William H. Hornberger is a transactional tax lawyer at Jackson Walker L.L.P. His practice emphasizes transactional and international legal matters. Willie received his undergraduate degree (in Accounting), with High Honors, and his J.D. degree, with Honors, from The University of Texas. He also has an LL.M. in Taxation from New York University. He is a Certified Public Accountant.

He served as the 2013-14 Chair of the 27,000-member Texas Society of CPAs. He is a member of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (Executive Board, 2009 to 2015), Dallas CPA Society (Chair, 2008-2009), the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (Council Member, 2014-2017; Nominating Committee 2016-2018), the Dallas Bar Association (Chair, Tax Section, 2005), the State Bar of Texas (Chair, Section of Taxation, 2001-02), the American Bar Association and the Dallas Assembly. He has served on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of The Real Estate Council of Dallas and the Holocaust Museum of Dallas. He also currently serves on the board of directors of the Texas Society of CPAs and AVANCE-Dallas, Inc. (2014-2017 Board Chair).

He serves as National General Counsel for the National Society of Hispanic MBAs. He served as General Counsel to the internationally-acclaimed Klyde Warren Park in Dallas during the critical development phase of the Park. He has served on the Board of Directors of The Real Estate Council Foundation of Dallas and The Covenant School. He has served as an Adjunct Professor in International Taxation at the SMU Law School. Willie is a frequent speaker and author on both domestic and international tax topics and he has been listed in “Best Lawyers in America” under Tax Law since 2003. He has been selected by his peers as the Best Lawyers’ 2013 Dallas Tax Law “Lawyer of the Year.” He has also been listed as one of the Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine. Willie has been married to Gigi for 26 years. They have three children, Jake (24), Allie (22) and Claire (19).

Mr. Jorba is the Managing Director and Principal of Creu Capital, a U.S. private real estate investment firm. Mr. Jorba has more than 15 years of experience in real estate development, property management, and the construction industry. Mr. Jorba also manages the Jorba Family Office.

The US portion of the Family Office owns and manages real estate assets composed of office buildings, commercial and retail space, warehouses, distribution centers, and undeveloped acreage across the country.

Mr. Jorba has been a Board member of “Mexico Catalunya IAP” a Charitable Foundation in Mexico, owned and funded by the Jorba Family. He oversees the investment of the funds and the operation of the foundation.

“Allan is a Lead for the KPMG Hispanic/Latino Network as well as a consultant that has a solid background in project management and delivery services with over 5 years of experience combined across KPMG Mexico and KPMG US. Having an international background, both professionally and personally, enables him to approach situations with a global view point allowing for a better understanding on how to provide solutions and create opportunities that allow you to become more forward thinking and proactive.”

Monica Luna graduated from Baylor University in 2018 with a B.A. in Sociology and a minor in Entrepreneurship. While there she helped establish Festival Latino and the first-ever Baylor Latino Alumni Network. After graduation she began working for a nonprofit in Dallas. Starting in June of 2019 she began working for the City of Dallas’ Office of Arts and Culture at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center.

Monica has a love for helping her community and a passion for helping people find and express their voice. She is looking forward to being a part of AVANCE’s Street Fest Committee and to helping the wonderful families that come through AVANCE’s doors.

Victor is an Analyst and Transaction Manager working in the Securities Division for Goldman Sachs. He sits on the committee for Community Engagement of the Goldman Sachs Dallas Hispanic Latino network, whose purpose is to promote the bond between the corporate community and the many nonprofits serving the DFW Metroplex. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, Victor attended Austin College, in Sherman TX, earning a degree in Political Science and Sociology. His interests include, practicing Taekwondo as a Second Degree Senior black belt for the Coppell Taekwondo Academy, and reading some of his favorite authors, Ta-Nehisi Coates and David Halberstam.

Mariana is a tax senior in the indirect tax group at EY. She has been with EY since graduating college for over 3.5 years now. Her focus is within state and local tax where she mainly works with private equity clients. She is part of the leadership board of the Latino Professional Network within EY, whose purpose is to promote the retention and success of the Latino professionals in the firm.

Mariana received both her undergraduate and graduate degree in accounting from Texas Tech University. During her time at Texas Tech, she was a founding member of the ALPFA (Association of Latino Professionals For America) student chapter.