by Linda Castillo On March 21, 2018 the 53rd Latino Leaders Network Luncheon was held at the Fairmont Hotel in Downtown San Jose. This luncheon is a part of a series of events by the Latino Leaders Network, a non-profit organization founded by the honorable Mickey Ibarra in 2004. The mission of the organization is dedicated to “Bringing Leaders Together” to establish … [Read more...] about 53rd Latino Leaders Network Luncheon Brings Local Leaders Together in San Jose
Ron Gonzales
Community Spotlight: The Peninsula College Fund
by Linda Castillo Last week I had the opportunity to attend a “Friend-raiser” for the Peninsula College Fund (PCF) hosted by Guisselle Nunez and Ron Gonzales. The mission of The Peninsula College Fund is to empower low-income, first generation college students to graduate and obtain a job that aligns with their career goals. After attending a Peninsula College Fund Gala, … [Read more...] about Community Spotlight: The Peninsula College Fund
State Senator Bob Wieckowski Honors Local Latino Leaders
This past Friday, State Senator Bob Wieckowski honored five outstanding leaders at his 3rd Annual Latino Heritage Leadership Awards Ceremony. “These five individuals from health care, journalism, foundations, the private sector and academia continue to make outstanding contributions to all parts of the 10th State Senate District and the Latino communities in Alameda and … [Read more...] about State Senator Bob Wieckowski Honors Local Latino Leaders
HFSV Accepting Applications for the Latino Board Leadership Academy
by Linda Castillo Last spring, I was part of the Hispanic Foundation Silicon Valley’s Latino Board Leadership Acadamy. This 11-week comprehensive program is designed to recruit and train Latinos to serve as potential board members, and match them with boards of non-profit organizations whose missions best match their personal interests. Since its inception the LBLA has … [Read more...] about HFSV Accepting Applications for the Latino Board Leadership Academy