32ND ANNUAL BUILDING THE DREAM
PRESENTED BY GALA PRESENTING SPONSOR BENEFACTORS
LEGACY SPONSOR
CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE
MILLENNIUM PARTNER
TELACU TELACU Construction Weatherization / Inter-City Management Energy Systems PRESIDENTIAL PARTNERS
MAJOR SPONSORS
TELACU Residential Management
TRUSTEES CIRCLE
Capitol Hill Partners a MARC Associates company THANK YOU FOR BUILDING THE DREAM
PRESENTING SPONSOR TRUSTEES CIRCLE TOYOTA CAPITOL HILL PARTNERS CHEVRON CORPORATION LEGACY SPONSOR PHILLIPS 66 CITI SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC THE VONS FOUNDATION MILLENNIUM PARTNER WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER / REGENTS CIRCLE ADVENTIST HEALTH ALTAMED BARRETO / REZINAS PRESIDENTIAL PARTNERS CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, INC. CITY NATIONAL BANK PEPSICO COUNCILMAN GILBERT A. CEDILLO FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH BENEFACTORS LOS ANGELES DODGERS FOUNDATION EDISON INTERNATIONAL PARKING COMPANY OF AMERICA PURDUE UNIVERSITY THE LATINO COALITION KRANNERT SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER / * TELACU INDUSTRIES ADVENTIST HEALTH THE COCA-COLA COMPANY UNION BANK CHANCELLORS CIRCLE AMERICAN SECURITY FORCE CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE AMG & ASSOCIATES, LLC AMERICAN HONDA FOUNDATION ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER BANK OF AMERICA AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY JPMORGAN CHASE BAJA RANCH MARKETS NEGRETE FAMILY CALIFORNIA CONSUMER FINANCE ASSOCIATION SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CENTRAL BASIN WATER DISTRICT * TELACU CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS * TELACU WEATHERIZATION / CLINICA DEL DR. CASTILLO Y DR. SILVA INTER-CITY ENERGY SYSTEMS CORDOBA CORPORATION U.S. BANK CVS / CAREMARK EL GALLO GIRO MAJOR SPONSORS ELLIAS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AETNA FOUNDATION MAOF ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES MANATT, PHELPS & PHILLIPS ANTON VIDEO CONCEPTS MERUELO GROUP AT&T NRG ENERGY COMERICA OGLETREE DEAKINS * COMMUNITY COMMERCE BANK PACIFIC DEVELOPMENT MARAVILLA FOUNDATION * PYRAMID SERVICES * SOUTH COAST SHINGLE COMPANY RENT-A-CENTER * TELACU RESIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT SPRINT VERIZON * TAMAYO RESTAURANT WALMART WELLS FARGO
*TELACU FAMILY OF COMPANIES PARTIAL LIST 32ND ANNUAL BUILDING THE DREAM
PRESENTED BY GALA
THE TELACU BOARD OF DIRECTORS DR. DAVID C. LIZÁRRAGA DR. MICHAEL LIZÁRRAGA
GALA CHAIR MICHAEL D. ROUSE TOYOTA
HONORARY CHAIR HON. GILBERT A. CEDILLO COUNCIL MEMBER, CITY OF LOS ANGELES
HONORED GUEST HON. ERIC GARCETTI MAYOR, CITY OF LOS ANGELES
CORPORATE CHAIR LISA DELONEY CITI
MILLENNIUM PARTNER BETH D. ZACHARY WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
PRESIDENTIAL PARTNERS ZAFAR BROOKS HYUNDAI FRANK WOODBRIDGE PEPSICO
CORPORATE CO-CHAIRS LETICIA AGUILAR UNION BANK HON. GADDI H. VASQUEZ EDISON INTERNATIONAL
RECEIVING THE 2015 “CREO” AWARD The Honorable Kevin de León CALIFORNIA SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE
AND FEATURING The TELACU Scholars
FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2015 JW MARRIOTT AT L.A. LIVE! PLATINUM BALLROOM 900 WEST OLYMPIC BOULEVARD LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90015 ABOUT TELACU
TELACU was established in 1968 as a pioneering institution committed to service, empowerment, advancement, and the creation of self-sufficiency. For the past 47 years, TELACU has partnered with committed people like you who make the American Dream live on in the communities we serve.
In TELACU’s early days, Dr. David C. Lizárraga and his management team devised a unique business model for community development. The model relies on the requirement that each and every business TELACU owns and operates supports a double bottom line—profitability that is inseparable from social impact. Quality, affordable homes are developed for first-time homeowners, and beautiful residential complexes are constructed and operated for families and senior citizens. New community assets in the form of schools, infrastructure, shopping centers, and municipal facilities are built, creating well-paying jobs for local residents. Responsive financial institutions are managed to provide access to capital for small business owners and hardworking families.
Recognizing that few of our Latino young people were graduating from high school and even fewer BOARD OF DIRECTORS from college, Dr. Lizárraga founded the TELACU JAY CANDELARIA Education Foundation in 1983 to address this critical JOSE ELIZONDO obstacle to the social and economic advancement of JAMES L. HODGES our community. DR. MICHAEL LIZÁRRAGA BRIAN O’NEILL In partnership with friends of TELACU, including CARMEN O. PEREZ donors, corporate sponsors, and our network of ALEX SOTOMAYOR colleges and universities, the Foundation provides scholarships to hundreds of college students in SENIOR EXECUTIVE STAFF California, Illinois, Texas and New York each year. DR. DAVID C. LIZÁRRAGA Nearly all of these Scholars earn their degree. The DR. MICHAEL LIZÁRRAGA Foundation also annually serves an additional 1,600 PAUL SAMUEL young people, nursing students and veterans, GERALD BARHAM ensuring through our highly effective educational JAY BELL programs that these Scholars stay in school, graduate JASMINE BORREGO and go on to pursue post-secondary education. JOHN CLEM VELMA DE LA ROSA The men and women of TELACU consider it a ANA GONZALEZ PRISCILLA LIZÁRRAGA privilege to work every day in serving, empowering, TOM PROVENCIO advancing and creating self-sufficiency in our JOSE VILLALOBOS communities—communities we build with faithful partners like you.
2 TELACU EDUCATION FOUNDATION WELCOME We are honored to welcome you to TELACU’s 32nd Annual Building the Dream Gala, Presented by TOYOTA!
Last month, the Lizárraga Family had the great privilege of traveling to New York City where David received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. Presented to only 100 Americans each year, this prestigious award celebrates the accomplishments of individuals who exemplify the American immigrant experience.
Our family was humbled indeed to see our man receive his medal on Ellis Island, the iconic gateway where so many immigrants first crossed the threshold of our nation in their pursuit of the American Dream. As we listened to the playing of our National Anthem and stood in the Great Hall where 12 million people from foreign lands gained entrance to our country, we were overwhelmed with gratitude for all those who made this singularly significant moment possible through so many sacrifices made on our behalf.
For more than three decades, partners like you have made the American Dream possible for thousands of TELACU Scholars. These young people stand at another gateway to that Dream—the powerful gateway of education. Through the selfless sacrifice of your financial resources, valuable time and incomparable wisdom, you have generously provided the access point for additional generations of immigrants to participate in the American Dream.
Tonight, we celebrate that Dream in the lives of our TELACU Scholars, and especially in the example of the first Latino California State Senate President pro Tempore in over 130 years, The Honorable Kevin de León. Like so many of our Scholars, Senator de León was the first in his family to graduate from high school and college. His commitment to creating greater citizenship opportunities and justice for immigrant families led to his organization of the largest civil rights march in California history. In gratitude for his contributions to our great state, TELACU is proud to present to Senator Kevin de León our organization’s highest recognition, the TELACU “CREO” Award.
And with equal gratitude to all of you who remain committed to making the American Dream live on in the life of every TELACU Scholar…
¡Muchísimas Gracias!
Dr. David C. Lizárraga Dr. Michael Lizárraga Chairman & Founder President & CEO TELACU Education Foundation TELACU
ND 32 ANNUAL BUILDING THE DREAM GALA 3 ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
Through the generous investments of our network of committed partners— corporations, individuals, and educational institutions—annually the TELACU Education Foundation impacts the lives of more than 2,000 first-generation students, including veterans, and their families who live in underserved communities.
With the mission of transforming academic and professional outcomes for Latinos— our nation’s largest and fastest-growing demographic—for more than three decades TELACU has continually pioneered solutions that shatter barriers to their success.
The Continuum of Education is a dynamic model created by the Foundation, comprised primarily of the College Readiness and College Success Programs, that propels these students from middle school through graduate studies. Commensurate with their academic level, students are provided with a combination of financial resources, a comprehensive support system, and a full-complement of services that include: academic advisement; career guidance; and academic, leadership, personal, and professional development seminars. This unique combination of resources is fundamental to their attainment of a college degree and successful transition into the competitive 21st Century workforce.
The STEM and Business Initiative promotes pursuit of these careers and provides students the support and preparation they need to successfully attain degrees in these rigorous disciplines. As a result, over 80% of Scholars major in STEM or Business and are equipped to meet the growing demand for highly skilled professionals in these technical fields, ensuring that entrepreneurship and innovation remain hallmarks of our great nation!
The Foundation’s newest Initiative, the Workforce Academy, creates and identifies internship and employment opportunities, while also providing the resources and personal coaching that prepare Scholars to succeed within them.
At TELACU, we believe that the true measure of success is not the number of young people who begin college, but rather the number who graduate prepared to enter the professional world. Since 1983, TELACU Scholars have built a stellar legacy.
Historically, approximately 99% of our high school students graduate and almost without exception pursue higher education; more than 99% of our college Scholars earn at minimum a Bachelor’s, with an increasing number going on to seek advanced degrees.
4 TELACU EDUCATION FOUNDATION COLLEGE READINESS PROGRAM Nearly all TELACU high school students graduate prepared to pursue post-secondary education
Middle and High School Students and Veterans
The College Readiness Program is the launching point into the Foundation’s Continuum of Education which will successfully propel TELACU Scholars through middle and high school, college and, for some, even graduate studies.
Serving 1,600 talented students each year, the Program provides the comprehensive academic support, resources and guidance first-generation students need to graduate from high school and be equipped to pursue a post-secondary degree. Students receive guidance and assistance on selecting the right college and navigating all aspects of the complex admissions process. To support them through the difficult transition from high school to college, Scholars visit campuses throughout the state; the summer component provides a real-life university experience as they live on campus and take rigorous courses.
Victor’s participation in the Talent Search Program not only supported his pursuit of an undergraduate degree from UCLA and his Master’s in Computer Science from CSU Los Angeles, it also prepared him to earn a Fellowship from the National Science Foundation—an award that covered his full tuition and provided stipend funds for his research. In addition to excelling academically and landing four summer internships at NASA, he established a ministry organization that supports the college aspirations of other first-generation young people like him.
Angel remembers “being thirteen years old and not yet knowing how to do long division.” Attending college had never even crossed his mind—that is until he enrolled in the Upward Bound Program. “TELACU instilled in me the confidence that I could, and should, compete for a spot at highly selective schools.” His tenacity was rewarded as he became first in his class, earned a Bachelor’s in Economics from Reed College and a JD from Cornell. He now holds a position with the Federal Trade Commission in our nation’s capitol.
After serving in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, Aida’s focus shifted from supporting her fellow countrymen on the battlefield abroad to empowering them in their chosen fields of study here at home. A graduate of the Veterans Upward Bound Program, she earned her Bachelor’s at UCLA and today motivates and prepares fellow veterans to achieve higher education and successfully reintegrate into civilian life.
ND 32 ANNUAL BUILDING THE DREAM GALA 5 COLLEGE SUCCESS PROGRAM Nearly all TELACU Scholars earn at minimum a Bachelor’s and are prepared to succeed in the competitive 21st Century workforce
The College Success Program annually serves approximately 500 students in California, Illinois, Texas and New York with a unique combination of financial resources, a comprehensive support system, and highly effective programs ranging from college advisement and career guidance to mentoring and workforce preparation that includes internship and employment opportunities. Monthly seminars cover a myriad of academic, leadership, personal and professional development topics that ensure students’ successful transition from high school to college, expansion of life-skills, attainment of at minimum a Bachelor’s, and preparation for graduate studies or entry into the increasingly competitive and technical workforce.
Beginning her illustrious academic career as a TELACU Scholar in the College Success Program, Yolanda has attained multiple advanced degrees including a Bachelor’s from UC Berkeley, a Master’s in Education from Stanford University, and two additional Master’s from CSU Los Angeles that she earned while completing her doctorate at UCLA! She also wrote the legislative proposal for AB 540—carried by TELACU Alumnus Assemblyman Marco Firebaugh—which increases access to higher education for undocumented immigrant students.
The Health Careers Program is a specialized track within the College Success Program focused on increasing the number of nursing professionals equipped to deliver competent in-language, culturally-sensitive care to meet the needs of our nation’s growing Hispanic population. Participants not only receive scholarships, stipends for living expenses, and a full complement of personal and academic services, they also engage in intensive workshops and seminars that include Health Care Interpreter and Professionalism training. Additionally, the Program provides resources, preparation and support to ensure that each graduate also attains Registered Nurse licensure.
6 TELACU EDUCATION FOUNDATION With the full support of her employer, Tanya recently completed her Master’s. One of the Health Careers Program’s most accomplished and dedicated Alums, she balances her studies with a full-time position as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department and service on numerous key hospital committees. A leader at White Memorial Medical Center, she helps shape policy that elevates the health care delivery system.
Despite the increasing need for advanced degrees in today’s competitive workforce, there is little assistance available for graduate students. David C. Lizárraga Fellowships, Sponsored by TOYOTA, are awarded to students pursuing advanced degrees primarily in Business and STEM. Through a partnership with the prestigious Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management, additional support is available for MBA candidates.
