HISPA's own Addriana Montalvo-Andujar bestows the first award of the evening: the Corazón Award for in-kind support goes to Prudential JUNTOS! Prudential Newsroom

Joe Nieves of Verizon wins this year's Share Award for Role Model of the Year Verizon News. One of the most active role models in THE most active organization. Incredible--thank you, Joe!

The Inspire Award - Champion of the Year goes to Bristol Myers Squibb OLA. BMS OLA is one of HISPA’s most active volunteer groups, participating in or supporting EVERY HISPA program. Thank you!

"What a difference it makes in young people's lives to have exposure to a leader or an experience with something that inspires them. Just one experience can make a difference." - Merck VP - Social Business Innovation Carmen Sachiko Villar receives the Leadership in Mentoring Award

Rene Herrera of the HISPA Board of Directors extends special recognition to Ruben Garcia Certiverse, Alicia Garzon Microsoft, and Maria Gutierrez Office Depot for pioneering HISPA programs in Florida. Thank you for your contributions!

Carlos Corominas and Andres Polo accept the Transform Award - Sponsor of the Year on behalf of Visa, thanking the many individuals who make our work possible in Florida. Visa gifted HISPA with the largest single grant in our history. We are honored by your support. VisaNews

"ManyHispanics do not have role models to make them see that they can succeed...and that is where we come in. Each and every one of you has a story to tell. And we need to make education equality a reality." Andres, we were absolutely moved by your speech. THANK YOU! VisaNews

Thank you HISPA for allowing me to have a seat at your table this evening. I appreciate Herlinda Sifuentes's hardwork in our San Antonio community and her work being a partner for our Jones Middle School youth.

"We need kids to be better for society, industry, and the underrepresented groups in the United States. We will continue working hand-in-hand...to bring the best of us to inspire younger generations to aspire to reach higher levels." - Eduardo Coello, President, Visa LATAM

We are honored to have the @visa team with us at our first-ever 3 Kings Banquet in Florida. Thank you for celebrating with us and making tonight one to remember!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 3 Kings Banquet. Whether in New Jersey, Florida, Texas, or online, we felt your presence. We appreciate and celebrate YOU!

Looking forward to sharing student and teacher feedback 😍 during our celebration!

HISPA’s role models bring SEL to the classrooms they visit. Students apply SEL messages of empathy, relationship building, problem-solving and perseverance to their everyday lives and are inspired to pursue education and personal achievement. #SELDay #HISPARoleModels SEL4US

The HISPA team and Merck are at Penn today, ready to welcome Eisenhower Science and Technology Leadership Academy students to the world of STEM!

Volunteers from Merck Alianza open the day by sharing how they ended up in the United States and working in STEM.

Brighid Dwyer, Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Penn, shares her journey from tidepool explorer to educator.

Jo-Ann Diaz Hernandez and Keshia Beshir took two very different paths to their careers at Merck, showcasing the diverse pathways to success!

A heartfelt thank you to you, and all of those who opened the door for this very important #ImagineDay Penn Merck 😍

Thank you to Princeton University Office of Human Resources, Office of the Provost, and LatinoPrincetonians for co-hosting and co-sponsoring HISPA's first Youth Conference since 2019! It was amazing to see the students back on your beautiful campus.

I am so proud of our 2023 class! Gracias to all the 100+ HISPA Role Models who mentored & championed the Fellows throughout the summer! You #inspire us everyday! ETS AT&T PSEG Princeton University TCNJ Rider University Bristol Myers Squibb Citi Montclair State University SHAKE SHACK UPS