Meet Zimar Batista, special assistant to the president and CEO at the Public Welfare Foundation, who finds joy working within philanthropy and being in community with other Latino leaders making social impact
Christine Ann Soto wanted to be an educator, but the universe had other plans. Now, she’s continuing her advocacy for students as Essex County College’s general counsel.
Carmen Arrieta-Candelaria reflects on family and a passion for service that has made her a public education advocate at Fort Worth Independent School District
“I want young Mexican-American individuals to desire to lead businesses because there are examples of success. We need more business mentors reaching these individuals.”
Life-long Latina advocate Phyllis Barajas launched Conexión with the simple but lofty goal of elevating Latino leaders, and success was her only option
Texas A&M University–San Antonio president takes stock in the public education sector and the unique opportunities offered by Texas A&M’s only institution established in a major urban center
Ricardo Hernandez accepted an unenviable role at the Tucson Unified School District, where he immediately had to ask taxpayers to raise their own taxes