The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) today announced recent additions to its 2011-12 Advisory Council, adding dedicated national leaders committed to the organization’s mission of developing the next generation of Latino leaders.
CHCI is pleased to welcome its newest 2011-12 Advisory Council members:
Steve Aguilar, State Farm Insurance
Angela Mariana Freyre, The Nielsen Company
Gerald G. Harvey, Lockheed Martin
Cindy Jimenez, United Technologies
Lonnie L. Johnson, ExxonMobil Corporation
Maria Neira, AFT
Marta Perez, AstraZeneca
Jason Rodriguez, Hewlett Packard
Julio F. Suarez, Darden Restaurants
Guillermo Valenzuela, Aliviane
Peter R. Villegas, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
“We are very pleased to have such a distinguished and talented group of professionals join our advisory council to help guide CHCI forward,” said Charles A. Gonzalez, CHCI Chair. “With the Latino population positioned to determine the future success of America, it is critical that leaders from all sectors of society join in our efforts to ensure Latino youth have opportunities to succeed through education.”
The new advisory council members join a dynamic group of Latino leaders who serve on CHCI’s Board of Directors and Advisory Council. CHCI convened them at its inaugural joint meeting held on May 3, 2011.
The 2011-12 CHCI Executive Board:
Rep. Charles A. Gonzalez
CHCI Chair
Susan Gonzales
CHCI Vice Chair, Comcast
Benjamin Romero
CHCI Secretary
Mike Fernandez
CHCI Treasurer, Cargilll
Esther Aguilera
CHCI President & CEO
Derek E. Leon
CHCI Counsel, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), a nonprofit and nonpartisan 501(c) (3) organization, provides leadership development programs and educational services to students and young emerging leaders. The CHCI Board of Directors is comprised of Hispanic Members of Congress, nonprofit, union and corporate leaders.
