Bravo! Hispanic Chamber Board Member Mario Lozoya appointed to CHCI Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) today announced its new officers and members elected to its board of directors for the 2015-2016 term. Rep. Linda Sánchez of California will chair its board of directors. Rep. Sánchez was unanimously selected to lead CHCI for the next two years as the organization experiences continued growth in carrying out its mission to develop the next generation of Latino leaders.
“CHCI has a long history of impacting the Latino community and preparing America’s future leaders,” said Rep. Sánchez. “I look forward to continuing the growth led by Rep. Rubén Hinojosa and the many great chairs before him, and working with all of our dedicated board and advisory council members to lead CHCI forward over the next two years.”
Rep. Sánchez first joined CHCI’s board of directors in 2003 and has been actively involved in the organization’s mission and activities over the past decade. She has hosted four CHCI fellows and 11 Congressional interns in her Capitol Hill office, providing invaluable work experience and access to the federal government. She has also participated in CHCI’s annual Public Policy Conference, hosting sessions that address critical issues for the Latino community in support of CHCI’s mission.
“We could not be more pleased that Rep. Sánchez will be leading the organization for the next two years,” said Esther Aguilera, CHCI President & CEO. “Her commitment to education and opportunities for our youth is well documented and her passion for the Hispanic community reflects the type of leadership we need to continue impacting Latino youth for years to come.”
The 2015-2016 CHCI Officers:
Chair Rep. Linda Sánchez
Vice Chair Ms. Cristina Antelo, Podesta Group
Treasurer Mr. Luis Campillo, Ibarra Strategy Group and President of CHCI Alumni Assn.
Secretary Mr. Lupe De La Cruz, PepsiCo
CHCI welcomes the following NEW members to its 2015-2016 Board of Directors:
MS. CRISTINA ANTELO
Podesta Group
MR. RUDY BESERRA
The Coca-Cola Company
MS. LORRAINE CORTEZ-VAZQUEZ
AARP
MR. LUPE DE LA CRUZ
PepsiCo
MS. LILY ESKELSEN GARCIA
NEA
DR. MILDRED GARCIA
CSU, Fullerton
MS. ESTHER LOPEZ
UFCW
MR. ED LOYA
Dell
MR. MARIO LOZOYA
Toyota
REP. MICHELLE LUJAN-GRISHAM
U.S. House of Representatives
MR. JAVIER REY
State Farm®
REP. RAUL RUIZ
U.S. House of Representatives
MS. ROCIO SAENZ
SEIU
MS. J. WENDY THOMPSON-MARQUEZ
EVS Communications
REP.-ELECT NORMA TORRES
U.S. House of Representatives
MR. GILBERT VALDES
New York Life
REP. JUAN VARGAS
U.S. House of Representatives
REP. FILEMON VELA
U.S. House of Representatives
CHCI would also like to thank its returning Directors:
MR. LUIS CAMPILLO
Ibarra Strategy Group and President of CHCI Alumni Assn.
REP. JOAQUIN CASTRO
U.S. House of Representatives
MR. BERT GOMEZ
Univision
MS. LIDIA MARTINEZ
Southwest Airlines
MR. JUAN OTERO
Comcast Corporation
REP. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD
U.S. House of Representatives
MS. ESTHER AGUILERA
CHCI President & CEO (ex officio)
MS. ANNE MARIE ESTEVEZ
General Counsel (ex officio)
About CHCI
CHCI is the premier Hispanic nonprofit and nonpartisan 501(c)(3) leadership development organization in the country that educates, empowers, and connects Latino youth by providing leadership development programs and educational services. CHCI directly impacts the lives of more than 1,600 students and young professionals each year through its fellowships, congressional internships, scholarships, Ready to Lead (R2L®) college readiness program, and R2L NextGen program.The CHCI Board of Directors is comprised of Hispanic members of Congress, nonprofit, union and corporate leaders. Visit www.chci.org, or join us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.
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