Margarita Womack (EMBA’19) is the founder and CEO of MasPanadas, an award-winning frozen food company on a mission to make authentic, nutritious Latin-inspired meals more accessible while creating meaningful opportunities for underserved communities. Born and raised in Colombia, Margarita immigrated to the United States after her family was targeted by guerrilla groups, an experience that shaped her resilience, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to helping others.

A biologist trained at Princeton University with an Executive MBA from Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business, Margarita combined her scientific background with her passion for food to launch MasPanadas. Under her leadership, the company has grown from a local startup into a nationally distributed brand available through leading retailers, foodservice operators, and private-label partnerships. MasPanadas manufactures its products in its own SQF-certified facility and is recognized for delivering clean-label, convenient foods inspired by Latin American flavors.

Beyond building a successful business, Margarita is dedicated to creating social impact. Through MasPanadas and the Latin Goodness Foundation, she champions economic opportunity, workforce development, and education for immigrant and underserved communities, particularly women. Her vision is that business can be a force for good—creating better food, better jobs, and better lives while demonstrating that purpose and profitability can grow together.

MasPanadas is an award-winning food company redefining frozen convenience by bringing authentic Latin American flavors to mainstream consumers through clean-label, chef-crafted empanadas. Founded by entrepreneur Margarita Womack, the company was built on the belief that convenient food should never require sacrificing taste, nutrition, or quality.

Today, MasPanadas offers a growing portfolio of frozen products sold through leading retailers, foodservice providers, and private-label partnerships across the United States. Manufacturing in its own SQF-certified facility enables the company to maintain rigorous food safety standards, continuous product innovation, and exceptional quality.

MasPanadas is driven by a mission that extends beyond food. Its name reflects a vision of creating "more"—more opportunity, more nutrition, and more impact. The company is committed to creating meaningful employment for women, immigrants, and minorities while investing in the communities it serves. Through the Latin Goodness Foundation, MasPanadas supports workforce development, financial and digital literacy, and programs that help underserved individuals build stronger futures.

By combining culinary authenticity with a purpose-driven mission, MasPanadas demonstrates that business success and positive social impact can grow together.