Carlos Duran Founder of Men Of Their Word

Leadership

Carlos Duran

Founder and President of Men Of Their Word - Hombres de Palabra

Carlos Duran is passionate about the importance of the family for the success of our society, the role of the men in its community and the future of our youth. Speaking from his own experience as an immigrant, a man, a husband, a father, and active member of the community, Carlos brings a message that promotes and equips people to reach their potential and to become family and community changers. He is a popular speaker in churches, men's conferences and community events around the country.

For the last 25 years, Carlos Duran has been an entrepreneur and business owner in the Washington DC Area and has worked with faith-based organizations and churches across the country, promoting development and programs for the Hispanic community. In 2009 Carlos Duran founded Hombres de Palabra (Men of their Word); an organization dedicated to “equipp men to reach their maximum potential through education and training”.

In 2011 he was recognized by the White House as a “Champion of Change” for his work on behalf of men and families in the country. Carlos Duran is currently the CEO of “Hombres de Palabra/Men Of Their Word,” and participates and supports various organizations by being a part of their board of directors, such as the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, Volunteers for America for the Chesapeake Area, and Young Life “National Hispanic Initiative”.
He worked for “Promise Keepers” for over 12 years, reaching and serving Hispanic men and communities across the country. He served as the Executive Director for the Evangelical Association of Hispanic Ministers in the Washington metropolitan area, the chapter Director of Washington DC for the NHCLC and program manager for projects concerning education and issues related to the Hispanic community across the nation.
Duran was born in Colombia and immigrated to the USA at the age of 19. Carlos and his wife Libia, live in Maryland with their five beautiful children. He has a degree in Business Administration and Project Management from Liberty University.