Meet Andrea P. A., our new Hector and Gloria López Foundation Database Manager! Andrea hails from The University of Texas at Austin, where she received a B.S. and M.S. in Health Behavior, with a concentration in Statistics. Raised in Laredo, Texas, Andrea shares, “As a first-generation Latina from a border city, I bring a perspective shaped by firsthand experience with systemic inequities in public health, education, and social programs. This perspective drives me to leverage research, data, and statistical analyses to quantify these inequities and lead data-driven initiatives that develop measurable, impactful strategies to address disparities and foster meaningful change.” We are lucky to have such a dedicated leader on board. Please join us in welcoming Andrea!
Hector and Gloria López Foundation
慈善
Championing Latino prosperity through advanced education and scholarships for students in Texas.
关于我们
The mission of the Hector and Gloria López Foundation is to provide post-secondary educational opportunities for Latino students in Texas, specifically students from El Paso, Austin, San Antonio, South Texas, and the Rio Grande Valley. We invest in scholarships and support for students who are Latino, the first in their family to attend college or university, and are financially under-resourced in their ability to pay for advanced education.
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Www.hglopezfoundation.org
Hector and Gloria López Foundation的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 慈善
- 规模
- 2-10 人
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 2017
Hector and Gloria López Foundation员工
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Sergio Rodriguez
President and CEO at the Hector and Gloria Lopez Foundation
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Verónica Rosas Fernández
Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer at The Hector and Gloria Lopez Foundation
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Lucy Mendez
Chief Program Officer at The Hector and Gloria Lopez Foundation
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Nicholas Laughlin
Event Coordinator @ The Hector and Gloria López Foundation | Event Planning
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We’re celebrating all our López Scholars who are ‘First and Onlys’—your journey is powerful, and your resilience and determination inspire us daily. Honoring each of you this #FirstGenWeek!
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This past week, our CEO, Sergio Rodriguez, took the stage to share about HGLF’s partnership with?Excelencia in Education. At the Hector and Gloria López Foundation, we value the Seal of Excelencia, an earned and prestigious honor for institutions who have made a meaningful and lasting commitment to serving Latino students. We’re grateful for this continued partnership and the opportunity to work alongside Sarita Brown and Deborah Santiago.?Congratulations to all universities recognized for their efforts!
Yesterday I had the opportunity to speak at the Excelencia in Education annual convening in Washington, DC. I was excited to share the reasons that the Hector and Gloria López Foundation looks to the Seal of Excelencia as a strong indicator of a university’s intentional support of first-gen Latino students. Many thanks to the colleges and universities attending the conference and doing the hard work, and to Sarita Brown and Deborah Santiago for leading the charge!
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This summer, our López Scholars were busy embracing remarkable opportunities to grow personally, academically, and professionally. ?? Our scholars traveled internationally, where they could deepen their cultural understanding and emerge as stronger multicultural leaders. ?? López Scholars completed internships on- and off-campus and across the U.S., gaining valuable insights into various industries and jump-starting their professional careers. ?? Lastly, we are proud of our Scholars who participated in research-focused experiences like the McNair Scholars program to solidify their academic and research skills. Their dedication to research helps advance our mission to boost representation in the field! We’re excited to see our López Scholars making strides in their leadership development, future careers, and academia. These opportunities have set the tone for an exciting 2024-2025 school year. We are beyond proud of our future leaders!
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As a new school year begins, we want to wish our López Scholars, their families, and our university partners a wonderful year ahead filled with growth,?possibilities, and lasting relationships. Happy Back-to-School Season!
As students return to campus and 75 new López Scholars begin their higher education journeys, I want to take a moment to share reflections on the conversations held with Scholars and our university partners over the last several weeks. I had the opportunity to attend orientations at 3 new partner universities in San Antonio last week. The best part of those meetings with new López Scholars and their families is hearing their personal stories. One young man approached me and told me he is an aspiring international business major from a rural community who is excited about his future prospects. A young woman from Brownsville shared how she moved far away from her family to go to the school of her dreams and she wouldn’t have been able to do it without the scholarship. Her brothers and sisters are watching her closely. I also met a young woman from Austin and her parents, who are first-generation Americans with roots in Monterrey, Mexico. The story of Gloria's father, Dr. Jose García, and his Mexican roots resonated strongly with them. The stories were endless, but across Scholars and parents, they all had one thing in common - they are seeking a better future and they know that a university education is the key to that success. These are the individuals and dreams that my aunt and uncle envisioned supporting when they founded the Hector and Gloria López Foundation. To López Scholars and your parents, I see your resilience and strength. Never forget that you belong here, and we are eager to see all you will accomplish. To our partner universities, thank you for being stewards of education and committed to our shared mission and the mission each of you serve.
