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Festival People en Español Announces Exciting And Engaging Programming Schedule For Two-Day Event In New York City On October 5-6

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Robust Program to Feature Actor and Producer William Levy, Award-Winning Journalist Maria Elena Salinas, TV Host Francisca Lachapel, Congressman Adriano Espaillat, Actress Carmen Villalobos, Queen of Reggaeton Ivy Queen and Many Other Entertainers, Influencers and Leaders

NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Festival People en Español today revealed its event schedule outlining exciting programming for its 6th annual Festival on October 5 and 6 at The Armory in New York City’s Washington Heights. The two-day Hispanic heritage event has become one of the most highly anticipated celebrations of Hispanic culture in the country.

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This year’s program will feature exclusive interviews, performances and autograph signings with today’s top Hispanic celebrities, as well as expert panel discussions and numerous family-friendly activities—all free and open to the public. The star-studded lineup will include appearances by Latino favorites such as Queen of Reggaeton Ivy Queen, musical duo Mau y Ricky, reggaeton singer and songwriter Jhay Cortez, Amara La Negra, and many more. Additional celebrity appearances will include actresses Carmen Villalobos, Geraldine Bazan, and many other notable personalities such as plus-size model Denise Bidot, and entrepreneur Rosie Rivera, among many others.  

The event will feature engaging and interactive celebrity panel discussions, the hottest buzzworthy musical performances by participating artists and DJs, special behind-the-scenes opportunities to meet and interact with featured talent one-on-one, and more. Highlights of the two-day event include:

Saturday, October 5-Doors Open at 9:30am

  • Fearless Latinas – Queen of Reggaeton Ivy Queen, Colombian Actress Carmen Villalobos, and Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz speak with People en Español Executive Editor Maria Morales about breaking stereotypes and becoming leaders.
  • The Power of Our Voice – Congressman Adriano Espaillat, Univision 41 News Co Anchor Katiria Soto, and CNN en Español News Anchor Juan Carlos Lopez and Hispanic Federation President Jose Calderon discuss the most challenging issues affecting Latinos today with award-winning journalist Maria Elena Salinas.
  • Healthy Families are Happy Families – Univision TV Host Raul de Molina and UniMas TV Host Ana Patricia Gamez share real live tips to staying health and living life to its fullest with People en Español Senior Writer Lena Hansen.
  • The Beauty of Diversity – Univision TV Host Francisca Lachapel, Plus-Size Model Denise Bidot, and Fashion Expert Carlos Lamarche discuss how the beauty and fashion industry is embracing diversity with People en Español Fashion and Beauty Director Ursula Carranza.
  • Musical performances include musical duos Shambayah, Mau y Ricky, and Cuban singer Aymee Nuviola.

Sunday, October 6-Doors Open at 9:30am

  • The Price of Fame – Reggaeton Singer and Songwriter Jhay Cortez, Actress Geraldine Bazan, and TV Personality and Entrepreneur Rosie Rivera speak to People en Español Entertainment Editor Carole Joseph about the successes and challenges that made them who they are today.
  • More Together: Celebrating and Creating Community – Leading motivational icon, Maria Marin, joins top Facebook community leaders Ezra Morales, Angelica Perez, Sergio Rosario and Janet Sanchez for a discussion about rising as a community, celebrating culture and building meaningful connections through Facebook.
  • Paying it Forward – Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and International Music Entertainer and Entrepreneur Amara la Negra speak with People en Español Executive Editor Shirley Velasquez about how they uplift others in the community.
  • Women in Music – La Mama del Rap Melymel, Singer, Songwriter and Rapper Melii, and Reggaeton Singer and Songwriter Mariah speak with People en Español Executive Editor Shirley Velasquez about how women are portrayed in the music industry.
  • Actor and Producer William Levy sits with People en Español Executive Editor Maria Morales for an intimate conversation.
  • Musical performances include Reggaeton Singer and Songwriter Mariah, La Mama del Rap Melymel, and Reggaeton Singer and Songwriter Jhay Cortez.

