Mexican Maria Contreras-Sweet is known for a number of accomplishments. She served as the SBA administrator for four years during the Obama administration. Later on, she has joined the board of directors at San Diego-based Sempra Energy. She founded the ProAmérica Bank, a financial institution serving the Latino business community as well as the Contreras-Sweet Enterprises, a marketing and research firm that serves companies like Coca-Cola, Pacific Gas and Electric and Walt Disney. She also co-founded the venture-capital firm Fortius Holdings. The Center for Responsive Politics estimates her net worth at $3.5 million.