Empowerment

Cari Dominguez, Chair of the U.S.

During its Annual Conference in Miami Beach, Florida, the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) launched the "Empowering An American Community Campaign," an historic fundraising initiative that will enable NCLR to make a major difference in the lives of Hispanic Americans as they strive to achieve t

Sonja Mazón Rubalcava, Director of Strategic Planning at Arvizu Advertising and Promotions was recognized with the Hispanic Leadership Institute Public Service Award at the Hispanic Leadership Institute's Graduation and 15th Year Anniversary.

Housing and Urban Development Secretary Mel Martinez announced Frank R. Jimenez will become the Department's new Chief of Staff effective June 10, 2002. Jimenez will help to manage more than 9,000 employees and a $30 billion budget.

The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) and the Chairman of its Board, Jose Villarreal, announced the election of nine new members to the NCLR Board. The Board is a 32-member group made up of representatives of community-based organizations, the corporate sector, academia, and elected officials.

For the past 30 years, the Spanish Coalition for Jobs (SCJ) has been a cornerstone in the Chicagoland Latino community, a place for individuals to turn for professional development and educational advancement.

Dolores Kunda, president of Lápiz, a Hispanic integrated marketing unit of Bcom3 Group's Pangea, has been included on the "80 Elite Hispanic Women" list by Hispanic Business magazine.