Ana R. Melgoza, MPA, stands as a stalwart force in championing healthcare access for all, serving as the Vice President of External Affairs for San Ysidro Health (SYHealth) for an impressive 19 years. Ana remembers contacting SYHealth to volunteer when she first moved to Chula Vista, CA.
Yuri Cunza is a social entrepreneur, media professional, business and community leader. He is President/CEO of the Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, co-founder of La Noticia Newspaper Nashville, and Y&K Strategic Media Solutions. Yuri serves on the Board of Directors for the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC).
In April of 2022, the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles marked a historical milestone in its 140 years in Los Angeles by appointing Victor Dominguez as the non-profit’s first Latino President and CEO.
Jose Orozco, the attorney behind Orozco Law Firm, experienced in his childhood what it was like to be discriminated against for being an immigrant and an orphan. At the time, he couldn't understand why. No one prepares you for that, especially when you're a kid trying to figure out life without anyone's help. That's when he realized that life sometimes isn't fair.
Mrs. Pineda is a local businesswoman and the President & CEO of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana. Over the years, she has worked tirelessly to develop strong and long-lasting business relationships between Louisiana, the Hispanic community, and Latin America.
Jaime di Paulo is President & CEO of the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC), the leading Hispanic business networking, advocacy, and development organization in the Midwest.
As Executive Vice President of Operations for San Ysidro Health, Veronica Dela Rosa leads the organization with key oversight and strategic initiatives of Clinic Operations, Information Technology, Population Health and Performance Excellence, Compliance, Human Resources, Pharmacy Operations and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
Lisette Islas, Chief Executive Officer of Lifeline Community Services, is a transformational leader who has dedicated her career to furthering the economic and social strength of the San Diego region.
Empowered by seeing and helping others advance Jessica Cavazos, was named one of Wisconsin's 29 most powerful Latinas in 2017 by Madison365. This President and CEO, of the Latino Chamber of Commerce, feels fortunate to have an opportunity to be a change agent, enhancing the quality of life and transforming communities by creating access to economic wealth, inclusion and revitalization
Evelyn Barahona serves the mission of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) as the Senior Vice President of the Educational Fund.