Chief Creative Officer

Growing up, Edgar dreamed of becoming an animator for Disney. A backpack trip to Machu Picchu, way too many marathons and an MBA led him to develop Conexion.

Edgar began his professional career at the LA Area Chamber of Commerce where he spent over 12 years and held numerous positions. After that tenure he made his mark in the Hispanic business world by becoming Executive Director of the Latin Business Association (LBA).

These days, he also serves as a Small Business Commissioner for Majority Floor Leader and Speaker of the California Assembly, Karen Bass and spends far too much time networking.

Email: EdgarM@conex360.com * Office: 213.814.0234 * Direct: 213.465.9838

Luis Ayala
Event Producer

Luis knew he would wow the world with events after staging his very own magic show at age six.

Since then, this results-driven professional has developed, produced and executed events and marketing campaigns for some of the world’s most influential brands, i.e.; NIKE on Hispanic Heritage Celebrations, and Target’s “Dia De La Comunidad,” in Houston, TX.

What’s more, Luis has served as marketing executive at Machete Music/Universal Music where he supported burgeoning urban artists and heavy hitters like Don Omar and Wisin y Yandel. Latina Magazine has relied on Luis for executing high profile mall tours and in producing nightclub events for its clients. His wealth of entertainment marketing experience combined with a keen sense for producing engaging events is being maximized by Conexion to deliver outstanding and magical results.

Luis serves on the advisory board for LatinoLA.com and as the Marketing Director for Operation First Night, a homelessness advocacy and eradication nonprofit organization.

Email: LuisA@conex360.com * Office: 213.814.0234 * Direct: 818.416.2993

Mario X. Carrasco
Community Architect

A student of literature, Mario began a personal mission to teach young Latinos the importance of mastering the English language immediately after receiving his M.A. in English Literature. After a tenure of two years at the High School level, Mario started his entrepreneurial journey by becoming Marketing Director at Hispanic Business Magazine, the leading Hispanic business publication.

He soon melded his language background with his hobby of developing online solutions and quickly became a leader in Hispanic online marketing. Microsoft took notice and he soon joined the MSN Latino product group for two years, where he developed targeted microsites and partner portals.

Mario now joins Conexion as a Community Architect in which he applies his strong online technical background and marketing expertise to create online and offline communities that meet client needs.

Email: MarioC@conex360.com * Office: 213.814.0234 * Direct: 805.217.2928

Are you ready to implement a winning partner into your company’s marketing plan?
Contact us or join us at our next business event to discuss the possibilities.