To support his goal of increasing health care access in low-income communities, Jorge, a David C. Lizárraga Fellow, earned degrees in both of the Foundation’s main areas of focus—Business and STEM. He earned dual Bachelor’s in Biology and Biochemistry and completed a dual MBA/MD at UC Irvine. Dr. Jorge is now Associate Medical Director of the Laguna Beach Medical Clinic, a free clinic established to meet the needs of South Orange County’s low-income and medically uninsured population.
Yet another David C. Lizárraga Fellow, Lilibeth augmented her Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from USC with an MBA from New York University. She is now an Innovation Strategist at one of the world’s oldest management consulting firms—Booz Allen Hamilton—which Time once named “the world’s largest, most prestigious management consulting firm.”
Today TELACU Scholar Alumni number thousands of extraordinary individuals nationwide. They include Master’s and PhD program graduates from some of the most prestigious colleges and universities, and diverse professionals who are excelling as leaders across all sectors—from business, engineering and the sciences, to public policy, law, education and the arts.
ND 32 ANNUAL BUILDING THE DREAM GALA 7 TELACU is proud to present the 2015 “CREO” Award to The Honorable Kevin de León for his lifetime of service and commitment to ensure that Anything is Possible in California.
8 TELACU EDUCATION FOUNDATION 2015 “CREO” AWARD The Honorable Kevin de León CALIFORNIA SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE
Senator Kevin de León and his two siblings were raised by a single mother who taught them to believe that Anything is Possible in California. Armed with that belief, he became the first in his family to graduate from high school and college, ascending from the barrios of San Diego to one of the highest positions in the State of California—President pro Tempore of the State Senate.
The first Latino to hold the position in more than 130 years, President pro Tem de León is setting a bold agenda to give every child a fair shot at higher education, and to combat climate change while building a new, low-carbon economy with opportunities for all Californians. Leading the Senate of the largest state in the union, he takes on challenging issues that strengthen the national reach of California’s policy-making.
As co-chair of Proposition 39—the California Clean Energy Jobs Act—de León convinced voters to close a corporate tax loophole to generate billions of dollars and fund more than 40,000 California jobs that improve energy efficiency and expand clean energy generation in schools.
Elected to the State Assembly in 2006 and to the State Senate in 2010, de León authored Senate Bill 1234 “Secure Choice Act” in 2012 which created a first-in-the- nation retirement savings program for over 6.3 million workers in California’s private sector. The New York Times called his efforts to provide retirement security to millions of low-income workers “a model for addressing a national problem.”
De León’s other legislative accomplishments address issues from protecting college students from violence and sexual abuse and allocating vital funds for parks and green space, to Workers’ Compensation reform and ensuring that Hollywood’s production jobs remain at home in the Golden State.
Dedicated to public service, before he began his political career, de León served immigrant communities by teaching US citizenship courses which led him to community organizing and taking a stand against 1994’s Proposition 187. In response to the initiative that denied government services to undocumented immigrants, he organized the largest civil rights march in California history.
Twenty years later, Senator de León continues to fight for immigrants’ rights. He authored first-in-the-nation legislation to prevent the unnecessary separation of immigrant families as well as Senate Bill 396, repealing sections of Prop 187. In 2013, he brokered a compromise with Governor Jerry Brown to ensure signage of Assembly Bill 60, a law which allowed undocumented immigrants to obtain drivers licenses so they could drive to work, maintain insurance and step out of the shadow economy.
ND 32 ANNUAL BUILDING THE DREAM GALA 9 HONORARY CHAIR COMMENDATION
Hon. Gilbert A. Cedillo Council Member City of Los Angeles
10 TELACU EDUCATION FOUNDATION HONORED GUEST MESSAGE
Hon. Eric Garcetti Mayor City of Los Angeles
ND 32 ANNUAL BUILDING THE DREAM GALA 11 “CREO” AWARD RECIPIENTS
HON. KEVIN DE LEÓN 2015 CALIFORNIA SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 2014 GAS COMPANY
THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
HON. MÓNICA GARCÍA 2013 BOARD PRESIDENT, LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT HON. BENJAMIN CÁRDENAS DISTRICT DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF US REPRESENTATIVE GRACE F. NAPOLITANO ANGÉLICA S. GUTIÉRREZ, PhD ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MANAGEMENT, COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY
JULIA PEREZ, MSEE 2012 ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, THE HARVEST / LA COSECHA
WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER / ADVENTIST HEALTH
HON. MICHAEL R. PEEVEY 2011 PRESIDENT, CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
CHEVRON
HON. YOLIE FLORES 2010 BOARD VICE PRESIDENT LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
TOYOTA 2009 HON. GIL CEDILLO CALIFORNIA STATE SENATOR HON. MÓNICA GARCÍA BOARD PRESIDENT, LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT DREAM BUILDER AWARD - JULIO & GRACE NEGRETE 2007 HON. FABIAN NÚÑEZ SPEAKER, CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY
OSCAR DE LA HOYA ÁNIMO CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL 2006 HON. HOWARD P. “BUCK” MCKEON US CONGRESSMAN, CALIFORNIA
HON. JOE BACA US CONGRESSMAN, CALIFORNIA 2005 HON. KEN SALAZAR US SENATOR, COLORADO HON. ANNA ESCOBEDO CABRAL US TREASURER DREAM BUILDER AWARD - HON. ANTONIO VILLARAIGOSA MAYOR, LOS ANGELES 2004 HON. MICHAEL G. OXLEY US CONGRESSMAN, OHIO
UNIVISION 34 LOS ANGELES
12 TELACU EDUCATION FOUNDATION The “CREO” Award, TELACU’s most prestigious honor, recognizes individuals who exemplify the highest ideals and commitment to improving our community through personal and public service. In the Spanish language, the word “CREO” means “I BELIEVE.” The award represents the values of family, education and community joining forces to elevate our nation. 2003 CITIBANK
HON. MARCO A. FIREBAUGH MAJORITY LEADER, CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY 2002 HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD US CONGRESSWOMAN, CALIFORNIA HON. ROSARIO MARIN US TREASURER HON. ROCKARD J. DELGADILLO CITY ATTORNEY, LOS ANGELES
2001 HON. RODERICK PAIGE HON. MARTHA M. ESCUTIA US SECRETARY OF EDUCATION CALIFORNIA STATE SENATOR HON. HECTOR V. BARRETO ADMINISTRATOR, US SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MR. FRANK J. QUEVEDO VICE PRESIDENT, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 2000 HON. TOM HARKIN US SENATOR, IOWA HON. LOUIS CALDERA US SECRETARY OF THE ARMY MR. RUDY M. BESERRA VICE PRESIDENT, THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
1999 HON. ANTONIO VILLARAIGOSA SPEAKER, CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY
DR. RUBEN ZACARIAS SUPERINTENDENT, LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
1998 HON. ESTEBAN E. TORRES US CONGRESSMAN, CALIFORNIA, & MRS. ARCY TORRES HON. MATTHEW G. MARTINEZ US CONGRESSMAN, CALIFORNIA HON. CRUZ M. BUSTAMANTE SPEAKER EMERITUS, CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY
1997 HON. RICHARD W. RILEY US SECRETARY OF EDUCATION
HON. RICHARD G. POLANCO CALIFORNIA STATE SENATOR
1996 HON. REED E. HUNDT CHAIRMAN, FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
1995 HON. RONALD H. BROWN US SECRETARY OF COMMERCE HON. JACK KEMP CO-DIRECTOR, EMPOWER AMERICA HON. HERMINIO BLANCO SECRETARY OF COMMERCE, MÉXICO
1994 HON. RICHARD J. RIORDAN MAYOR, LOS ANGELES
1993 HON. RICHARD ALATORRE COUNCILMAN, LOS ANGELES
MR. DAVID C. LIZÁRRAGA PRESIDENT & CEO, TELACU
ND 32 ANNUAL BUILDING THE DREAM GALA 13 HONORARY GALA COMMITTEE
Honorary Chair HON. GILBERT A. CEDILLO | Council Member, City of Los Angeles
UNITED STATES SENATORS CALIFORNIA STATE Hon. Dianne Feinstein ASSEMBLY MEMBERS LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Hon. Tom Harkin (Ret.) Hon. Susan Bonilla Hon. Robert Menendez Hon. Autumn Burke Hon. Richard Alatorre (Ret.) Hon. Tom Daly Hon. Mike Bonin UNITED STATES Hon. Jimmy Gomez Hon. Bob Blumenfield REPRESENTATIVES Hon. Roger Hernández Hon. Joe Buscaino Hon. Joe Baca (Ret.) Hon. Jose Medina Hon. Gilbert A. Cedillo Hon. Karen Bass Hon. Anthony Rendon Hon. Felipe Fuentes Hon. Xavier Becerra Hon. Rudy Salas Hon. Jose L. Huizar Hon. Tony Cárdenas Hon. Miguel Santiago Hon. Paul Koretz Hon. Judy Chu Hon. Paul Krekorian Hon. Luis Gutierrez CALIFORNIA Hon. Tom LaBonge Hon. Janice Hahn LT. GOVERNOR Hon. Nury Martinez Hon. Mike Honda Hon. Gavin Newsom Hon. Mitch O’Farrell Hon. Alan Lowenthal Hon. Bernard Parks CALIFORNIA SECRETARY Hon. Buck McKeon (Ret.) OF STATE Hon. Curren Price Hon. Grace Napolitano Hon. Herb J. Wesson, Jr. Hon. Alex Padilla Hon. Lucille Roybal-Allard LOS ANGELES COUNTY Hon. Ed Royce LOS ANGELES MAYOR SHERIFF Hon. Linda Sanchez Hon. Eric Garcetti Hon. Loretta Sanchez Hon. Lee Baca (Ret.) Hon. Norma Torres LOS ANGELES COUNTY LOS ANGELES UNIFIED Hon. Juan Vargas BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SCHOOL DISTRICT Hon. Maxine Waters Hon. Michael D. Antonovich Hon. Richard Vladovic Hon. Sheila Kuehl board president CALIFORNIA STATE Hon. Don Knabe Hon. Mónica García SENATORS Hon. Mark Ridley-Thomas Hon. Bennett Kayser Hon. Kevin de León president pro tempore Hon. George McKenna Hon. Martha Escutia (Ret.) Hon. Steve Zimmer Hon. Isadore Hall Hon. Ben Hueso Hon. Ricardo Lara Hon. Richard G. Polanco (Ret.)
14 TELACU EDUCATION FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE PRODUCER PRISCILLA LIZÁRRAGA Senior Vice President | TELACU Industries
n May 15th, our eldest granddaughter, Lauren, continued the legacy her paternal grandfather began for our family when he graduated from USC. He Owas the first-ever Latino to graduate from the School of Theology. We were filled with immense pride as 65 years after his graduation, this beautiful Latina graduated from USC’s Marshall School of Business as part of the university’s first-ever Master’s of Science in Social Entrepreneurship cohort. She led the cohort into Galen Center carrying the processional flag—an honor bestowed on her by her peers—and raised it even higher before being seated. Her sister whispered that she was doing a “Statue of Liberty.”
I was instantly reminded of another great honor our family had been blessed to receive, a few short days before, on the hallowed ground of Ellis Island. In the waning hours of the day, from there we enjoyed a breathtaking view of Lady Liberty standing proudly in the New York Harbor, just as she has stood since the 18th Century. Inspired by this beacon of freedom from an early age, I’ll never forget standing beneath her torch as a young woman and reading the moving inscription: “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” I paused with such reverence, before continuing, “I lift my lamp beside the golden door!”
While some may wonder about the true meaning of this inscription, one thing remains undeniably true: The America we love is a nation like none other in the history of mankind! From sea to shining sea, it is a land brimming with promise and opportunity, and at the symbolic gateway into our great nation, The Lady still illuminates the way to Her golden door.
The Golden Door of opportunity is opened by the enlightenment that comes with education, the Door that all of you here this evening—sponsors, partners, friends— ensure remains open through your generous investments in the lives of our youth. And it is the Door that will remain open because of new generations of individuals who, like us, have been touched by The Light!
ND 32 ANNUAL BUILDING THE DREAM GALA 15 THANK YOU, TOYOTA… for engineering vehicles of change!
As an undergraduate TOYOTA/TELACU Scholar, and later as a David C. Lizárraga Graduate Fellow, Sponsored by TOYOTA, Jose acquired the education and developed the skills, experience and network that have empowered him to succeed in the professional world. After graduating from UCLA with a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in design and manufacturing, he was hired by Boeing as a Product Review Engineer. Today, his important work on 767 and 777 aircrafts is helping ensure our safety as we travel to destinations around the globe.
Throughout his long academic journey, Presenting Sponsor of our annual Building the Jose noted the discrepancy of minorities Dream Gala for nearly a decade, TOYOTA has in the field of engineering and vowed invested millions of dollars preparing new to leverage his own success to pave the generations of professionals to help meet America’s growing demand for a highly skilled workforce, way for other Latinos. As a boy he was particularly in the fields of Business and STEM. always interested in engineering, but had never met an engineer from his own Annually, the TOYOTA/TELACU Scholarship community. Now, he sees it as his duty Program supports 35 talented undergraduate to mentor and inspire young Latinos and students pursuing degrees in these rigorous Latinas to pursue opportunities in this disciplines by providing scholarships; academic exciting field. and career guidance; leadership, personal and professional development sessions; and a comprehensive support system. TOYOTA also sponsors the David C. Lizárraga Fellows—a cohort of highly talented graduate students—also pursuing careers in business and the sciences.
With an outstanding 100% graduation rate among TOYOTA/TELACU Scholars, TOYOTA’s generosity has empowered hundreds of Latinos to attain undergraduate as well as advanced degrees—from Master’s and PhDs to Juris Doctorates and MDs—and successfully transition into the competitive 21st Century workforce at some of the Jose recruits TELACU Scholars for Boeing largest and most innovative companies in the world, including TOYOTA! “Without TOYOTA and TELACU, I would not be where I am today. TELACU made me part of the family; the financial resources they provided alleviated my stress and their belief in me motivated me to push even harder—I didn’t want to let my family down. It’s now my responsibility to be a vehicle of change by empowering others.”
