portraits of success 2010 luncheon program

1PORTRAITS OF SUCCESS 2010

P R O G R A M25th Anniversary “Portraits of Success” Luncheon

September 17, 201012:00 noon

Welcome and AcknowledgementsBud LoMonaco, Chair

Hispanic Development Corporation

Master of CeremoniesDamian Trujillo, South Bay Bureau Reporter

NBC Channel 3 - KNTV Channel 11

Invocation

Lunch

Special Community Award RecognitionBob Kieve

KLIV-KRTY Empire Broadcasting

Door Prize Drawing – Ticket Stubs

Company Outstanding Hispanic Employee Awards

Honoring 2010 Recipients

Hector L. CervantesJ. R. Gamez

Katherine LuceroRobert PiñonCruz Tapia, Jr.Patricia Tapia

Door Prize Drawing – Business CardsClosing – “ank You”

2 PORTRAITS OF SUCCESS 2010

Congratulations HDC and toits visionary Founder,Leonard Ramirez, and hisinitial supporters one ofwhom presently is a

Board member, Hilbert Morales. A heartfelt“ank you” to all of the past Presidents,Board Officers and Members for theirdedication and commitment in reaching this25th Anniversary benchmark of service to theHispanic community. A special “ank You”to the present Board for their dedication tothe HDC corporation and the community.

Much thought went into the developmentof the concept, goals, vision and purpose ofthe Hispanic Development Corporation, Inc.(HDC) which was discussed during 1986-87by Leonard Ramirez (1926-1999), ReynaldoFlores (1934-2009) and Hilbert Morales. Allthese thoughts were crystallized into theArticles of Incorporation of the HispanicDevelopment Corporation filed with theState of California’s Secretary of State, MarchFong Eu, who endorsed the submitteddocuments on April 28, 1988. It is organizedas a non-profit public benefit corporation. ItsBylaws developed soon thereafter ande revisedperiodically. HDC is organized and operated

exclusively for charitable purposes within themeaning of Section 501-c-3 of the InternalRevenue Code.

e specific mission of HDC is to advancethe community by encouraging thedevelopment of its members throughphilanthropic and corporate participation;volunteerism; charitable and civicparticipation; education and leadershipopportunities; economic, business, health,and professional opportunities, and culturalawareness.

e purpose of HDC shall continue to beits evolution as a vehicle through which thecommunity and its members can unite toadvance, access, consolidate and influence theuse of resources that will provide for itscontinued development and enrichment.

Over time, its Youth LeadershipConference program was initiated anddeveloped. Today, several hundred promisingyouth are introduced to the satisfactions ofexcellence, public service and achievement byrole models and mentors who convey thehopeful message that with acquired skills,knowledge and their application, an

individual can achieve the American Dream.Together we can do more, achieve more, andinfluence social, economic and civicdevelopments in the society wherein wereside.

Since the beginning, all of its projects havebeen staffed by volunteers whose thoughts,skills, creativity, and energy have ensuredachievements and high quality stewardshipand professionalism. is year, 2010, marksthe 25th Anniversary of HDC and celebratesit through the Portraits of Success Awardluncheon at which six individuals arerecognized and honored for their publicservice to others, the community and for theirpersonal achievements. ese are the rolemodels which our youth are exposed toduring the Youth Leadership Conference.Mini-conferences are conducted during theacademic year at various high schoolsthroughout community. e proceeds of thePortraits of Success luncheon as a fundraiserare used to support its programs and its youthleadership development presentations andother pertinent activities.

“We must be the change we want to see.” by Gandhi

Board of Directors:(from left to right) Eric Martinez – Board Member; Brianne Tavares-Robles – Board Member; Carmen Montano – BoardMember; Bud LoMonaco - Chair; Rosamaria Hernandez – Correspondence Secretary; Joe Barrios – Board Member; Patricia Cosgrove –Recording Secretary; Hector Guerra - Treasurer; David Castro – Board Member; David Sandate – Board Member, Hilbert Morales – BoardMember.

The Hispanic Development Corporation 25th Anniversary


A Message of Gratitude

We are definitely most elated in celebrating (HDC)Hispanic Development Corporation’s 25thAnniversary and we are pleased that you are here tojoin us.

Even though this past program year has been a challenge for HDC, westill had a very successful year filled with inspiring achievements and growingrecognition of our mini-conferences. Like many other non-profitcorporations, this year was another year marked by caution and concernduring this economic time.

