Hector M. González is a Professor of Neurosciences in the School of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. González is a population neuroscientist and the Principal Investigator of the Study of Latinos-Investigation of Neurocognitive Aging (SOL-INCA), which is the largest study of Latino cognitive aging, impairment, and disorders among diverse Latinos. SOL-INCA receives support from the National Institute of Aging (NIA). For the past 20-years, his research has been dedicated to the health and cognitive aging of Latinos. Dr. González has published over 100 peer-reviewed manuscripts, primarily focused on Latino health and cognitive aging. Dr. González has served on the 2016 and 2019 Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia (ADRD) Summit and National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine panels. Looking ahead to the future of neuroscience, Dr. González is dedicated to diversifying and increasing the Latino scientific workforce. To that end, he co-leads the UCSD-SDSU San Diego Alzheimer's Disease-Resource Center for Minority Aging (AD-RCMAR), which uses SOL-INCA and other data resources and expertise to provide mentorship to emerging Latino scientists pursuing scientific careers in cognitive aging and dementias.