USHAA News

SAVE THE DATE - USHAA Bravo Awards Theme: "Turning Adversity Into Opportunity"

2010-06-02

Washington, DC - With the economy still suffering the aftershocks of the Great Recession, on August 13, 2010 USHAA will hold the Bi-Annual Bravo Awards corporate luncheon. This year the theme is "Turning Adversity into Opportunity." Once

USHAA Advisor Barbara George Johnson Appointed Director of John S. Watson Institute for Public Policy

2010-05-28

Trenton, NJ - We extend a hearty congratulations to USHAA Advocacy Advisor Barbara George Johnson, Esq., on her appointment as Director of the John S. Watson Institute for Public Policy. Barbara has more than 20 years of experience as a public policy professional in New

USHAA NBC Fellow Betty Manetta Leads No. 1 Fastest-Growing Woman Owned Company in the U.S.

2010-05-26

Washington, DC - We congratulate fellow USHAA Director Betty Manetta of Argent Associates, Inc., on being ranked the No. 1 fastest-growing women-led company in the U.S., according to an annual ranking by trade group Women Presidents' Organization.

"I could

New College Loan Program Benefits America's Future

2010-03-30

Washington, DC - American competitiveness in the global economy depends on the fortunes of its students. For this reason, USHAA commends Congress and the Obama Administration for supporting recently enacted education loan reform to ensure greater access to higher education for all of America’s children. Americans agree that ensuring fair and equal

USHAA NBC Fellow Nina Vaca Named to Kohl's Corporation Board of Directors

2010-03-25

Washington, DC - We rejoice at the appointment of USHAA NBC Fellow Nina Vaca to the Board of Directors of Kohl’s Corporation.

"Nina Vaca is a highly talented Latina professional with an incredible entrepreneurial spirit, wealth

USHAA & State Farm Partner to Provide Opportunity

2010-02-04

Trenton, NJ - USHAA and State Farm Insurance led a first of its kind insurance pipeline program to educate entrepreneurial professionals on agency opportunities in the industry. State Farm's Pam Stroud and Rey Polanco provided a detailed overview of the insurance agency model. The comprehensive program developed

USHAA Partners with Leading Organizations to Help Educate New Jersey Voters

2009-10-08

Trenton, NJ - USHAA partnered with Leadership New Jersey (LNJ), the public policy think-tank and seminar program for corporate and public executives, and leading organizations in New Jersey to host the 2009 Forum on the Future of New Jersey at Monmouth University's Wilson Auditorium which was

USHAA Receives New York Enterprise Report Award as Small Business Advocate of The Year

2009-09-30

New York, NY — The New York Enterprise Report today recognized the United States Hispanic Advocacy Association (USHAA) with the Small Business Award Advocate of the Year. USHAA was honored at the New York Enterprise Report Small Business Awards Gala held at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York

Obama Administration Taps USHAA Ambassador Sara Manzano-Diaz for Prominent Post

2009-09-30

Washington – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate USHAA Ambassador Sara Manzano-Diaz as Director of the Women's Bureau, Department of Labor. President Obama said, “The individuals announced today will play an important role in my administration, each bringing an impressive background to their respective roles.

USHAA Celebrates Confirmation of Hon. Sonia Sotomayor Nomination to US Supreme Court

2009-08-06

Washington, DC -- USHAA rejoices at the Senate's confirmation of New York Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court of the United States, where she has made history as the first Hispanic to the highest court in the land. USHAA and other Latino organizations have supported the selection of

USHAA & CB Richard Ellis Meeting a Resounding Success

2009-08-06

Washington, DC - The leading M/WBE certified companies participating in the USHAA National Business Council met today with top sourcing executives from CB Richard Ellis during a private Industry Rountable at Solar Do Minho in Roselle Park, New Jersey.

"Our business leaders

USHAA Leads Multi-Faceted Advocacy Fellowship to Boost Next Generation Minority Leaders

2009-07-29

Washington, DC - The United States Hispanic Advocacy Association (USHAA) has partnered with the Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey (HBA-NJ) and the Center for Hispanic Policy Research and Development, NJ Department of Community Affairs (CHPRD), to launch a new advocacy fellowship

President Obama Appointments USHAA Chairman Nelson A. Diaz to the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships

2009-06-17

Washington, DC – Today, President Obama appointed 28 members to the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships, including USHAA’s Chairman, the Hon. Nelson A. Diaz. This accomplished group of citizens representing a broad range of backgrounds, interests, and professions are responsible for recommending a group of exceptional men

USHAA NBC Fellow, VisionIT, Tops Inner City Companies List at 11th Annual Inner City 100 Awards

2009-06-01

Boston, MA - USHAA NBC Fellow Member, VisionIT, Inc. received the 2009 Inner City 100 Award as the number one fastest-growing inner city company in America (overall) and the number one fastest-growing minority-owned inner city company during the 11th Annual Inner City 100 Awards ceremony hosted by the

USHAA Congratulates Hon. Grace Diaz - Eleanor Roosevelt Honoree

2009-05-15

Trenton, NJ - We are pleased to congratulate USHAA Director Grace Diaz - the first Hispanic ever elected to the Green Brook Township Committee - on her selection for the prestigious Eleanor Roosevelt Award for public service. Ms. Diaz was recognized by the Somerset County Federation of Democratic Women at a

Humanitarian Award

2009-04-22

Trenton, NJ - We are pleased to announce that we have been selected to receive the Humanitarian Award from the American Conference on Diversity for our work in connection with diversity and inclusion. The award will be presented to Luis J. Diaz, President & CEO of

Boy Scouts of America to Honor USHAA

2009-04-14

Washington, DC - We are pleased to announce that USHAA Directors Alex Garcia, Betty Manetta, and Luis J. Diaz have been selected to receive the Scouting - Vale la Pena 2009 Service Award. The service award is presented in recognition of outstanding service by an adult

USHAA Moderates 2009 NY Legislative Conference & Receives Economic Advocacy Award

2009-04-04

Albany, NY - USHAA Vice Chairman and Chief Operations Officer Alex Garcia moderated the roundtable discussion on the state of Minority and Women-owned Businesses in New York State, with a special focus on the Latino Community. The roundtable took place at the 2009 Somos El Futuro Legislative Conference on Saturday,

USHAA Announces 2009 National Business Council Fellows

2009-03-26

Minority & Women Fellows Will Discuss Partnerships with Reps from Leading Construction Firm

Washington, D.C. — The United States Hispanic Advocacy Association, Inc. (USHAA) is pleased to announce the selection of its 2009 National Business Council (NBC) Fellows. The 25 female and minority

USHAA National Business Council and Skanska USA to Meet

2009-02-11

Washington, DC - USHAA is pleased to announce that the 25 leading M/WBE certified companies participating in the USHAA National Business Council will be meeting with top sourcing executives from Skanska USA at a Construction Industry Rountable on March 26, 2009 during a private function