{"id":431,"date":"2019-05-16T05:29:34","date_gmt":"2019-05-16T05:29:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fiestasmexicanas.net\/?page_id=431"},"modified":"2024-08-30T04:40:07","modified_gmt":"2024-08-30T04:40:07","slug":"recognition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fiestasmexicanas.net\/?page_id=431","title":{"rendered":"Recognition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Each year we recognize leaders in our community that make a difference. Click their name to read their story.<\/p>\n<p style=\"float: left; font-size: 9pt; text-align: center; width: 30%; margin-right: 1%; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fiestasmexicanas.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/636969791215730000.png\"><br \/>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">#AnythingPopup_BoxContainer16\t{width:400px;height:600px;max-width:80%;background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #4D4D4D;padding:0;position:fixed;z-index:99999;cursor:default;-moz-border-radius: 10px;-webkit-border-radius: 10px;-khtml-border-radius: 10px;border-radius: 10px;   display:none;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader16 {height:30px;background:#4D4D4D;border-top-right-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius-topright:10px;-webkit-border-top-right-radius:10px;-khtml-border-top-right-radius: 10px;border-top-left-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius-topleft:10px;-webkit-border-top-left-radius:10px;-khtml-border-top-left-radius: 10px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader16 a {color:#FFFFFF;font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;} #AnythingPopup_BoxTitle16 {float:left; margin:5px;color:#FFFFFF;font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;} #AnythingPopup_BoxClose16 {float:right;width:50px;margin:5px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody16 {margin:10px;overflow:auto;height:540px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter16 {position: fixed;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;opacity: .3;-moz-opacity: .3;filter: alpha(opacity=30);z-index:999;display:none;} <\/style><a href='javascript:AnythingPopup_OpenForm(\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainer16\",\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody16\",\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter16\",\"400\",\"600\");'>Wenatchee Police Department<\/a><div style=\"display: none;\" id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainer16\"><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader16\"><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxTitle16\">Wenatchee Police Department<\/div><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxClose16\"><a href=\"javascript:AnythingPopup_HideForm('AnythingPopup_BoxContainer16','AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter16');\">Close<\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody16\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fiestasmexicanas.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/636969791215730000-232x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fiestasmexicanas.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/636969791215730000-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/www.fiestasmexicanas.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/636969791215730000-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/www.fiestasmexicanas.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/636969791215730000-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fiestasmexicanas.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/636969791215730000-1187x1536.png 1187w, https:\/\/www.fiestasmexicanas.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/636969791215730000.png 1357w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/><\/strong>\r<br \/>\r<br \/><strong>Wenatchee Police Department<\/strong>\r<br \/>\r<br \/><span class=\"subtitle\"><strong>MISSION STATEMENT<\/strong><\/span><b>\r<br \/><\/b>\u00a0We promote a safe community and quality of life through protection and service.\r<br \/>\r<br \/><span class=\"subtitle\"><strong>VISION STATEMENT<\/strong><\/span><b>\r<br \/><\/b>\u00a0A recognized leader in public safety providing quality service to our community.\r<br \/>\r<br \/><span class=\"subtitle\"><strong>VALUES<\/strong><\/span><b>\r<br \/><\/b>Professionalism\u00a0 -\u00a0 Integrity\u00a0 -\u00a0 Respect\u00a0 -\u00a0 Courage\r<br \/>\r<br \/><span class=\"subtitle\"><strong>GOALS\r<br \/><\/strong><\/span>Reduce Crime and the Fear of Crime\r<br \/>Address Traffic Safety Concerns\r<br \/>Recruit and Develop Quality Personnel\r<br \/>Grow Public Trust Through Community Engagement\r<br \/>Enhance Service Through the Use of Technology\r<br \/>\r<br \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wenatcheewa.gov\/home\/showpublisheddocument\/25893\/637502091975270000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WPD STRATEGIC PLAN 2021 - 2024<\/a><\/strong>\r<br \/>\r<br \/><span style=\"color: #000000\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wenatcheewa.gov\/home\/showpublisheddocument\/28038\/638482590281170000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ORGANIZATIONAL CHART<\/a><\/b><\/span>\r<br \/>\r<br \/>&nbsp;<\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: none;\" id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter16\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"float: left; font-size: 9pt; text-align: center; width: 30%; margin-right: 1%; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fiestasmexicanas.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Jesus-Hernandez.jpg\"><br \/>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">#AnythingPopup_BoxContainer11\t{width:400px;height:600px;max-width:80%;background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #4D4D4D;padding:0;position:fixed;z-index:99999;cursor:default;-moz-border-radius: 10px;-webkit-border-radius: 10px;-khtml-border-radius: 10px;border-radius: 10px;   display:none;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader11 {height:30px;background:#4D4D4D;border-top-right-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius-topright:10px;-webkit-border-top-right-radius:10px;-khtml-border-top-right-radius: 10px;border-top-left-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius-topleft:10px;-webkit-border-top-left-radius:10px;-khtml-border-top-left-radius: 10px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader11 a {color:#FFFFFF;font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;} #AnythingPopup_BoxTitle11 {float:left; margin:5px;color:#FFFFFF;font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;} #AnythingPopup_BoxClose11 {float:right;width:50px;margin:5px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody11 {margin:10px;overflow:auto;height:540px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter11 {position: fixed;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;opacity: .3;-moz-opacity: .3;filter: alpha(opacity=30);z-index:999;display:none;} <\/style><a href='javascript:AnythingPopup_OpenForm(\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainer11\",\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody11\",\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter11\",\"400\",\"600\");'>Jesus and Melisa Hernandez<\/a><div style=\"display: none;\" id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainer11\"><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader11\"><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxTitle11\">Jesus and Melisa Hernandez<\/div><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxClose11\"><a href=\"javascript:AnythingPopup_HideForm('AnythingPopup_BoxContainer11','AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter11');\">Close<\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody11\">Jesus Hernandez came with his family to the United State at the age of nine. He graduated from Wenatchee HS and went on to Washington State University to earn a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Business and later completed a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Washington.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>In his professional career, he has made successful contributions in the areas of Public Education, Employment and Training for farm workers, financial planning and investments and in the last fifteen years he has a leader and innovator in the healthcare sector. Currently, he is the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) for Family Health Centers, a health system with six medical clinics, five dental clinics, and behavioral health and a WIC program in Okanogan County.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>Jesus has also had a distinguished civic and public service career with many \u201cfirsts\u201d along the way. He was the first Latino to serve on the Wenatchee School Board where he served for 19 years championing initiatives benefiting all students but especially disadvantaged students. He was the first Latino appointed by two state governors to the Higher Education Board of the state of Washington where he served for nine years and chaired the board two years.