2016 Ricardo Salinas Scholars
The Ricardo Salinas Foundation Scholarship Fund aims to increase the participation of Latinos in the Aspen Institute’s public events, policy roundtables, leadership seminars and other convenings.
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Marcelino J. Alvarez2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarMarcelino J. Alvarez (Portland, Oregon) is Founder and CEO of Uncorked Studios, a product design agency focused on the intersection between people and the physical environments in which they use…View Profile -
Ramona Romero2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarRamona Romero (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is general counsel for Princeton University.View Profile -
Scott Martinez2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarMayor Michael B. Hancock appointed Scott Martinez (Denver, Colorado) to serve as Denver City Attorney in January, 2014.View Profile -
Cynthia Figueroa2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarCynthia Figueroa (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) began her tenure as President and CEO of Congreso de Latinos Unidos in January 2011.View Profile -
Amanda Fernandez2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarAmanda Fernandez (Belmont, Massachusetts) has 25 years of experience in the areas of recruiting, diversity, organization development, change management, strategic planning and Latino community relations.View Profile
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Ana Ponce2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarAna Ponce (Los Angeles, California) is the Chief Executive Officer of Camino Nuevo Charter Academy (CNCA), a network of high performing charter schools serving more than 3400 Pre-K through 12th…View Profile -
Catherine Cuello-Fuente2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarCatherine Cuello-Fuente (New York, New York) is an entrepreneur that uses her skills to help others unlock their true potential through creativity and mindfulness.View Profile -
Jessica Gonzalez2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarJessica Gonzalez (Los Angeles, California) is the Executive Vice President and General Counsel for the National Hispanic Media Counsel (NHMC).View Profile -
Mariana Somma2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarMariana Somma (Portland, Oregon) is a human-centered designer and entrepreneur.View Profile -
Lucia Casanovas2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarLucia Casanovas (La Paz, Bolivia) was born in 1980 in La Paz, Bolivia. She studied Economics and got a Master’s Degree in Economics for Development in Oxford University.View Profile -
Susana Yepes2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarSusana Yepes (Bogotá, Colombia) works for Compartamos con Colombia as Manager of the Social Innovation Lab, one of the three main areas of focus within the organization.View Profile -
Andres Guerrero2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarAndres Guerrero (Bogotá, Colombia) is an economist working at the Universidad de los Andes, Colombia, with a Master in Environmental Economics and Natural Resources (University of Maryland), Master in Management…View Profile -
Daniel Buchbinder2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarDaniel Buchbinder (Quetzaltenango, Guatemala) is the Founder and Director of Alterna, the premier center for social innovation and entrepreneurship in Central America.View Profile -
Jessica Rochmann2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarJessica Rochmann (Guatemala City, Guatemala) graduated from USF (University of San Francisco) with a major in Business.View Profile -
Mónica Vásquez del Solar2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarMónica Vásquez del Solar (Lima, Peru) is the Portfolio Director for NESsT in the Andean Region.View Profile -
Patricia Funegra2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarPatricia Funegra (Arlington, Virginia) is a social entrepreneur, activist and advocate for economic development in Virginia.View Profile
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Priscila Martines2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarPriscila Martines (Sao Paolo, Brazil) has 12 years of experience in Marketing and Commercial areas in organizations of different segments.View Profile -
Alejandra Campoverdi2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarAlejandra Campoverdi is a nationally-recognized women’s health advocate, host of Pod is a Woman, and a former Obama White House official.View Profile -
Dr. Giovanna Guerrero-Medina2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarDr. Giovanna Guerrero-Medina is the Executive Director of Ciencia Puerto Rico (www.cienciapr.org), an international network of scientists, students and educators committed to promoting scientific outreach, education and careers among Latinos.View Profile -
Sil Ganzó2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarSil Ganzó (Charlotte, North Carolina) is the founder and Executive Director of ourBRIDGE.View Profile -