Festival People en Español will amplify this year’s “Juntos Somos Más” theme by educating the community about the importance of being a part of this country’s civic and political process.  In partnership with The Hispanic Federation, the event will provide voter registration to all Festival-goers on October 5 and 6. Non-New York residents attending the event will also be able to register to vote on site. In addition, information about the 2020 Census and the benefits of having a voice and being counted will be available through the joint activation.

Festival major level sponsors include Coca-Cola and SOMOS. Official level sponsors include Facebook, Macy’s, Nespresso, Nickelodeon and The Home Depot. Partner level sponsor is Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Sponsor activations will enhance Festival’s atmosphere through food and product demonstrations, music, hands-on children’s activities, and many opportunities to capture shareable moments for attendees’ social channels. 

For more information and the complete schedule of events, please visit peopleenespanol.com/festival. For the latest updates about Festival PEOPLE en Español, join the conversation on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram #festivalpeople #juntossomosmas #countmein.

ABOUT MEREDITH CORPORATION
Meredith has been committed to service journalism for more than 115 years. Today, Meredith uses multiple distribution platforms — including broadcast television, print, digital, mobile and video — to provide consumers with content they desire and to deliver the messages of its advertising and marketing partners. Meredith’s National Media Group reaches 175 million unduplicated American consumers every month, including 80 percent of U.S. Millennial women.  Meredith’s Local Media Group includes 17 television stations reaching more than 11 percent of U.S. households.

ABOUT PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL
PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL was launched in 1996 as a special issue and today has become the top-selling Hispanic magazine in the United States. Published 9 times a year, PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL reaches an audience of 7 million every month with its editorial mix of Hispanic and popular entertainment, fashion and beauty trends and compelling human-interest stories. PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL delivers original editorial content that captures the values, contributions and impact of today’s Hispanics in the United States. The brand’s social media footprint includes 1,400,000 followers on Twitter, over 4,300,000 “Likes” on Facebook and 1,800,000 followers on Instagram. For daily news, photos, exclusive behind-the-scenes video and celebrity scoops, visit www.peopleenespanol.com and follow PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL on Twitter at @peopleenespanol.

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(Español) “Los Príncipes” al ritmo de bachata pondrán a bailar a Puerto Rico en una noche histórica el 18 de Octubre

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“LOS PRÍNCIPES” AL RITMO DE BACHATA PONDRÁN A BAILAR A PUERTO RICO EN UNA NOCHE HISTÓRICA EL 18 DE OCTUBRE

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Goya Donates 180,000 Pounds Of Food To The People Of Venezuela

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JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Sept. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Goya Foods, America’s largest Latino food company, donated 180,000 pounds of food to the people of Venezuela, and will continue its efforts to support and provide much-needed food during this difficult time.

In collaboration with non-profits, charitable organizations and churches in Venezuela, and with the assistance of The White House and the office of Vice President Mike Pence, Goya has successfully been able to deliver truckloads of product from U.S. Goya facilities to Venezuela.  “We will do whatever we can to help our Venezuelan brothers and sisters during a time of desperate need,” said Bob Unanue, President of Goya Foods.  “It has been a long and difficult process and we would not be able to do it without the help and dedication of charitable organizations who are working diligently to ensure that the people of Venezuela receive nourishing food, water, and aid.”

The donation of Goya Black Beans (Caraotas Negras), a Venezuelan staple, is part of Goya’s charitable arm, Goya Gives, a global initiative committed to promoting and supporting the overall well-being of communities through social responsibility, environmental initiatives, and company values.  Goya supports over 300 organizations, events, and scholarships worldwide and has always played an active role in providing food donations during times of crisis in the United States, and worldwide.

For more information, please visit, www.goya.com.

About GOYA
Founded in 1936, Goya Foods, Inc. is America’s largest Hispanic-owned food company, and has established itself as the leader in Latin American food and condiments. Goya manufactures, packages, and distributes over 2,500 high-quality food products from Spain, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America. Goya products have their roots in the culinary traditions of Hispanic communities around the world.  The combination of authentic ingredients, robust seasonings and convenient preparation makes Goya products ideal for every taste and every table.  For more information on Goya Foods, please visit www.goya.com.

