Hispanic & Latino Legacy Dinner
Friday, October 2, 2026
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
WORRE STUDIOS | 7175 S Belcastro St #100, Las Vegas, NV 89113
SUPPORT THE HISPANIC AND LATINO LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP
The Public Education Foundation (PEF) hosted the Hispanic and Latino Legacy Dinner/Cena Patrimonio de Hispanos y Latinos on Friday, October 2, 2026. The event is a cultural celebration, recognizing inspirational Hispanic and Latino leaders and providing life-changing scholarships for local students through PEF’s Scholarships Plus program.
Meet Our 2026 Scholarship Recipients
2026 Hispanic & Latino Legacy Dinner
Meet the Phenomenal Hispanic and Latino Host Committee
During the Hispanic and Latino Legacy Dinner, the Public Education Foundation will celebrate the powerful Hispanic and Latino people who have rooted themselves as sources of encouragement and inspiration, championing the educational journey of our youth.
To ensure this event is a true reflection of the Hispanic and Latino people that will be honored, this incredible group of influential members gather to uplift and support the Legacy Dinner as members of the Host Committee.
TONY SANCHEZ
Executive Vice President, Business Development and External Relations,
NV Energy
PETER GUZMAN
President/CEO, Latin Chamber of Commerce
NELSON ARAUJO
Senior Vice President, Community Affairs and Partnerships, R&R Partners
BRIAN AYALA
President, Ayala’s Concession Group
ABRAHAM CAMEJO
Health and Safety Risk Consultant, Camejo Safety
DR. MARIA CHAIREZ
Lifelong educator, Co-Founder of the Latino Youth Leadership Program and
Volunteer and Grant Writer, University of Nevada Reno
ALLISON MONETTE-CORDOVA
Founder and CEO, Cordova Creative
OSCAR DE LA HOYA
Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy Promotions, Hall of Fame and World Champion
MICHAEL FLORES
Vice President of Government & Community Engagement, University of Nevada, Reno
MARIA JOSE GATTI
Vice President of Philanthropy & Community Engagement, MGM Resorts International
TELMA LOPEZ
Manager/Diversity Programs, Southwest Gas
DR. AMBER LOPEZ LASATER
Executive Director/President; Chief of Staff and Strategy, Nevada State Campus Lands Corporation; Nevada State University
CYNTHIA MORA
Director of Scholarships Plus, Public Education Foundation
FRANCISCO MORALES
Senior Policy Advisor & Attorney, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
MAURICIO MORALES
Vice President of Marketing and Entertainment, Corner Bar Management
ANA MUNOZ
Director, Community Impact & Giving, Caesars Entertainment
JOSTINE OROZCO
Marketing and Communications Manager, Public Education Foundation
JANET QUINTERO
Chief Strategy & Advocacy Officer, United Way of Southern Nevada
JESSICA RODRIGUEZ
Coordinator of Education Programming, The Public Education Foundation
CARRIE ROPER
Emmy Award Winning Producer and Host
VINCE SAAVEDRA
Executive Secretary-Treasurer, Southern Nevada Building Trades Unions
AMARILLYS ZAYAS
Administrative Director, Public Education Foundation
Honorable ADRIANA RINCON WHITE
Eighth Judicial District Court Judge – Family Division Department Y