About us

About us

Our Board

Mr. Alonso Ancira, Chairman
Mr. Alonso Ancira, Chairman
  • Chairman of the Board, Altos Hornos de Mexico (AHMSA)
  • President of Mexico's Chamber of Iron and Steel (1993-1995, 2003-2004, 2006-2007)
  • Businessman of the Year, by Association of Industrialists in Mexico (1996)
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Dr. Louis J. Agnese, Jr.
Dr. Louis J. Agnese, Jr.
  • President of the University of the Incarnate Word
  • Engineered an enrollment increase of more than 300% including a record increase in minority enrollment during his 21 years of presidency at the university.
  • One of Five Outstanding Young Americans, One of Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World (1998)
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Mr. Ernesto Ancira, Jr.
Mr. Ernesto Ancira, Jr.
  • Owner, Ancira Enterprises, Inc.
  • One of the Top 10 Businesspersons in the U.S. and the first Hispanic dealer/owner to own twelve automotive franchises.
  • Chairman of United Way Campaign of San Antonio, Texas (2006)
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The Most Rev. José H. Gomez, S.T.D.
The Most Rev. José H. Gomez, S.T.D.
  • The Most Rev. José H. Gomez, S.T.D., was installed as Archbishop of the Archdiocese of San Antonio on February 15, 2005, at San Fernando Cathedral. Archbishop Gomez previously served as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Denver, since his ordination on March 26, 2001.
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Rev. Virgilio Elizondo
Rev. Virgilio Elizondo
  • Vicar, St. Rose of Lima Church in San Antonio, TX.
  • Named one of the leading "Spiritual Innovators—New Lights of the Spirit" of the new milinium by TIME Magazine (2000)
  • Founder of the Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC)
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Dr. James A. Pignatelli
Dr. James A. Pignatelli
  • Chairman President and CEO
  • MDA National Vice President.
  • Board of Unisource Energy Company
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Dr. Raúl Ramos
Dr. Raúl Ramos
  • Colon & Rectal Specialist, private practice
  • Published seventeen articles in medical journals (1974-1999)
  • Surgeon in Chief, Hospital Santa Engracia (1999-2001)
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Janet L. Rogozinski
Janet L. Rogozinski
  • Career in leadership in the non-profit sector between Mexico and the United States, maintaining a primary focus on grassroots development, 1985 to present
  • Barack Obama Campaign for President 2008 - Grassroots Finance Committee Member
  • American Chamber of Commerce – Mexico DF, Social Responsibility Committee – Member – working together to promote private sector involvement in community based initiatives.
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Sr. Raúl Yzaguirre</b>
Sr. Raúl Yzaguirre
  • Presidential Professor of Practice in Community Development and Civil Rights, Arizona State University
  • CEO, National Council of La Raza (1974-2004)
  • First Hispanic to receive Rockefeller Public Service Award for Outstanding Public Service from trustees of Princeton University (1979)
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