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>Jesus has been a recognized leader at the state and local level having led numerous initiatives in the Wenatchee area. He has received numerous recognition for his accomplishments on the school board, higher education, services to farm workers, leadership development and community engagement. Among the many awards, Jesus received the distinguished Jefferson Award for Public Service from the state of Washington\u2026this is considered the Nobel Prize for Public Service and is awarded at the state and national level. At his retirement from the Wenatchee School Board, Mr. Rufus Woods, editor of the Wenatchee World called Jesus \u201ca founding father\u201d for the current, more integrated Wenatchee Community. Jesus and his wife Melissa have raised two sons, Mikael (currently a senior at the University of Washington) and Julian a senior at Wenatchee High School. Jesus highlights that his professional and personal success was made possible because of the amazing life partner he has had in his wife of 25 years, Melissa Hernandez.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>Jes\u00fas Hern\u00e1ndez vino con su familia a los Estados Unidos a la edad de 9 a\u00f1os. Se gradu\u00f3 de la preparatoria de Wenatchee y asisti\u00f3 a la Universidad del Estado de WA donde se gradu\u00f3 con su diplomado en Negocios m\u00e1s tarde completo su maestr\u00eda en Administraci\u00f3n P\u00fablica en la Universidad de WA.\r<br \/>En su carrera profesional ha hecho contribuciones exitosas en las \u00e1reas de Educaci\u00f3n publica, empleo, entrenamiento a trabajadores agr\u00edcolas, planeaci\u00f3n financiera e inversiones y en los \u00faltimos 15 a\u00f1os ha sido l\u00edder e innovador en el sector de salud. Actualmente es el Jefe Ejecutivo de Centros de Salud para la familia, un sistema con 6 cl\u00ednicas, 5 cl\u00ednicas dentales y programa de salud de comportamiento y WIC en el condado de Okanogan.\r<br \/>Jes\u00fas se ha distinguido en las \u00e1reas de servicio c\u00edvico y p\u00fablico. \u00c9l fu\u00e9 el primer latino en servir la mesa directiva del distrito de Wenatchee ha apoyado 19 iniciativas que benefician estudiantes especialmente los m\u00e1s necesitados. El fu\u00e9 el primer latino al que dos gobernadores lo identificaron para la mesa directiva de Educaci\u00f3n superior del estado de WA. Donde sirvi\u00f3 por 9 a\u00f1os y gui\u00f3 por dos a\u00f1os.\r<br \/>Jes\u00fas es un reconocido l\u00edder a nivel local y estatal dirigiendo m\u00faltiples iniciativas en el \u00e1rea de Wenatchee. Ha recibido varios reconocimientos por sus logros en la mesa directiva, educaci\u00f3n superior, servicio a los trabajadores agr\u00edcolas , liderazgo en desarrollo e involucramiento en la comunidad. Entre sus reconocimientos Jes\u00fas recibi\u00f3 El certificado Jefferson por servicio p\u00fablico del estado de WA. Esto es considerado el Premio nobel del servicio p\u00fablico y se d\u00e1 a nivel estatal y nacional. A su retiro de la mesa directiva de Wenatchee El Se\u00f1or Rufus Woods, editor del peri\u00f3dico del Wenatchee World, lo llamo \u201cun padre fundador, de la actual y m\u00e1s integrada Comunidad de Wenatchee.\u201d Jes\u00fas y su esposa Melissa criaron dos hijos Mikael ( actualmente uno estudia el ultimo grado en la universidad de WA) y Juli\u00e1n un estudiante senior de la Preparatoria de Wenatchee. Jes\u00fas hace hincapi\u00e9 que su \u00e9xito personal y profesional fue posible gracias a su incre\u00edble compa\u00f1era de vida que tuvo en su esposa por m\u00e1s de 25 a\u00f1os Melissa Hern\u00e1ndez.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>&lt;strong&gt;Melissa Hernandez bio:&lt;\/strong&gt;\r<br \/>\r<br \/>Melissa Hernandez came to Wenatchee as an exchange student from Panama in 1986. She later returned in 1991 when she married Jesus Hernandez and began her distinguished service and career in the Wenatchee Valley. She completed her Bachelor\u2019s Degree in public education and became a certified teacher working in the Wenatchee School District. Despite her love for teaching children, she discovered she could have a greater impact by working on parent involvement and student leadership development. Melissa soon became the main resource and advocate for disadvantaged students and their families in the Wenatchee School District and the entire community.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>Melissa was known for her commitment to excellence and \u201cgetting things done\u201d whether organizing the annual Mariachi Festival or connecting someone to a job opportunity or solving a life challenge. She always found a solution.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>Melissa was a recognized leader at the state and local level. Along with her husband Jesus, they were awarded the 2013 Civil Rights and Social Justice Award by the City of Wenatchee. In 2012, Melissa was named the Civic Educator of the Year by the Washington State Legislature. Melissa passed on July 15, 2016 after a courageous fight with breast cancer. Over 1000 people from the Latino and Anglo community came to celebrate her life at her funeral service\u2026a reflection of her work and passion for integrating our whole community. She will be remembered for her lasting impact on many families and multiple generations of students whose lives she touched over 25 years.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>Melissa vino a Wenatchee como estudiante de intercambio de Panam\u00e1 en 1986. Ella despu\u00e9s regreso en 1991 y se cas\u00f3 con Jes\u00fas Hern\u00e1ndez y fue entonces que comenz\u00f3 su distinguido servicio y carrera en el Valle de Wenatchee. Complet\u00f3 su diplomado en educaci\u00f3n p\u00fablica y se certific\u00f3 como maestra trabajando para el Distrito de Wenatchee.\r<br \/>A pesar de su amor por la ense\u00f1anza a los ni\u00f1os, descubri\u00f3 que pod\u00eda tener m\u00e1s impacto trabajando en el involucramiento de padres y el desarrollo de liderazgo estudiantil. Melissa se convirti\u00f3 en el principal recurso y abogante de estudiantes en desventaja y sus familias en la comunidad del Distrito de Wenatchee\r<br \/>Melisa fue conocida por su compromiso con la excelencia ella \u201cHacia las cosas\u201d ya fuera organizando el festival del Mariachi anualmente o conectando a alguien con una oportunidad de trabajo o resolviendo un desaf\u00edo en la vida. Ella siempre encontr\u00f3 la soluci\u00f3n.\r<br \/>Melisa fue una l\u00edder reconocida a nivel local y estatal. Junto con su esposo Jes\u00fas recibieron el premio De Derechos civiles y Justicia Social en el 2013 por la ciudad de Wenatchee. En 2012 Melissa fue nombrada la educadora c\u00edvica del ano por la legislatura del estado de WA. Melissa falleci\u00f3 el 15 de Julio del 2016 despu\u00e9s de pelear contra el c\u00e1ncer de mama. M\u00e1s de 1000 personas Latinas y anglosajonas se reunieron a celebrar su vida en el servicio de su funeral. Una reelecci\u00f3n de su trabajo y pasi\u00f3n por la integraci\u00f3n de toda la comunidad. Ella ser\u00e1 recordada por su impacto a muchas familias y por m\u00faltiples generaciones de estudiantes quienes ella toco sus vidas por m\u00e1s de 25 a\u00f1os.\r<br \/>&lt;img src=\"http:\/\/www.fiestasmexicanas.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/melissa-phone1-972-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-796\" \/&gt;<\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: none;\" id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter11\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"float: left; font-size: 9pt; text-align: center; width: 30%; margin-right: 1%; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fiestasmexicanas.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Katie-on-porch-swing-200x300-1-200x300.jpg\"><br \/>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">#AnythingPopup_BoxContainer1\t{width:400px;height:600px;max-width:80%;background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #4D4D4D;padding:0;position:fixed;z-index:99999;cursor:default;-moz-border-radius: 10px;-webkit-border-radius: 10px;-khtml-border-radius: 10px;border-radius: 10px;   display:none;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader1 {height:30px;background:#4D4D4D;border-top-right-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius-topright:10px;-webkit-border-top-right-radius:10px;-khtml-border-top-right-radius: 10px;border-top-left-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius-topleft:10px;-webkit-border-top-left-radius:10px;-khtml-border-top-left-radius: 10px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader1 a {color:#FFFFFF;font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;} #AnythingPopup_BoxTitle1 {float:left; margin:5px;color:#FFFFFF;font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;} #AnythingPopup_BoxClose1 {float:right;width:50px;margin:5px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody1 {margin:10px;overflow:auto;height:540px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter1 {position: fixed;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;opacity: .3;-moz-opacity: .3;filter: alpha(opacity=30);z-index:999;display:none;} <\/style><a href='javascript:AnythingPopup_OpenForm(\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainer1\",\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody1\",\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter1\",\"400\",\"600\");'>Katie Pauly<\/a><div style=\"display: none;\" id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainer1\"><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader1\"><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxTitle1\">Katie Pauly<\/div><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxClose1\"><a href=\"javascript:AnythingPopup_HideForm('AnythingPopup_BoxContainer1','AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter1');\">Close<\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody1\">Katie was born in Seattle, WA, the second of five children. She learned Spanish in High School and studied in Madrid, Spain for a year in College. She has always loved speaking Spanish and developed a deep enjoyment of the Latino culture and community. She has lived in Wenatchee for the past 27 years and has appreciated developing connections with Latinos as friends, students, colleagues, neighbors and co-workers.