2026 Honoree

Yuri Cordero

MEDIA EXECUTIVE | AUTHOR | CHAPLAIN

An influential leader in Hispanic media whose commitment to faith, storytelling, and service inspires others to discover purpose, overcome adversity, and lead with compassion.

2026 Honoree

Yuri Cordero

MEDIA EXECUTIVE | AUTHOR | CHAPLAIN

An influential leader in Hispanic media whose commitment to faith, storytelling, and service inspires others to discover purpose, overcome adversity, and lead with compassion.

2026 Honoree

Yuri Cordero

MEDIA EXECUTIVE | AUTHOR | CHAPLAIN

An influential leader in Hispanic media whose commitment to faith, storytelling, and service inspires others to discover purpose, overcome adversity, and lead with compassion.
BIOGRAPHY

Leading with Faith and Purpose

Yuri Cordero is a distinguished media executive, author, speaker, and woman of faith whose career reflects more than three decades of leadership and service. As Vice President and Executive Producer of Univision’s Primer Impacto, she has helped shape one of the most recognized Spanish-language news programs in the United States. Her work has earned five National Emmy Award nominations and numerous honors recognizing her contributions to journalism, leadership, and community service.

Beyond the newsroom, Yuri is passionate about inspiring others through faith, resilience, and personal transformation. She is the bestselling author of La Virtud del Proceso (The Virtue of the Process) and El Regalo del Dolor (The Gift of Pain), books that explore finding strength and purpose through life’s most difficult seasons. She also co-authored Winning Strategies for Success with renowned author Brian Tracy, sharing principles of perseverance, leadership, and personal growth.

As a volunteer chaplain and public speaker, Yuri extends her influence beyond media through mentorship, faith-based encouragement, and community involvement. Her commitment to serving others has earned recognition through the Presidential Volunteer Service Award and the United States Lifetime Achievement Award. Named among the Top 50 Hispanics in 2026, she continues to demonstrate how faith and leadership can create meaningful impact. A devoted mother of three, Yuri lives in South Florida, where she continues to encourage others to embrace their purpose and turn life’s challenges into opportunities for growth.

“Pain comes without asking permission. But it does not have the final word.”
YURI CORDERO
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS

Leadership in Hispanic Media

Has spent more than three decades leading news production at Univision’s Primer Impacto, earning five National Emmy Award nominations.

Faith Through Authorship

Through bestselling books and inspirational writing, encourages readers to discover strength, healing, and purpose through adversity.

Community Service

Recognized for her commitment to community outreach, volunteer service, and initiatives that strengthen and empower others.

Chaplaincy & Mentorship

As a volunteer chaplain and speaker, shares faith-based encouragement while mentoring and inspiring others to lead with purpose.
“Pain comes without asking permission. But it does not have the final word.”
YURI CORDERO
“They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.”
Psalm 126:5