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Natalie J. Maniscalco
845.659.6506 / [email protected] 

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Outset Medical Appoints Head of Government Affairs and Market Access

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Outset Medical, a commercial-stage company delivering first-of-its-kind technology into the growing global dialysis market, today announced the appointment of Tonya Saffer as the company’s Head of Government Affairs and Market Access. Saffer joins Outset from the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), the largest patient-centric organization dedicated to the awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease in the U.S. In her role at Outset, Saffer will be responsible for leading government affairs, market access and patient engagement efforts for the company.

While at NKF, Saffer successfully led the foundation’s overall federal agency engagement, including expanding opportunities to work with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Congress, and state agencies to support health professionals and healthcare systems to prevent, identify and treat chronic kidney disease (CKD).  She led the development and advocacy to implement new policies to improve value-based care for CKD at all stages and to increase the number of kidneys available for transplantation. Prior to NKF, Saffer worked at Avalere Health as Manager of Reimbursement and Product Commercialization, where she served as an advisor and expert on life science product launch, reimbursement strategies and strategic policy and advocacy activities with patient organizations.  

“We are thrilled to have Tonya on our team. Her deep understanding of health policy and kidney disease will help us achieve our mission to transform the dialysis experience,” said Leslie Trigg, Chief Executive Officer at Outset. “While at the National Kidney Foundation, Tonya has been at the center of advocating for advances in kidney care that benefit patients. Her experience and insight will help drive Outset’s patient engagement and government affairs, as well as support the company’s efforts to make Tablo more accessible to patients.”

“Outset is advancing kidney care with Tablo, a new patient-centered dialysis technology designed to make it easier for patients to manage their own care, as well as to enable new models of care in dialysis,” said Saffer. “As a patient advocate, I have seen the struggle of patients living on dialysis, but I have also seen how empowering them to manage their own care can dramatically improve their physical and mental health and quality of life. The team at Outset is committed to changing the current dialysis paradigm. I’m honored to join them as we work towards the goal of empowering patients to have more choices and control over their kidney care.”

Although more than 91 million dialysis treatments take place in the U.S. each year and an estimated $65 billion is spent on ESRD care, little meaningful technology or service model innovation has been introduced in decades. Tablo was specifically designed to reduce the cost and complexity of dialysis, while improving the experience for patients and providers. With real-time water purification and dialysis fluid production integrated in a single, compact system, Tablo functions like a dialysis clinic on wheels. Requiring just an electrical outlet and tap water to operate, Tablo frees providers from having to rely on expensive clinic infrastructure, enabling on-demand, cost-effective dialysis in a range of environments. Tablo was designed to look and feel like an intuitive consumer product, keeping end-user simplicity in mind. Wireless data, sensor-based automation, and an animated touchscreen aim to make Tablo easy to learn and use for healthcare professionals and patients alike.

About Outset Medical
Outset Medical is dedicated to delivering patient-centered dialysis through service model and technology innovation aimed at reducing cost and transforming the patient care experience. Outset’s Tablo System is FDA-cleared and CE-marked for use in acute and chronic care settings. In addition to its acute and chronic care commercial expansion, the company is conducting a clinical trial exploring the use of Tablo for home dialysis. For more information, visit www.outsetmedical.com and follow the company on Twitter at @OutsetMedical.

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Quinceañera Planning App To Hit App Stores In 2019

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ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Gone are the days of planning a quinceañera using pen and paper. Mi Padrino, the nation’s leading online Hispanic event planning platform, announced that it will be combining its services to an all-in-one mobile app. The app is due to be released by the end of 2019.

The app features will allow quince planners to handle all of their party planning elements in one place. Planners can create event pages where they can update locations and share the celebration timeline. Event hosts can send out invitations and manage RSVPs right within the platform. App users can also budget their expenses and build a wishlist of things they’ll need for their party that guests can contribute to. There are also checklists to help event planners pace themselves through the process, complete with articles to help guide them along the way. The app will be listed in both Apple’s App Store and the Google Play Store for free.

