Adriana Kong Romero Honored with the 2026 ACEL Impact Leader Award for Economic Empowerment Leadership

🏆 Honoree Spotlight | #ACELing2026

We are proud to recognize Adriana Kong Romero as a recipient of the 2026 ACEL Impact Leader Award for Economic Empowerment Leadership! This award honors leaders who drive economic growth, create opportunity, and advance financial empowerment across communities and industries—and Adriana’s career is a remarkable example of exactly that.

As President of Bank of America in Tucson and Registered Senior Relationship Manager in Global Commercial Banking, Adriana has spent more than two decades helping businesses, communities, and institutions access the capital, resources, and strategic guidance needed to grow and succeed. She advises middle market companies on complex financial solutions spanning credit, treasury, and investment banking, helping organizations expand, create jobs, and strengthen the communities they serve.

In her role as Tucson President, Adriana leads Bank of America’s local efforts to advance economic mobility by collaborating with nonprofit organizations, community leaders, and business partners to support a stronger regional economy. A dedicated civic leader, she also serves on boards focused on economic development, education, and expanding access to opportunity.

Through her professional excellence, community commitment, and dedication to empowering others, Adriana exemplifies the leadership and impact celebrated by the ACEL Impact Leader Award.

Join us on Friday, August 14 at the 2026 ACEL Leadership Awards Gala in Tempe to celebrate Adriana and all of our honorees!

🎟️ Register for the Leadership Awards Gala: https://www.aceleaders.org/events#!event/2026/8/14/2026-acel-leadership-awards-gala-tempe-az

📅 Friday, August 14, 2026 | 5-8 PM

📍 Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU | 7 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281

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