Thank you, TOYOTA, for investing in Jose and in so many others who are engineering our future—it’s safe in their capable hands!
16 TELACU EDUCATION FOUNDATION GALA CHAIR MICHAEL D. ROUSE Vice President | Diversity, Philanthropy and Community Affairs TOYOTA Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
Toyota is especially proud to serve as Presenting Sponsor for the 32nd Annual Building the Dream Gala, where we get the chance to be surrounded by such great Scholars and their friends and families.
While each Scholar acquires the education that can lead to a fulfilling career, the benefits of that education can reach well beyond the student and classroom to serve as an inspiration for an entire community.
One of the pillars of the Toyota Way is continuous improvement and we applaud the TELACU Scholars for taking the steps to make their lives and their communities better.
We know that education is important to individual success. Having a grassroots organization like TELACU supporting students’ success makes the road easier to travel.
Toyota salutes TELACU and the important work that it does. These Scholars represent a new generation of American leaders and a brighter future for all of us. We know there is more work yet to be done, and we look forward to continuing the work together.
ND 32 ANNUAL BUILDING THE DREAM GALA 17
THANK YOU, CITI… for empowering new generations of Mentors!
“Being part of the Citi/TELACU Scholars Mentoring Program is a privilege. It reminds me of the importance of giving back to the community and how we are helping to shape the future lives of these young professionals.”
Like most first-generation college students, Victor Ramirez did not have a family member to turn to for assistance with the college application process, financial aid, or career planning. But thanks to two high school mentors—his Biology teacher and his football coach—he received the encouragement and guidance to attain higher education; today he is an executive with the third largest bank in the United States.
Vice President of Community Development for Citi, over the past decade Victor has not only mentored 20 Citi/TELACU Scholars himself, but also recruited and coordinated other executives, all while helping to ensure continued funding and development of the Citi/TELACU Scholars Mentoring Program.
Christopher, one of Victor’s Mentees this year, has not yet reached his academic and professional goals, but he is already sharing the priceless gift he received from Victor. As the Co-Director of Estancia High School’s Latino Business Student Association Mentoring Program, he has personally mentored eight students and facilitated numerous learning opportunities for the entire group—from professional networking skills to combating drug abuse in high school. With such dedication and drive, we can only imagine the impact this recent UC Irvine graduate will make in the world with his degree in International Studies.
I always dreamed of earning“ a college degree, and I thought I knew how invaluable a professional mentor would be. Still, I never expected my relationships with Victor and the other Mentors and Mentees to provide so much insight and be instrumental in helping me develop the skills I need to realize my goal of becoming a successful professional.”
Citi’s Victor Ramirez with Christopher (center) and other Citi/TELACU Scholars
20 TELACU EDUCATION FOUNDATION GALA CHAIR LISA DELONEY Managing Director | Market President, Southern California Citibank
Citi has been a proud supporter of TELACU for over a decade. Through scholarships, internships, and mentoring programs, Citi businesses and the Citi Foundation have worked with the Lizárraga family and TELACU to strengthen and enhance the communities we serve.
At Citi, we share TELACU’s vision and commitment to make lives better in the communities we serve, helping individuals, families and communities achieve economic empowerment. One of Citi’s objectives is to enrich the lives of those who traditionally have been underserved and help fulfill their dreams—dreams such as obtaining an education, buying a home, starting a business and building assets.
We know this goal is embraced by TELACU and its many other supporters and friends in California and beyond. Citi is honored in being able to partner with TELACU in “Building the Dream” together. In fact, through the Citi / TELACU Scholars Mentoring Program, Citi is proud to have mentored over 150 first-generation college Scholars, all of whom have graduated from college. Citi executives have provided over 1,500 hours in financial and career coaching, as well as professional development skills such as résumé reviews and mock interviews. In some instances, Citi has hired some of the TELACU Scholars in various capacities ranging from personal bankers to investment bankers.
On behalf of my colleagues at Citi, I would like to congratulate the scholarship recipients and award winners being recognized by TELACU. I also want to thank David, Michael, Priscilla and everyone at TELACU for their ongoing commitment to improve opportunities for individuals, families and communities.
I look forward to strengthening our relationship and to continuing to work together for common goals.
ND 32 ANNUAL BUILDING THE DREAM GALA 21 LEGACY SPONSOR
22 TELACU EDUCATION FOUNDATION LEGACY SPONSOR
Citi’s Legacy of Empowerment
Over the past decade, Citi has developed new generations of highly successful business professionals.
Thanks to Citi’s generous investment of more than $2.5 million and over 1,500 hours donated by Citi executives, today hundreds of Citi/TELACU Scholar Alumni hold leadership positions across Corporate America. They are living testaments to the value of coaching, perseverance and the return on Citi’s investment.
ND 32 ANNUAL BUILDING THE DREAM GALA 23 THANK YOU, WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER… for leading the way into the new era of health care!
For more than a century, White Memorial Medical Center has cultivated a culture of caring that extends far beyond the Hospital’s walls.
A non-profit teaching hospital in the heart of Los Angeles, White Memorial does much more than care for patients’ physical well-being, including reaching out into the community to recruit local residents interested in health care careers and nurturing them to become the highly skilled professionals needed to meet the special needs of the growing Latino population.
HEALTH CAREERS PROGRAM Since 2003 the Health Careers Program—a partnership among White Memorial Medical Center, the TELACU Education Foundation and various local colleges—has supported local residents to 2015 Health Careers Program Graduates achieve rewarding careers in nursing. Funding from the Hospital provides critical financial assistance to cover tuition, books and living expenses, as well as comprehensive resources that foster academic, personal and professional success. Upon receipt of their licensure, White Memorial offers Program graduates employment; they now comprise 30% of the Hospital’s Spanish RN Interpreters, many of whom work in high acuity units where their expertise is critically important.
Over the past decade, White Memorial has made it possible for well over one hundred nurses to earn their degree and attain Registered Nurse licensure, while also equipping them to provide competent in-language, culturally sensitive care. By focusing on local talent, the Hospital has developed a workforce that is reflective of the community and uniquely understands its needs. This local recruitment leads to a diligent staff faithful to the Hospital’s mission and motivated to fill key management and leadership positions. From serving on boards that impact Hospital policy to comforting patients’ families or explaining medical procedures—these nurses carry out every task, no matter how great or small, with diligence, compassion and respect.
In this new era of health care and growing diversity in communities across our nation, delivery of competent in-language, culturally sensitive care is increasingly critical to patient outcomes, comfort, satisfaction and engagement in their own health care—and, as usual, White Memorial is leading the way! Thank you, White Memorial, for caring for us, with us, and about us.
24 TELACU EDUCATION FOUNDATION MILLENNIUM PARTNER WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER / ADVENTIST HEALTH
JOHN RAFFOUL, DPA, FACHE BETH D. ZACHARY, FACHE President & CEO President White Memorial Medical Center / Adventist Health Adventist Health Southern California Region
We are honored to partner with TELACU and help support the dreams and livelihoods of our youth and future leaders. We would like to extend our congratulations to all of tonight’s TELACU Scholars and honorees. White Memorial Medical Center has been a part of the Los Angeles community for over 100 years. We are grateful for partners such as TELACU, who have been such an integral part of our mission and journey.
Collaborating with community partners like TELACU is more than just achieving good health in our communities—it is intertwined with creating opportunities and programs that have a real lasting impact on the vitality of the communities we serve. Our nurse training scholarship partnership is creating jobs, providing role models and ensuring culturally competent care. Since 2002, 130 nurses have graduated from our program and are now registered nurses.
Thank you all for supporting TELACU and their programs. We congratulate the entire Lizárraga Family for their continued support of education and their commitment to Building the Dream for our communities and the young talented people of this region.
ND 32 ANNUAL BUILDING THE DREAM GALA 25 THANK YOU, HYUNDAI… for giving us The Experience that drives our success!
To bridge the gap between achievement in academics and success in the professional world, The Hyundai Internship Experience funds invaluable opportunities within TELACU and its subsidiaries for TELACU Scholars.
One such Scholar is Tino, an aspiring leader who recently earned his degree in Business Management at Whittier College. Just a few years ago he felt ill-equipped to succeed in his studies. A first-generation student, he was worried that he couldn’t keep up with his peers and refused to participate in class discussion or even to ask for help, fearing he would be perceived as ignorant. Inspired by Confucius’ wisdom that “Those who say they can do something and those who say they can’t do something are both usually right,” Tino began to say that he could do things—like excelling in the classroom and even seeking opportunities that would prepare him to launch his career.
“My favorite experience thus far has been working Through The Hyundai with everyone in Human Resources, where I learned Internship Experience, how important professionalism and confidentiality Tino gained hands-on are in certain departments. Learning about payroll, experience and exposure benefits and risk management, I am grateful for to corporate culture, The Experience that will help me successfully while also continuing to transition into the corporate world.” build his confidence—he even leveraged his own personal experiences to develop a presentation to help high school TELACU Scholars discover their potential and develop leadership and professional skills that would ensure their success. In fact, he did so well that he secured a second Hyundai Internship in TELACU’s Human Resources Department. Both of these assignments provided insight into different management styles and effective operation of a department, while also allowing Tino the opportunity to earn critical income.
Thank you, Hyundai, for creating pathways to rewarding careers by providing the real life work experience that, according to a survey by the National Association of Colleges & Employers, more than 70% of companies look for in candidates. Your investment is preparing the young professionals who will drive the future!
26 TELACU EDUCATION FOUNDATION PRESIDENTIAL PARTNER ZAFAR BROOKS Director, Corporate Social Responsibility and Diversity Inclusion Hyundai Motor America
At Hyundai Motor America, we use the spirit of innovation to make a positive impact on the world. From designing amazing cars with cutting edge technology, to providing our customers with the best quality and service, we are equally committed to building great communities across the United States.
Over the years, we have forged strong relationships with a number of community organizations and we have challenged ourselves with continually seeking solutions through innovative and diverse ideas. From our nationwide STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) initiative that provides innovative mathematics software to elementary schools across the country, to providing our next generation of leaders with the tools and support system that they need to prepare them for the workforce of tomorrow, we know that it takes having strategic partnerships to succeed.
That is why we are extremely proud of our continuing relationship with the TELACU Education Foundation and our commitment to support the College Success Program by funding the Hyundai Scholar Internship Experience at TELACU.
We extend our congratulations to all of this year’s TELACU Scholars and Honorees for their many accomplishments and their unwavering dedication to higher education. We also sincerely thank the TELACU Education Foundation for their outstanding efforts to empower students to pursue their dreams. Together, we continue our commitment to turn the challenges across Los Angeles’ diverse communities into opportunities for success.
ND 32 ANNUAL BUILDING THE DREAM GALA 27 THANK YOU, PEPSICO… for 50 years of delighting, nourishing, and inspiring greatness!
Choices that Empower Every Lifestyle
good for you better for you fun for you
“Thank you, Richard, for creating the snack that satisfies our Latino taste!” Richard Montañez Creator of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos
TELACU is proud to welcome its newest Presidential Partner…PepsiCo! Through this innovative partnership, dynamic internship and career opportunities will be made available to TELACU Scholars, and they will also receive the training and preparation that will empower them to succeed as professionals.
28 TELACU EDUCATION FOUNDATION PRESIDENTIAL PARTNER FRANK WOODBRIDGE Regional Vice President, California Region PepsiCo
Pepsi is proud to support the TELACU Scholars. For more than three decades, the TELACU Education Foundation has transformed educational outcomes for thousands of first-generation students from the under-resourced communities TELACU serves by continually pioneering solutions that shatter barriers to higher education faced by Latino youth. We believe in the vision and passion of TELACU, which is building young Latino leaders for the future. Coming from Costa Rica and now leading the California Region, I understand that managing a large organization successfully requires recognizing the purchasing power of this community; but I also see a great opportunity in tapping into the Latino population as a source of leadership to run our organization in the future.
At PepsiCo, we operate under the guiding principle of Performance with Purpose. To us it means delivering sustainable growth by investing in a healthier future for people and our planet. As a global food and beverage company with brands that stand for quality and are respected household names—Pepsi-Cola, Lay’s, Quaker Oats, Tropicana and Gatorade, to name but a few—we will continue to build a portfolio of enjoyable and healthier foods and beverages, find innovative ways to reduce the use of energy, water and packaging, and provide a great workplace for our associates. Additionally, we respect, support and invest in the local communities where we operate, by hiring local people, creating products designed for local tastes and partnering with local farmers, governments and community groups, because a healthier future for all people and our planet means a more successful future for PepsiCo. This is our promise.
Joining TELACU in investing in the young Scholars we honor tonight is part of our Performance with Purpose vision.
On behalf of my colleagues at Pepsi and the entire PepsiCo family we congratulate our Scholar honorees and salute our community luminary, the Honorable Kevin de León, President Pro Tem California State Senate, who we celebrate tonight. I would also like to thank Priscilla, David, Michael and everyone at TELACU for their unwavering commitment to improving lives through the Foundation’s Continuum of Education— from middle school all the way through post-graduate studies.
