The National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce (NPRCC) is guided by a dynamic Leadership Team and Board of Directors who all bring diverse expertise from both the public and private sectors across the mainland United States and Puerto Rico.

Together, they work to advance our mission of empowering businesses, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders through strategic initiatives, advocacy, and community engagement.


Leadership Team

Joel Berrocal

Executive Director

joelb@nprchamber.org - LinkedIn

 
Dr. Justin Velez-Hagan

Dr. Justin Velez-Hagan, Ph.D.

Founder / Board President

justinv@nprchamber.org - LinkedIn


Board of Directors

 
Dr. Jose Morey

Dr. Jose Morey - LinkedIn

 
Laura Maristany

Laura Maristany - LinkedIn

James Sizemore

James Sizemore - LinkedIn

 
Lorena Molina-Irizarry

Lorena Molina-Irizarry - LinkedIn

Rafael "Ray" Collazo

Rafael “Ray” Collazo - LinkedIn

 
Gustavo "Gus" Portela

Gustavo “Gus” Portela - LinkedIn

Luis Lopez Stipes

Luis Lopez Stipes - LinkedIn

 
Paul McCulloch-Otero

Paul McCulloch-Otero, J.D., CIPM - LinkedIn

Raul "Danny" Vargas

Raul “Danny” Vargas - LinkedIn

 

Support Staff


Jacklyn Rios 

Chief of Staff to the Executive Director
jacklynr@nprchamber.org


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