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>Katie held leadership positions with Columbia School PTA, Wenatchee High School Booster Club, the Wenatchee Valley YMCA, Community Foundation of North Central Washington, is a CASA Volunteer and assists with Special Projects at Northern Fruit Company. She also teaches Pilates several days a week, including a class in Spanish at Golds Gym.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>Katie and Doug Pauly have been married for 28 years and are the parents of Chelan and Skye (age 24) and Jace (age 19) Pauly.<\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: none;\" id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter1\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"float: left; font-size: 9pt; text-align: center; width: 30%; margin-right: 1%; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fiestasmexicanas.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/doughead-1.jpg\"><br \/>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">#AnythingPopup_BoxContainer12\t{width:400px;height:600px;max-width:80%;background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #4D4D4D;padding:0;position:fixed;z-index:99999;cursor:default;-moz-border-radius: 10px;-webkit-border-radius: 10px;-khtml-border-radius: 10px;border-radius: 10px;   display:none;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader12 {height:30px;background:#4D4D4D;border-top-right-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius-topright:10px;-webkit-border-top-right-radius:10px;-khtml-border-top-right-radius: 10px;border-top-left-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius-topleft:10px;-webkit-border-top-left-radius:10px;-khtml-border-top-left-radius: 10px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader12 a {color:#FFFFFF;font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;} #AnythingPopup_BoxTitle12 {float:left; margin:5px;color:#FFFFFF;font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;} #AnythingPopup_BoxClose12 {float:right;width:50px;margin:5px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody12 {margin:10px;overflow:auto;height:540px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter12 {position: fixed;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;opacity: .3;-moz-opacity: .3;filter: alpha(opacity=30);z-index:999;display:none;} <\/style><a href='javascript:AnythingPopup_OpenForm(\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainer12\",\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody12\",\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter12\",\"400\",\"600\");'>Doug Head<\/a><div style=\"display: none;\" id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainer12\"><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader12\"><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxTitle12\">Doug Head<\/div><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxClose12\"><a href=\"javascript:AnythingPopup_HideForm('AnythingPopup_BoxContainer12','AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter12');\">Close<\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody12\">Douglas Head was honored at the Fiesta Mexicanas celebration in 2011 for his long term support for the Latino community in our area. This support involved significantly increasing social support and mental health services to our Spanish speaking population and aggressively hiring Latino direct service staff members in the Wenatchee office of Children\u2019s Home Society of Washington\r<br \/>\r<br \/>Doug served as the Regional Director of the Wenatchee office of CHSW for almost 30 years. He is a Spokane native, a graduate of Gonzaga University and a passionate follower of Zags basketball. He graduated with a master\u2019s degree from the University of Washington School of Social Work in 1975.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>Doug\u2019s interest in other cultures began with his three years as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Afghanistan.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>Under Doug\u2019s leadership, Children\u2019s Home Society has built a reputation for community collaboration and quality service. In 2009 he received the Trail Blazer Award from North Central Washington Camp Fire.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>Doug and his wife, Lyn, also a social worker, have three daughters, Katie, Connie and Lauren, and two grandchildren, as well as their Afghan student daughters, Geeta and Sadaf.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>Doug retired in early 2013. Doug remains committed to our community through various volunteer efforts, including the Wenatchee Kiwanis Club, Columbia Valley Community Health and the St. Vincent de Paul Society food bank. He and Lyn have continued their interests in other cultures by traveling in Vietnam, Turkey and Peru and have trips scheduled to Europe, India and Africa in the near future.<\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: none;\" id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter12\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"float: left; font-size: 9pt; text-align: center; width: 30%; margin-right: 1%; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fiestasmexicanas.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Ismael-Vivanco-13-14-240x300-1-200x300.jpg\"><br \/>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">#AnythingPopup_BoxContainer4\t{width:400px;height:600px;max-width:80%;background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #4D4D4D;padding:0;position:fixed;z-index:99999;cursor:default;-moz-border-radius: 10px;-webkit-border-radius: 10px;-khtml-border-radius: 10px;border-radius: 10px;   display:none;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader4 {height:30px;background:#4D4D4D;border-top-right-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius-topright:10px;-webkit-border-top-right-radius:10px;-khtml-border-top-right-radius: 10px;border-top-left-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius-topleft:10px;-webkit-border-top-left-radius:10px;-khtml-border-top-left-radius: 10px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader4 a {color:#FFFFFF;font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;} #AnythingPopup_BoxTitle4 {float:left; margin:5px;color:#FFFFFF;font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;} #AnythingPopup_BoxClose4 {float:right;width:50px;margin:5px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody4 {margin:10px;overflow:auto;height:540px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter4 {position: fixed;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;opacity: .3;-moz-opacity: .3;filter: alpha(opacity=30);z-index:999;display:none;} <\/style><a href='javascript:AnythingPopup_OpenForm(\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainer4\",\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody4\",\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter4\",\"400\",\"600\");'>Ismael Vivanco<\/a><div style=\"display: none;\" id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainer4\"><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader4\"><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxTitle4\">Ismael Vivanco<\/div><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxClose4\"><a href=\"javascript:AnythingPopup_HideForm('AnythingPopup_BoxContainer4','AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter4');\">Close<\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody4\">Ismael Vivanco moved to the United States as a young child and worked as a migrant in the fields until the age of 16. These experiences taught him the value of hard work and more notably the importance of education. After graduating from high school, he continued his education by attending different colleges and universities.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish from Western Washington University, Master\u2019s degree in Education and Teacher Certification from Heritage University. Dr. Vivanco has studied abroad in Mexico, and at the University of Salamanca, Spain. He received his superintendent credentials and Doctorate of Education from Washington State University.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>After spending 20 years working for the North Central ESD, he now serves as the Superintendent for Entiat and Palisades School districts. He currently serves as Regional President for the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA).\r<br \/>\r<br \/>Dr. Vivanco is very proud of his Mexican heritage and is committed to always supporting and giving back to the community. He has been involved in many activities like:\r<br \/>\r<br \/>* Mariachi Northwest Festival\r<br \/>\r<br \/>* Apple Blossom Festival\r<br \/>\r<br \/>* Student Career Fairs\r<br \/>\r<br \/>* Binational Teacher Exchange Program with Mexico and Spain\r<br \/>\r<br \/>* School Supply Giveaways for students, and\r<br \/>\r<br \/>* Many regional, state and National organizations\r<br \/>\r<br \/>Ismael Vivanco se mud\u00f3 a Estados Unidos cuando era ni\u00f1o y trabajaba como migrante en los campos hasta la edad de 16 a\u00f1os. Estas experiencias le ense\u00f1aron el valor del trabajo pesado y m\u00e1s notable la importancia de la educaci\u00f3n. Despu\u00e9s de graduarse de la preparatoria, continu\u00f3 su educaci\u00f3n asistiendo a diferentes colegios y universidades.