ND 32 ANNUAL BUILDING THE DREAM GALA 29 CORPORATE CO-CHAIRS
LETICIA AGUILAR EVP Regional Executive UNION BANK
It is my pleasure to be a part of TELACU’s annual “Building the Dream” Scholarship Awards Gala. To be in the company of such remarkable community leaders and accomplished student Scholars is truly an honor. As we commemorate 32 years of awarding scholarships to deserving Latino youth, I wish to acknowledge the long-term commitment of the organization’s founder, my good friend, David Lizárraga. The TELACU Education Foundation has transformed the lives of many young Latino students by giving them resources and tools to pursue their own dreams of a higher education. All of this was made possible thanks to David’s vision of a brighter future for our entire community. I also wish to acknowledge all the other Foundation partners, companies and individuals alike. Your charitable contributions to the TELACU Education Foundation are what keep the opportunities open and available to the outstanding students who apply each year. Our shared belief that in order to build vibrant, self-reliant communities we must work together is what has cemented the success of the scholarship program; over time turning it into a legacy of success, with more than 10,000 young men and women receiving scholarships. Union Bank is committed to promoting healthy, sustainable communities, and we see an investment in education as critical to this effort. We know that the new generation of young, tenacious Latino students will be the leaders who shape our future. We are privileged to support TELACU in our shared mission of investing in education and our youth. In honor of TELACU’s “CREO” Award…“¡Yo creo en cada uno de ustedes, son nuestro orgullo latino!”
HON. GADDI H. VASQUEZ Senior Vice President, Government Affairs EDISON INTERNATIONAL AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
At Edison International, our philosophy of giving is that all people should have opportunities to do well. So we support organizations and educational institutions that offer programs and services to help meet the needs of people from underserved communities. Education is one of our priority giving areas and in 2014, we contributed more than $11 million to support education programs. We fund education because we want to help nurture the Scholars and science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) professionals of tomorrow. We also fund education because we want our workforce to reflect the ethnic diversity of our customer base. Demographic information shows that Latinos make up 46.3 percent of Southern California Edison’s service area. To ensure that Latino youth from underserved communities are provided opportunities to attend college and pursue careers in STEM, we have our own $1.2 million Edison Scholars program, where we provide scholarships to 30 students each year. We also support schools and community organizations by funding education programs and scholarships so underrepresented students can attend college—often times where they may not have had the opportunity otherwise. TELACU has been one of our education partners since 2004, and we have supported its education programs and funded numerous scholarships. We also engage with TELACU to provide internships so young Latino minds can get practical work experience. Over the years of our partnership, we have witnessed TELACU’s successes first hand. In fact, there are former TELACU Scholars now gainfully employed at Edison who are making meaningful contributions to helping our company successfully achieve its business objectives. On behalf of our entire workforce at Edison International and Southern California Edison, I congratulate all of the TELACU Scholars present here tonight. We know the power in partnerships and want to also thank other TELACU supporters for ensuring that our future Latino STEM leaders have access to STEM education.
30 TELACU EDUCATION FOUNDATION FORTY-SEVEN YEARS AGO… a group of concerned citizens stood on the threshold of a dream. It was a new dream, conceived within the possibility that a community could direct its own rebirth and renewal. It was a dream founded in the pioneering spirit of America—that hardworking men and women could build their own American Dream if they only had the tools to do so. It was in the spirit of this dream that a community was brought together, bound by a willingness to work hard, and driven by the knowledge that the dream would soon become a reality. Their dream became TELACU.
TELACU Founded
Through legislation authored by US Senators Robert F. Kennedy and Jacob K. Javits, The East Los Angeles Community Union— TELACU—becomes the last of 30 original CDCs to be chartered and incorporated. Organized by members of the community and with assistance from the United Auto Workers, TELACU seeks to find ways for the disenfranchised local community to negotiate with the public sector for socio-economic equity in the same manner that labor negotiates with industry.
ND 32 ANNUAL BUILDING THE DREAM GALA 31 THIRTY-TWO YEARS AGO…
TELACU awarded a small number of scholarships—15 to be exact—to 7 young men and 8 young women who dreamed of going to college. We were joined on that occasion by the families of those 15 men and women, as well as administrators from East Los Angeles College, Cal State LA, and USC—our very first family of partnering colleges and universities. That day we set in motion the belief in another dream. It was a dream that those 15 people would be the first of many thousands of young people to achieve their hopes and desires of creating a greater future for themselves and for all the people of our community.
TELACU Mobilizes Community to President & CEO David C. Lizárraga Transform Housing Projects Pioneers Business Model
Committed to transforming the social and physical landscape of communities, TELACU works with residents to redevelop the Maravilla Housing Projects. Residents apprentice under tradesmen and are equipped to secure well- paying jobs, creating self-sufficiency.
Under the new leadership of David C. Lizárraga, TELACU implements an innovative business model for community development and economic empowerment, resulting in the formation of TELACU Industries. Every business TELACU operates has a double bottom line—profitability that is inseparable from social impact.
32 TELACU EDUCATION FOUNDATION Community Commerce Bank Established TELACU creates its own bank in response to the lack of financial services available to hardworking families and small business owners in our community.
Abandoned B.F. Goodrich Tire Plant Acquired In the aftermath of the plant’s devastating closure and loss of thousands of jobs for local residents, TELACU launches ambitious $45 million project to attract new business and create new jobs.
ND 32 ANNUAL BUILDING THE DREAM GALA 33 TELACU’s first million square feet of industrial space is TELACU Industrial Park built on the former B.F. Goodrich site, and is leased by Creates 2,500 New Jobs businesses that employ local residents.
David C. Lizárraga Appointed by President Jimmy Carter to National Commission on Neighborhoods
TELACU Weatherization/ Inter-City Energy Systems Launched In partnership with Southern California Gas and Edison, families are provided—at no cost to them— products and services that help them conserve energy and reduce utility costs.
34 TELACU EDUCATION FOUNDATION TELACU Community Capital Established David C. Lizárraga Joins A catalyst for creating and retaining jobs in our community, Congressional Hispanic TELACU creates revolving loan and technical assistance Caucus Institute in programs that empower small business owners. Washington, DC
South Coast Shingle Acquired
Youth Services Program Begins Honda mini-bikes play an important role in keeping local at-risk teens in school.
ND 32 ANNUAL BUILDING THE DREAM GALA 35 First Affordable Family Lanto Pacific, Homes Developed City of Commerce
Scholarship Program Established
A modest 15 scholarships are awarded to the first class of TELACU Scholars.
César Chávez Inaugurates TELACU Center
TELACU headquarters becomes a community landmark with its 40-foot ceramic mural, “El Orgullo De Nuestra Herencia.”
36 TELACU EDUCATION FOUNDATION Tamayo Restaurant Opens Rescued from demolition four years earlier, a historic hacienda is transformed into a world-class dining establishment showcasing the works of Mexican artist Maestro Rufino Tamayo.
First Senior Housing Complex Built A 202 project funded by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, TELACU Senior Housing is developed in the City of Hawthorne.
ND 32 ANNUAL BUILDING THE DREAM GALA 37 College Advisement and Leadership Program (CALP) Implemented
Michael Lizárraga Joins TELACU to Assist US A comprehensive support system, including Government in S & L Crisis academic and career guidance, is incorporated into TELACU begins a highly successful venture to liquidate the Scholarship Program to ensure that Scholars earn $13 billion of troubled loans and properties acquired their college degree. from failed financial institutions.
Annual “La Noche del Mariachi,” Scholarship Awards Biltmore Bowl Dinner Moves to Biltmore Hotel David C. Lizárraga Appointed to California Arts Council by Governor Pete Wilson
David C. Lizárraga Joins Whittier College Board of Trustees
38 TELACU EDUCATION FOUNDATION Classic Upward Bound and Veterans Upward Bound Programs Begin These Federal TRiO Programs prepare high school students and veterans to Michael Lizárraga Joins pursue post-secondary education. Azusa Pacific University Board of Trustees
Annual Scholarship Awards Dinner Moves to the Century Plaza Hotel
David C. Lizárraga Appointed TELACU Construction to California World Trade Management (TCM) Commission by State's First Formed African American Assembly Speaker, Willie Brown, Jr.
ND 32 ANNUAL BUILDING THE DREAM GALA 39 TCM Lands Alameda Corridor Project This $2.4 billion enterprise connects the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to the rail network east of downtown Los Angeles via a 20-mile high-speed railroad freight line.
Community Commerce Bank Named Top Small Business Lender by Los Angeles Business Journal
Michael Lizárraga Heads TELACU Industries TELACU Residential Management Established As President & CEO, Lizárraga oversees TELACU’s family of companies built To provide our seniors with the upon four key business sectors— dignity and respect they deserve, real estate development, financial TELACU forms this non-profit services, construction and construction management. entity to effectively manage the growing number of senior housing complexes developed by TELACU.
40 TELACU EDUCATION FOUNDATION TELACU Begins Mixed-Use Projects with Pacific Development
Retail space is mixed with senior housing to create new developments in Montebello, South Gate and West Covina.
Talent Search Program Launched
This third TRiO Program helps middle and high school students prepare for higher education.
Multifamily Development Partnership Established with K & B (Now MacFarlane Costa) Tax credit housing expert Michael Costa partners with TELACU to create numerous affordable workforce communities throughout California.
TELACU Develops First Major Food 4 Less opens on the site of Angelus Grand Supermarket in East LA Plaza, quickly becoming one of the chain’s top Area in 15 Years grossing stores.
TCM Becomes Federal 8(a) Company
ND 32 ANNUAL BUILDING THE DREAM GALA 41 Foundation Expands Nationally To reach a higher percentage of the US Latino population, Foundation programs are extended to Illinois, Texas and New York. Nursing Program Established to Meet Critical Need Downey Regional Medical Center becomes first Millennium Partner of TELACU’s Health Careers Program, which addresses the David C. Lizárraga Graduate critical shortage of bilingual, culturally Fellowship Program Begins sensitive nurses. Graduate students are supported to pursue the advanced degrees they need to excel and become leaders in our global community.
TCM Builds First Project for US Forestry Service
TCM Builds First Military Project First Annual Health for the US Government Careers Fair Held Hundreds of students and their families learn about rewarding career opportunities in health care and receive a variety of free health screenings.
Educational Technology Center Opens Local youth and families are equipped to access and utilize the world of digital and online technology.
42 TELACU EDUCATION FOUNDATION Citi Foundation Funds Citi/TELACU Students pursuing business careers are awarded Scholars Mentoring Program scholarships and receive academic and career guidance from top-level Citi professionals.
New Millennium Partners Expand Reach of Nursing Program
New Markets Community TELACU receives $30 million New Markets Capital Created Tax Credit allocation from Treasury Department to invest in local community.
Computer Literacy David C. Lizárraga Program for High Elected President School Students of California Latino Begins Caucus Institute
David C. Lizárraga First Appointed to CA New Motor Vehicle Board by State Assembly Speaker Herb Wesson, Jr.
Foundation Named “National Scholarship Provider of the Year”
National Scholarship Providers Association commends TELACU for its innovative programs and outstanding impact in providing access to higher education.
BYU Marriott School/TELACU MBA Program Established Partnership advances TELACU's mission to develop business professionals by providing scholarships to MBA candidates, such as US Army Veteran Bea Cortes.
ND 32 ANNUAL BUILDING THE DREAM GALA 43 FuturoNow Healthy Marriage Initiative Created Programs to strengthen relationships and families are delivered to more than 4,000 Latino couples, individuals and youth each year. Funded by the US Department of Health & Human Services, this Initiative brings together over 20 faith- and community- based organizations.
Bridge to Employment Program Launched TELACU Reaches $500 Million in Total Assets High school students are exposed to careers in health and technology. David and Michael Lizárraga Become First Father and Son to Have Both Served on CSU Foundation Board
Henry Segerstrom High School Santa Ana, TELACU Weatherizes California 150,000th Home
TELACU Construction Management Builds its Largest School Project to Date
David C. Lizárraga Elected Chair of US Hispanic David C. Lizárraga Chamber of Commerce Receives Honorary Doctorate from This national advocacy organization represents Cal State LA the interests of over 2.5 million Hispanic-owned businesses, which collectively generate $400 billion, as well as 200 chambers throughout the US, Mexico, Canada, Puerto Rico, Bolivia and Uruguay.
44 TELACU EDUCATION FOUNDATION TELACU Becomes 5th With the proven success of TELACU’s unique business approach to Largest Hispanic Business community development, Hispanic Business Magazine recognizes TELACU in California as the 54th largest Hispanic company in the entire nation.
TOYOTA Funds David C. Lizárraga Financial resources and guidance are provided Fellows and TOYOTA/TELACU to graduate students and upperclassman college Scholarship Program students studying business or engineering.
Newest Millennium Partners Expand Reach of Nursing Program to Pediatrics
TELACU Signs Largest Industrial Lease in Commerce Market in 7 Years
TELACU Education Foundation 25th Anniversary TELACU Celebrates 40th Anniversary
ND 32 ANNUAL BUILDING THE DREAM GALA 45 Chairman David C. Lizárraga, US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Introduces Newly Inaugurated President Barack Obama
Only 50 days into his first term, President Obama delivers his agenda on education and the economy.
Hyundai Partnership Establishes TELACU Construction Management Two New Foundation Programs Completes $24 million, 1200-Seat Centinela Valley Union High School The “Hyundai Experience” provides internships to TELACU Scholars and the District Performing Arts Center ST Math Program provides cutting-edge digital math education software to local elementary schools.
David C. Lizárraga and TELACU Lobby Dedicated at White Memorial Hospital
46 TELACU EDUCATION FOUNDATION Trustee Michael Lizárraga Delivers Commencement Address at Azusa Pacific University STEM Initiative Formalized Across All Foundation Programs
Together with Business Initiative will ensure that Entrepreneurship and Innovation remain hallmarks of America.
TRiO Programs Awarded Third Consecutive Five-Year Grants
Upward Bound Programs that prepare middle and high school students and veterans to pursue post-secondary education expand to three, increasing participation to 1,600 students annually. The Veterans Program is the only one of its kind in California.
