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Corporate Advisory Board

"True wealth is not measured in money for status or power.
It is measured in the legacy we leave behind for those we love and those we inspire." 

- Cesar E. Chavez


  Raul A. Anaya
President, Bank of America - Greater Los Angeles

Raul A. Anaya is President of Bank of America for the Greater Los Angeles region. In this capacity, Anaya serves as the enterprise leader in Los Angeles, helping integrate Bank of America business lines so that the bank can deliver a wider range of global financial services to more individuals and businesses locally.

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  Stephen D. Burns
Manager, California Government Affairs / Chevron

Stephen D. (Steve) Burns is manager, California government affairs, for Chevron Corporation. He has responsibility for advancing the company’s interests in California state politics and public policy, supervising a team of legislative and regulatory analysts and advocates in Sacramento.

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  Martin Cabrera, Jr.
CEO and Founder, Cabrera Capital Markets, LLC, and Cabrera Capital Partners, LLC

The success of a financial services firm is built on astute judgment, strong business relationships, and the spirit of service to clients and communities. This is the philosophy of Martin Cabrera, Jr., CEO and founder of Cabrera Capital Markets, LLC. In practice, his philosophy has catapulted this firm to its position as the leading Hispanic investment bank and institutional brokerage firm in the nation.

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  Lupe De La Cruz
Director, Government Affairs / PEPSICO

As Director of Government Affairs for PEPSICO, Lupe De La Cruz manages public policy activities for eight states in the western region of the United States. Lupe represents PepsiCo’s diverse convenient food and beverages portfolio with policy makers and community leaders and directs PepsiCo’s community engagement in those states.

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  Ross G. Good
Senior Manager, External Affairs & Public Policy / Chrysler Group, LLC

Ross is a 25 year veteran of Chrysler having served positions in Manufacturing, Advance Manufacturing, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs and External Affairs. Ross is currently serving as Chrysler’s coordinator for legislative and regulatory affairs in California and other western states.

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  Fred Hoffman
Special Advisor to the Governor for Economic Development and Special Projects, State of Michigan

Fred Hoffman is the special advisor to the governor for economic development and special projects in the state of Michigan. He previously served as deputy mayor in Dearborn, Michigan and was also a newspaper editor and columnist.

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  Donna M. Kaylor
Director, Government Relations and Public Affairs / Pfizer

Donna Kaylor joined Pfizer as a Government Relations Manager for California and Nevada in January 2002. Prior to joining Pfizer, she was a contract lobbyist for Platinum Advisors, a top lobbying firm in Sacramento.

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  Priscilla Lizárraga
Senior Vice President, TELACU Communications Group / TELACU Industries

Priscilla is a senior vice president of TELACU Industries: a pioneering institution committed to service, empowerment, advancement and the creation of self-sufficiency. She oversees the TELACU Communications Group, responsible for public relations, information technology systems, graphics/creative services and corporate communications.

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  Lidia S. Martinez
Manager, Community Affairs & Grassroots / Southwest Airlines Co.

Lidia S. Martinez began her career at Southwest Airlines in 1990. In 2004, she was named Regional Manager of Hispanic Community Affairs where she played an integral part in identifying the airline’s role within the Latino community and successfully opened many of its doors.

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  Aaron Rios
Senior Manager, Public Affairs & Government Relations / Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Aaron Rios began his career with Walmart in 1993. He is a true Walmart success story. Aaron started working with Walmart as an hourly associate stocking shelves on the graveyard shift in his hometown of Hanford California while attending college. Recognized for his hard work and dedication, Aaron quickly found himself in the company’s Management Training program.

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  Arturo Sneider
Partner, Primestor Development Inc

Mr. Sneider is a founding partner of Primestor Development, Inc. His primary responsibilities include acquisitions, project conceptual design, financing, and corporate management.

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  Leandro Tyberg
Partner, Primestor Development Inc

Mr. Tyberg, a partner of Primestor Development Inc, is responsible for all execution-related duties such as feasibility, design, plan creation, and construction of Primestor’s assets.

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  Gaddi H. Vasquez
U.S. Ambassador / United Nations Organizations in Rome, Italy (2006-2009)

Gaddi H. Vasquez is a native of Carrizo Springs, Texas and is the descendant of migrant farm workers who instilled in him a strong work ethic and the value and reward of serving others. He was the first member of his family to earn a college degree and has been a lifelong advocate against world hunger, disease and poverty. He has been recognized for his advocacy and support of the underserved both at home and abroad.

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  Peter R. Villegas
Vice President and Senior Manager, Office of Corporate Responsibility / JPMorgan Chase

Peter R. Villegas is Vice President and Senior Manager in the Office of Corporate Responsibility for JPMorgan Chase. In his position, Mr. Villegas manages, government relations, advocacy relations and strategic alliances for the firm nationwide; in addition he is responsible for reinforcing the firm's community development leadership position in key geographic and multi cultural markets across the western region.

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  Patrice R. Webb
Director, Government Relations / Heineken USA, Inc.

Patrice Webb, Director of Government Relations for Heineken USA joined the company in January of 2007 after being a consultant for several years prior. She began as the Western Region Public Affairs Manager and was based in Los Angeles California.

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