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Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley Welcomes Raquel Gonzáles to its Board


SAN JOSE, Calif. —June 7, 2010—The Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley (HFSV) today announced that it has added Raquel González as a new member to its board, broadening the scope of expertise available to the HFSV, its staff and fellow board members. HFSV.

About Raquel Gonzalez

Raquel González is Bank of America’s President for the Silicon Valley Market which includes all of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties, and Fremont, Newark, and Union City in Alameda County. In addition, González, serves as the Bank’s Executive for the Western States Region. In her role as Market President, González is the company’s senior executive, responsible for coordinating operations of all the bank’s lines of business, serving area customers, and overseeing community development and philanthropic initiatives. As Executive for the Western States Region, she is responsible for consumer banking services and banking center operations in major markets throughout California, Nevada, and Arizona.


A very active member in the community, González serves on the board of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group. She has been recognized as one of the Silicon Valley Business Journal’s Top 100 Women of Influence and by the Mexican American Community Services Agency (MACSA) as one of the Most Influential Latinos in Silicon Valley. She is the executive advisor for HOLA, Bank of America’s Hispanic Organization for Leadership and Advancement, in California.


“We are lucky to add Ms. González to our board,” said Ron Gonzales, President and CEO of the HFSV. “Her experience, deep ties to the community and commitment are exactly the right fit for the HFSV Board and we look forward to working with her and the rest of the members in continuing to make a difference in the lives of Hispanics living in the Silicon Valley.”

About The Hispanic Foundation Silicon Valley

The Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley (HFSV) www.hfsv.org is a public foundation dedicated to inspiring community philanthropy and engaging people to invest in the health, educational achievement and leadership development of the thriving Hispanic community in Silicon Valley. The HFSV has become an important vehicle for those who share a spirit of giving to have an impact on the lives of Hispanic children and families in Silicon Valley.

Contact:
Ron Gonzales
rgonzales@hfsv.org
408-216-7643