{"id":92353,"date":"2021-01-26T11:58:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-26T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-hispanic-public-relations-association-announces-national-board-of-directors-for-2021-2022\/"},"modified":"2021-01-26T13:00:02","modified_gmt":"2021-01-26T17:00:02","slug":"la-asociacion-hispana-de-relaciones-publicas-anuncia-su-junta-directiva-nacional-para-el-periodo-2021-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/la-asociacion-hispana-de-relaciones-publicas-anuncia-su-junta-directiva-nacional-para-el-periodo-2021-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Hispanic Public Relations Association Announces National Board of Directors for 2021-2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">MIAMI<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Jan. 26, 2021<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212;\u00a0The\u00a0<u><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3047356-1&amp;h=1185109487&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D2380262-2%26h%3D4143447303%26u%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.hpra-usa.org%252F%26a%3DHispanic%2BPublic%2BRelations%2BAssociation%2B(HPRA&amp;a=Hispanic+Public+Relations+Association+(HPRA\" rel=\"nofollow\">Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA<\/a><\/u>) today announced that <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Sonia V. Diaz<\/span><\/b> of Balsera Communications will serve as president of the HPRA Executive Board for its 2021-2022 term. Diaz, who has been part of the organization for seven years, previously served as president of HPRA&#8217;s\u00a0Miami\u00a0chapter from 2014-2016. <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Jaime Rojas<\/span><\/b>\u00a0of\u00a0Los Angeles-based Rojas Communications Group will serve as president-elect for 2022.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg6d85left\" style=\"WIDTH: 100%; TEXT-ALIGN: left\" dir=\"ltr\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg6d85left\" title=\" \" border=\"0\" alt=\" \" align=\"middle\" imagelabel=\"General\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1426629\/HPRA_board_officers.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;As an organization of professionals that has been greatly impacted by a series of economic and social crises within the past year, we believe it is more important than ever to engage our industry in a way that will ensure its continued growth and development in 2021,&#8221; said Diaz. <\/p>\n<p>According to a <u><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3047356-1&amp;h=3410980205&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insightintodiversity.com%2Fthe-public-relations-industry-is-too-white-and-the-solution-starts-with-higher-education%2F&amp;a=2018+report+from+the+\" rel=\"nofollow\">2018 report from the <\/a><i><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3047356-1&amp;h=2725001433&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insightintodiversity.com%2Fthe-public-relations-industry-is-too-white-and-the-solution-starts-with-higher-education%2F&amp;a=Harvard+Business+Review\" rel=\"nofollow\">Harvard Business Review<\/a><\/i><\/u>, Latinos makeup only 5.7% of the industry while representing 17% of the workforce nationwide. The gender gap at the executive level is much wider with 70% of the industry&#8217;s workforce being female while only holding 30% of its executive positions. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our new executive board is comprised of a diverse set of communications leaders who are eager to share their best practices for addressing critical issues that are affecting our industry across all sectors, such as the fast rise of disinformation online, organization diversity, equity and inclusion, and fundraising in a virtual world, among others,&#8221; she added.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>In addition to Diaz and Rojas, the HPRA 2021-2022 Executive Board includes:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b>Treasurer<\/b>: <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Elia Verduzco<\/span><\/b>, OCTA <\/li>\n<li><b>Secretary<\/b>: <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Maggie Santos<\/span><\/b>, <span class=\"xn-location\">City of Doral<\/span> <\/li>\n<li><b>Directors at large<\/b>: <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Darcy Brito<\/span><\/b>, AFLAC, <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Mario Flores<\/span><\/b>, Sportivo, <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Maggie Hernandez<\/span><\/b>, Cision, <b>Mayra Ramos Mir\u00f3<\/b>, Red Heels PR, <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Jennifer Morales<\/span><\/b>, Amazon, <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Carla Santiago<\/span><\/b>, Edelman,<b> <span class=\"xn-person\">Oscar Suris<\/span><\/b>, Zeno Group <\/li>\n<li><b>BRAVO Committee Co-chairs<\/b>: <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Andy Checo<\/span><\/b>, Havas FORMULATIN, <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Brenda Mendoza<\/span><\/b>, Guardian Life <\/li>\n<li><b>Past Presidents<\/b>: <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Stephen Chavez<\/span><\/b>, Chavez PR, <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Andy Checo<\/span><\/b>, Havas FORMULATIN, <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Yvonne Lorie<\/span><\/b>, ReFresh PR<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>HPRA&#8217;s professional development and leadership opportunities, including presence at key industry conferences, are also supported by the organization&#8217;s local and regional chapters, which offer in-market professional development initiatives and exclusive networking activities with top journalists and industry thought leaders.