\r<br \/>Recibi\u00f3 su licenciatura en espa\u00f1ol de la Universidad de Western Washington, Maestr\u00eda en Educaci\u00f3n y certificaci\u00f3n del maestro de la Universidad de Heritage. El Dr. Vivanco ha estudiado en M\u00e9xico, y en la Universidad de Salamanca, Espa\u00f1a. He recibido sus credenciales de Superintendente y Doctorado en Educaci\u00f3n de la Universidad Estatal de Washington.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>Despu\u00e9s de pasar 20 a\u00f1os trabajando para el Distrito de Servicios Escolares Central del Norte, ahora sirve como el Superintendente para los distritos escolares de Entiat y Palisades. Actualmente se desempe\u00f1a como Presidente Regional de la Asociaci\u00f3n de Administradores de Escuelas de Washington (WASA).\r<br \/>\r<br \/>Dr. Vivanco est\u00e1 muy orgulloso de su herencia mexicana y se ha comprometido a apoyar siempre y retribuir a la comunidad. Ha estado involucrado en muchas actividades como:\r<br \/>\r<br \/>* Festival de Mariachi del Noroeste\r<br \/>\r<br \/>* Festival de las Flores (Apple Blossom)\r<br \/>\r<br \/>* Ferias de Profesiones del Estudiante Migrante\r<br \/>\r<br \/>* Programa de Intercambio de Maestros Binacional con M\u00e9xico y Espa\u00f1a\r<br \/>\r<br \/>* Regalar \u00fatiles escolares para los estudiantes, y\r<br \/>\r<br \/>* Muchas organizaciones regionales, estatales y nacionales<\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: none;\" id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter4\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"float: left; font-size: 9pt; text-align: center; width: 30%; margin-right: 1%; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fiestasmexicanas.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Image2-1-200x300.jpg\"><br \/>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">#AnythingPopup_BoxContainer10\t{width:400px;height:600px;max-width:80%;background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #4D4D4D;padding:0;position:fixed;z-index:99999;cursor:default;-moz-border-radius: 10px;-webkit-border-radius: 10px;-khtml-border-radius: 10px;border-radius: 10px;   display:none;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader10 {height:30px;background:#4D4D4D;border-top-right-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius-topright:10px;-webkit-border-top-right-radius:10px;-khtml-border-top-right-radius: 10px;border-top-left-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius-topleft:10px;-webkit-border-top-left-radius:10px;-khtml-border-top-left-radius: 10px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader10 a {color:#FFFFFF;font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;} #AnythingPopup_BoxTitle10 {float:left; margin:5px;color:#FFFFFF;font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;} #AnythingPopup_BoxClose10 {float:right;width:50px;margin:5px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody10 {margin:10px;overflow:auto;height:540px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter10 {position: fixed;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;opacity: .3;-moz-opacity: .3;filter: alpha(opacity=30);z-index:999;display:none;} <\/style><a href='javascript:AnythingPopup_OpenForm(\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainer10\",\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody10\",\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter10\",\"400\",\"600\");'>Trina Heuchert<\/a><div style=\"display: none;\" id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainer10\"><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader10\"><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxTitle10\">Trina Heuchert<\/div><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxClose10\"><a href=\"javascript:AnythingPopup_HideForm('AnythingPopup_BoxContainer10','AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter10');\">Close<\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody10\">Trina Heuchert\r<br \/>\r<br \/>United Way of Chelan and Douglas Counties Youth United Director\r<br \/>\r<br \/>In recognition for your commitment with youth. For empowering volunteerism through Youth United Encouraging and leading professional collaboration and constructive initiatives in our community.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>\u00b7 believes that family is the most important component in her life. She loves being a mom, wife and the glue that holds her family together\r<br \/>\r<br \/>\u00b7 enjoys her work with United Way and the opportunity it provides to empower youth through the Youth United volunteer program\r<br \/>\r<br \/>2011-2012 Eastmont High School Wildcat Community Award Recipient for her work with the Youth United program\r<br \/>\r<br \/>\u00b7 Wenatchee Downtown Kiwanis: 2010-2011 Rookie of the Year and 2014-2015 President\r<br \/>\r<br \/>\u00b7 personifies a life of service, while encouraging and inspiring the same from those in her mentorship\r<br \/>\r<br \/>\u00b7 spearheaded an ongoing community collaborative to address generational poverty through the \u201cBe the Change\u201d grant initiative\r<br \/>\r<br \/>En reconocimiento por su compromiso con la juventud. Por enponderar el voluntarismo a traves del programa de Youth United. Animar y guiar la collaboracion de profesionales e iniciativas constructivas en nuestra comunidad.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>Trina cree que la familia es el component mas importante en la vida. Le encanta ser mama esposa y el pegamento que mantiene unidad a la familia.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>Distruta su trabajo con United Way y la oportunidad de hacer que los jovenes se involucren en trabajo voluntario .\r<br \/>\r<br \/>El el 2011 Recibio el premio de Eastmont High School Wildcat Community for su programa.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>En el 2010 2011 fue Rockie of the year del Club Kiwanis y en el 2014 se convirtio en la presidenta.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>Trina personifica una vida de servicio, mientra anima e inspira lo mismo de aquellos a los que siver como mentora.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>Propulsora en la colaboracion de la comunidad sobre Pobreza generacional a traves de la iniciativa \u201cSe el Cambio\u201d<\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: none;\" id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter10\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"float: left; font-size: 9pt; text-align: center; width: 30%; margin-right: 1%; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fiestasmexicanas.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/AASA-Garn-Christensen-190x300-1-200x300.jpg\"><br \/>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">#AnythingPopup_BoxContainer3\t{width:400px;height:600px;max-width:80%;background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #4D4D4D;padding:0;position:fixed;z-index:99999;cursor:default;-moz-border-radius: 10px;-webkit-border-radius: 10px;-khtml-border-radius: 10px;border-radius: 10px;   display:none;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader3 {height:30px;background:#4D4D4D;border-top-right-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius-topright:10px;-webkit-border-top-right-radius:10px;-khtml-border-top-right-radius: 10px;border-top-left-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius-topleft:10px;-webkit-border-top-left-radius:10px;-khtml-border-top-left-radius: 10px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader3 a {color:#FFFFFF;font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;} #AnythingPopup_BoxTitle3 {float:left; margin:5px;color:#FFFFFF;font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;} #AnythingPopup_BoxClose3 {float:right;width:50px;margin:5px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody3 {margin:10px;overflow:auto;height:540px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter3 {position: fixed;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;opacity: .3;-moz-opacity: .3;filter: alpha(opacity=30);z-index:999;display:none;} <\/style><a href='javascript:AnythingPopup_OpenForm(\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainer3\",\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody3\",\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter3\",\"400\",\"600\");'>Garn Christensen<\/a><div style=\"display: none;\" id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainer3\"><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader3\"><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxTitle3\">Garn Christensen<\/div><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxClose3\"><a href=\"javascript:AnythingPopup_HideForm('AnythingPopup_BoxContainer3','AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter3');\">Close<\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody3\">Fiestas Mexicanas recognized Garn\u2019s leadership in education, dedication and service to our diversified community in 2012.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>Garn Christensen grew up in Utah and Idaho. He was homeschooled during his teen years and graduated early from Nebo Alternative High School in Spanish Fork, Utah. He paid his own way through college and had several jobs during those years including working on cattle and sheep ranches in Utah and Eastern Nevada, rowing rafts as a guide on the Colorado and Green Rivers, construction, and working as a burn\/trauma technician while attending the University of Utah.