TELACU Scholarships Surpass 10,000
Health Careers Partnership with White Memorial Medical Center Celebrates 10 Years of Excellence TELACU Makes its Largest Loan: $34.2 More than 100 local residents graduate and receive Registered million New Markets Nurse Licensure through this partnership and now account for 25% of Hospital’s nursing staff. Overall, more than 500 Health Tax Credit Transaction Careers graduates now serve in local community hospitals. with BioFuels Fuel Cells, LLC
Dr. David C. Lizárraga Receives Second Presidential Appointment
President Obama appoints David to the US Department of the Treasury’s CDFI Community Development Advisory Board.
ND 32 ANNUAL BUILDING THE DREAM GALA 47 Tamayo Restaurant Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Citi/TELACU Scholars Mentoring Program Reaches 10th Anniversary
Citi’s investment—exceeding $2.5 million— supports Foundation’s Business Initiative through scholarships for business- related majors; Citi executives add to this investment as Mentors.
Michael Lizárraga Receives Honorary Doctorate from Azusa Pacific University
David C. Lizárraga Family Honored TELACU/New Markets by Longstanding University Community Capital Partners: USC and La Verne Allocations Reach $175 million
TELACU Celebrates 45 Years of “Building TELACU Education Foundation Celebrates Communities with Partners Like You” 30 Years of “Building the Dream”
48 TELACU EDUCATION FOUNDATION The Dream continues… COMMENDATIONS
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VOICES OF LEADERSHIP
US SENATOR Dianne Feinstein CALIFORNIA “Since its inception, the TELACU Education Foundation has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to increasing the retention rate of Latino students in higher education. Its dedication to ensuring the academic success of Latino youth is truly praiseworthy and demonstrates a true commitment to improving access to education in the Los Angeles community. There is no doubt that its efforts will continue to benefit countless individuals for many years to come. As your United States Senator representing the State of California, I commend the TELACU Education Foundation for its extraordinary achievements and contributions.”
US SENATOR Robert Menendez NEW JERSEY “As someone who attended public schools and relied on Pell Grants and federal loans to be the first in my family to graduate from college, I have a first-hand appreciation of the importance of education. We need to make educational opportunity a national priority. Let us teach our children not only how to read and write, but how to think and build a skill-set that will prepare them to thrive in today’s economy. I commend Dr. David C. Lizárraga and your impeccable staff for recognizing the need to support Latino students and provide opportunities that might otherwise be unavailable. Through your guidance and investment in the future of our great nation, you are strengthening and invigorating a new generation who will become the leaders of tomorrow.”
US CONGRESSMAN Xavier Becerra CALIFORNIA “For over three decades, the TELACU Education Foundation has worked tirelessly to provide first-generation students with resources to access and succeed in higher education. These resources range from scholarships to personal, academic and professional development guidance. The TELACU Education Foundation is an invaluable asset for underserved communities with aspiring first-generation leaders. I commend and thank you for your continued determination in ensuring our students are given opportunities to live out their academic dreams. Tonight, the TELACU Education Foundation is honoring Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León for his contributions to the community and State of California. I’m pleased to join you in honoring State Senator de León, congratulations!”
US CONGRESSWOMAN Lucille Roybal-Allard CALIFORNIA “I commend the TELACU Education Foundation, the Lizárraga family, and their exceptional staff for 32 years of outstanding commitment to bridging the educational gap across innumerable communities across Southern California, Chicago, Texas and New York. By providing academic scholarships, mentoring services, and career guidance to our nation’s disadvantaged youth, the Foundation is delivering invaluable assistance to our aspiring young leaders as they pursue their dreams of a postsecondary education, allowing them to reimagine and recreate their future.”
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VOICES OF LEADERSHIP
US CONGRESSWOMAN Judy Chu CALIFORNIA “The Foundation’s services and generosity currently empower over two thousand hard- working students, from middle school students to post-graduates, with the support they need to reach their full potential. TELACU’s support enables these students to achieve graduation rates of 99%, with many of their college graduates going on to pursue advanced degrees. I commend the TELACU Education Foundation for its unwavering commitment and dedication to providing the youth of our communities with the preparation and support that allow them to reach the education and careers that satisfy their capabilities. The thousands of students who have worked their way to higher achievement through TELACU’s empowerment have profoundly affected themselves, their communities, and our society.” US CONGRESSMAN (Ret.) Howard “Buck” McKeon CALIFORNIA “It is my great pleasure to congratulate the TELACU Education Foundation on the occasion of your Annual Awards Gala, celebrating the accomplishments of the Foundation along with the numerous successes of the Scholars you serve. Thank you for your unwavering efforts to promote scholastic achievement within our community. By providing the most vulnerable Latino students with the opportunity to receive a quality education, the TELACU Education Foundation has given over 2,000 young individuals the tools to succeed. I am delighted by the program’s results: a 99% completion rate among program participants and an almost equally high rate of students who go on to pursue a college degree. The efforts of the TELACU Education Foundation will do more than improve the lives of the students that have so benefited from its support, it will invigorate our society with young men and women who will contribute to our community and transform their neighborhoods.” US CONGRESSMAN Ed Royce CALIFORNIA “Since its inception in 1968, TELACU has been a vital contributor to the Latino community in Los Angeles. The TELACU Education Foundation has been instrumental in providing a platform for students to receive professional development and college readiness training. I support the TELACU Education Foundation’s contributions to the Latino community, and encourage you to continue your indelible service.
I would like to thank everyone who helped organize this event, as well as all of its participants. The TELACU Education Foundation has been a beacon of success, and I offer my sincerest congratulations for your achievements. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.” COUNCIL MEMBER José Huizar LOS ANGELES “By investing in and assisting thousands upon thousands of talented and deserving local students attain high school diplomas and college degrees, the Foundation has empowered families to become more self-sufficient, boosted the local economy, and helped support the innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders Los Angeles and our nation need now and in the future. And by encouraging students to pursue STEM and Business degrees, as well as providing Workforce Preparedness, the Foundation’s impact continues to grow exponentially. TELACU Alumni are shaping the future of the City of Los Angeles and beyond.”
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Congresswoman Judy Chu and White Memorial’s Beth Zachary
Corporate Partners, Dignitaries and TELACU Scholars
Michael Lizárraga and Paul Stephens Mr. & Mrs. Julio Negrete with Scholars perform National Anthem
American Honda Foundation’s Alexandra Warnier with Scholars
Edison’s Ambassador Gaddi Vasquez with Scholars
Verizon’s Eugene Eng with Scholars JPMorgan Chase team with Scholars
SoCalGas’ Dennis Arriola with Scholars Dennis Arriola and Janet Winnick Purdue MBA Candidates Eric Barajas and Gini Sanchez with Scholars
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Gala Chair Michael D. Rouse, TOYOTA, and Chairman David C. Lizárraga present the “CREO” Award to SoCalGas President & CEO Dennis Arriola
Gala Chair Michael D. Rouse, TOYOTA, and Gustavo Bidart Chairman David C. Lizárraga present the represents Legacy “CREO” Award to CSU Chancellor Timothy Sponsor Citi P. White, PhD
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, Honorary Co-Chair, joins Gala immediately after Stanley Cup win by LA Kings!
Millennium Partner White Memorial Medical Center represented by Beth Zachary and Health Career Scholars
Hyundai’s Zafar Brooks and Brandon Ramirez with Scholars
Union Bank’s Leticia Aguilar with Scholars Hon. Kevin de León, Honorary Co-Chair
(Front row left to right) Hon. Steve Veres; Hon. Tom Torlakson; Brandon Ramirez, Hyundai; Ed de la Rosa, Stifel; Leticia Aguilar, Union Bank; Hon. Gaddi Vasquez, Edison; Hon. Gil Cedillo; Gustavo Bidart, Citi; Chancellor Timothy P. White, CSU; Dr. Michael Lizárraga, TELACU; Priscilla Lizárraga, Gala Executive Producer; Michael D. Rouse, TOYOTA; Dennis Arriola, SoCalGas; Don Kincey, Comerica; Beth Zachary, White Memorial Medical Center; Rudy Beserra, The Coca-Cola Company; Peter Villegas, JPMorgan Chase; Karime Bradvica, USC Latino Alumni Association; Julio Negrete; Mike Silacci, AT&T; Roy Jasso, Wells Fargo (2nd row center) Dr. David C. Lizárraga, TELACU Education Foundation
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David C. Lizárraga; Hon. Mónica García, LAUSD Board President & Decade One “CREO” Award Recipient; Gala Chair Michael D. Rouse, TOYOTA
David C. Lizárraga; Angélica Gutiérrez, PhD, Decade Three “CREO” Award Recipient; Michael Lizárraga
David C. Lizárraga; Hon. Benjamin Cárdenas, Decade Two “CREO” Award Recipient; Priscilla Lizárraga
Corporate Chair Lisa Deloney, Citi
Edison International’s Flor Tolley
Southwest Airlines’ Lidia Martinez
George Ramirez and Corporate Co-Chair Leticia Aguilar, Union Bank
Bank of America’s Raul Bustillos Hyundai’s Chris Hosford and Walter Rodriguez
56 TELACU EDUCATION FOUNDATION 2011-2012 BUILDING THE DREAM GALA
2011 Gala: The Honorable Carol Liu, CA Senator, 21st District, accepts “CREO” Award on behalf of her husband, the Honorable Michael R. Peevey, President, CA Public Utilities Commission, from David C. Lizárraga and Catherine Sandoval, CA Public Utilities Commissioner
2011 Gala: Rod Spackman accepts “CREO” Award on behalf of Chevron Corporation from TOYOTA’s Jerome Miller and David C. Lizárraga
2011 Gala: Citibank’s Lisa Deloney caps off the evening with David and Michael Lizárraga
2011 Gala: Chevron’s Rod Spackman
2012 Gala: David C. Lizárraga; 2011 Gala: Union Bank’s Leticia Aguilar Julia Perez, “CREO” Award Recipient; Michael Lizárraga 2012 Gala: Wells Fargo’s Jonathan Weedman
2012 Gala: Ambassador Gaddi Vasquez
2012 Gala: TOYOTA’s Michael D. Rouse with David C. Lizárraga Fellows, Sponsored by TOYOTA
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2009 Gala: Mónica García, Board President, Los Angeles 2009 Gala: CA State Senator Gil Cedillo is presented Unified School District, is presented the“CREO” Award by the “CREO” Award by Citi’s Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann TOYOTA’s Irv Miller; Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, City of Los and David C. Lizárraga Angeles; and David C. Lizárraga
2009 Gala: Dream Builder Award Recipients Julio & Grace Negrete
2010 Gala: Michael D. Rouse receives the "CREO" Award on behalf of TOYOTA from David C. Lizárraga and Kristie Hernandez, 2010-2011 Lizárraga Fellow, Sponsored by TOYOTA
2010 Gala: Hon. Yolie Flores receives the "CREO" Award from David C. Lizárraga and Jamie Zamora, 2009-2010 Lizárraga Fellow, Sponsored by TOYOTA
2009 Gala: Scholars and sponsors gather on stage at the 2009 Awards Gala
58 TELACU EDUCATION FOUNDATION 2007-2008 BUILDING THE DREAM GALA
2008 Gala: Michael Lizárraga, TELACU Industries President & CEO, and David C. Lizárraga, TEF Chairman & Founder, pay tribute to past “CREO” Award Recipients
2008 Gala: Back Row: Richard Alatorre, Former LA City Councilman; Rocky Delgadillo, LA City Attorney Front Row: Beth Zachary, President & CEO, White Memorial Medical Center; Antonio Villaraigosa, LA City Mayor; David C. Lizárraga
2008 Gala: Lisa Barrett, Citibank Southwest Division President, and Irv Miller, TOYOTA Motor Sales USA Group Vice President, Corporate Communications
2008 Gala: Previous “CREO” Award Recipient, Tom Harkin, US Senator, and David C. Lizárraga
2007 Gala: Lisa Barrett presents Citi check for $400,000
2007 Gala: “CREO” Award Recipient Steven Barr, Green Dot Public Schools; Lisa Barrett; David C. Lizárraga; “CREO” Award Recipient Harris Luu, Oscar De La Hoya Ánimo Charter High School
2007 Gala: “CREO” Award Recipient Fabian Núñez, CA Assembly Speaker; TOYOTA’s Irv Miller; David C. Lizárraga
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2006 TELACU Scholars
2006 Gala: Priscilla Lizárraga, Event Chair; Joe Baca, US Congressman; David C. Lizárraga, TEF Chairman & Founder; Howard P. “Buck” McKeon, US Congressman; Michael Lizárraga, President & CEO, TELACU Industries
2006 Gala: Cali Garcia-Velez, President, Citibank West FSB; Lisa Barrett, Citibank
2005 Gala: Mary Anne Chern, Charitable Foundation President, White Memorial Medical Center; David C. Lizárraga; TELACU Nurse Scholars
2006 Gala: Honorary Gala Committee Members José L. Huizar, LA City Councilman; Gil Cedillo, CA State Senator; Janice Hahn, LA City Councilwoman; Richard Alarcon, CA State Senator
2005 Gala: David C. Lizárraga; “CREO” Award Recipient Ken Salazar, US Senator; Congressman Joe Baca
2005 Gala: David C. Lizarraga; “CREO” Award Recipient Anna Escobedo Cabral, US Treasurer; CA State Senator Richard Polanco (Ret.)
