Leadership
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PresidentLEO DIAZ serves as a public affairs manager in UPS’s Washington, DC, Corporate Public Affairs office. Leo is responsible for the management of legislative and global regulatory security issues and acts as the organization’s liaison to various agencies dealing with security, critical infrastructure, preparedness and the movement of hazardous materials.READ FULL BIO |
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Vice-PresidentCRISTINA ANTELO, The Podesta Group |
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SecretaryTBD Future appointments TBD |
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TreasurerPaul Gomez is Senior Associate of Government Affairs and Advocacy with D&P, where he is responsible for serving as key advisor on legislative issues pertaining to client needs and assisting in minority outreach. Paul brings with him an extensive knowledge of the legislative process and policy development, cultivated during his time as an aid to Representatives Hilda Solis (D-CA), and later Ciro Rodriguez (D-TX). READ FULL BIO |
Board of Directors, Members At-Large
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Dean Aguillen, Named one of the 100 Most Influential Hispanics in the United States in 2007 by Hispanic Business magazine, Dean Aguillen joined Ogilvy Government Relations after serving as a senior advisor and Director of Member Services in the Office of Speaker Nancy Pelosi. In this role Mr. Aguillen was one of the Speaker’s primary advisors on matters pertaining to members of Congress and played a key role in the formulation of the Speaker’s agenda.READ FULL BIO |
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Robert Chiappetta |
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Omar Franco Senior Vice President, Petrizzo Strategic Group Prior to joining Petrizzo Strategic Group, Inc, Omar worked for U.S. Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart as his Chief of Staff in Washington, D.C where he has held this position for four years. In addition to managing Congressman Diaz-Balart’s Washington D.C. and District operations, Omar closely counseled the Congressman in his areas of expertise which includes federal appropriations, health care, higher education and issues dealing with the state of Florida.READ FULL BIO |
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Belinda Garza joined Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. in April 2003, where she currently serves as a Manager of Federal Government Relations. In this capacity, she advocates for the nation’s third-largest retail pharmacy, and also works on health care issues for the country’s largest private employer. Additionally, Belinda works with Hispanic special interest groups that work on public policy and advocate at the federal and local levels. READ FULL BIO |
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Rosemary Garza joined Medtronic, Inc. in April 2007 as Senior Manager of Government Affairs. In this capacity, she monitors healthcare policy issues and advocates on behalf of one of the biggest global leaders in medical technology. As a Government Affairs Representative, Ms. Garza is responsible for ensuring patients receive access to important life-saving therapies by supporting and promoting key policy initiatives. Ms. Garza comes to her role at Medtronic, Inc., with over 7 years of Capitol Hill experience. READ FULL BIO |
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Mark D. Magaña, Hispanic Strategy Group MARK D. MAGAÑA is the founder and principal of Hispanic Strategy Group, a one stop government relations, public affairs and communications consulting firm focused on serving and building strategic relationships with Congress, the Administration, and national Hispanic leaders. Mr. Magaña has amassed well over fifteen years of high-level governmental, legislative and policy experience in the nation's capital. He currently represents, and has represented, some of the most prominent companies and Hispanic organizations in the country through the Hispanic Strategy Group and through the parent consulting firm, Magaña Associates. READ FULL BIO |
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Estuardo Rodriguez, Jr. serves as the Counsel on Media and Communications at The Raben Group where he brings years of experience with media and message development consultation, in addition to extensive experience with government affairs and specialized marketing to Hispanic communities. READ FULL BIO |