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>He earned his Bachelor\u2019s Degree from the University of Utah. His first job in education was teaching in the turkey farm country of central Utah. From there he was hired as the only-employee for a remote one-room school district in the mountains of Idaho. This job also included setting up a community ambulance association that still exists today. During this time, he earned a Master\u2019s Degree from The College of Idaho and was hired for his principal job in a school surrounded by potato farms on the Idaho side of the Teton Mountains.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>He came to Washington in 1992 and spent 11 years in the ski town of Chewelah about an hour north of Spokane. For the first six years he was a principal. Evenings and summers he drove to Washington State University in Spokane and Pullman to earn his Superintendent certification and then started work on a Ph.D.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>In 1998, the Chewelah Board asked him to serve as superintendent. Five years later he moved to the Olympic Peninsula and worked 4 years as the Sequim Superintendent. In 2007, he moved back to the east side of the state to become the fifth superintendent in Eastmont School District in 8 years.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>He is in his 10th year as Superintendent in Eastmont. He also takes a vacation day each month during the school year and is an adjunct professor at Washington State University in their superintendent certification program. One of his traditions as a leader is to hand deliver paychecks. This allows him to visit every classroom every month and meet all employees face to face. With over 600 full and part-time employees, it takes a full day every school month and equals a 9 mile walk.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>When not working, he enjoys outdoor activities, music, and spending time with this family.<\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: none;\" id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter3\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"float: left; font-size: 9pt; text-align: center; width: 30%; margin-right: 1%; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fiestasmexicanas.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/susanfeil-300x300-1-200x300.jpg\"><br \/>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">#AnythingPopup_BoxContainer9\t{width:400px;height:600px;max-width:80%;background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #4D4D4D;padding:0;position:fixed;z-index:99999;cursor:default;-moz-border-radius: 10px;-webkit-border-radius: 10px;-khtml-border-radius: 10px;border-radius: 10px;   display:none;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader9 {height:30px;background:#4D4D4D;border-top-right-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius-topright:10px;-webkit-border-top-right-radius:10px;-khtml-border-top-right-radius: 10px;border-top-left-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius-topleft:10px;-webkit-border-top-left-radius:10px;-khtml-border-top-left-radius: 10px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader9 a {color:#FFFFFF;font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;} #AnythingPopup_BoxTitle9 {float:left; margin:5px;color:#FFFFFF;font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;} #AnythingPopup_BoxClose9 {float:right;width:50px;margin:5px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody9 {margin:10px;overflow:auto;height:540px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter9 {position: fixed;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;opacity: .3;-moz-opacity: .3;filter: alpha(opacity=30);z-index:999;display:none;} <\/style><a href='javascript:AnythingPopup_OpenForm(\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainer9\",\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody9\",\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter9\",\"400\",\"600\");'>Susan Feil<\/a><div style=\"display: none;\" id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainer9\"><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader9\"><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxTitle9\">Susan Feil<\/div><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxClose9\"><a href=\"javascript:AnythingPopup_HideForm('AnythingPopup_BoxContainer9','AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter9');\">Close<\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody9\">Susan began studying Spanish early on because she had an interest in people and cultures, especially from Mexico. She travelled extensively and enjoyed spending time with new friends both here and in Mexico. This led her to teach English as a Second Language for Wenatchee Valley College. It became a passion to help people learn English in order to be successful members of our community. Many of her first students have become leaders in the Wenatchee Valley, which has made Susan very proud. Susan has been a teacher for many years at Eastmont Junior High and is now excited about encouraging second generation students. Her passion remains to help her students pursue their goals and follow their dreams while always staying proud of their heritage.<\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: none;\" id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter9\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"float: left; font-size: 9pt; text-align: center; width: 30%; margin-right: 1%; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fiestasmexicanas.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/rene-hunter-1-200x300.jpg\"><br \/>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">#AnythingPopup_BoxContainer8\t{width:400px;height:600px;max-width:80%;background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #4D4D4D;padding:0;position:fixed;z-index:99999;cursor:default;-moz-border-radius: 10px;-webkit-border-radius: 10px;-khtml-border-radius: 10px;border-radius: 10px;   display:none;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader8 {height:30px;background:#4D4D4D;border-top-right-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius-topright:10px;-webkit-border-top-right-radius:10px;-khtml-border-top-right-radius: 10px;border-top-left-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius-topleft:10px;-webkit-border-top-left-radius:10px;-khtml-border-top-left-radius: 10px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader8 a {color:#FFFFFF;font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;} #AnythingPopup_BoxTitle8 {float:left; margin:5px;color:#FFFFFF;font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;} #AnythingPopup_BoxClose8 {float:right;width:50px;margin:5px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody8 {margin:10px;overflow:auto;height:540px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter8 {position: fixed;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;opacity: .3;-moz-opacity: .3;filter: alpha(opacity=30);z-index:999;display:none;} <\/style><a href='javascript:AnythingPopup_OpenForm(\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainer8\",\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody8\",\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter8\",\"400\",\"600\");'>Renee Hunter<\/a><div style=\"display: none;\" id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainer8\"><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader8\"><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxTitle8\">Renee Hunter<\/div><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxClose8\"><a href=\"javascript:AnythingPopup_HideForm('AnythingPopup_BoxContainer8','AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter8');\">Close<\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody8\">Together for Drug Free Youth\r<br \/>Executive Director\r<br \/>\r<br \/>In recognition for your leadership, contribution and positive influence as a role model and mentor for professionals. Inspiring positive change and support to youth and families throughout our region.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>Renee Hunter, Executive Director, TOGETHER for Drug Free Youth.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>Renee has served as Executive Director of TOGETHER since the non-profit agency was founded 23 years ago. In that time, she has established coalitions in eleven communities and school districts plus mobilized hundreds of volunteers to support youth and families. She is involved in United Way, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and currently serves as Chair for The Coalition for Children &amp;amp; Families of NCW. She was awarded Business Woman of the Year for 2011 and Campfire Trail Blazer Award in 2005. Her efforts have been a positive influence in building a safe and healthy community and she continues to be a role model and mentor for prevention professionals throughout our region.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>En reconocimiento por su liderazgo,contribucion e influencia positiva, modelo a seguir y mentora para profesionales. Por inspirer un cambio positive y apoyar a jovenes y familias en nuestra region.