We are honored to celebrate the accomplishments achieved by sixexemplary community leaders: Hector Cervantes, J.R. Gamez, KatherineLucero, Robert Piñon, Cruz Tapia, Jr. and Patricia Tapia. Each of themillustrates leadership, dedication, love and commitment to their professionand community. ese same values coincide with the actions of HDC, inpreparing our local youth for leadership and careers.

e economy has also created a challenging school year for students,faculty, and administrators. HDC continues to stay in tune with what localcompanies and agencies are looking for in our future graduates and how ourstudents can best be prepared for good and new career opportunities,especially in this difficult economic and employment market.

We remain committed to the continued success of high school studentsand plan to see them through these difficult times. e financial generosityof friends, colleagues and corporate partners, allows HDC to remain a strongadvocate for Santa Clara County’s youth. I hope you will reach out to usand let us know how you can assist by mentoring, advising and guiding ourstudents on gainful career paths for them.

On behalf of the Hispanic Development Corporation’s Board of Directorsand the entire school community, I thank you for your on-going academicand financial support.

Sincerely,

Bud LoMonacoHDC Chair


The Hispanic Development Corporation is an all volunteercommunity based civic service organization. Each year aftersponsoring and underwriting a Portrait of Success awards luncheoncoupled with the Youth Leadership Conference, the remainingfunds are utilized to support the local community. Requests to

HDC are always greater than the resources available. HDC continues to solicitfunding for such youth activities, mini-conferences, educational field trips, and otheractivities that meet the ever growing needs of our youth and the greater community.

Some of the community services and projects sponsored during this past yearwere:

• e Grail Child Development Center• El Teatro de los Pobres, Teatro Program High School• James Lick High School—Athletic Program• Lyndale Literacy Program• East San José Kiwanis Turn-Around Scholarship Program• Leadership Training Scholarship in Washington, D.C.• San José State University GEAR UP Program at Overfelt High School• YMCA of San José Music Wizard Program• El Observador Foundation Journalism Internships• Luther Burbank Elementary School Athletic Program• Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley• Lt. José Santiago Memorial Foundation’s Scholarship Program• Foothill High Summer School Mini-conference

e Board of Directors of the Hispanic Development Corporationis most grateful for all of the financial, support and in-kind services provided in orderto continue meeting the needs of the growing youth population.

For more information on how you and your company may participate, pleasecontact:

Hispanic Development CorporationP O Box 640923San José, CA 95164-0923408-280-5111

Please keep in mind that many companies and corporations here in SiliconValley will do “matching employee” contributions. Please indicate if we can assistyou as you consider a gift or request to HDC.

How the Hispanic Development Corporation Supports the Community


Board of Directors

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Bud LoMonacoChair

LoMonaco & Company

Hector GuerreraTreasurer

Non-profit Manager

Patricia CosgroveRecording Secretary

Santa Clara County Sheriffs Office

Rosamaria HernandezCorrespondence SecretaryCity of San José – retired

BOARD MEMBERS

Hilbert MoralesPublisher, El Observador

David SandateAlum Rock Counseling Center

Dave CastroHome-School Consultant

Eric MartinezProbation Dept. of Santa Clara Co.

Carmen MontanoFirst Five Commissioner

Educator

Brianne Tavares - RoblesHeald College

Joe BarriosCalifornia Auditor

The Hispanic DevelopmentCorporation, Inc. continues followthe example of high qualitycommunity stewardshipdemonstrated by one of its founding

fathers, Leonard Ramirez.

His vision, perseverance, and commitment stillmotivate the stewardship of all volunteers involved with

HDC. As a memorium, scholarships areawarded to deserving youths in order tofacilitate, encourage, and support theirtransitions and ambitions whileacquiring professional and academictraining at a community college oruniversity. ough Leonard Ramirezhas passed on,volunteers continue tofulfill the mission and purpose of HDC.

Your support, engagement, andinvolvement is encouraged to assist us incontinuing to honor his legacy while weassist our own to know the rewards ofexcellence and achievement.

Please communicate with one of our HDC Boardmembers to learn the many ways you may be of serviceto our own.

Our developing youth need you as a mentor, anadult counselor, as a surrogate parent, and as anoccasional experienced adult who listens and providesrelevant feedback commentary.

Leonard Ramirez did all of these things and foundthem enjoyable and satisfying. You will too.

