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New President/CEO Appointed

Statement from Board Chair, Dr. Carmen Sigler

At the start of the year, I think we all had a strong sense that this would be a major year of transition and challenge. Well, the first six months of the year have certainly been. All nonprofits, including foundations, have been challenged to learn how to do more with less, worker smarter and more effectively. During times like this, it is equally true that organizations need strong leadership and solid governance.

We are fortunate to have both because this has also been a time of transition for the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley (HFSV).

Three years ago, the HFSV hired its first executive director, Teresa Alvarado. Since that time, the HFSV has evolved as an organization and philanthropic partner to individuals, institutions and our region’s nonprofit organizations. In March, Teresa notified the board of directors that she would be leaving the HFSV to pursue a new path. We thank her for her dedication to and exemplary leadership of the HFSV and wish her the best in her endeavors.

The HFSV board of directors has been fully engaged in leading an effective transition process. I want to thank each and every one of them for their commitment to identifying and recruiting a talented and proven leader who will continue our work of inspiring community philanthropy and engaging people to invest in the health, educational achievement, and leadership development of a thriving Hispanic community in Silicon Valley.

We have found such a leader. On behalf of the HFSV board of directors, I am proud to introduce our new President & CEO, Ron Gonzales.

Sincerely,
Carmen Sigler, Board Chair
Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley

Statement from President & CEO, Ron Gonzales

As the new President & CEO I would like to thank everybody for your support. With the continuing participation of our support network, the Board’s goal of seeing the Hispanic Foundation grow will surely become a reality.

We hope that you will take the time to learn more about the foundation. I want to specifically call your attention to our new Hispanic Foundation Membership Program we have initiated. We want to expand our reach and inspire you to become more involved with our efforts to improve the lives of our Hispanic community. As a foundation member you will have access to other events including VIP dinners, symposiums, market research, and free subscription to a number of Hispanic publications. We will expand membership benefits during the year as we develop new partnerships with business and community sponsors. All these benefits and more to come for only $100 a year! Please visit our website at www.hfsv.org to register as a foundation member.

By all accounts, the Hispanic Foundation is young and small. With your support and participation the foundation can grow into a mature and large foundation that develops solutions to the major issues facing the Silicon Valley Hispanic community.

Please join us now!

Ron Gonzales
President & CEO