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California Latino Legislative Caucus

2017 Latino Spirit Awards

(May 1, 2017)

May 01, 2017

2017 LSA

Father Miguel Ceja leading the morning prayer

Asm. Republican Leader Chad Mayes, Asm. Speaker Anthony Rendon, Asm. Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher, and Sen. Ben Hueso

Honoree Beatriz Acevedo (Achievement in Technology & Media) escorted by Asm. Raul Bocanegra

Beatriz Acevedo (Achievement in Technology & Media) is the President and founding partner of mitú, the leading digital media company bringing a Latino perspective to mainstream media. Her unique approach to both traditional and digital content creation has earned her three Emmy Awards, an MTV Award, and two Streamy Awards.

Honoree Sylvia Acevedo (Achievement in Health & Science) escorted by Asm. Monique Limón and Asm. Tony Thurmond

Sylvia Acevedo (Achievement in Health & Science) is a longtime advocate for underserved communities, including girls’ and women’s causes. She is currently the interim CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA, a rocket scientist, technology executive, and a national advocate for STEM Education.

Isabel Allende (Achievement in Literature) escorted by Asm. Miguel Santiago, Sen. Dr. Ed Hernandez, and Asm. Cecilia Aguiar-Curry

Isabel Allende (Achievement in Literature) escorted by Asm. Miguel Santiago, Sen. Dr. Ed Hernandez, and Asm. Cecilia Aguiar-Curry

Dr. Joseph I. Castro (Achievement in Education) is the eighth President of CSU, Fresno. He is a widely respected leader in public higher education throughout California and the nation, and whose programs at CSU Fresno have increased college-going rates for Latinos and nearly every student demographic in the Fresno region.

Father Miguel Ceja (Achievement in Human Rights) escorted by Asm. Eloise Gómez Reyes, Asm. Eduardo Garcia and Asm. Freddie Rodriguez

Father Miguel Ceja (Achievement in Human Rights) is the Pastor at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Riverside. He founded a social justice group, Raíces de Justicia (Roots of Justice), to encourage community members to become active on various local and state issues.

Jonas Corona (Dynamic Youth Award) escorted by Sen. Ricardo Lara and Asm. Jimmy Gomez

Jonas Corona (Dynamic Youth Award) is a 13 year old from Long Beach, who started his own charitable organization, Love in the Mirror. His organization provides disadvantaged youth and their families with basic necessities such as food, clothing and learning materials. To date, over 45,000 homeless people have been impacted by the organization’s fundraising and donation efforts.

Dr. Michael Lizárraga (Achievement in Business) escorted by Asm. Blanca Rubio and Sen. Tony Mendoza

Dr. Michael Lizárraga (Achievement in Business) escorted by Asm. Blanca Rubio and Sen. Tony Mendoza

Adrian Molina (Achievement in Arts & Entertainment) escorted by Asm. Sabrina Cervantes, Asm. Rudy Salas, and Asm. Sharon Quirk-Silva

Adrian Molina (Achievement in Arts & Entertainment) escorted by Asm. Sabrina Cervantes, Asm. Rudy Salas, and Asm. Sharon Quirk-Silva

Josephine Talamantez (Achievement in Arts & Advocacy) escorted by Asm. Jose Medina and Asm. Todd Gloria

Josephine Talamantez (Achievement in Arts & Advocacy) escorted by Asm. Jose Medina and Asm. Todd Gloria

Hon. Cruz Reynoso - Keynote Speaker

Hon. Cruz Reynoso - Keynote Speaker

Hon. Cruz Reynoso - Keynote Speaker

Hon. Cruz Reynoso - Keynote Speaker

Hon. Cruz Reynoso - Keynote Speaker

Honoree Beatriz Acevedo

Honoree Beatriz Acevedo

Honoree Sylvia Acevedo

Honoree Sylvia Acevedo

Honoree Isabel Allende

Honoree Isabel Allende

Honoree Isabel Allende

Honoree Dr. Joseph I. Castro

Honoree Father Miguel Ceja

Honoree Jonas Corona

Honoree Jonas Corona

Honoree Dr. David Lizárraga

Honoree Dr. David Lizárraga

Honoree Dr. David Lizárraga

Honoree Adrian Molina

Honoree Adrian Molina

Honoree Josephine Talamantez

Honoree Josephine Talamantez

Asm. Blanca Rubio, Honoree Isabel Allende, and Asm. Monique Limón

Honoree Jonas Corona and his family

Dr. David Lizárraga with his family and SEN Tony Mendoza

Honoree Josephine Talamantez and guests

Latino Spirit Award honorees pictured with Latino Caucus Chair, Senator Ben Hueso, and Vice Chair, Assembly Member Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher

Latino Spirit Award Honoree Jonas Corona

Latino Spirit Award Honoree Josephine Talamantez

Latino Spirit Award Honoree Sylvia Acevedo

Latino Spirit Award Honoree Dr. Michael Lizarraga

Latino Spirit Award Honoree Isabel Allende

Latino Spirit Award Honoree Beatriz Acevedo

Latino Spirit Award Honoree Dr. Joseph Castro

Latino Spirit Award Honoree Father Miguel Ceja

Senate President pro Tempore Kevin De León and Father Miguel Ceja

Senate President pro Tempore Kevin De León and Adrian Molina

Senate President pro Tempore Kevin De León and Adrian Molina

Senate President pro Tempore Kevin De León and Adrian Molina

Senate President pro Tempore Kevin De León and Adrian Molina

Latino Spirit Award honorees pictured with Senate President pro Tempore Kevin De León and Latino Caucus Chair, Senator Ben Hueso

Latino Spirit Award honorees pictured with CA State Senators

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