LeonardRamirez

(1926-1999)

Founder


H I S P A N I C D E V E L O P M E N T C O R P O R A T I O N I S P R O U D T O R E C O G N I Z E H E C T O R L . C E R V A N T E S , D . P. M . A S A P O R T R A I T O F S U C C E S S

Dr. Cervantes, D.P.M.(Doctor of PodiatricMedicine) in addition topodiatric medicine,specializes in the

diagnosis, treatment, and specialized therapyfor diabetes, especially as it affects the foot andankle. Today, Dr. Cervantes is a Fellow of theAmerican College of Foot and AnkleSurgeons (FACFAS); Board certified in FootSurgery; member of the American PodiatricMedical Association a Diplomat of theAmerica Board of Podiatric Surgery. Heearned his podiatric medical degree in June,1990. He has continuously been committedto a professional life long learning process thatis very personal and focused.

Dr. Hector Cervantes tirelessly devotes histime, expertise and knowledge to his patientsin combating the dreadful disease of Diabetes.It is the most common disease affecting theLatino community.

Dr. Cervantes was born April 2, 1960 andwas raised in a large family in Mexico. Hecame to America in August 1979; graduatedfrom high school in September 1979;enrolled in Skyline College, San Bruno, CA.graduated May 1983. His interests includesoccer, camping, tennis, racquetball, cycling,hiking and fishing. He is married, residing inSan José with his wife and their three children.

During his youth he became fascinatedwith the medical profession and later attendedSkyline College in San Bruno, California.ere is where it all began with his drive andpassion to become a doctor. From there hewent on to San Francisco State Universitywhere he earned a Bachelor of Science inPhysiology (May, 1985). Despite the wealthof acquired experiences and skills that Dr.Cervantes holds, he has chosen to live andwork in San José in lieu of an up scalecommunity to better serve the Latinocommunity.

He has established his medical office onMcKee Road in San José. for ease of access.

Dr. Cervantes often speaks to thecommunity to educate them on the perils ofdiabetes and how one can come intoequilibrium with its disease processes. He isespecially concerned with the youth of todaynow getting this dreadful disease at such anearly age due to their poor diet and lack ofexercise. He is diligent in serving the Latinocommunity and he has never forgotten hisroots and where he came from. Despite hishumble beginnings he is here serving thisLatino community as an involved andconcerned medical professional who is a rolemodel. Not only does he provide expertmedical care to his patients, but also tutorsstudents in his spare time.

Dr. Hector L. Cervantes is a positive rolemodel to students and the Latino communityand we honor him and provide thisrecognition as a recipient of HDC’s Portraitof Success.

Hector L. Cervantes, D.P.M.

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Captain J.R. Gamez, SJPD

H I S P A N I C D E V E L O P M E N T C O R P O R A T I O N I S P R O U D T O R E C O G N I Z E C A P T A I N J . R . G A M E Z , S J P D A S A P O R T R A I T O F S U C C E S S

. R. Gamez has had a dynamic 24-year law enforcement career. Hecurrently serves as the Captain of theCity of San José’s Western Division;the largest division geographically andmost densely populated. He oversees

a staff of six lieutenants and twenty-foursergeants along with numerous officers/staffassigned to the Western Division. CaptainGamez also has the responsibility of beingthe dayshift Watch Commander.

As the Homicide Commander, hesupervised a staff of 28 homicide detectives,C.S.I. investigators and administrativepersonnel. He created and developed aninternet site that features the Departments coldcases. SJPD is the first major policedepartment in California to feature its coldcases online. He is the Departmentrepresentative on Child Death Review Boards,Elder Death Review Boards, Officer InvolvedShooting Committees and the Cold CaseReview Team.

Captain Gamez has also served as theCommander of the Special OperationsDivision, which includes oversight of theSWAT, METRO, and Violent Crimes

Enforcement Team and the Horse MountedUnit and was the Department representativewith the Office of Homeland Security.

During his law enforcement career, he hasworked as an undercover Federal Task ForceAgent for the Drug EnforcementAdministration (DEA), where as a supervisorat DEA, he was the recipient of the DEAAdministrators Award.

SJPD was one of the first law enforcementagencies to implement community policingand Captain Gamez continues to ensure thatpractice by serving as the Co-Chairman of theFranklin-McKinley Children’s Initiative(FMCI). He has been responsible fordeveloping a strategic law enforcementsuppression program in the FMCI. eprogram has proven to have strengthened therelationships between community membersand law enforcement officers. is strategicpolicing program was featured in the San JoséMercury News (SJMN). His continuedcommunity policing endeavors have includedorganizing a successful community eventinvolving a soccer clinic for disadvantagedyouth.

Captain Gamez developed the highly

effective Gang Car Program utilized within theBureau of Field Operations, the PatrolDivision. e program has reduced thenumber of homicides and aggravated assaultsin the City of San José in the last two years.

Captain Gamez also serves as theDepartment representative for thecountrywide committee on the OverRepresentation of Hispanic Youth in theCriminal Justice System.