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Our team, reach and impact are growing and we need your help. HGLF is hiring a?Database Manager.?Candidates with a passion for?supporting student scholarships through?data-driven decision-making?and an aptitude for?CRM administration should apply on a rolling basis before?September 9th. #hiring #databasemanager #crmadministrator?#salesforce?#crm #givingdata #qualtrics?#mighty?#tableau?
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The HGLF team extends a warm welcome to Hon Lam, our new Career Development and Alumni Officer! As the CDAO, Hon will work with universities to support López Scholars' career needs while also building the López Scholar alumni network. Hon brings with him an array of experience, including extensive operational experience from Austin’s most prominent events at @SXSW and a successful tenure as a Senior Career Consultant at Texas McCombs MBA, where he was instrumental in guiding MBA students to secure roles at top Fortune 50 companies.? ? Hon’s deep passion for career development and community service is evident in his recognition of the Texas McCombs Inclusion Award, the Robert Murff Excellence Award, and the Bernard and Audre Rapoport Service Scholarship. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin and a master’s from Miami University in Ohio. ? We’re thrilled to have you on the team, Hon, and couldn't be more excited for our López Scholars as you help build what's next!
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HGLF is pleased to announce that Lucy Mendez Polston has been promoted to Chief Program Officer. In this role, she will continue building López Scholars to its full vision, at the helm of university partnerships, as well as leadership development and career and alumni engagement. Lucy has been with HGLF for over two years and has excelled in bringing to life the foundation’s mission and championing López Scholars’ success. Both Lucy and Amy Knop-Narbutis will report directly to HGLF President and CEO, Sergio Rodriguez.? Additionally, Hon Lam will be joining the team as HGLF’s Career Development and Alumni Officer. Hon joins HGLF from The University of Texas at Austin where he served as a senior career and talent development advisor. He will aid in the ongoing building of the López Scholars programming and cultivating career development opportunities for Scholars through graduation and beyond, including our alumni network. Furthermore, Nikki Graham Spector will be retiring from HGLF senior leadership post as Philanthropic Director to focus on her personal family commitments. Nikki has been with HGLF for over three years and has been instrumental in building a strong foundation for our organization, from which our work will continue to grow. As such, she will remain connected to HGLF’s work in a consulting capacity. We know that change brings new opportunities, and are excited for what the future holds. Join us in congratulating Lucy, welcoming Hon, and sending our warm wishes to Nikki as they all take this next step.?
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We at?HGLF would like to share a special thanks to the Donors of Color Network for having our President and CEO, Sergio Rodriguez, speak at the Connect + Reflect conference! Sergio shared the Hector and Gloria López Foundation mission and participated in the "Generations of Generosity" panel. Congratulations on a successful gathering, and thank you for providing philanthropists of color a platform to connect, learn, and better the future of giving together.
Thank you Donors of Color Network for letting me tell the origin story of the Hector and Gloria López Foundation at their annual Connect + Reflect conference in Tacoma, Washington. I was privileged to sit on the stage with the Blaine and Preciosa Tamaki Foundation (Blaine Tamaki, Precy Tamaki and Briana Tamaki) on the DOCN panel 'Generations of Generosity' - reflections on different family strategies and challenges. Thanks also to Dolores Garay for facilitating the conversation and bringing together inspiring philanthropists of color from all over the country! Many thanks to Shantel Wilkins for the opportunity.
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We are thrilled to share that HGLF COO/CFO, Verónica Rosas Fernández, attended advanced investment training at The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania!??This course advances Hector and Gloria's legacy of savvy investing and supports HGLF's focus on expertly managing investments with a balanced approach to risk and prudence for long-term growth.?HGLF supports personal development and is grateful for Veronica’s commitment to ongoing learning and effectively stewarding our assets to fulfill our mission and goals.?
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