Hispanic & Latino Legacy Dinner

Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Downtown Las Vegas

SUPPORT THE HISPANIC AND LATINO LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP

The Public Education Foundation (PEF) will host the inaugural Hispanic and Latino Legacy Dinner/Cena Patrimonio de Hispanos y Latinos on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in downtown Las Vegas. The event is a cultural celebration, recognizing four inspirational Hispanic and Latino leaders and providing life-changing scholarships for four local students of Hispanic or Latino descent through PEF’s Scholarships Plus program.

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ANNOUNCING OUR HONOREES

Dr. Federico Zaragoza

President,
College of
Southern Nevada

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Dr. Maria Chairez
Lifelong Educator and Cofounder
Latino Youth Leadership Program

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Maximiliano D. Couvillier III

Attorney,
Kennedy & Couvillier,
PLLC

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Eva Garcia Mendoza
Attorney and
Counselor at Law,
Law Offices of Eva Garcia Mendoza

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EXPLORE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The Sonia Sotomayor – $25,000

  • Premium seating for up to 16 guests (2 tables), with 4 tickets donated to CCSD educators in your honor, for a total of 20 guests
  • Unique logo promotion opportunity
  • On-air media mention of your sponsorship
  • Sponsor will also be the official table host for one Legacy Honoree, an honorary chairperson, or distinguished host committee member
  • 2 full-page ads in program book
  • On-stage mention of sponsorship by the event chairperson

Recognition in:

  • Event videos
  • Event signage
  • Digital event promotional materials
  • Social media mention and tag
  • Acknowledgment on website
  • Custom design decor with your logo

The Cesar Chavez – $15,000

  • Premium seating for up to 8 guests 1( table) with 2 tickets donated to CCSD educators in your honor, for a total of 10 guests 
  • Unique logo promotion opportunity
  • On-air media mention of your sponsorship
  • Full page ad in program book

Recognition in:

  • Event videos
  • Event signage
  • Digital event promotional materials 
  • Social media mention and tag
  • Acknowledgment on website

The Celia Cruz – $10,000

  • Premium seating for up to 8 guests (1 table) with 2 tickets donated to CCSD educators in your honor, for a total of 10 guests
  • Half page ad in program book

Recognition in:

  • Event videos
  • Event signage
  • Digital event promotional materials
  • Acknowledgment on website

The Roberto Clemente – $5,000

  • Seating for up to 4 guests
  • Quarter page ad in program book

Recognition in:

  • Event videos
  • Event signage
  • Digital event promotional materials
  • Acknowledgment on website

Premium Table of 10 – $3,000

Table of 10 – $2,000

Individual Ticket – $225

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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, PEF has recruited an incredible group of influential members to uplift and support the Legacy Dinner as members of the Host Committee.

SHAMEEDA ABDUL-MUMIN

PETER GUZMAN
President, Latin Chamber of Commerce

DR. CHERYL BREWSTER

TONY SANCHEZ
Senior Vice President, Government & Community Strategy, NV Energy

DR. CONSTANCE BROOKS

ANA ADKINS
Senior Analyst, Government Affairs, Southwest Gas Corporation

HANNAH BROWN

JEREMY AGUERO
Principal Analyst, Applied Analysis

ARIEL CELESTE

NELSON ARAUJO
Vice President, Community Affairs and Partnerships, R&R Partners

BRITTANY DUPREE

ERICKA AVILES
Owner, Ericka Aviles Consulting

WANDA ENGLISH BLAIR

BRIAN AYALA
President, Ayala’s Concession Group

WANDA ENGLISH BLAIR

LEONARDO BENAVIDES
Government Affairs Manager, City of North Las Vegas

REBECCA GIPSON

ADRIAN BERNAL
Senior Manager – Marketing & Client Solutions, Cox Communications

LENA GIROUX ZAKALIK

ABRAHAM CAMEJO
Health and Safety Risk Consultant, Camejo Safety

LENA GIROUX ZAKALIK

DOLORES CAMPUZANO
Executive Director of Meetings and Events, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

JACQUELINE GRAVATT

LISA CANO-BURKHEAD
President, Cristo Rey St. Viator, Former Lieutenant Governor, State of Nevada

BELINDA HARRIS

EDUARDO CORDOVA
Owner and Founder, Queen Las Vegas

LATOYA HOLMAN

JOCELYN CORTEZ
Immigration Attorney, GWP Immigration Law

DR. TONIA HOLMES-SUTTON, NBCT

JAMES CORWAY
Staff Accountant, Public Education Foundation

CHEREE JOHNSON

MICHAEL FLORES
Vice President of Government & Community Engagement, University of Nevada, Reno 

MAXINE JONES

NATASHA GARCIA
Senior Accountant, Public Education Foundation

DR. DESIRAE KING

RANDY GARCIA
CEO, The Investment Counsel Company

BROOKE MALONE

MARIA JOSE GATTI
Vice President of Corporate Philanthropy & Community Engagement, MGM Resorts International

DR. BEVERLY MATHIS

NOAH F. HERRERA V
Managing Partner, Platinum Real Estate Professionals

DR. BEVERLY MATHIS

SASHA LARKIN
Assistant Sheriff, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Law Enforcement Investigations and Special Operations Group

DR. TYA MATHIS-COLEMAN

AMBER LOPEZ LASATER
Chief of Staff and Strategy, Nevada State University

DR. TYA MATHIS-COLEMAN

NORA LUNA
Southern Nevada 4-H Program Manager, University of Nevada, Reno, Cooperative Extension

ROSE MCKINNEY-JAMES

FRANCISCO MORALES
Policy Advisor and JD Law Clerk, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

SOLEIL NEW

MAURICIO MORALES
Vice President Of Marketing & Entertainment, Corner Bar Management

RENISHA O'DONNELL

ANA MUNOZ
Director, Community Impact & Giving, Caesars Entertainment

SHEREE PAGE

JOSTINE OROZCO
Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Public Education Foundation

DR. GRETA PEAY

JANET QUINTERO
Vice President of External Affairs, United Way of Southern Nevada 

NIKKIE PRESTON

CARRIE ROPER
Director of Digital Broadcast, Las Vegas Review-Journal

DIONNE PROPER

VINCE SAAVEDRA
Executive Secretary-Treasurer, Southern Nevada Building Trades Unions

TONIKA QUICK

OMAR SAUCEDO
Nevada Director, External Affairs, AT&T

ALICIA TAYLOR

JAVI TRUJILLO
Vice President, Government Affairs | Community Partnerships, McGraw Hill

SHAWNA WELLS

AMARILLYS ZAYAS
Administrative Manager, Public Education Foundation

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