J.R. also developed and collaborated withthe Museum of Tolerance a unique culturalawareness program for law enforcement andcommunity members on developing strongworking relationships.

He is a two-time recipient of the City of SanJosé Mayor Commendations.

Captain Gamez is married, finds and takesthe time to be an active father, loves coachingand reading, and mentors Hispanic youthaspiring to enter a career in law enforcement .

e Hispanic Development Corporationtakes great pride in honoring and recognizingCaptain J.R. Gamez with a 2010 Portraits ofSuccess Award.

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Katherine Lucero Judge, Superior Court,County Of Santa Clara

H I S P A N I C D E V E L O P M E N T C O R P O R A T I O N I S P R O U D T O R E C O G N I Z E K A T H E R I N E L U C E R O A S A P O R T R A I T O F S U C C E S S

udge Katherine Lucero sits today asSupervising Judge, JuvenileDependency Court, where she overseeshundreds of cases involving abusedand neglected children. Prior to this,Judge Lucero spent 18 months in both

Juvenile Delinquency and Adult CriminalCourt. During January 2002 to January2005 Judge Lucero presided in FamilyCourt.

Katherine Lucero was a former DistrictAttorney specializing in crimes against childrenand the elderly. As a Juvenile DependencySuperior Court Commissioner, she managedabout 1,100 cases involving child abuse andneglect. Prior to appointment by the Governor(August 2001) Judge Lucero had specialized inthe area of crimes against children and theelderly. She was transferred to Family Courtwhere she supervised cases involvingdissolution, custody, visitation, child andspousal support, property division, anddomestic violence issues. She supervised theJuvenile Drug Treatment Court and started aFamily Treatment Court to assist parents withsubstance abuse challenges that interfered withcustody and visitation of their children. JudgeLucero initiated the South CountyDependency Court calendar; the FamilyWellness Court for drug exposed infants and

toddlers; established the Girls Court which hasexpanded to a Teen Court to include high riskteen boys.

For the last 18 years, Judge Lucero hasserved on numerous committees, panels,boards, councils, and projects on behalf of thecommunity. In the past, Katherine Lucero,Esq., served as President of the Santa Clara LaRaza Lawyers Association as well as the 1996Judiciary Committee of the Santa Clara BarAssociation. She is a current member and pastChair of the Santa Clara County DomesticViolence Council and is involved with theSanta Clara County Greenbook’s CulturalCompetency Initiative with an emphasis onCommunity Engagement. e GreenbookProject implemented the policy and proceduralchanges for how law enforcement, socialservices agency, judges and domestic violenceadvocates respond to families in crisis wherethere is a co-occurrence of domestic violenceand child abuse.

Today, Judge Katherine Lucero sits on theNational Council of Juvenile and FamilyCourt Judges Board of Trustees and chairs thePermanency Placement Committee. JudgeLucero is a steering committee member of theCourts Catalyzing Change DisproportionalInitiative for NCJFCJ. She is a current boardmember and Vision Council member for Kids

in Common of Santa Clara County. Judge Lucero has trained other judges and

child welfare professionals at local, state, andnational conferences on the impact of domesticviolence on children, on family drug courts,immigration issues in dependency court andon the disproportionate impact of the ChildWelfare System on children of color. JudgeKatherine Lucero is an effective agent foressential social changes. She has published legalarticles and her workshop presentations are toonumerous to list.

Her personal honors includecommendations from the State Assembly(1989); Woman of Achievement (1998);Barrister of the Year (1992); Volunteer of theYear (2000); Legal Advocate for Children andYouth (2002); MACSA Ten Most InfluentialLatinos (2007); Woman of Influence (2008);NAACP 100 Freedom Fighter Award (2009);Vision Award (2009) and e LeonardEdwards Champion of Peace Award (2010)

Judge Katherine Lucero has been marriedfor 18 years and lives in San José with herhusband and two daughters.

e Hispanic Development Corporationhonors and recognizes Judge Lucero as a“Portrait of Success” 2010

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Robert C. Piñon

H I S P A N I C D E V E L O P M E N T C O R P O R A T I O N I S P R O U D T O R E C O G N I Z E R O B E R T C . P I N O N A S A P O R T R A I T O F S U C C E S S

Today, Robert Piñon is amodel employee ofSpringer Collision Centersin San José. He representsall that a person of

dedication, integrity and hard workrepresents. Robert learned the value ofintegrity at a very early age from his parentswho were strict but fair. He is grateful tohis parents for the moral values instilled inhim at an early age.

