SomosEnto: Building Community and Advancing Entomology Together

SomosEnto, translated from Spanish as “We are Ento,” is a diverse scientific community of professional Latin and Hispanic entomologists and their allies across North America. The group evolved from the long-running annual Latin American/Hispanic Symposium, first held at the national Entomological Society of America (ESA) meeting in 2013 (Rondon et al. 2022). In 2022, the group launched its SomosEnto rebranding campaign with a new logo to emphasize unity and a shared commitment to advancing insect science. SomosEnto provides a dynamic platform that facilitates networking, research collaboration, and mentorship connections. The group fosters a supportive and inclusive environment within the broader entomological community, including raising funds and presenting SomosEnto Excellence Awards to students and early-career professionals. This article highlights the outstanding scientific contributions of five SomosEnto members to their respective stakeholder communities and encourages other Latin and Hispanic scientists and their allies to proudly elevate entomology throughout their career journey.