Jessica Contreras2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarJessica Contreras (Charlotte, North Carolina) is a 20 year old immigrant activist.View Profile
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Oliver Merino2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarOliver Merino (Charlotte, North Carolina) Born in Guerrero, Mexico, Oliver Merino moved to rural North Carolina at the age of ten.View Profile -
Jonathan Jayes-Green2016 Ricardo Salinas Scholar(Attending Aspen Ideas Festival)View Profile
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Berto Aguayo2015 Ricardo Salinas ScholarBerto Aguayo (Chicago, Illinois) was born to parents who emigrated from Mexico; his story begins in the southside of Chicago.View Profile -
James Encinas2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarJames Encinas, Santa Monica, California. Participated in Resnick Aspen Action Forum in Aspen, Colorado in July 2016View Profile
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Priscila Martines2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarPriscila Martines Institutional Relations Manager at Artemisia.View Profile
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Alberto Altamirano2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarAlberto Altamirano (San Antonio, Texas) deeply committed to improving the lives of people in his community, Alberto started out as a culture and arts organizer in South Texas.View Profile -
Nilda Callanaupa Alvarez2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarNilda Callanaupa Alvarez was born in the small community of Chinchero. Like many other children during this time, she was responsible for taking care of her family’s flock of sheep.…View Profile -
Adelaida Batista2016 Ricardo Salinas Scholar(Miami, Florida) is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in investments, finance, and operations from early stage ventures to middle market companies.View Profile -
Juan Barraza2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarJuan Barraza (Portland, Oregon) is an organized and creative entrepreneur with proven marketing skills.View Profile -
Miguel A. Blancarte, Jr.2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarMiguel A. Blancarte, Jr. (Merida, Mexico) is a native of Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood, a predominantly Latino community. His drive stems from being a first generation American, where he was…View Profile -
Jamila Aisha Brown2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarJamila Aisha Brown (New York) is an Afro-Panamanian freelance writer, political commentator, and social entrepreneur.View Profile -
Abril Castro2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarAbril Castro (Washington, DC) is a junior at the George Washington University double majoring in Political Science and Human Services & Social justice. She was born in New York City…View Profile -
Alfred R. Fuente2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarAlfred R. Fuente (New York) is an attorney in New York City. Prior to private practice, in 2012, Alfred served as a campaign staffer for President Barack Obama's reelection campaign…View Profile -
Felipe Estrada2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarFelipe Estrada (Bogota, Colombia) is the Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship (CE) of the Universidad de los Andes School of Management (UASM).View Profile
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Melody Estrada2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarMelody Estrada (Stanford, California) is the Sr. Marketing and Program Coordinator at Latino Business Action Network (LBAN) where she helps deliver the Stanford Latino Entrepreneur Leaders Program.View Profile -
Adan Gonzalez2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarAdan Gonzalez (Cambridge, Massachusetts) is the Founder and Executive Director of the Puede Network!. He is currently pursing his M.Ed. in Education Policy and Management at Harvard Graduate School of…View Profile -
Victor Gonzalez2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarVictor Gonzalez (Los Angeles, California) is an aspiring student activist at UCLA. He is an incoming third year with a Political Science major and Chicano/a Studies Minor.View Profile -
Myrlin Hepworth2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarMyrlin Hepworth (Phoenix, Arizona) is a poet, emcee, and teaching artist and has written and performed across the United States.View Profile -
Bianca N. Haro2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarBianca N. Haro (Los Angeles, California) is a first-generation Latina of immigrant parents from Guadalajara, Jalisco. Originally from Southeast San Diego, CA she developed a passion for educational equity, justice,…View Profile -
Juana Hernandez2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarJuana Hernandez (Los Angeles, California) is Higher Education Manager LA Compact, Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation.View Profile -
Valeria Hernandez2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarValeria Hernandez (Charlotte, North Carolina) is originally from Guerrero, Mexico, and came to the United States with her family in the beginning of 1997.View Profile -
