The Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (or the Latin Recording Academy), is a multinational membership-based association composed of music industry professionals, musicians, producers, recording engineers, and other creative and technical recording professionals. They are dedicated to improving the quality of life and the cultural condition for Latin music and its makers, both inside and outside the United States. The academy is headquartered in Miami. The Latin Recording Academy is internationally known for the Latin Grammy Awards. Gabriel Abaroa serves as President and CEO of the organization.