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May 20, 2022 Jepsen and Silva Have Been Accepted to TAMACC’s New Fellowship Program TAMACC is excited to announce the start of a new Fellowship Program. The first two individuals accepted into this inaugural program are Nataly Jepsen – Dallas, Texas, and Jose Silva – McAllen, Texas. Both graduated from Texas State University last week and started their fellowships at TAMACC prior to their graduation ceremonies.   Jepsen has earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Diversity Studies. Jose Silva studied Applied Sociology with a concentration on Latino/a studies, and he will be attending The University of Texas in Austin this fall to start a master’s degree.   “We are thrilled to have two extraordinary graduates who believe in TAMACC’s mission and have a passion to serve the Hispanic community,” said TAMACC President and CEO Pauline E. Anton. Nataly Jepsen Nataly Jepsen is a native of Dallas, Texas. She considers herself a lifelong learner and a naturally curious individual who likes to really understand the world around her. Jepsen graduated this May with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Diversity Studies. Jepsen has always believed in the power of service, especially to the people that need it most, over the last few years, she has volunteered with the Early Travis High School Spanish Department where she helped high school students with their Spanish classes. Jepsen has also volunteered for the Habitat for Humanity Foundation, an organization that builds and gives homes to families in need. Jepsen is an outspoken advocate for the Hispanic Community and is dedicated to giving a voice to those that need it most. Recognizing the importance of Hispanic business and entrepreneurship in Texas and the economy, Jepsen is appreciative to have the opportunity to work with an organization like TAMACC. Jose Silva Jose Silva was born and raised in McAllen, Texas. Like many immigrant families, his family made a living as migrant workers who traveled all over the U.S. picking fruits and vegetables. His family’s hard work and Silva’s bicultural upbringing along the Texas and Mexico border instilled in Jose a thirst for knowledge and a desire to be of service to others. Silva graduated this May from Texas State University in San Marcos, where he studied Applied Sociology with a concentration on Latino/a studies. In his time at Texas State University, Silva was involved with numerous student organizations and led several research projects focused on the Latino community. One of his most notable experiences as an undergraduate was interning in Washington, D.C. for U.S. Congressman Vicente Gonzalez of Texas. Silva is affiliated with various policy and scholar groups such as the Public Policy and International Affairs, Junior Summer Institute, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, and the Terry Foundation. Silva is eager to apply his skills and experiences to help TAMACC’s mission and programs of work that benefit the Latino business community. TAMACC | (512) 444-5727 | E-mail | Website Connect with us ‌ ‌ ‌

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TAMACC is Honored to Announce the 2022 Women of Distinction

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May 18, 2022 12 Latina Leaders from Across Texas to be Honored TAMACC to Host Statewide Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon BUDA, TEXAS — The Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC) will honor twelve (12) outstanding leaders at the eighth annual Women of Distinction Awards luncheon Friday, June 17, 2022, at the Austin Southpark Hotel, 4140 Governor’s Row, Austin, Texas, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.   Hispanic women make enormous contributions to this state’s economic, political, and social landscape.  To recognize these outstanding women, TAMACC instituted an annual Women of Distinction Awards. Recipients of this prestigious award come from all over Texas and are nominated from a wide spectrum of backgrounds and disciplines. Each year a Selection Committee of Latina peers and previous recipients review the applications and select 12 women to be recognized as Women of Distinction.   The 2022 Women of Distinction are:   Esmeralda Adame, CEO, Consulting Firm, LLC, Mission Barbara Armendariz, General Manager, Subaru of El Paso, El Paso Yvonne “Bonnie” Garcia, Founder / CEO, MarketVision, San Antonio Carmen Gutierrez, Community Advocate, Del Rio Myra Leo, Principal, Husch Blackwell Strategies, Austin Crystal Martinez, Owner / Agent, State Farm Insurance, El Paso Linda Medina-Lopez, Executive Director, Pflugerville Education Foundation, Round Rock Merida May Mendoza, Owner / Agent, Mendoza Insurance and Financial Services Agency, Corpus Christi Della Fay Perez, Attorney, Angels of Love, McAllen Dr. Ana Rush, Executive Director of Academics and Accountability, Del Valle ISD, Del Valle Kerlin Sabogal, Founder and Executive Director, The Courage to Bee, Inc., Spring Alejandra de la Torre, Owner / Agent, State Farm Insurance Agency, Round Rock   “TAMACC, a 47-year-old organization has many significant accomplishments and milestones. Our Women of Distinction award and the recognition of very accomplished women is one of the most notable. The recipients this year and of past years are truly an inspiration,” said Samuel Guzman, TAMACC Chairman.   “Year after year we are honored to recognize and celebrate the outstanding successes and contributions that women make in our Hispanic communities, state, and nation,” said Pauline E. Anton, TAMACC President/CEO. “We are honored to induct these women into TAMACC's Women of Distinction. We look forward to the recipients sharing their stories; they are incredibly motivational.  These women are role models, and their stories inspire us all to do more.”   For additional information, event tickets, or sponsorship opportunities, please visit our website at www.TAMACC.org or telephone (512) 444-5727. ###   The Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC), founded in 1975, is a nonprofit 501 (c)(6) organization established to promote business leadership, create economic opportunities, and provide legislative advocacy for the Hispanic business community in Texas. TAMACC is an association with more than 15,000 members and advocates for over 800,000 Hispanic businesses in Texas. BUY NOW TAMACC | (512) 444-5727 | E-mail | Website Connect with us ‌ ‌ ‌

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