Maria de Lourdes Sobrino is the author of Thriving Latina Entrepreneurs in America and Founder of Lulu’s Dessert. Established in 1982, Lulu’s Dessert®, is ranked among the fastest growing Hispanic owned businesses in the United States.

A frequent requested speaker from women or Hispanic organizations, Maria Sobrino speaks about her immigrant journey into American Dream.  She builds a multi-million dollar food business from a tiny kitchen.   Maria Sobrino shares her tears and joys with audience throughout her presentation. 

Jim Hopkins from USA Today wrote Maria Sobrino is “the queen of ready-to-eat gelatin and a force in the surging number of Hispanic entrepreneurs.” Maria Sobrino’s leadership also gained her recognition and an invitation to be part of President George W. Bush’s, Economic Forum in Waco, Texas to represent “Small Businesses”. Maria Sobrino lent her expertise to identify obstacles to increase jobs and the economy in America. Her business, leadership, community efforts and dedication to supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses have won her much recognition by many corporations and the media

The Schlesinger Library at Harvard University honored Maria Sobrino in a national traveling exhibit that reinterprets the History of American Women and Business. “Enterprising Women, the Businesswomen of America: 1750-2000” Maria Sobrino was among 40 intriguing women who helped shape the landscape of American Business such as: Meg Whitman, Martha Stewart and Oprah Winfrey among others. www.enterprisingwomenexhibit.org

Currently, Maria Sobrino is on the advisory board for Nawbo-LA, Co-Chair for the (CWBR) Center for Women’s Business Research National Symposium, Rancho Santiago Community College Foundation and NHBWA as well as NAFIN (Nacional Financiera an investment bank in Mexico). Maria Sobrino is also a founding member of the Working Families for Wal-Mart (WFMM) steering committee, and the California Chair for Femmes Leaders D’Amerique.