{"id":46396,"date":"2023-02-24T08:00:11","date_gmt":"2023-02-24T13:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.noticiasnewswire.com\/?p=46396"},"modified":"2023-02-24T08:00:19","modified_gmt":"2023-02-24T13:00:19","slug":"hpra-announces-2023-2025-board","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.noticiasnewswire.com\/es\/hpra-announces-2023-2025-board\/","title":{"rendered":"Hispanic Public Relations Association Announces 2023-2025 Board of Directors"},"content":{"rendered":"

MIAMI, FL \u2014 February 24, 2023 \u2014 (NOTICIAS NEWSWIRE<\/a>) \u2014 The Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA)<\/a>, the leading national organization for the development and representation of Hispanic and multicultural communications professionals, announced today its 2023-2025 board of directors. The organization also announced expansions of both its local and student chapters in key markets, allowing HPRA to better serve current and future multicultural communicators.<\/p>\n

\u201cOver the past two years, HPRA has seen incredible growth throughout all levels of the organization and has been fielding an overwhelming demand for Hispanic talent in our field,\u201d said HPRA President Sonia V. Diaz<\/strong>. \u201cWe are proud to welcome our new board members and look forward to working together to meet the needs of the industry and ensure increased representation while fostering the next generation of Latino talent.\u201d<\/p>\n

New additions to the HPRA national board include WE Communications<\/strong> Vice President Erika Gonzalez, rbb Communications<\/strong> Vice President Julie Jimenez-Padron, LinkedIn<\/strong> Sr. Communications Manager Gorki De Los Santos<\/strong>, and University of Florida<\/strong> Associate Director for Student Engagement Natalie Asorey. Silicon Valley chapter president Vanessa Gonzales<\/strong> will also serve as HPRA\u2019s national secretary.<\/p>\n

2023-2025 National HPRA Board of Directors<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 2023\/25 HPRA board of directors is comprised of a diverse group of communication leaders from agency, corporate, government, education, and non-profit organizations in consumer and business-to-business sectors.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Sonia V. Diaz<\/strong>, Zaid Communications, president
\n\u2022 Jaime Rojas, Jr.<\/strong>, Rojas Communications Group, president-elect
\n\u2022 Elia Verduzco<\/strong>, Orange County Transportation Authority, treasurer
\n\u2022 Vanessa Gonzales<\/strong>, PR and Corporate Communications Consultant, secretary
\n\u2022 Andy Checo<\/strong>, d\u2019exposito & Partners, \u00a1Bravo! Awards committee chair
\n\u2022 Brenda Mendoza<\/strong>, Guardian, \u00a1Bravo! Awards committee co-chair
\n\u2022 Carla Santiago<\/strong>, Edelman Miami, director-at-large
\n\u2022 Darcy Brito<\/strong>, Aflac, director-at-large
\n\u2022 Erika Gonzalez<\/strong>, WE Communications director-at-large
\n\u2022 Gorki De Los Santos<\/strong>, LinkedIn, programming chair
\n\u2022 Jennifer Morales<\/strong>, Amazon Music, mentorship and student programs co-chair
\n\u2022 Julie Jimenez-Padron<\/strong>, rbb Communications, director-at-large
\n\u2022 Mario Flores<\/strong>, Sportivo, director-at-large
\n\u2022 Natalie Asorey<\/strong>, University of Florida, mentorship and student programs chair
\n\u2022 Oscar Suris<\/strong>, Edelman New York, director-at-large<\/p>\n

As the leading voice for Hispanic communications professionals, HPRA\u2019s national and local chapters work with brands, agencies, and industry partners to offer its members professional development, access to leading journalists and executives, and thought leadership opportunities. Through their support, HPRA also provides racially diverse students in communications disciplines access to scholarships and the opportunity to receive mentorship and professional experiences that will help them excel and succeed in the workforce.<\/p>\n

HPRA currently operates in five markets including Los Angeles<\/strong>, Miami<\/strong>, New York<\/strong>, Texas<\/strong>, and its newest chapter, Silicon Valley<\/strong>. HPRA Silicon Valley is the first Bay Area organization of its kind and was formed in 2022 to coalesce Latino communications professionals in the area and address disparity issues in the tech industry. Currently, Latinos represent 29% of the population in the region.<\/p>\n

HPRA local chapter presidents include:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Los Angeles<\/strong> – Maxine Enciso, Ketchum
\n\u2022 Miami<\/strong> – Mike Hern\u00e1ndez, LSN
\n\u2022 New York<\/strong> \u2013 Erika Sanchez, Braid Communications
\n\u2022 Orange County<\/strong> \u2013 Sandra Bernardo, Experian
\n\u2022 Silicon Valley<\/strong> \u2013 Vanessa Gonzales, Sr. Corporate Communications Consultant
\n\u2022 Texas<\/strong> \u2013 Audrey Ponzio, APC Collective<\/p>\n

Other additions to the network include new student chapters at Hofstra University, University of Oregon, and the University of Texas Austin. HPRA\u2019s first student chapter at the University of Florida was established in 2020.<\/p>\n

To learn more and get involved with the national organization or a local chapter, please email Vanessa Gonzales at info@hprausa.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About HPRA<\/h3>\n

Founded in 1984, HPRA is the leading national organization of Hispanic public relations and communications practitioners. As a resource for communication professionals and individuals seeking Hispanic market expertise, HPRA is dedicated to the advancement of Latinos in the industry by providing year-round programs of professional development and networking. Through its student programs, HPRA is paving the way for the next phase of growth and evolution in the PR industry. For more information, visit www.hpra-usa.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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