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>Renee Hunter, Directora Ejecutiva de Juntos para una juventud libre de drogas, Renee ha servido como directora de este programa desde que su agencia sin fines de lucro fue fundada hace 23 anos. En ese tiempo ella establecio coaliciones en 11 comunidades y distritos escolares, mobilizo cientos de voluntarios para apoyar a los jovenes y familias. Esta involucrada en united Way, Camara hispana de comercio y recientemente sirve como la presidenta de la coalicion para ninos y familias del Norte central de Washigton. Ella recibio el premio de la mujer del ano en el 2011 y el premio de Campfire Trail Blazer en el 2005. Sus esfuerzos han sido una influencia positiva en contruir comunidades seguras y saludables y continua siendo un modelo y mentora para profesionales que trabajan en la prevencion en nuestra region.<\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: none;\" id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter8\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"float: left; font-size: 9pt; text-align: center; width: 30%; margin-right: 1%; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fiestasmexicanas.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/ramon-rivera-1-200x300.jpg\"><br \/>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">#AnythingPopup_BoxContainer7\t{width:400px;height:600px;max-width:80%;background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #4D4D4D;padding:0;position:fixed;z-index:99999;cursor:default;-moz-border-radius: 10px;-webkit-border-radius: 10px;-khtml-border-radius: 10px;border-radius: 10px;   display:none;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader7 {height:30px;background:#4D4D4D;border-top-right-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius-topright:10px;-webkit-border-top-right-radius:10px;-khtml-border-top-right-radius: 10px;border-top-left-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius-topleft:10px;-webkit-border-top-left-radius:10px;-khtml-border-top-left-radius: 10px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader7 a {color:#FFFFFF;font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;} #AnythingPopup_BoxTitle7 {float:left; margin:5px;color:#FFFFFF;font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;} #AnythingPopup_BoxClose7 {float:right;width:50px;margin:5px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody7 {margin:10px;overflow:auto;height:540px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter7 {position: fixed;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;opacity: .3;-moz-opacity: .3;filter: alpha(opacity=30);z-index:999;display:none;} <\/style><a href='javascript:AnythingPopup_OpenForm(\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainer7\",\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody7\",\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter7\",\"400\",\"600\");'>Ramon Rivera<\/a><div style=\"display: none;\" id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainer7\"><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader7\"><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxTitle7\">Ramon Rivera<\/div><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxClose7\"><a href=\"javascript:AnythingPopup_HideForm('AnythingPopup_BoxContainer7','AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter7');\">Close<\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody7\">Wenatchee High School Mariachi Program Director\r<br \/>\r<br \/>During his teaching career, Mr. Rivera has received numerous awards and has been recognized as being an innovative leader and pioneer in cultural arts. In 2001, he was featured in the Los Angeles Times article \u201cOxnard Mariachi Music Teacher Help Youth Discover Roots\u201d. Later, he received the 2003 \u201cEl Concilio Del Condado de Ventura Latino Leadership Award for Cultural Arts\u201d and the \u201cMexican American Political Forum of Ventura County Diego de Barboza Musical Excellence Award\u201d.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>After earning his Bachelor of Arts Degree at California State University in 2003, Mr. Rivera began teaching music full time in Southern California where he began several mariachi programs in Oxnard, California. He has since moved to North Central Washington where he is currently the Wenatchee School District\u2019s Mariachi Program Director, overseeing 14 classes district-wide with a total enrollment of about 300 students. Mr. Rivera also teaches mariachi full-time at Wenatchee High &amp;amp; Pioneer Middle School. Mr. Rivera is 2014 Washington State Jefferson Award Winner.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>In 2009, Mr. Rivera received the \u201cTorch-Bearer World Harmony Award\u201d and \u201cHuman &amp;amp; Civil Rights Award\u201d from the Washington Education Association. In 2007, he received the Numerica School Champion Award given to one teacher whose students believe \u201cgoes above and beyond\u201d. Mr. Rivera has been given the Outstanding Educator of the year from the Fiesta Mexicana\u2019s of Wenatchee. Under his direction, in 2012 the Mariachi Program was named recipient of the Washington State Golden Apple Award by KCTS 9 Seattle, and this year Rivera was recipient of the Jefferson Award \u2014 the highest award for public service in the state \u2014 because of he \u201cinspires kids to stay in school\u2026inspires their dreams and their thirst for education.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>Mariachi Huenachi Wenatchee,Washington\r<br \/>\r<br \/>Mariachi Huenachi is nationally recognized Mariachi Music Program, That has been featured nationally on FOX ,ABC, NBC,PBS, Univision, Despierta America,Latina Magazine and on the CBS Evening News.This high school group has earned a reputation as the best high school mariachi in the State of Washington, performing annually at dozens of events and festivals in and out of state such as Seattle Seahawks Games,Seattle Sounders Games, Orcas Island, Washington State Fair, Portland State University, Montana State University-Northern, University of Idaho and been invited multiple times to perform at the State Capitol for Governor Inslee. Mariachi Huenachi was featured on TVW, with their own half-hour documentary special.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>Mariachi Huenachi has shared the stage with some of the best Mariachis in the world, Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitl\u00e1n, Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea and Mariachi Sol de M\u00e9xico de Jos\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez. Mariachi Huenachi has open for artists such as Joan Sebastian,Marco Antonio Solis, Sebastien de la Cruz, Beatriz Adriana,Gloria Trevi and Los Tigres Del Norte.Mariachi Huenachi has had the honor of performing for civil rights leader Dolores Huerta and comedian George Lopez.<\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: none;\" id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter7\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"float: left; font-size: 9pt; text-align: center; width: 30%; margin-right: 1%; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fiestasmexicanas.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/orozco-150x150-1-200x300.jpg\"><br \/>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">#AnythingPopup_BoxContainer2\t{width:400px;height:600px;max-width:80%;background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #4D4D4D;padding:0;position:fixed;z-index:99999;cursor:default;-moz-border-radius: 10px;-webkit-border-radius: 10px;-khtml-border-radius: 10px;border-radius: 10px;   display:none;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader2 {height:30px;background:#4D4D4D;border-top-right-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius-topright:10px;-webkit-border-top-right-radius:10px;-khtml-border-top-right-radius: 10px;border-top-left-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius-topleft:10px;-webkit-border-top-left-radius:10px;-khtml-border-top-left-radius: 10px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader2 a {color:#FFFFFF;font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;} #AnythingPopup_BoxTitle2 {float:left; margin:5px;color:#FFFFFF;font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;} #AnythingPopup_BoxClose2 {float:right;width:50px;margin:5px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody2 {margin:10px;overflow:auto;height:540px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter2 {position: fixed;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;opacity: .3;-moz-opacity: .3;filter: alpha(opacity=30);z-index:999;display:none;} <\/style><a href='javascript:AnythingPopup_OpenForm(\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainer2\",\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody2\",\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter2\",\"400\",\"600\");'>Rev. Argemiro Orozco<\/a><div style=\"display: none;\" id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainer2\"><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader2\"><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxTitle2\">Rev. Argemiro Orozco<\/div><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxClose2\"><a href=\"javascript:AnythingPopup_HideForm('AnythingPopup_BoxContainer2','AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter2');\">Close<\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody2\">Father Argemiro Orozco was born in Celia Risaralda, Columbia on September 14th 1963. He pursued post-secondary education at El Seminario Mayor in Columbia where he obtained two degrees in Philosophy and Theology. Orozco served as a volunteer at the Great Pastor Women\u2019s Prison and at the Rosa Virginia Middle School in Pereira, Columbia.