Boutique Latin American expansion advisory firm gains access to national network supporting women-owned enterprises

MIAMI (Jan. 20, 2026) — Lumena Global has earned certification from the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), joining a network of verified women-owned businesses serving Fortune 500 companies and government entities.

WBENC certification validates that a business is at least 51% owned, controlled, operated and managed by women through a rigorous documentation and verification process. Major corporations and government entities rely on WBENC certification as the standard when identifying qualified women-owned business partners.

The certification arrives as corporations intensify efforts to diversify supply chains while U.S. companies accelerate Latin American market expansion. Latin America’s e-commerce market is projected to reach $3.26 trillion by 2033, representing a compound annual growth rate of 10.85%, according to market research firm Future Market Insights.

Corporate supplier diversity programs increasingly prioritize certified women-owned businesses as strategic partners, creating demand for specialized advisory services in high-growth international markets.

The certification provides Lumena access to supplier diversity programs at Fortune 500 companies and government entities actively seeking women-owned business partners. The firm gains entry to a national network of corporate procurement executives, targeted business development opportunities and executive education programs.

“This certification represents more than a designation, it validates what we’ve built at Lumena,” said Stephanie Michelle Pimentel, founder of Lumena Global Advisory. “As a first-generation Dominican-American entrepreneur, I understand the importance of creating pathways that didn’t exist before.” 

The certification process includes thorough review of ownership, control and management documentation through WBENC’s network of 14 regional partner organizations administering certification across the United States. WBENC-certified businesses gain eligibility for regional and national recognition, awards and formal procurement opportunities.

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About Lumena Global
Lumena Global serves Fortune 500 CEOs and private equity-backed organizations navigating expansion or scaling operations across Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Peru, Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica. The firm specializes in market readiness, compliance advisory, entity establishment, leadership alignment, and operational infrastructure for companies expanding into Latin America. For more information, visit lumenaglobal.com.

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