“This is such an important milestone for Mi Padrino,” said Kim Gamez, founder, and CEO of Mi Padrino. “I remember planning my son’s quinceañero three years ago and how difficult it was to find any guides for the process and traditions. Now Mi Padrino is here to help other families feel less stressed while planning their dream celebrations from start to finish. And, with the new app, it’ll be even more accessible for families throughout the country, and soon the world!”

Mi Padrino’s app is first going to be limited to mobile devices in the United States, but Gamez doesn’t want to just stop there. According to Gamez, Mi Padrino’s end-goal is to launch its service in Mexico where the quinceañera tradition first started.

About Mi Padrino

Our mission is to help plan Hispanic events sin fronteras. Our unique marketplace focuses on every aspect of the event planning journey. By helping Latinos find and hire vendors, products, and resources, they can more easily focus on what matters: the reason for the celebration. Mi Padrino began in 2017 and has proudly assisted over 500,000 families in planning their celebrations.

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Solis ranked Top 3 among Asian brands on BloombergNEF’s Solar Module & Inverter Bankability 2019 Report

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NINGBO, China, Sept. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) recently released its Solar Module & Inverter Bankability 2019 report. For the first time, the company made investigations into solar inverters, surveying the bankability of several inverter brands.

‘Bankability’ means banks are more willing to offer non-recourse loans to photovoltaic power generation projects that opt to use a particular inverter brand.

Solis’ inverters ranked third for Asian brands: a testament to the brand’s products being well-recognised by global technical experts and respondents. This incredible result also means project developers are more likely to receive bank financing if they use Solis’ products over those of other brands.

With a team of experts spread across six continents, BNEF analyses complex data from around the globe to procure in-depth forecasts which highlight the financial, economic and political implications of industry-transforming trends and technologies.

For this survey, BNEF sought information from banks, developers and technical due diligence firms about which brands, out of 48 module manufacturers and 17 inverter manufacturers, they considered to be bankable.

Interestingly, regional differences are far starker when considering the bankability of inverters compared to modules. Unlike panels, inverters are less of a commodity as modules have only one function — producing energy — while inverters have multiple purposes. Aside from converting direct current into alternating current, inverters interact directly with the grid and aggregate power output data. As such, there are different types of inverters for different project requirements (for example, some projects require central inverters while string inverters are more suitable for others).

About Ginlong Technologies

Established in 2005, Ginlong (Solis) Technologies is one of the oldest and largest manufacturers of PV string inverters. Presented under the Solis brand, the company’s portfolio uses innovative string inverter technology to deliver first-class reliability that has been validated under the most stringent international certifications. Armed with a global supply chain, world-class R&D and manufacturing capabilities, Ginlong optimizes its inverters for each regional market, servicing and supporting its customers with its team of local experts.

For more information on how Solis delivers value while maximizing reliability and cost-saving for residential, commercial, and utility customers, visit ginlong.com.

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Press Conference: Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc. (MNC) Unveils Plans for a New Child Development Center at the Former Mission District Police Station

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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc. (MNC) has closed escrow on 1240 Valencia Street, a former police station that will soon open its doors as a new Early Childhood Education center and the new home of Mission Girls!

The press conference will take place on Wednesday, September 25, 11am11:35am at 1240 Valencia Street, Building Courtyard.

This is a significant victory for MNC and the communities it serves. This would not have been possible without the support of MNC’s Early Childhood Education partners, visionary funders, local representatives, and dedicated staff.

“We are incredibly grateful for the commitment that Governor Newsom, Mayor Breed, local representatives, and partners like Kaiser Permanente have demonstrated to our most vulnerable communities,” said Santiago “Sam” Ruiz, CEO, Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc. “We thank them for their leadership to strengthen Early Childhood Education in San Francisco and California at large.” 

“After many months of state and local advocacy efforts, challenging real estate negotiations, and diligence in securing the necessary public and private financial resources, I’m pleased to announce that Mission Neighborhood Centers is the proud owner of 1240 Valencia,” continued Ruiz.  

“Mission Neighborhood Centers is an important City partner and an integral part of the community,” said San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed.  “With the purchase of this site, I am excited to see them continue their great work providing resources and services for our families and children for years to come.” 