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>In 1991, he immigrated to the United States in 1991 and attended Central Washington University where he studied E.S.L. Orozco became an ordained Deacon at San Pablo Cathedral in Yakima on January 2nd, 1992. On June 5th, 1992 he became an ordained priest at St. Joseph Cathedral in Kennewick, Washington where he served as priest for three years. His mission in serving continued 3 years at Our Lady of Fatima in Moses Lake, 10 years at St Aloysius in Toppenish, and pastor at Holy Apostles for the past 8yrs. He also served as the Director of the Hispanic Ministry at the Yakima Diocese.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>Argemiro Orozco is very loved by the Hispanic community for his tireless, selfless personality. His leadership and humility is an example to us. He is well known as the Columbian with the biggest Mexican heart. Our Fiestas Mexicanas Committee honors and recognizes the hard work and trajectory of Father Argemiro Orozco for his kindness, involvement, commitment and effort in social justice and equality for all. Thank you for your enthusiasm and positive attitude!\r<br \/>\r<br \/>Padre Argemiro\r<br \/>\r<br \/>Argemiro Orozco. Naci\u00f3 en la Celia Risaralda Colombia el 14 de septiembre de 1963. Estudi\u00f3 en el Seminario Mayor y se gradu\u00f3 obteniendo la especialidad en Filosof\u00eda y Teolog\u00eda. Sirvi\u00f3 como voluntario en la c\u00e1rcel de mujeres del buen pastor de la ciudad de Pereira y en la escuela secundaria Instituto Rosa Virginia.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>Emigr\u00f3 a los Estados Unidos en el a\u00f1o 1991 y estudi\u00f3 Ingl\u00e9s E.S.L en la Universidad Central Washington. Fu\u00e9 ordenado como di\u00e1cono transitorio en la catedral de San Pablo en Yakima el 2 de Enero de 1992 y ordenado sacerdote el 5 de junio de 1992 en la parroquia de St Joseph in Kennewick Wa. En esa iglesia fue sacerdote asociado por tres a\u00f1os. Luego, sirvi\u00f3 en la iglesia de Nuestra se\u00f1ora de F\u00e1tima en Moses Lake Wa por 3 a\u00f1os. Fu\u00e9 pastor en St Aloysius en Toppenish WA. Durante 10 a\u00f1os. Y ha sido director del ministerio Hispano de la Di\u00f3cesis de Yakima y pastor de los Santos Ap\u00f3stoles por 8 a\u00f1os.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>Muy querido por la comunidad Hispana por su incansable entrega a la comunidad, por su liderazgo, humildad y por ser un ejemplo para el resto de nosotros. Bien conocido como el Colombiano mas Mexicano\r<br \/>\r<br \/>El comit\u00e9 de Fiestas Mexicanas se honra y reconoce la labor y trayectoria del padre Argemiro Orozco por su calidad humana, por ser un agente de cambio positivo y por ser facilitador para lograr una sociedad mas humana con sentido de compromiso social y equidad. Gracias por su entusiasmo y positivismo.<\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: none;\" id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter2\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"float: left; font-size: 9pt; text-align: center; width: 30%; margin-right: 1%; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fiestasmexicanas.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Chacons3-1-200x300.jpg\"><br \/>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">#AnythingPopup_BoxContainer6\t{width:400px;height:600px;max-width:80%;background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #4D4D4D;padding:0;position:fixed;z-index:99999;cursor:default;-moz-border-radius: 10px;-webkit-border-radius: 10px;-khtml-border-radius: 10px;border-radius: 10px;   display:none;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader6 {height:30px;background:#4D4D4D;border-top-right-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius-topright:10px;-webkit-border-top-right-radius:10px;-khtml-border-top-right-radius: 10px;border-top-left-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius-topleft:10px;-webkit-border-top-left-radius:10px;-khtml-border-top-left-radius: 10px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader6 a {color:#FFFFFF;font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;} #AnythingPopup_BoxTitle6 {float:left; margin:5px;color:#FFFFFF;font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;} #AnythingPopup_BoxClose6 {float:right;width:50px;margin:5px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody6 {margin:10px;overflow:auto;height:540px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter6 {position: fixed;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;opacity: .3;-moz-opacity: .3;filter: alpha(opacity=30);z-index:999;display:none;} <\/style><a href='javascript:AnythingPopup_OpenForm(\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainer6\",\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody6\",\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter6\",\"400\",\"600\");'>Jorge &amp; Alma Chacon<\/a><div style=\"display: none;\" id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainer6\"><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader6\"><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxTitle6\">Jorge & Alma Chacon<\/div><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxClose6\"><a href=\"javascript:AnythingPopup_HideForm('AnythingPopup_BoxContainer6','AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter6');\">Close<\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody6\">Dr. Jorge Chac\u00f3n and his wife Alma Chac\u00f3n are two people that have contributed and continue to contribute much to our community. Wherever you see them, both represent and demonstrate the best of our values and culture. Both are always willing to assist in community development, community issues impacting the Latino community, and community celebrations where you will see them dancing to cumbia, merengue banda y nortena music.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>They are both leaders of CAF\u00c9 (Community for the Advancement of Family Education), a non-profit group that advocates for developing leadership, civic participation, family education, and provides 6 scholarships to students in North Central Washington each year.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>Their most recent activities are advocating for a Just Comprehensive Immigration reform and in establishing the North Central Washington Immigration Reform roundtable to provide information on immigration reform. You will often hear them motivating students with \u201cSi Se Puede!\u201d\r<br \/>\r<br \/>Dr. Jorge Chac\u00f3n y su esposa Alma Chac\u00f3n son dos personas que han contribuido y siguen contribuyendo mucho en nuestra comunidad. En cualquier lugar que se encuentre, ellos representan y demuestran lo mejor de nuestros valores y cultura. Ambos est\u00e1n siempre dispuestos a ayudar en el desarrollo de la comunidad y asuntos que afectan a la comunidad Latina. En cada celebraci\u00f3n de la comunidad se les ver\u00e1 felices bailando cumbia, merengue, banda y m\u00fasica norte\u00f1a.<\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: none;\" id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter6\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"float: left; font-size: 9pt; text-align: center; width: 30%; margin-right: 1%; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fiestasmexicanas.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/JonMagnus-200x300-1-200x300.jpg\"><br \/>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">#AnythingPopup_BoxContainer5\t{width:400px;height:600px;max-width:80%;background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #4D4D4D;padding:0;position:fixed;z-index:99999;cursor:default;-moz-border-radius: 10px;-webkit-border-radius: 10px;-khtml-border-radius: 10px;border-radius: 10px;   display:none;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader5 {height:30px;background:#4D4D4D;border-top-right-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius-topright:10px;-webkit-border-top-right-radius:10px;-khtml-border-top-right-radius: 10px;border-top-left-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius-topleft:10px;-webkit-border-top-left-radius:10px;-khtml-border-top-left-radius: 10px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader5 a {color:#FFFFFF;font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;} #AnythingPopup_BoxTitle5 {float:left; margin:5px;color:#FFFFFF;font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;} #AnythingPopup_BoxClose5 {float:right;width:50px;margin:5px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody5 {margin:10px;overflow:auto;height:540px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter5 {position: fixed;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;opacity: .3;-moz-opacity: .3;filter: alpha(opacity=30);z-index:999;display:none;} <\/style><a href='javascript:AnythingPopup_OpenForm(\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainer5\",\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody5\",\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter5\",\"400\",\"600\");'>Jon Magnus<\/a><div style=\"display: none;\" id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainer5\"><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader5\"><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxTitle5\">Jon Magnus<\/div><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxClose5\"><a href=\"javascript:AnythingPopup_HideForm('AnythingPopup_BoxContainer5','AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter5');\">Close<\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody5\">Jon Magnus learned the value of serving others by observing his parent\u2019s example. As a teacher at Wenatchee High School , he strives daily to emphasize the importance of reaching out and extending a helping hand to others. He firmly believes that we are all in this experience called life together, and that solidarity, love and compassion are the keys to a brighter future.