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2004 Gala: David C. Lizárraga, TEF Chairman & Founder; James Hahn, LA City Mayor; Michael D. Weitzman, President, Citibank West; Michael Lizárraga, TELACU Industries President & CEO; Joe Baca, US Congressman
2004 Gala: David C. Lizárraga; US Congressman Ed Royce receives the “CREO” Award on behalf of US Congressman Michael Oxley 2004 Gala: Congressman Joe Baca; Corporate “CREO” Award Recipient Jorge Delgado, General Manager, Univision, Channel 34; David C. Lizárraga
2003 Gala: (L-R) First Row: Priscilla Lizárraga, Event Chair; TELACU Board Member Jay Candelaria and Mrs. Jay Candelaria; Richard Polanco, CA State Senator (Ret.); Lt. Governor Cruz Bustamante; “CREO” Award Recipient Marco A. Firebaugh, CA Assembly Majority Leader; David C. Lizárraga; Honorary Gala Chairwoman Lucille Roybal-Allard, US Congresswoman; Michael Lizárraga; Sil Gonzales, President, Casa de Gonzales Chrysler Jeep; Congressman Ed Royce
2003 Gala: David C. Lizárraga; “CREO” Award Recipient Marco A. Firebaugh, TELACU Alumnus; US Congresswoman Roybal-Allard
2003 Gala: Corporate “CREO” Award Recipient Michael D. Weitzman, Citi; Honorary Co-Chair Cruz Bustamante
2003 Gala: Corporate Co-Chair Rudy Beserra, Vice President, Coca-Cola Co.; TELACU Scholar; David C. Lizárraga; Peter Villegas, First Vice President, Washington Mutual
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2001 Gala: “CREO” Award Recipient Roderick Paige, US Secretary of Education; Michael Lizárraga, President & CEO, TELACU Industries
2001 Gala: “CREO” Award Recipient Frank Quevedo, Vice President, Southern California Edison; Priscilla Lizárraga, Event Chair; David C. Lizárraga, TEF Chairman & Founder; “CREO” Award Recipient Martha Escutia, CA State Senator; “CREO” Award Recipient Hector Barreto, SBA Administrator; Michael Lizárraga
2000 Gala: “CREO” Award Recipient Tom Harkin, US Senator; David C. Lizárraga; Gala Chair Senator Martha Escutia
2000 Gala: David C. Lizárraga; Christina Aguilera; Benefactor Rudy Beserra, Vice President, Coca-Cola Co.; TELACU Scholars
1999 Gala: “CREO” Award Recipient Antonio Villaraigosa, CA State Assembly Speaker; Lizárraga Family
2000 Gala: “CREO” Award Recipient Louis Caldera, US Secretary of the Army; Senator Martha Escutia
1999 Gala: Gala Chairman Cruz Bustamante, CA Lt. Governor; Rudy Beserra; David C. Lizárraga
1999 Gala: “CREO” Award Recipient Ruben Zacarias, LAUSD Superintendent; Priscilla Lizárraga
62 TELACU EDUCATION FOUNDATION 1993-1998 BUILDING THE DREAM GALA
1998 Gala: “CREO” Award Recipient Lt. Governor Bustamante; Honorary 1998 Gala: “CREO” Award Recipients Esteban Torres, US Congressman, and Mrs. Gala Co-Chair Richard Polanco, CA Arcy Torres; TELACU Scholars; TELACU Board Member Dolores Carrillo; Joe & Blanca State Senate Majority Leader Gonzalez; Gala Chairman Antonio Villaraigosa, CA State Assembly Speaker
1998 Gala: “CREO” Award Recipient Marty Martinez, US Congressman; David C. Lizárraga, TEF Chairman & Founder
1997 Gala: “CREO” Award Recipients Senator Richard Polanco and Richard W. Riley, US Secretary of Education; David C. Lizárraga
1996 Gala: Gala Chairman Senator Richard Polanco; “CREO” Award Recipient Reed E. Hundt, FCC Chairman; David C. Lizárraga; Councilman Richard Alatorre
1995 Gala: “CREO” Award Recipients Jack Kemp, Co-Director, Empower America; Herminio Blanco, Mexico Secretary of Commerce; Ronald H. Brown, US Secretary of Commerce 1995 Gala: “CREO” Award Recipient Ronald H. Brown, US Secretary of Commerce; David C. Lizárraga
1993 Gala: Councilman Richard Alatorre; “CREO” Award Recipient David C. Lizárraga on the occasion of TELACU’s 25th Anniversary
1994 Gala: LA City Councilman Richard Alatorre; “CREO” Award Recipient Richard Riordan, LA City Mayor; David C. Lizárraga; TELACU Special Award Recipients
1993 Gala: David C. Lizárraga; Mike Roos, CA State Assemblyman; Martha Escutia, CA State Assemblywoman; “CREO” Award Recipient Richard Alatorre, LA City Councilman
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Each year, TELACU Scholars graduate from some of the most selective and prestigious colleges and universities across the United States, due in great measure to the investments made by our network of committed corporate partners. These funds are further leveraged through our partnerships with institutions (denoted below by an *) who match these funds, ensuring that Scholars have sufficient resources to earn their degrees as well increasing the number of scholarships we are able to provide. Below is a partial list of our Scholars’ alma maters.
ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY DUKE UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, Tex Boggs, PhD, President Richard H. Brodhead, PhD, President BERKELEY Nicholas B. Dirks, PhD, Chancellor AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY* EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE Jon R. Wallace, DBA, President Marvin Martinez, MA, President UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS Linda P.B. Katehi, PhD, Chancellor BIOLA UNIVERSITY* GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Barry H. Corey, PhD, President Steven Knapp, PhD, President UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE* Howard Gillman, PhD, Chancellor BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY* HARVARD UNIVERSITY Kevin J. Worthen, JD, President Drew Gilpin Faust, PhD, President UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES* J. REUBEN CLARK LAW SCHOOL HOPE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Gene Block, PhD, Chancellor James R. Rasband, JD, Dean John L. Derry, EdD, President UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, MARRIOTT SCHOOL OF JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY RIVERSIDE MANAGEMENT Ronald J. Daniels, JD, President Kim A. Wilcox, PhD, Chancellor Lee T. Perry, PhD, Dean LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY* UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF David W. Burcham, JD, President SAN DIEGO TECHNOLOGY Pradeep Khosla, PhD, Chancellor Thomas F. Rosenbaum, PhD, President MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC Leo Rafael Reif, PhD, President SANTA BARBARA* UNIVERSITY, POMONA* Henry T. Yang, PhD, Chancellor Soraya M. Coley, PhD, President MOUNT ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY* Ann McElaney-Johnson, PhD, President UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SANTA CRUZ DOMINGUEZ HILLS* NEW YORK UNIVERSITY George Blumenthal, PhD, Chancellor Willie J. Hagan, PhD, President John Sexton, PhD, President UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO* CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY Michael D. Amiridis, PhD, Chancellor FULLERTON* Sharon K. Hahs, PhD, President Mildred García, EdD, President UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE* OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE* Devorah Lieberman, PhD, President CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, Jonathan Veitch, PhD, President LONG BEACH* UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME Jane C. Conoley, PhD, President PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY Rev. John I. Jenkins, CSC, President Andrew K. Benton, JD, President CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS* LOS ANGELES* PURDUE UNIVERSITY* Ralph W. Kuncl, PhD, President William A. Covino, PhD, President Mitchell E. Daniels Jr., JD, President UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, KRANNERT SCHOOL OF CALIFORNIA* NORTHRIDGE* MANAGEMENT C.L. Max Nikias, PhD, President Dianne F. Harrison, PhD, President David Hummels, PhD, Interim Dean UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS – PAN CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, RIO HONDO COLLEGE AMERICAN SAN BERNARDINO* Teresa Dreyfuss, MBA, President Robert S. Nelsen, PhD, President Tomás D. Morales, PhD, President SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY WHITTIER COLLEGE CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY* Elliot Hirshman, PhD, President Havidan Rodriguez, PhD James L. Doti, PhD, President President Ad-Interim STANFORD UNIVERSITY CORNELL UNIVERSITY John L. Hennessy, PhD, President David J. Skorton, PhD, President *Partnering Institution
64 TELACU EDUCATION FOUNDATION THE FOUNDATION Board & Staff
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN
For more than three decades, we have had the privilege of working together with partners like you to transform educational outcomes for thousands of BOARD OF DIRECTORS students. Beginning with a modest 15 college Scholars DR. DAVID C. LIZÁRRAGA here in our local community, in 1994 we expanded our Chairman and Founder Programs to include middle and high school students and veterans. In 2001 we further extended our reach DR. MICHAEL LIZÁRRAGA to underserved communities in Illinois, Texas and New PRISCILLA LIZÁRRAGA York. Recognizing that in our ever-evolving global CARMEN O. PEREZ economy a college degree is not necessarily sufficient to guarantee meaningful employment, the Foundation expanded its services once again and intensified TELACU EDUCATION the career development aspect of our Programs FOUNDATION STAFF through two highly effective initiatives: the STEM and VELMA DE LA ROSA Senior Vice President Business Initiative and the Workforce Academy. The Executive Director, TRiO Programs Foundation’s relationship with our Scholars does not end at graduation; we know that as they succeed in COLLEGE SUCCESS PROGRAM the professional world their impact—and all of ours— LAUREN LIZÁRRAGA will continue to grow. Director STEPHANIE “STEVIE” LIZÁRRAGA As they earn their college degrees, they eagerly launch Assistant Director into rewarding careers with a renewed passion to make a difference. In fact, as I make my rounds engaging TRiO PROGRAMS with corporations and institutions across our nation, I ANA LIZET FARIAS Project Director am humbled by the number of Alumni I encounter who Talent Search Program have never forgotten where they came from or their DAVID SARABIA promise to give a hand, because they themselves were Project Director once given a hand. Such are the countless dedicated Upward Bound Program men and women who are supported by our entire YESENIA GUERRA Project Director TELACU Family—from our corporate and educational Veterans Upward Bound Program partners to our staff and volunteers. HEALTH CAREERS PROGRAM Our Alumni are the embodiment of our TELACU Mission LILIAN GONZALEZ Statement as they pioneer new avenues of service, Health Careers Program Director empowerment, advancement, and the creation of self- White Memorial Medical Center sufficiency in communities all across our America and beyond! For empowering this incredible contribution to our community and world, please accept my most sincere gratitude.
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BIANCA LIZARRAGA Medical Doctor Candidate DAVID GEFFEN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES BS, Psychobiology UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES A participant in TELACU’s Continuum of Education since 9th grade, Bianca became the first in her family to earn a college degree. Currently enrolled in UCLA’s highly competitive dual-degree PRIME program at the David Geffen School of Medicine, which integrates medical education, health disparity courses, community projects and a Master’s, she is being prepared to care for underserved populations and become a leader in the medical field. She also plans to pursue an MBA in order to become a physician leader who is skilled in both medicine and health service management.
JANEL OROZCO MBA/Master of Public Health Candidate UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY BS, Business Administration UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA After completing the second year of a challenging dual-degree MBA/MPH program, this summer, Janel will utilize her skills in both business and public health at an internship with Kaiser Permanente in Oakland. She will be doing internal consulting for The Permanente Medical Group, focusing on quality and operations. As part of her personal mission to provide better health care to underserved communities, she will leverage the experiences she gains from her internship in her future role as a hospital administrator to positively impact patient care and operations.
BRIAN RAMIREZ PhD in Mechanical Engineering Candidate UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES MS, Mechanical Engineering; Emphasis in Solid and Structural Mechanics UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES As one of only a few Latino PhD students in his highly competitive Mechanical Engineering Program at UCLA, Brian is a role model for the next generation of Latino engineers. A two-time McNair Scholar and a CSU LSAMP Scholar, he shares his work— from investigating how materials break down during explosions, to low velocity impact applications of polymer foams—to encourage students to explore the exciting field of engineering. Ultimately, he’d like to balance careers as a college professor and as a scientist at a national research lab.
RAMON ZEPEDA MBA Candidate THE WHARTON SCHOOL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA BS, Accounting and Business Administration UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA An alumnus of the Citi/TELACU Scholars Mentoring Program, Ramon has just completed his first year in the MBA Program at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. This summer, he will be interning in Bank of America-Merrill Lynch’s Investment Banking Division, working on multi-billion dollar mergers and acquisitions in the technology sector. In the fall, he will continue his studies at Wharton’s San Francisco campus to gain more exposure to Silicon Valley’s start-up and investment communities. He is well on his way to becoming a trailblazer for future Latino investors and tech entrepreneurs.
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EDUARDO ANTUNEZ Master of Power and Control Systems Candidate CSU LOS ANGELES BS, Electrical Engineering CSU LOS ANGELES Eduardo aspires to become an electrical engineer who is not only skilled, but also ethical, putting the safety, health and welfare of the public above all else. Troubled by the world’s reliance on electricity, he plans to use his education to help conserve our natural resources by discovering alternate energy sources. His dedication to equality also inspired him to found Students United to Reach Goals in Education (SURGE) to empower undocumented students and provide the support they so desperately need to succeed. Most recently, as part of the Wild Life Conservation UAV Challenge, he worked on the CSULA Unmanned Aerial Vehicle.
DAVID RAMIREZ-GALVEZ Juris Doctor Candidate STANFORD LAW SCHOOL BA, Political Science UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES Growing up laboring next to his father on construction sites for unfair wages, David was inspired to obtain an education in law. While clerking for the ACLU of Southern California last summer, he worked alongside attorneys to ensure Unaccompanied Children from Central America were treated fairly and humanely by the US Government. Now at Stanford, he is using the University’s platform to shed light on issues affecting Latinos, such as the deplorable conditions of immigration detention centers. Upon graduation, he will clerk for Judge Costa of the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in Houston, and also organize voter registration rallies and mobilize the Latino vote. GINI SANCHEZ MBA Candidate PURDUE UNIVERSITY BA, Business Management AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY Only a month after graduating Cum Laude from Azusa Pacific University with a degree in Business Management, Gini began working for Nestle and almost immediately was selected as the company’s sole representative to the LAUSD Dodger Stadium Community Partnership. Her ultimate goal was to attain an MBA and, only one year later, she matriculated at Purdue. Already committed to diversity, she was greatly motivated by the fact that she was the only domestic Latina in her MBA Program. Currently, she is in India completing a 3-week paid internship with TVS Motors—the country’s largest manufacturer of two wheel cycles.
