MCALLEN, Texas - The Mujeres Líderes Binacionales North America Summit 2025 took place at the McAllen Convention Center on Nov. 20.
MLB acts as a platform for women driving economic development across South Texas and Northern Mexico.
This year’s event, led by co-founders Astrid Salazar and Ingrid Ulloa, brought together influential women from the fields of economic development, foreign trade, investment, industry, and public policy.
At the conclusion of the event, the RGG Business Journal interviewed Salazar.
Here is a video recording of the interview:
One of the panel discussions was titled: She Leads North America: Women Driving Industry and Trade.
The moderator was Adys Davila, a senior advisor on foreign direct investments and manufacturing facilities.
The panelists were Teresa De la Garza director of corporate affairs for Femsa Proximity and Health Division; Karem Barraza, director of manufacturing operations for Latin America at Stanley Black & Decker; and Andrea Figueroa Benton, director of community relations at NextDecade.
Here is a video recording of their discussion:
Another of the panel discussions was titled: Power Players: Economic Development in Action.
The moderator was Maribel Gaytán Acosta, a strategic consultant and leader in international expansion, industrial development, and investment attraction.
The panelists were Dr. Valerie G. Segovia vice president of investor relations for the Texas Economic Development Corporation; Mariana Guedea, president of the Women Economic Forum RGV 2026 and founder of Meraki: Sofia Teresa Delgadillo; general director of ProCoahuila; and Rebecca Olaguibel, director of retails and business development for the City of McAllen.
Here is a video recording of their discussion:
To coincide with the summit, MLB announced a new logo and identity: MLB: Women Without Borders.
The group said it captures the spirit of binational women leading with purpose, strength, and vision.
“This new branding represents more than a visual change. It reflects our commitment to building a community where women transcend borders, collaborate boldly, and shape the future of leadership across the U.S.–Mexico region,” MLB said.
“Rooted in the vision of our founders, Ingrid Ulloa and Astrid Salazar, MLB continues to grow as a platform that celebrates, connects, and empowers women at every stage of their leadership journey. A new identity. The same mission — amplified. MLB: Women Without Borders.”