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>In 2003, Jon Magnus and Susan Ballinger co-founded the Wenatchee High School Mentor Program for College-bound Hispanic students. This program has now served _ 397 students many of them have pursue higher education and continues to provide guidance and inspiration for those with goals and dreams of pursuing a college education. As advisor for the Wenatchee High School Interact Club, Jon enjoys working side-by-side with students to fulfill both local and international community service activities. He loves his job as an educator and the privilege of making a positive difference in the lives of others. This is why our Fiestas Mexicanas Team awards The Humanitarian Extraordinaire award to Jon Magnus.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>Jon Magnus aprendi\u00f3 el valor del servicio a los dem\u00e1s observando el ejemplo de sus padres. Como maestro de la preparatoria de Wenatchee \u00e9l se esmera cada d\u00eda en reforzar la importancia de acercarse a los dem\u00e1s y brindarles ayuda. El cree firmemente que todos estamos juntos en esta experiencia llamada vida, y que la solidaridad, amor y compasi\u00f3n son las claves para tener un futuro brillante.\r<br \/>En el 2003 Jon Magnus y Susan Ballinger fundaron el programa mentor en la preparatoria para estudiantes hispanos que entran en el programa College bound. Este programa ha servido a 397 estudiantes y muchos de ellos han continuado sus estudios a nivel superior. El continua dando guia e inspirando a esos estudiantes para que alcancen sus sue\u00f1os y contin\u00faen con una education a nivel universitario.\r<br \/>\r<br \/>Como l\u00edder y asesor del grupo interact de la preparatoria de Wenatchee, Jon disfruta colaborar al lado de sus estudiantes y realizar trabajo de servicio comunitario y social a nivel local e internacional. Ama su trabajo como educador y el tener el privilegio de lograr una diferencia positiva en la de vida de los dem\u00e1s.<\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: none;\" id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter5\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"float: left; font-size: 9pt; text-align: center; width: 30%; margin-right: 1%; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fiestasmexicanas.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/SharonOsborne_1.jpg\"><br \/>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">#AnythingPopup_BoxContainer13\t{width:400px;height:600px;max-width:80%;background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #4D4D4D;padding:0;position:fixed;z-index:99999;cursor:default;-moz-border-radius: 10px;-webkit-border-radius: 10px;-khtml-border-radius: 10px;border-radius: 10px;   display:none;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader13 {height:30px;background:#4D4D4D;border-top-right-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius-topright:10px;-webkit-border-top-right-radius:10px;-khtml-border-top-right-radius: 10px;border-top-left-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius-topleft:10px;-webkit-border-top-left-radius:10px;-khtml-border-top-left-radius: 10px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader13 a {color:#FFFFFF;font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;} #AnythingPopup_BoxTitle13 {float:left; margin:5px;color:#FFFFFF;font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;} #AnythingPopup_BoxClose13 {float:right;width:50px;margin:5px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody13 {margin:10px;overflow:auto;height:540px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter13 {position: fixed;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;opacity: .3;-moz-opacity: .3;filter: alpha(opacity=30);z-index:999;display:none;} <\/style><a href='javascript:AnythingPopup_OpenForm(\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainer13\",\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody13\",\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter13\",\"400\",\"600\");'>Sharon Osborne<\/a><div style=\"display: none;\" id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainer13\"><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader13\"><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxTitle13\">Sharon Osborne<\/div><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxClose13\"><a href=\"javascript:AnythingPopup_HideForm('AnythingPopup_BoxContainer13','AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter13');\">Close<\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerBody13\"><p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><i>Sharon Osborne has a remarkable legacy in the field of children and family services. She is directly responsible for creating one of the most well-respected and largest nonprofit children\u2019s organizations in the United States. As president\/CEO of Children\u2019s Home Society of Washington for 25 years, she has brought lasting, positive changes for children in Wenatchee and throughout Washington state and beyond.<\/i><\/p>\r<br \/><p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><i>\u00a0<\/i><i>Over the years, she has remained passionate and dedicated to working with diverse populations from all cultures and walks of life to develop innovative solutions that better support children and their families. \u00a0As a national and state children\u2019s\u2019 advocate she has worked directly with legislators, public policy decision makers to craft national legislation and state laws\u00a0that impact ALL Washington\u2019s and our nation\u2019s children. She has and continues to remain a strong voice\u00a0against children being separated from their families at our nation\u2019s southern border.<\/i><\/p>\r<br \/><p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><i>\u00a0<\/i><i>As she transitions from her position as President\/CEO of Children\u2019s Home Society of Washington\u2019s CEO,\u00a0we want to thank Sharon for dedicating her life to children and their families. \u00a0We know she will always be a part of Children\u2019s Home Society of Washington, and passionately committed to children and families of all race, color and cultures as an honorary lifetime CHSW Board of Trustee.<\/i><\/p>\r<br \/><p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\r<br \/><p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"ES\">Sharon Osborne tiene un legado notable en el campo de servicios para ni\u00f1os y familias. Ella es responsable directa de la creaci\u00f3n de una de las organizaciones infantiles sin fines de lucro m\u00e1s respetada y grande de los Estados Unidos. Como presidente \/ CEO de Children's Home Society of Washington, durante 25 a\u00f1os, ha logrado cambios positivos y duraderos para los ni\u00f1os en Wenatchee, el estado de Washington y m\u00e1s all\u00e1.<\/span><\/p>\r<br \/><p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"ES\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"ES\">A lo largo de los a\u00f1os, ella ha sido una persona apasionada y dedicada a trabajar con poblaciones de diversas culturas y \u00e1mbitos de vida, desarrollando soluciones innovadoras que respalden mejor a los ni\u00f1os y a sus familias. Como defensora de los ni\u00f1os a nivel nacional y estatal, ha trabajado directamente con legisladores, y encargados de la toma de decisiones en pol\u00edticas p\u00fablicas para elaborar una legislaci\u00f3n nacional y leyes estatales que impacten a TODOS los ni\u00f1os de Washington y de nuestra naci\u00f3n. Ella tiene una voz fuerte en la frontera sur de nuestra naci\u00f3n. \u00a0Abogando en contra de que los ni\u00f1os sean separados de sus familias,<\/span><\/p>\r<br \/><p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"ES\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"ES\">A medida que ella teniendo una transici\u00f3n como presidenta \/ CEO de Children's Home Society of Washington queremos agradecer a Sharon por dedicar su vida a los ni\u00f1os y sus familias. Sabemos que ella siempre ser\u00e1 parte de Children\u2019s Home Society de Washington y estar\u00e1 apasionadamente comprometida con los ni\u00f1os y las familias de toda raza, color y cultura como miembro honorario de la Junta Directiva de CHSW.<\/span><\/p>\r<br \/><p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"ES\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"ES\">El comit\u00e9 de Fiestas Mexicanas orgullosamente presenta el reconocimiento de Fiestas Mexicanas 2018 a Sharon Osborne por su servicio y liderazgo, empoderando ni\u00f1os y familias en el Estado de Washington y en el pa\u00eds. \u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: none;\" id=\"AnythingPopup_BoxContainerFooter13\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"float: left; font-size: 9pt; text-align: center; width: 30%; margin-right: 1%; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fiestasmexicanas.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/fm-logo.png\"><br \/>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">#AnythingPopup_BoxContainer14\t{width:400px;height:600px;max-width:80%;background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #4D4D4D;padding:0;position:fixed;z-index:99999;cursor:default;-moz-border-radius: 10px;-webkit-border-radius: 10px;-khtml-border-radius: 10px;border-radius: 10px; 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