LETICIA SANTANA Master of Electrical Engineering Candidate CSU LOS ANGELES BS, Mechanical Engineering CSU LOS ANGELES Leticia’s academic excellence earned her numerous scholarships—including the Edison International Power Energy Scholarship Award—as well as recognition from the Engineering Honor Society Tau Beta Pi and a spot on the CSU Los Angeles Dean’s List. In addition to these stellar achievements, she completed an internship with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s Student Engineer Program and worked on the Zero Net Energy Project with SoCalGas.
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CRYSTAL CALDERA Juris Doctor/PhD in Sociology Candidate UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE MA, Education; Emphasis in Counseling CSU DOMINGUEZ HILLS The first person in her family to graduate from college, Crystal is also UC Irvine’s first PhD Candidate in Sociology to concurrently pursue a law degree through the Program in Law and Graduate Studies. Her current research, focused on the daily realities of life within Mexican-origin communities in the US, not only gives a scholarly voice to an underrepresented community, but also earned her distinction as a 2014 American Association for Hispanics in Education Graduate Fellow! One day, she plans to critically analyze how Latino culture and experiences shape the law in order to eliminate obstacles and create opportunities for our nation’s largest and fastest-growing population segment.
MONTSERRAT ESPEJEL MBA Candidate MOUNT SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY BS, Business Administration CSU LOS ANGELES Balancing a full-time job, volunteer commitments and a four-year-old, Montserrat struggled to find information on how she could obtain a college degree due to her immigration status. Eventually, with support and resources from TELACU and various on-campus clubs, she graduated from CSU Los Angeles with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration, option in Finance. She is certain that her next goal—an MBA—will expand her career opportunities and equip her to empower other Latinas and undocumented students on the path toward higher education.
CRUZ OLIVARES Master of Computers and Electric Power Systems Candidate CSU LOS ANGELES BS, Electrical Engineering CSU LOS ANGELES Cruz has already amassed an impressive résumé including internships at Southern California Edison and MWH Global Engineering, and, most recently, serving as Software Engineer Lead on a DIRECTV Internet Connectivity App. His achievements have also earned him the honor of being selected as a Microsoft Scholar as well as a College of Engineering, Computer Science and Technology Corporate Scholar. Combining his passion for engineering with his commitment to empowering the next generation, he has volunteered with IMPACT LA, the Gumball Foundation, SAESL and the MESA Engineering Program.
JOEY ZAMORA Doctorate in Educational Leadership Candidate UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MA, Education UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX MA, School Counseling UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Joey’s mantra—Here for the Kids—has guided him through nearly a decade-long teaching career. Being of-service to his students, specifically those who are either at-risk or college-bound, is what motivates him to go to his classroom every day. Although his role has been that of educator, he became counselor and mentor to many young people, offering advice and guidance to help them achieve higher education. Adding a doctorate to his already impressive credentials will support him in his transition to guidance counselor and, eventually, college professor.
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EMILY ADAMS Master of Communications Candidate CSU LOS ANGELES BA, Communications CSU LOS ANGELES A graduate of TELACU’s Veterans Upward Bound Program, Emily can personally relate to the struggles our soldiers face when reintegrating into civilian life. Her goal is to combine her passions for communications and community service with her military background to become a liaison between veterans and the non-profit organizations that provide the support system, skills and training that help veterans successfully transition out of the service and into everyday life.
TATIANA BUSTAMANTE Master of Management Candidate UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS BA, Business Administration, Marketing and Management CSU LOS ANGELES Tatiana and her family came to the United States as political refugees from Cuba, leaving behind everything and everyone they’d ever known, in the hopes of a better future. Through a lot of hard work and long hours she achieved success both on campus and in the restaurants where she worked; she became the first person in her family to earn a college degree and rose to management positions. While she has built a successful career in hospitality, she aspires to further her education, ultimately planning to pursue a dual MBA/JD, and become a role model for other first-generation students.
EDWARD GONZÁLEZ Master of Mechanical Engineering Candidate CSU LOS ANGELES BS, Mechanical Engineering CSU LOS ANGELES Whether by providing clean water, restoring city parks, or building new schools, Edward asserts that a career in engineering will empower him to give back in many ways to underserved communities locally and around the world. While completing the final year of his rigorous undergraduate program at CSU Los Angeles, he participated in the “Mexico School Power System,” a project that will provide modern technology to an elementary school in rural Oaxaca, Mexico. This summer, he and his team will travel there to install computers and power systems, completing the project and meeting the deserving young people they’ve been working so hard to help. JACKEE MONTAÑO Juris Doctor Candidate SOUTHWESTERN LAW SCHOOL MA, Education, Social and Cultural Analysis CSU LONG BEACH Jackee’s law school career has focused on public interest law. In the summer, she will clerk as an extern in the Children’s Rights Division at Public Counsel—the largest pro bono law firm in the nation—focusing on transition-age foster youth cases. She is passionate about bringing awareness and access to the rights and legal services available to individuals and organizations. Her ultimate goal is to serve the public’s interest as a Public Defender in criminal law, or as a civil law attorney combating inequality and injustice in various fields.
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FIDEL GOMEZ GARCIA MBA Candidate UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE BA, International Business CSU FULLERTON At the age of 14, Fidel left his home in Mexico City to ease the financial burden his parents were under and to chase his American Dream. Working back-to-back shifts to pay his rent, buy groceries and send money back to his family, he was undeterred in furthering his education. He consistently achieved high sales in his retail positions and began developing a professional network through the Orange County Youth Chamber of Commerce. By becoming a successful businessman, he intends to open doors of opportunity for other first-generation students and support them in pursuit of their own American Dream.
NARCISO JIMENEZ Master of Civil Engineering and Construction Management Candidate CSU FULLERTON BS, Civil Engineering and Construction Management CSU LOS ANGELES On a walk through downtown Los Angeles as a child, Narciso could not understand why there were so many people sleeping on the streets of such a prominent city. As a result, he is determined to create affordable green housing in a self-sustaining community. Augmenting his degree in Civil Engineering with an advanced degree in Construction Engineering and Management will allow him to utilize his design skills to create and realize his own vision—a home for every family to fulfill their American Dream!
ZEYLA ZAZUETA Master of Social Work Candidate UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BA, Psychology MOUNT SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY Successfully balancing her academic responsibilities with her extracurricular activities, Zeyla has maintained an impressive 3.75 GPA while also dedicating a significant portion of her time to helping others. The true embodiment of service, over the past two years she has interned and volunteered at Bienvenidos Children’s Center, A Place Called Home and Heart of Los Angeles, even using funds from last year’s David C. Lizárraga Fellowship to purchase supplies for these worthy causes. From helping children suffering from hunger or abuse to supporting at-risk youth and single mothers, this future Social Worker will change the world by impacting the lives of those in need.
LUIS VENTURA Doctorate of Dental Surgery Candidate UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES BS, Biochemistry LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY Growing up without insurance, Luis and his family had difficulty accessing quality dental care. He saw how inconsistent treatment, language and cultural barriers, and lack of doctor/patient interaction exacerbated the disparity already faced by low-income patients. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from Loyola Marymount, he completed summer programs at both Columbia University and UCLA’s School of Dentistry to further enhance his skills and learn new techniques. Dedicated to providing access to preventive and comprehensive dental care in underserved communities, he helped create a Public Service Announcement on periodontal disease for the MTA’s Transit TV Network and he also interns at a dental clinic in Inglewood.
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TELACU Business Scholar ASHLYE ANGUIANO Senior, Business Economics Minor in Film and Media Studies UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE
A four-year College Success Program Scholar and current member of the Citi/TELACU Scholars Mentoring Program, Ashlye has always been determined to pursue higher education and truly improve her family’s economic situation. She is equally determined to succeed professionally and has secured numerous internships at UC Irvine, one at Wells Fargo and even the Loan Administrative Internship here at TELACU Community Capital. Her ultimate goal is to become a role model who influences her community to achieve self-sufficiency through higher education.
TELACU Engineering Scholar JAIRO GUERRIDO Senior, Electrical Engineering CSU LOS ANGELES
The eldest son of immigrant parents, Jairo had to take on two jobs to help his family and still managed to excel academically. Although he found science and math challenging, he persevered because of his passion for engineering—a discipline that teaches how to think outside the box and to convert scientific knowledge into technology that fuels innovation. A leader among his peers, he serves as a MESA Engineering Program Advisor, Academic Representative for the Salvadorian Educational Fund, and Team Captain of CSU Los Angeles’ P3 Project that maximizes students’ participation in school activities and access to campus resources. With post- graduation plans that include Green Technology research and establishing a school that educates young people about dynamic opportunities in the sciences, Jairo is the personification of the importance and value of the Dream Act to the future of our nation.
TELACU / César Chávez Leadership Scholar HELEN CHAJ Senior, Public Relations CSU NORTHRIDGE
Transitioning to university from her community of Boyle Heights, while working two jobs and taking 17 units, was a real challenge for Helen. Through her internships, including one here at TELACU, she has begun fulfilling her commitment to impact the disparity in health care and high levels of disease in the Latino community. Most recently, her position with a PR firm whose client is Goya Foods—one of our nation’s largest Hispanic food companies— is giving her the opportunity to broaden her impact as she supports the company with their community health initiatives.
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TELACU Arts Award Scholar DANIELA RAMIREZ Senior, English Minor in Music LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY
Daniela loved music from an early age, but like most young people from underserved communities, her first-generation family had to prioritize academics over the music lessons that helped her peers master their instruments. Since she couldn’t afford formal training, she developed her instrument by singing as a way to express herself, grow closer to her religious community, and even escape the stress of everyday life. And escape she did—last semester she studied abroad at the John Felice Rome Center in Italy and this summer, she will travel to Paris with the Loyola Marymount University choruses.
TELACU STEM Scholar ERNESTO COVARRUBIAS Senior, Mechanical Engineering CSU LOS ANGELES
Ernesto got a jumpstart on his professional career by working for UPS while still in school, rising to the position of Engineering Department Supervisor. With an impressive 4.0 GPA in his field of study, he has served as Lead Math Facilitator at CSU Los Angeles’ College of Engineering, Chairman of the Board of the University Student Union, and President of the Mechanical Engineering Honor Society Pi Tau Sigma. In his current roles as Commissioner for the City of Commerce Education Commission and Vice President of Internal Relations at SHPE, he promotes the academic and professional advancement of Hispanics in engineering, math and science.
TELACU Science Scholar MIRIAM ARELLANO Sophomore, Biology UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE
After her grandmother suffered a debilitating stroke and her physical therapy was abruptly cut off by the insurance company, Miriam took it upon herself to help her recover the motor skills she had lost. Recognizing that her recovery process was being stalled by depression, Miriam suggested to her family that they provide more encouragement. Their approach paid off when her grandmother’s condition improved and she was able to sign her name for the first time in two years! This success inspired her to shift her career ambition from music to the field of neuroscience where she could investigate how to combine medicine and psychology to create more effective, alternative forms of physical therapy; and—with a beautifully trained operatic singing voice— we’re sure she’ll manage to incorporate some music as well.