Formerly the location of the Mission District’s Police Station, this site will transform into a symbol of empowerment for the community, as MNC converts this space into a new Early Learning Center and the new home of Mission Girls! Mission Girls is a gender specific program that strives to empower young women to achieve academically and become agents of change in the community. 

This effort and commitment to expand access to early childhood education programs spans beyond MNC, which is why it is leading a coalition that has been diligent in raising awareness at the Capitol and advocating for the necessary investments that will enable Title 5 providers to build the quality learning environments that our youngest learners need in order to thrive.

“Mission Neighborhood Centers is truly an anchor institution for District 9, and it is critical that they are able to have spaces in the Mission to continue to provide essential services for children and youth,” said San Francisco District 9 Supervisor Hillary Ronen. “I congratulate Sam Ruiz and his Board and staff for pushing so hard to acquire this building. They can count on my strongest advocacy at City Hall and beyond to make this project happen.”

“Kaiser Permanente’s mission is supporting the well-being of the communities we serve,” said Ron Groepper, Senior VP and area manager, Kaiser Permanente Greater San Francisco Area. “This grant will help address critical community needs among underserved children and families, by expanding access to health and educational services. These include assisting children with special needs and offering mental health counseling to families. We are proud to continue our commitment to helping San Franciscans live healthier lives.”

About Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc. (MNC), is San Francisco’s preeminent Latino-led community-based organization. For over 60 years, MNC has been at the forefront of providing early childhood education, social and supportive services to low-income youth, families, and seniors in an engaging, inclusive, culturally appropriate environment that promotes community empowerment and economic prosperity.

About San Francisco Early Childhood Education Facilities Coalition, is composed of the following nonprofit agency providers: Mission Neighborhood Centers Inc. Felton Institute, Good Samaritan Family Resource Center Inc., FranDelJa Enrichment Center, Holy Family Day Home, Kai Ming Head Start, Wah Mei School, and The Cross Cultural Family Center. The Coalition’s mission is to advocate for resources and investments necessary to reduce waiting lists and provide quality early childhood education programs and supportive family services to San Francisco’s working families. Most recently, the Coalition supported bill language in the Governor’s Budget that successfully allocated $263 million in statewide ECE infrastructure grants.

Media Contacts:

Primary: Lila Carrillo, 415.966.5371 / [email protected]
Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc.

Victoria Sanchez De Alba, 650-270-7810 / [email protected]
De Alba Communications (for MNC)

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The National Hispanic Corporate Council (NHCC) Sets a New Plan for Growth and Makes Changes to its Leadership Team

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Board of Directors of the National Hispanic Corporate Council (NHCC), the premiere resource for corporate America on maximizing the Hispanic market opportunity, announced today NHCC’s Executive Director Octavio A. Hinojosa Mier is leaving the organization. With Hinojosa’s departure, the Board is pleased to announce that Eduardo Arabu has been selected to serve as Interim Executive Director. In his role as Interim Executive Director, Arabu will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and growing the organization’s membership within Fortune 1,000 corporations.

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“I am incredibly thankful to Octavio for all he has done for NHCC and for his dedication and passion in helping our corporate members maximize the Hispanic market opportunity,” said Terry Deas, NHCC Board Chair. “During his 6 years with NHCC, Octavio brought vision, structure, and stability to our organization. We are deeply grateful to him for his service to NHCC and the Hispanic/Latino community, and we wish him much success in all his future endeavors.”

Hinojosa, among his many accomplishments and contributions, expanded NHCC’s product offering to include webinars and job postings. He was instrumental in the development of the organization’s new membership model, and he reconfigured the format of the regional and national meetings of NHCC.

“I am deeply grateful to NHCC Board of Directors for the opportunity to serve its corporate members as the Executive Director during the past six years and to now see it well-positioned for its future growth and expansion,” said Hinojosa Mier

Eduardo Arabu joined NHCC in 2014 as Manager of Administration & Special Events where he was responsible for the management and coordination of all NHCC’s events. He was promoted in 2016 to the role of Associate Director, Administration & Special Events. Throughout his time with NHCC, Arabu has demonstrated to be an effective leader, he has exceled on all his roles, built key relationships for the organization, and effectively served NHCC corporate members.