As a former student of CCOC (CentralCounty Occupational Center), heencourages youth to take courses that willgive them the technical skills to land a jobin the vocational trades. He is an expert inboth refinish and bodywork. He spent twoyears at the Auto Body and Refinishingtrades training classes at CCOC. Not onlydoes he excel at what he does but he alsomanages an auto collision repair centeraveraging 5.5 cars a day! He runs a crew of

16 and is responsible for all theyaccomplish. He holds his responsibilityclose to his heart and wears it like a badgeof honor. Robert has been honored by hispeers for going above and beyond to helpothers. He is able to soothe virtually anysituation whether chaotic or mundane. Heis a positive role model to all his coworkerswho aspire to be like him. He is a positiverole model.

Robert grew up in East San José and inhis youth attended James Lick High School.In 1996, he began participating infundraising with the Kiwanis Club of SanJosé. e Downtown Kiwanis Club comesup with multiple fund raisers through outthe year. He has dedicated his life to givingback to his community by being active inthe Kiwanis Club and other charitableorganizations. Robert believes in giving tothose who are less fortunate. Robert hasdedicated his time and energy to many

worthy causes and has brought along bothhis immediate and extended family to helpin these endeavors. His family is alwaysthere to help and he is always willing to helpout a neighbor in need of a hand.

Everyone has a nitch whether it is collegeor the vocational trades. He has chosen thevocational trades because he loves workingwith his hands and learns by working withhis hands. He believes that his ‘flaw’ is thathe doesn’t Spanish because his fatherdecided in the 1960’s not to have his son tobe looked at as an immigrant. NonethelessRobert C. Pinon is able to relate well withall Springer Collision employees which are85% Hispanic.

His message to our youth is to never giveup. He encourages youth to go for it! HDCis pleased to recognize and honor Robert C.Pinon as a ‘Portrait of Success’.


Cruz Tapia, Jr., SJFD (Ret)

H I S P A N I C D E V E L O P M E N T C O R P O R A T I O N I S P R O U D T O R E C O G N I Z E C R U Z T A P I A , J R . , S J F D ( R E T ) A S A P O R T R A I T O F S U C C E S S

Cruz Tapia, Jr. is a San JoséFire Department FireEngineer (retired). Cruzwas born in Ysleta, Texasin 1942 and was the first

born of ten children; six boys and four girls.Cruz was a good student and excelled in

sports in high school. He was awarded ascholarship to attend college and was to bethe first person in his town to earn such anaward.

In the late 1950’s Cruz’ parents divorcedand his dream of attending college was notto be. He put aside his dreams of a collegeeducation to support his mother, brothersand sisters.

He came to California after graduatingfrom high school. He was employed by alocal carwash, Food Machinery Corporationand later as an apprentice carpenter. As hiscareer and income stabilized, he brought hismother, brothers and sisters to California.

Cruz married his high school sweetheart,Maria. ey have been together for 46 yearsraising their four children. In 1968, hebecame a City of San José Public WorksDepartment employee.

A friend encouraged him to take the FireDepartment’s entrance examination. Heranked 32nd out of 3,200 applicants. Hegraduated at the top of his class as a San JoséFirefighter. In 1980, he was promoted toFire Engineer. He joined a new programthat would deal with hazardous materialsused by Silicon Valley industries. At thetime, little was known about the thousandsof chemicals used to manufacture thecomputer and about the toxic fumes releasedby such chemicals when burning. FireEngineer Tapia spent the next 28 yearsaccumulating and organizing data abouthazardous materials. Because of hiscommitment to developing and improvingthe Department’s response to all hazardousmaterials, San José now has the best elitehazardous materials response capability inthe nation.

In addition to the development of hisknowledge about hazardous materials, Cruzalso developed a love of teaching. He earneda teaching credential. He is a highly soughtafter premier instructor in the United Statesand Canada. For 20 years, he has providedinstruction to firefighters in many countriesincluding Mexico, Dominican Republic,and Costa Rica. ese countries typically

cannot afford the training that he providesto them so he donates his time, talent andtreasure.

Since 1975 Cruz has been a member ofLos Bomberos de Northern California, theLatino Firefighters Association which bringsfirefighters from other countries to train herein the Bay Area for a week.

During his world wide travels, Cruzfound that most of the places he visited hadlittle or no protective equipment whichpermitted firefighters to safely perform onthe job. To fill this need, Cruz Tapia Jr.initiated a program which ships equipmentto fire departments throughout the world.is program enabled a small Mexican townto have a fire engine, fire truck, ambulance,and turnout gear. Most recently, the townsent photos of a hazardous materials incidentthey had shortly after receiving Cruz’training. Because of what he had taughtthem, they were able to save a young girl’slife.

e Hispanic Development Corporationis proud to recognize and honor SJPD FireEngineer Cruz Tapia, Jr. (Retired) with its2010 “Portraits of Success” Award.

