Hall of Fame 2011 Inductees

ALUMNI HALL OF FAME 2011


See Video		ALTRUISTA - awarded for personifying the spirit of gratitude and the value of giving back. .......................................................................................... Gary Trujillo Chairman and Founder, Be a Leader Foundation A long-time businessman, Gary felt the need to give back as so many had given to him and started the Be a Leader Foundation in his native Phoenix. This Foundation provides programs that help students become college bound, focused and prepared.

See Video		BRILLANTE - awarded for personifying limitless potential. .......................................................................................... Brigida Benitez Chief of the Office of Institutional Integrity of the Inter-American Development Bank Brigida has always believed that as a successful Latina, and one who had the help of others, she has a responsibility to contribute to her community and help others fulfill their potential. During her tenure as President of the Hispanic Bar Association of DC, she helped create a free legal clinic providing services in Spanish. Over the years, she has worked with a number of community organizations, devoted a significant amount of time to pro bono legal work and mentored students and young lawyers.

See Video		INSPIRADOR - awarded for personifying hard work and sacrifice. .......................................................................................... Vincent Cordero Executive Vice President & General Manager, “FOX Sportsen Espanol” Cordero joined Univision in 1999 as an Executive Trainee, and was promoted to Vice President of Business Development and Labour Affairs in 2002. Cordero has received several recognitions: “Next Generation Leader” (NAMIC, 2011); “Most Influential Minorities in Cable” (CableFAX, 2011); “Next Wave of Leaders” (Broadcasting & Cable, 2009); “Young Hispanic Corporate Achiever” (Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility, 2008); “40 Under 40” (Crain’s Chicago Business, 2007). Cordero earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Chicago Law School in 1999.

See Video		OPTIMISTA - awarded for success achieved through persistence in the face of adversity. .......................................................................... Lorena Gonzalez Director, Hispanic Initiatives, Urban Strategies . Dr. Gonzalez advocates on educating the entire family to ensure college success of one. Her leadership of the National Alliance for Hispanic Families has resulted in many efforts to promote education. Dr. Gonzalez has set the example of finding the way to achieve an education

See Video		TRIUNFADOR - awarded for “raising the bar.” .......................................................................... Rosie Rios Treasurer of the United States Rosie Rios serves as the 43rd Treasurer of the United States. She has direct oversight over the U.S. Mint, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and Fort Knox and is a key liaison with the Federal Reserve. In addition, the Treasurer serves as a senior advisor to the Secretary in the areas of community development and public engagement.

ALUMNI HALL OF FAME 2011