Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

GAHCC Education Foundation

The Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, provides increased educational opportunities to Hispanics in the greater Austin area. The Foundation’s efforts are currently focused on providing financial support for local students seeking to obtain higher education and on advocacy for issues affecting Hispanics.

PURPOSE:

To promote value of education and advocate to eliminate the achievement gap.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?

Through our collective partnerships we can leverage business resources and cultural insights to address educational needs within the community.

VISION

The Foundation through collective partnership promotes the value of education and advocates eliminating the achievement gap for the community to sustain the growth of a healthy economy and develop leaders.

2008-2009 Board of Directors

James Rash, Education Foundation Chair; GAHCC At Large; Wal-mart Inc.

Angela Castilleja, Make-A-Wish Foundation

Dr. Jesus Chavez, Superintendent of Round Rock ISD

Dr. Paul Cruz, GAHCC Board of Directors; AISD Assistant Superintendent for Education Services

Daniel L. Estrada, MBA, Legislative Budget Board

Ryan Gauna, State Farm Insurance

Angela Gonzalez, 3M

Elizabeth Gonzales, New York Life Insurance; former GAHCC Chair

Heath Hignight, University of Texas at Austin

Leslie Leal, State Farm Insurance

Violet Leos, Girl Scouts Lone Star Council

Vanessa Sarria, Executive Director of Community Action Network

Val Velasquez, Texas State Realtors

Matt Welch, Wal-Mart

Roel Zambrano, Diversified Human Resources

Staff:

Andy Martinez, President/CEO of GAHCC

Linda Medina, Education Foundation Program Manager

Selina Aguirre, Education Foundation Program Administrator