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California Scholars Hugo Tejeda, Jr. HUGO TEJEDA, JR. TELACU WEATHERIZATION CAL POLY POMONA SCHOLAR ABRAM FRIEDMAN Gabriel Varela, Jr. OCCUPATIONAL CENTER “I dream of a successful career in project Aurelio Garcia, Jr. management, ensuring that residential and CAL POLY SAN LUIS OBISPO commercial structures in our community Oscar Perez AZUSA PACIFIC are efficient and safe.” UNIVERSITY Raquel Villatoro Ashley Avelar CALIFORNIA STATE Nicholas Barbrow UNIVERSITY, CHICO CALIFORNIA STATE Arlenne Chavez Jose Camposano UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH Hannah Garcia Samuel Basurto Jazmine Itzep Diana Castro CALIFORNIA STATE Beatriz Lopez Jacob Limon UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ SOUTHWEST AIRLINES SCHOLAR Elena Trigueros HILLS Veronica Castro Jocelyn Lopez Darlene Vasquez Daniela Cervantes ANHEUSER-BUSCH SCHOLAR Marco Lopez Dalia Velasco Kimberly Contreras Julieta Curiel Lopez Mariela Lopez Tadeo CITI SCHOLAR Jesus Medina Michael Guevara Lizet Gutierrez BIOLA UNIVERSITY NEGRETE SCHOLAR Oscar Lopez TOYOTA SCHOLAR Liliana Montes De Oca Ashley Cruz VERIZON SCHOLAR Roberto Gutierrez AMERICAN HONDA SCHOLAR AETNA SCHOLAR Stephany Ortiz Chavez Samantha Ibarra Valerie Gamboa Rubi Mora Evelinda Parra CITI SCHOLAR Luis Moran Areli Gonzalez Alicia Rodriguez Daniela Lozano Jessica Guerra Francisco Moxo-Galicia NEGRETE SCHOLAR SOCALGAS SCHOLAR Bryan Kreitz CALIFORNIA STATE Jennifer Morales Waldir Orellana TOYOTA SCHOLAR Alba Lopez UNIVERSITY, EAST BAY Christopher Ortiz Sierra Pereyra Maritza Flores Thomas Muñoz JPMORGAN CHASE SCHOLAR UNION BANK SCHOLAR Julio Padilla Ashley Murguia HYUNDAI SCHOLAR Daisy Salazar Ernesto Ortega Tobar Beatriz Perez-Varela CALIFORNIA STATE Carla Veliz German Rodriguez-Salcido Gabriella Pringle PEPSICO SCHOLAR UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON Gilberto Rosas Amado Ramirez Maria Alvarez Wendy Sandoval CAL POLY POMONA TOYOTA SCHOLAR Ana Corral Andy Santana Juan Ramon Monica Arevalo Alma Cuevas Robles HYUNDAI SCHOLAR Andrew Torres David Ramon Monica Felix TOYOTA SCHOLAR Enrique Castillo-Rosales CITI SCHOLAR Jeovanny Reyes Cynthia Garcia Johanna Flammer Maria Rivera CALIFORNIA STATE TELACU CONSTRUCTION TOYOTA SCHOLAR Maria Flammer UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES Luis Hernandez MANAGEMENT SCHOLAR Liliana Gonzalez Isaac Aldape Gabriel Rodriguez Stephanie Hernandez Stephanie Lopez Mark Alvarez Hector Rossito Carolina Mariscal TELACU INDUSTRIES SCHOLAR EDISON SCHOLAR TOYOTA SCHOLAR TELACU CONSTRUCTION Diana Machorro MANAGEMENT SCHOLAR Jacqueline Amaya Armando Sandoval Samantha Melero David Andon Martin Sandoval Roberto Martinez Cardozo BANK OF AMERICA SCHOLAR AMERICAN HONDA SCHOLAR Marisol Arellano TOYOTA SCHOLAR Sandra Moralez Martinez Maria Medina-Alva CITI SCHOLAR Evelyn Thomas Lino TOYOTA SCHOLAR Diana Muñoz Erik Avila Wilson Thomas Lino Victoria Medinilla CITI SCHOLAR Jose Becerra Ignacio Topete, Jr. TOYOTA SCHOLAR Jose Ramirez Moises Bernal Brian Vera Francisco Mercado Galo Reinoso US BANK SCHOLAR Emilio Moino Michelle Rios Kevin Castillo CALIFORNIA STATE TOYOTA SCHOLAR Kevin Santeliz Eric Corella UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE Faith Ortiz BANK OF AMERICA SCHOLAR Ernesto Covarrubias Jeannette Buenrostro Wilma Rodriguez TOYOTA SCHOLAR UNION BANK SCHOLAR HYUNDAI SCHOLAR CALIFORNIA STATE Monica De Leon Jennifer Cabrera UNIVERSITY, HUMBOLDT Brenda Garcia Helen Chaj Rossmery Zayas Christopher Garcia HYUNDAI SCHOLAR TELACU WEATHERIZATION Oscar De Jesus SCHOLAR Erick Estrada Maria Garfias Isabel Garcia UNION BANK SCHOLAR Sonia Gutierrez Cecilia Gonzalez JPMORGAN CHASE SCHOLAR Elizabeth Herrera VERONICA CASTRO Miguel Gonzalez Kathleen Lopez CSU LONG BEACH Mildred Gonzalez CITI SCHOLAR Jorge Elias Maldonado Sheila Gonzalez “I dream of inspiring the Latino community Steve Martinez Jairo Guerrido TOYOTA SCHOLAR to thrive in the business world by opening TOYOTA SCHOLAR Erick Mitchell-Velasquez an international business consult that will Sandra Hernandez help corporations expand their services at COMERICA SCHOLAR Jacqueline Mourra affordable costs.” COCA-COLA SCHOLAR
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ERIC CORELLA Remmy Seleuco Ana Gomez CSU LOS ANGELES Gerardo Torres Rubi Gomez Andrew Gonzalez “I dream of providing affordable means UNIVERSITY OF Daniel Gonzalez of transportation to the community by CALIFORNIA, DAVIS Denise Guzman Naranjo designing and constructing more fuel Jacquelene Obeid Kimberly Mena efficient cars.” Clarissa Toro COCA-COLA SCHOLAR Sarah Moreno UNIVERSITY OF Susana Murillo Mariana Ugalde CALIFORNIA, IRVINE Yesenia Olmos Lazara Valdez Juan Alonso Daisy Paniagua-Uribe PEPSICO SCHOLAR Michael Andon Denise Peralta Andres Arellanes Vanessa Ramirez Elizabeth Ramirez MOUNT SAINT MARY’S TOYOTA SCHOLAR Magaly Reta Gabriela Rivera UNIVERSITY Aide Avalos US BANK SCHOLAR Raymundo Robles COCA-COLA SCHOLAR Connie Cardona Veronica Rojas Angel Sanchez Priscilla Close Ignacio Carrillo-Silva Kassandra Ceja Xiomara Sanchez Jazmine De la Rosa Hugo Santiago CALIFORNIA STATE Kennedy Delgadillo Dalina Clemente UNIVERSITY, SACRAMENTO Cindy Vasquez Diana Esparza Ruperto De Haro Rosa Barrientos-Ferrer Monica Zepeda Deborah Hernandez Kibsaim Escarcega Maritza Cortez Georgina Espino Maria Lopez HYUNDAI SCHOLAR UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA STATE Mariana Lopez Tadeo Nohora Hormaza Mejia CALIFORNIA, MERCED UNIVERSITY, SAN Luz Martin del Campo EDISON SCHOLAR Natalie Mora BERNARDINO Desarey Morales Albert Luis Gissell Carreon Samantha Navarro EDISON SCHOLAR UNIVERSITY OF Maria Ramos Gladys Olivares Carla Mendez CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE Crystal Suarez Byron Padilla Miriam Arellano CALIFORNIA STATE Byanca Zavaleta Monica Ramon Emma De la Rocha UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS Angel Ramos Karolina Flores Cristiani Marraccini OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE Nefertari Rincon Maria Gutierrez-Gomez Samuel Solis Carlos Alvarez Razo Arianna Rodriguez Karina Hernandez PEPSICO SCHOLAR Nestor Rodriguez Flores Diego Martinez CERRITOS COLLEGE Belinda Gonzalez Jocelyn Tapia Josue Pacheco Raul Castillo Veronica Hernandez Jonathan Zuniga Nancy Quiroz Precila Ortiz TOYOTA SCHOLAR CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY Karen Romero UNIVERSITY OF Andres Quiroz Perez Hugo Flores UNION BANK SCHOLAR CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES Alejandra Tenorio TELACU INDUSTRIES SCHOLAR Alison Salazar Jennifer Aguilar TELACU INDUSTRIES SCHOLAR Adriana Gutierrez Jimmy Aguilar TOYOTA SCHOLAR PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY Uriel Alejo UNIVERSITY OF Monica Torres Debbie Sanchez SOUTH COAST SHINGLE SCHOLAR CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO CITI SCHOLAR Lilian Bautista Alma Barrera Perla Villegas RIO HONDO COLLEGE Noemi Bonilla-Ruano Lucerito Gutierrez CITI SCHOLAR Christian Ayala AT&T SCHOLAR Marilynda Bustamante Fernando Jaime Lizette Carlos HOPE INTERNATIONAL SAN FRANCISCO STATE Baleria Mendez UNIVERSITY Wendy Cartagena-Gonzalez UNIVERSITY CITI SCHOLAR Emily Moreno Matthew Herrera Jordan Morales Nancy Olivares SOCALGAS SCHOLAR Rebecca Castro Gladys Chaj David Perez-Aguilar LIFE PACIFIC COLLEGE SAN JOSE STATE Alejandra Chavez UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF Eric Nestor Oscar Dominguez Alexandra Castañeda TOYOTA SCHOLAR CALIFORNIA, SANTA Gabriel Flores BARBARA LOYOLA MARYMOUNT Adilene Avalos UNIVERSITY STANFORD UNIVERSITY Crystal Gaeta Javier Evangelista Ann Gonzalez Frankie Cisneros CITI SCHOLAR Brenda Hernandez Bridgette Guzman Andrea Gamino Marianna Hernandez Alberto Ibarra Gissell Garcia Mayra Noriega HYUNDAI SCHOLAR CITI SCHOLAR UNIVERSITY OF Oscar Orozco CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY Leslie Ortega Jose Cortes Nancy Cuellar ESMERALDA CERVANTES Juan Padilla UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME TOYOTA SCHOLAR Katherine Lazalde Eduardo Rodriguez Cecilia Ramirez “I dream of becoming a civil engineer in Daniela Ramirez Jesse Ruiz order to build affordable housing in poverty Lucia Ramirez Mitchell Santos Toledo stricken areas around my community and TOYOTA SCHOLAR TOYOTA SCHOLAR across the United States.”
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CATI ACEVEDO NANI ESCUDERO** KATHERINE LOPEZ-ALVARADO JOSE RODRIGUEZ Site Coordinator Business Development Manager Associate Professor Executive Director Pasadena Unified School District Pacific Clinics Training Institute Rio Hondo College TELACU Community Capital
BELINDA ALEMAN** JON FOX MARIA MALDONADO* DAVID SARABIA Assistant Director Director Faculty Project Director, Upward Bound Multi-Ethnic Outreach Empowering Ventures, Inc. University of Southern California TELACU Education Foundation Biola University Keck School of Medicine AILI GARDEA** PA Program ADRIANA SERRANO* REBECCA ALLEN Principal Academic Advisor, Upward Bound HR Staffing Advisor ATG Consulting ANAY MARTINEZ** TELACU Education Foundation SoCalGas Educational Counselor ANA GONZALEZ Upward Bound MARCO SOLIS** STEVEN ALMAZAN** Senior Vice President TELACU Education Foundation Associate Engineer Resource Specialist General Manager, HR SoCalGas KIPP LA Schools TELACU Industries LIZBETH MARTINEZ** West Area LILY SOLTERO HENRY ALONSO* CELIA GONZALEZ Talent Acquisition Coordinator Executive Assistant President Business Representative Verizon Wireless TELACU Industries Adarga Entertainment Group Verizon Wireless MIGUEL MARTINEZ LEONEL SOTO LISA ARELLANO** LILIAN GONZALEZ ** Employer Relations Specialist Mechanical Liaison Engineer Associate Director CSU Fullerton Boeing Mercer White Memorial Health Careers Program JONATHAN MEJORADO MELINDA STAFFORD NATALIE ARRIBEÑO*** TELACU Education Foundation Educational Counselor HR Analyst Merchandise Planner Upward Bound Verizon Wireless Walt Disney Company MATTHEW GONZALEZ*** TELACU Education Foundation Master of Public Policy Candidate BELLE THAI MARK BARAJAS** University of Southern California JAVIER MENDEZ* Staffing Advisor Associate Engineer Sol Price School of Public Policy Engineering Intern SoCalGas SoCalGas City of La Habra YESENIA GUERRA** CLIFF TOBIN LISA BLAKE Project Director ARTEMIO NAVARRO President HR Talent Acquisition Recruiter Veterans Upward Bound Educator (Retired) Empowering Ventures, Inc. Verizon Wireless TELACU Education Foundation Montebello Unified School District EDUARDO TORRES** JASMINE BORREGO ANGÉLICA GUTIÉRREZ, PhD* GLORIA ORTEGA Assistant Director President Professor of Management Assistant Director, Retiree Relations Youth Policy Institute TELACU Residential Management Loyola Marymount University USC Emeriti Center TELACU Property Management SUSAN SIFUENTES-TRIGUEROS DR. KEITH HALL WILLIAM PULIDO Regional Public Affairs Manager PHIL BRAZELL Director, Noel Strengths Academy Assistant Vice President SoCalGas Director, Transitions and Vocation Azusa Pacific University Citibank, Banamex USA Azusa Pacific University JAIME VANDYGRIFT REUBEN HERNANDEZ EMILY QUACH Senior Associate HR Employment TONY CABRAL Educational Counselor Senior Recruiter Hyundai Motor America Principal Upward Bound Citi The Cabral Group TELACU Education Foundation MELINDA VASQUEZ** GLADYS QUINTERO** Lecturer / Advisor FERNANDO CAMPOS* JOSE JACOBO*** Registered Nurse CSU Los Angeles Inspector General Product Review Engineer White Memorial Medical Center City of Los Angeles Boeing JUAN JOSE VILLANUEVA*** VICTOR RAMIREZ Associate Mechanical Engineer MICAH CLARKE GUS LEAÑO* Vice President LADWP College Recruiter Business Analyst Community Development TOYOTA Motor Sales SoCalGas Citi JEAN YIM Senior Associate HR Recruitment NELIDA COBIAN ISMAEL LEON* GINA RAQUIPISO Hyundai Motor America Assistant Manager Senior Account Executive Staffing Opportunities Advisor Citibank, California Mart #739 Casanova Pendrill San Diego Gas & Electric JAMIE ZAMORA* Assistant Director RUDY DE LA O* ONEIDA LIZÁRRAGA JEFFREY RICE Government and Community Relations Project Coordinator / TELACU Senior Special Assets Officer University of California, Los Angeles LEED Administrator Grandpoint Bank Whitfield Associates, Inc. ELVA LOPEZ LIZBETH ZEPEDA Executive Director WALTER RODRIGUEZ Senior Recruiter, Vice-President DANIEL DE LA VEGA** META Foundation Manager Talent Acquisition and Staffing Teacher Community Engagement and Union Bank Montebello Unified School District MARIA M. LOPEZ Partnerships Owner / Producer / Consultant Hyundai JENNIFER DIEHL Valor Films Coordinator, Talent Acquisition White Memorial Medical Center *David C. Lizárraga Fellow, Sponsored by TOYOTA **TELACU Scholar Alumnus ***Both
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Affordable, quality housing in a secure and comfortable environment.
TELACU Residential Management A full-service property management firm specializing in affordable housing for the elderly and disabled.
“Residents are not guests in our home; we are servants in theirs.”
1248 Goodrich Blvd | Los Angeles, CA 90022 t 323.838.8556 | f 323.838.0548 | tty 323.622.0006 www.trm.TELACU.com
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Providing energy conservation products and services at no cost to thousands of low- income families each year.
TELACU Weatherization / Inter-City Energy Systems
We are proud to support the TELACU Education Foundation and we congratulate the 2015 TELACU Scholars
12252 McMann Drive | Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 | t 562.777.1142
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A pioneering institution committed to service, empowerment, advancement, and the creation of self-sufficiency.
www.TELACU.com