Mercedez Holtry2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarMercedez Holtry, (Albuquerque, New Mexico) is a slam poet, writer, student, mentor, and Chicana feminist who focuses on bringing out her roots, experiences and lessons learned through her poetry in…View Profile -
Cecilia Lalanne2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarCecilia Lalanne (Montevideo, Uruguay) was born in 1976 in Montevideo, Uruguay. She has a degree in Textile and Fashion Design from the Centro de Diseño Industrial in Montevideo. In 2001…View Profile -
Christian Lopez2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarsChristian Lopez (Waltham, Massachusetts) is a doctoral candidate in Social Policy at Brandeis University and a Project Associate at the RAND Corporation.View Profile -
Arturo Melvile2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarArturo Melvile (Guatemala) is a financial inclusion advisor for Fundacion Capital.View Profile
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Paula Mendoza2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarPaula Mendoza (New York, New York) is a Colombian jewelry designer and craftswoman, who launched her eponymous brand in 2007 after moving to the United States.View Profile -
Andres Mejorado2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarAndres Mejorado (El Paso, Texas) was born in El Paso, but raised in Juárez, is an undergraduate marketing major and has played a central role in the work of the…View Profile -
Joel Miranda2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarJoel Miranda (Massachusetts) is the Senior Director of Leadership Development and Graduate Leadership at YouthBuild USA.View Profile -
Andrea Moreno2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarAndrea Moreno (New Orleans, Louisiana) is native of Monterrey, Mexico and the Founding Executive Director for New Orleans Ballet Theatre.View Profile -
Jose Ángel Moreno2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarJose Ángel Moreno (El Paso, Texas) was born in El Paso and also raised partly in Juárez, is about to finish his MS in Economics. He is currently completing his…View Profile -
Hector MujicaHead of Economic Opportunity, Google.org, AmericasLatinos and Society Program Ad ...Hector Mujica leads economic opportunity efforts at Google.org—Google’s philanthropy—across the Americas. Within his role, he looks after a $100M+ grantmaking portfolio that supports interventions which aim to provide pathways to…View Profile -
Graciela Nunez2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarGraciela Nunez (Seattle, Washington) is originally from Caracas, Venezuela.View Profile
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Maria Gabriela (“Gaby”) Pacheco2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarMaria Gabriela (“Gaby”) Pacheco (Miami, Florida) is an immigrant rights leader.View Profile -
Eliza Ramirez2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarEliza Ramirez (Washington, DC) is a Legislative Aide in the Office of Congressman Michael Capuano (MA-07), she heads the foreign policy, trade and telecommunications portfolio.View Profile -
Julie Chavez Rodriguez2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarJulie Chavez Rodriguez (Washington, DC) is Special Assistant to the President and Senior Deputy Director of Public Engagement.View Profile -
Rafael Garibay Rodriguez2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarRafael Garibay Rodriguez (Los Angeles, California) was born and raised in the innermost area of Zamora, Mexico. As a queer immigrant Chicano, his intersectional identities now contribute to his sense…View Profile -
Esmeralda Sanchez2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarEsmeralda Sanchez (Houston, Texas) is a scholar, writer, community program developer, education equality advocate and faith-based community leader.View Profile -
Luis Sandoval2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarLuis Sandoval, (Los Angeles, California) has over fifteen years of experience in nonprofit management assisting Latino led and Latino serving organizations create, communicate, implement, and sustain strategic initiatives.View Profile -
Ramiro Sarmiento2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarRamiro Sarmiento (Lawrence, Kansas) is a first-generation college student at the University of Kansas (KU) double majoring in political science and international studies.View Profile -
Alejandra Torres2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarAlejandra Torres (Bogota, Colombia) is an economist with a minor in finance from Los Andes University, Bogota.View Profile -
Carlos Vera2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarCarlos Vera (Washington, DC) currently is an associate at Megaphone Strategies, a PR firm ran by women and people of color and founded by Van Jones.View Profile -
Jeff Zetino2016 Ricardo Salinas ScholarJeff Zetino (Phoenix, Arizona) is a firm believer in the power of the collective will. As a child of an undocumented single mother, Jeff was witness to the struggles and…View Profile
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