These leadership changes are effective immediately, Hinojosa, Arabu, and the Board will work together over the next 30 days to facilitate a smooth transition.

The Board of Directors thanks Hinojosa for his many years of service and congratulates Arabu on his new role.

About NHCC:

Founded in 1985, The National Hispanic Corporate Council is a collaborative community for Fortune 1000 members that provides access to Hispanic talent and consumer resources to optimize corporate performance.

NHCC’s Center of Expertise provides a five-pillar approach through talent/human resourcesmarketingsupplier diversitycommunity relations, and executive leadership within Hispanic and D&I space. An affiliation with NHCC provides a collaborative community that shares resources, knowledge, best practices, and innovative solutions to grow Hispanic talent, customers, suppliers, and community relations.

To learn more about NHCC visit us at www.nhcchq.org. Follow us on Twitter @NHCCorg.

MEDIA CONTACT: Eduardo Arabu | (202) 772-1100 | [email protected]

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HPRA-LA Honors Voices Of Courage At Annual Scholarship Program

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HPRA-Los Angeles honors three fierce Latinas as part of their Voice of Courage awards at its annual scholarship fundraiser. Martha Arevalo, executive director of CARECEN, Cecilia Bogran, journalist at Univision Los Angeles, and Isabella Gomez, actress from “One Day at a Time.”

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Hispanic Public Relations Association, Los Angeles Chapter (HPRA-LA) honored three fierce Latinas who are leveraging their influence to uplift the Latino community at its annual scholarship program at the Conga Room at LA Live on Thursday, Sept. 12.

HPRA-Los Angeles honors three fierce Latinas as part of their Voice of Courage awards at its annual scholarship fundraiser. Martha Arevalo, executive director of CARECEN, Cecilia Bogran, journalist at Univision Los Angeles, and Isabella Gomez, actress from “One Day at a Time.”

Nearly 200 top public relations and marketing executives representing numerous industries of film, music, corporate, government and non-profits, joined the PRemio Awards & Scholarship Program, dancing the night away to cumbia and salsa music as this year’s theme was “One Night in Havana.” The “Queen of Spanglish Media” Raquel RaqC Cordova served as the mistress of ceremonies.

“What a thrilling evening! It was a magical time to share HPRA’s goals of empowering its members through support, resources, and education, and offer guidance and assistance to Latinx students pursuing careers in public relations,” said 2018-19 HPRA-LA President Stephen Chavez, CEO of ChavezPR. “We recognized three inspiring women making their mark in the world while shining a bright light on the needs and issues of our diverse community.”  

This year’s Voices of Courage awards honored actress of the hit TV show “One Day at A Time” Isabella Gomez, the Executive Director of CARECEN, an immigrant rights organization, Martha Arevalo, and renowned broadcast journalist at Univision Los Angeles, Cecilia Bogran.

Throughout its 35 years as a professional association, HPRA-LA PRemio Awards has raised more than $400,000 awarding scholarships to deserving Latino college students pursuing a degree in Communications.

This year’s scholarship winners included: Melody Waintal, a senior at USC, Diego Perdomo, a senior at USC, and Karina Valenzuela, a junior at Pepperdine University. 

The fundraiser and scholarships would not be possible without the support of corporate sponsors. This year’s sponsors were KIA, AARP, Southern California Edison, Kinecta, Tapiz Media Group, The Axis Agency, Blue Shield of California, ChavezPR, Univision Los Angeles, Milagro Strategy Group, ROX United, VPE Tradigital Communications, Fenton, Hispanicize, and Terrazas de los Andes.

The Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA)
Founded in Los Angeles in 1984, the Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) is the foremost organization of Hispanic public relations practitioners in the U.S. HPRA is a national and local resource for communications professionals and individuals seeking Hispanic market expertise. It is dedicated to the recognition and advancement of Hispanics in public relations through year-round programs, professional development seminars, and networking. For more information please visit www.hpra-usa.org.   

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