Patricia Tapia, SJFD

H I S P A N I C D E V E L O P M E N T C O R P O R A T I O N I S P R O U D T O R E C O G N I Z E P A T R I C I A T A P I A , S J F D A S A P O R T R A I T O F S U C C E S S

Patricia Tapia is the firstHispanic woman promoted tothe rank of Captain in thehistory of the San José FireDepartment (SJFD). Patricia

was born and raised in Santa Clara County.She attended Mount Pleasant High School;completed various management courses atSan José State and holds numerouscertifications especially within the firefighting profession i.e. Rescue System I andII, Confined Space Rescue and Operations;Trench Rescue and Swift Water Awareness.Aside from being bilingual certified(English-Spanish), Patricia has thedistinction of being the first and onlywoman master instructor for theInternational Association of Firefighters;(one of one hundred Master Instructorsthroughout the nation). Master Instructorshave the responsibility of teaching FirstResponder Operations, Infectious Diseases,and Confined Space Operationsthroughout the country.

It is very evident from her professionalaccomplishments that Patricia is highlymotivated, a strong strategic thinker, hasstrong written and oral communicationsskills, works well with individuals of alllevels, and is self-directed and open to newlearning experiences in an action-orientedenvironment/profession. Patricia workstowards results that are oriented,

professional and in process improvementand she ensures improved performancesthroughout the Fire Department.

Patricia has obviously had strong rolemodels within her home. Her father, CruzTapia, is a retired firefighter also from theSan José Fire Department. Patricia and herfather were the first Hispanicfather/daughter firefighter team in thehistory of the San José Fire Departmentand nationwide. Additionally, her brother,Mike Tapia, is currently a firefighter withSJFD. Patricia’s mother has always beenmost supportive, has had the motherlyconcerns more so with a female in a maledominated profession, and most likely hasendured silently many worries while alwaysbeing the cheerleader in the background forthe entire family. Mrs. Tapia is also knownas “the Chief ” when she calls Patricia atwork.

Captain Tapia has also made time to bea member of Los Bomberos de NorthernCalifornia (LBNC) for the past 25 yearsand for the last 3 years has been thePresident of the Bomberos of NorthernCalifornia.

Under her leadership and as a bold rolemodel, Los Bomberos de NorthernCalifornia increased their membership inthe fire service and has provided guidance

and support to those pursuing promotionalopportunities.

As a result of her dedicated andprofessional direction, the goals of LosBomberos have grown to include“Commitment and Community Service”.is commitment is reflected in the variousprojects she and her group have undertakenfor the benefit of the Hispanic Communitywhich includes: being involved in theannual Toys for Tots Program andorganized/coordinated the painting ofSister Disciples of the Devine MasterCatholic Nuns Home in Willow Glen.

Even though Patricia is a single momand provider for her two children, she hasalso demonstrated her strong commitmentto the Hispanic community and herchildren by teaching a number of classes onfirst aid/CPR. She provides EMT(Emergency Medical Technician) standbyat Pee Wee Football in San José andmanages “A’s” Tee-Ball team, 5 & 6 yearolds in East San José. Patricia activelyparticipates in the Saratoga Rotary Club,has volunteered in the Latino “Paint-a-thon” for senior citizens and is a memberof “La Raza Roundtable” organization.

ere is no doubt that her dedication tothe Hispanic Community exemplifies herbeing selected as a “Portrait of Success”.


South Bay native Damian Trujillo has been anNBC Bay Area news reporter for 14 years. He’salso host and producer of “Comunidad DelValle”, the longest-running public affairs show inall of Northern California.

Damian has been honored with awards from theAssociated Press, the Radio and Television News Director'sAssociation (RTNDA), and the National Association ofHispanic Journalists. Damian was named "2004 Reporter ofthe Year" by the Associated Press Television and RadioAssociation for California and Nevada and five timesnominated for an Emmy Award.

Damian grew up in Greenfield, about 1.5 hours south ofSan Jose on Highway 101. While in high school, Damianworked in the agricultural fields of the Salinas Valley, withhis family, to help make ends meet.

As a former farm worker, Damian now honors his first job,on the Cesar Chavez Holiday. Every March 31, Damian’sfamily hosts family, friends, and students. ey assemble sacklunches at the Trujillo home, and distribute them to roughly250 farm workers in the South Bay. e gesture is a “thankyou “ to farm workers, for their tireless work. Each year, theTrujillo family awards a college scholarship to the son ordaughter of a farm worker in Greenfield.