<\/p>\n<p>HPRA Chapter Presidents include:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles<\/span><\/b> \u2013\u00a0Jaime Rojas, Rojas Communications Group <\/li>\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-location\">Miami<\/span><\/b> \u2013 <span class=\"xn-person\">Erika Cruz<\/span>, Edelman <\/li>\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-location\">New York<\/span><\/b> \u2013\u00a0Erika Sanchez, Braid Communications <\/li>\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-location\">Texas<\/span><\/b> \u2013 <span class=\"xn-person\">Audrey Ponzio<\/span>, APC Collective <\/li>\n<li><b>The Carolinas<\/b> &#8211; <span class=\"xn-person\">Natalia Flores<\/span>, APR, Inspire PR <\/li>\n<li><b>HPRA Collegiate <\/b>&#8211; <span class=\"xn-person\">Catalina Santana<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-org\">University of Florida<\/span> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additionally, every year, HPRA&#8217;s Annual \u00a1BRAVO! Awards recognizes the most innovative, creative, and cultural campaigns across several categories including technology, food &amp; beverage, healthcare &amp; nutrition, sports, automotive, digital, non-profit and integrated marketing, honoring individuals who are pioneers in their industry. The 2021 \u00a1BRAVO! Awards are currently slated to take place in\u00a0New York City in September.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on HPRA, local chapters, \u00a1BRAVO! \u00a0Awards and\/or the organization&#8217;s scholarship program, please visit\u00a0<u><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3047356-1&amp;h=3584004376&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D2380262-2%26h%3D1386379525%26u%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.hpra-usa.org%252F%26a%3Dwww.hpra-usa.org&amp;a=www.hpra-usa.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.hpra-usa.org<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About the Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA)<br \/><\/b>Founded in 1984, the Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) is the foremost organization of Hispanic public relations practitioners in the U.S.\u00a0HPRA is a resource for communications professionals and for individuals seeking Hispanic market expertise.\u00a0It is dedicated to the recognition and advancement of Hispanics in public relations through year-round programs, professional development initiatives and networking.\u00a0HPRA hosts one of the most anticipated annual events and industry awards: the HPRA Bravo Awards, recognizing the most outstanding campaigns in the marketplace. The national organization aims to meet the professional needs of the growing number of Hispanic PR practitioners, independents and agencies throughout the U.S. HPRA National, its Chapters and those Chapters in formation are paving the way for the next phase of growth and evolution in the PR industry, especially in the Hispanic market space.\u00a0For more information please visit\u00a0<u><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3047356-1&amp;h=3584004376&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D2380262-2%26h%3D1386379525%26u%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.hpra-usa.org%252F%26a%3Dwww.hpra-usa.org&amp;a=www.hpra-usa.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.hpra-usa.org<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n<p>Photo &#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3047356-1&amp;h=3573559864&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F1426629%2FHPRA_board_officers.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F1426629%2FHPRA_board_officers.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1426629\/HPRA_board_officers.jpg<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  Hispanic Public Relations Association<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">MIAMI<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Jan. 26, 2021<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212;\u00a0The\u00a0<u><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3047356-1&amp;h=1185109487&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D2380262-2%26h%3D4143447303%26u%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.hpra-usa.org%252F%26a%3DHispanic%2BPublic%2BRelations%2BAssociation%2B(HPRA&amp;a=Hispanic+Public+Relations+Association+(HPRA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA<\/a><\/u>) today announced that <b>&lt;span&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":92354,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-92353","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-negocios-y-finanzas"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92353","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=92353"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92353\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/92354"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=92353"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=92353"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=92353"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}