In his spare time, Damian enjoys golf and volunteeringwith school children.

Damian is married to his wife, Monica. ey have a 5 yearold daughter, Malyna, and twins, Isela and Michael Damian.

OutstandingHispanic

Employees

Each year, at thePortraits of Successluncheon, ourgenerous sponsors areinvited to recognize

one of their employees as anOutstanding Hispanic Employee ofthe Year. e following sponsors areproud to recognize their outstandingemployee for 2010.

Blach ConstructionCastellano Family Foundation

Dove Hill Assisted Living Community

FMPOHeald College

Patelco Credit UnionSpringer Collision Center

e Art Institute of CaliforniaKaiser Permanente

Wells Fargo

ese individuals will receive acertificate of recognition at theHispanic Development Corporation’scelebration of their 25th Anniversaryduring the Portraits of Successluncheon on September 17, 2010.

Damian Trujillo


Diamond SponsorCastellano Family Foundation

Benefactor Sponsors Heald College

Kaiser PermanentePatelco Credit Union

e Art Institute of CaliforniaWells Fargo

Patron Sponsors FMPO

Springer Collision CenterDove Hill Assisted Living Community

Table SponsorsBlach Construction

Michael LoMonaco – Coldwell BankerReal Estate

Councilmember Madison Nguyen, District 7

PORAC – Peace Officers Research Association of CaliforniaSan José Water District

SGI Inc. – Seville Group, Inc.Story Road Business Association

Fernando Zazueta, Attorney

Student SupportersAlum Rock Youth Center Committee

Blach ConstructionMichael Calderon

Eastside Unified School DistrictTanya Fredenberger

David Gonzales Rosamaria Hernandez

Councilmember Madison Nguyen, District 7

Miguel Olivo, CPAPalmer Chiropractic College

San José Unified School DistrictLt. José Santiago Memorial Foundation

Jessie Serna, AttorneyStory Road Business Association

Fernando Zazueta, AttorneyIn-Kind Contributors

California Great America ** El Observador Newspaper **

infobayarea.com La Oferta Newspaper ** PG&E *

* Patelco Credit UnionCreative Services

El Observador Newspaper ** Wilson Barrios/Downtown Graphics *

* Outlook - Graphic Designe 3 Amigos Videologist ** Vortex studio

“Thank You”to our Supporters

This year, 25th Anniversary, Youth Leadership Conference and “Portraits ofSuccess” event which commemorates National Hispanic Heritage Month wouldnot be possible and especially during this difficult economic time, without thefinancial support from the following:


The annual Youth Leadership Conference, has mentored over4,300 high school students from approximately 52 schoolssince its inception some seventeen years ago. Past and presentPortraits of Success award recipients, successful communityleaders and professionals serve as role models and conference

mentors. e interactive break out sessions, motivational keynote speakers andpresentations which are enhanced with inspiration encourages the future leadersof our community.

e Hispanic Development Corporation (HDC) also facilitates mini-conferences and other activities throughout the year to help support andcompliment efforts of schools and youth advocacy organizations throughoutthe greater Silicon Valley. e purposes of these events are to create anenvironment where students can express, learn and put into action steps thatwill help them increase their chances of furthering their education andultimately achieving success.

Listed below are some of the schools supporting their students byparticipating in this year’s Youth Leadership Conference:

Andrew Hill High SchoolBellarmine College PrepCentral County Occupational Center (CCOC)Center for Employment and Training (CET)Escuela PopularEvergreen Valley High SchoolFoothill High SchoolFremont High SchoolIndependence High SchoolJames Lick High SchoolLatino College Prep Charter SchoolMt. Pleasant High SchoolOak Grove High SchoolOverfelt High SchoolPiedmont Hills High SchoolSan José CommunitySan José Conservation CorpsSan José Job CorpsSanta Clara High SchoolSilver Creek High SchoolSanta Teresa High SchoolYerba Buena High Schoolis is a partial listing

“ank You” to:Lorenzo Gamboa, Santa Clara University, Keynote Speaker90.5 KSJS – San José State - Hip Hop Expresso Limousine Services San José CoachwaysVolunteers: Marcela Salmeron, Pete Hernandez and Beatriz Ramos

2010 Youth Leadership Conference


This Youth Leadership Conference continues to be an integral eventwhich also commemorates National Hispanic Heritage Month.e Youth Leadership Conference has mentored over 4,300 highschool students during the last 16 years and continues to providethem the opportunity to meet with successful community leaders

and professionals who serve as role models and conference mentors. A partial listof the mentors includes:

MentorsAbraham Andrade IIIAdrienne Bellot Frank BiehlRichard CalderonDaniel CardenasHector L. CervantesDarrell CortezKarina Dominguez J.R. GamezDave GonzalesPhil GonzalezSandra GonzalezDarcie GreenSteve GuerreroTeresa HernandezDr. Jeff LeaseLidia LopezSonia Lopez

Katherine LuceroMaria MichelMartin MoraHilbert MoralesAlfredo O. NeviusMarco PerezRobert PiñonRicardo ReyesKathy RichGabriela RuvalcabaJosé SalcidoJessie SernaSharon TallonCruz TapiaPatricia TapiaRay TurnerLisa WertheimFernando Zazuetais is a partial listing.

25th Anniversary

“Portraits of Success” Volunteers

Amost appreciated “ank You” to these volunteers do much workbehind the scenes. ey assist the HDC Board and who are atremendous asset in making this event a success.

Elizabeth “Liz” Marquez, Volunteer Committee Chairperson, Mary Ann Andrade, Margaret Aguiar, Evangelina Calderon, Rosemary Chavez, Erika Isais, Rosie Long, Johnny Marquez, Linda Marquez, Betty Morales, Catalina Nevius, Veronica

Rocha, Mary Jane Solis, Corina Somera, Elia Viramontes, and Monica Viramontes. is is a partial listing.

To All of Our Volunteers“Thank You” to our Mentors - Volunteers


2009Dolores HuertaMartin MoraRobert LopezTeresa Romero- HernandezJosé R. PadillaJosé A. Santiago

2008Ricardo LopezSteve GuerreroCarmen MontanoLt. José SalcidoJuan Carlos Guerrero

2007Darrell CortezElena RoblesJosé GuerreroLouis BermudesTiffany Fairchild

2006Rafael GranadosAndres LujanMiguel OlivoJohn Perales

2005Dr. Sylvia Rodriguez-AndrewRobert BravoDr. Esperanza ZendejasAgnes Silva Lull

2004Antonio ChavezRosana MadrigalAngelina Elizondo- Herrera

2003Dr. Miguel Anthony RiveraAmari Romero VorwekDaniel AlfaroDr. Alexander Reyes

2002Alcario & Carmen CastellanoLuz Maria Duran RodriguezRichard GarciaMark LopezAlbert L. Moreno 2001Yolanda GarciaHermelinda SapienVal DeLeonMargarita M. LopezRita Duarte Herrera

2000Marta A. AlvearCharlie DiazLinda Mendez-OrtizJosé PantojaAlicia Lopez

1999Abraham Andrade, Jr.Dr. Manuel Garcia CereagaJesse HuertaJorge R. Gonzales

1998Alejandro Salazar, Jr.Teresa Guerrero DaleyZobeda Isabel MorenoGerry Rosalie Rodriguez, Ph D.Jorge R. Gonzales

1997Jesse Michael BarajasPedro R. GonzalesJessie SernaGil Villagran

1996Dr. Roberto CruzGloria Andrade De MarcoRosamaria HernandezDolores A. MontenegroDr. Mike Rao

1995Luz A. AgudeloDr. José Burciaga †Dr. Cecilia Preciado BurciagaRichard L. CalderonDr. Tony S. Carrillo

1994Dr. George CastroRigo ChaconVictor GarzaAmalia IbarraHon. Segundo Sanchez†

1993Dr. Dolores EscobarHerman Garcia, Jr.Esau Ruiz HerreraConsuelo Santos KillinsRene Ozuna De Luna

1992Luis CobarruviasArmando GarciaAurora M.UuevedoDr. Antonio Soto†Fernando Zazueta

1991José ValdezJosé HernandezCarmen Maldonado JohnsonAlberto Rodriguez†Lupe Solis

1990Frank Merino†Yvette Del PradoLuis HernandezKathy Chavez Napoli

1989Hilbert & Betty MoralesKen NoonanHon. Manny FernandezJoaquin AvilaEsther Medina

1988Los Tigre del NorteJim PlunketLeonard RamirezFernando Torres GilHon. Alfonso Fernandez

1987Hon. Robert AguilarRosanna De SotoSophia MendozaRon GonzalesMike Perez

1986Hon. Blanca AlvaradoRuben TrinidadJose & Toni ZertucheLuis ValdezCarlos SantanaHon. Virgin May Dayes

Past Portaits of Success Recipients

1986 - 2009


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