Leadership and Experience You can Trust

 

Luz Rodriguez Arpan- Native of Puerto Rico. She has over 30 years of experience with Hispanic issues which includes working with the White House Cabinet Committee for Spanish Speaking People, teaching ESL and assisting with special projects at the Puerto Rican Governor's Office in Washington, D.C. Luz is the current President/CEO and Board Member of Hispanic Connections, Inc.

Guido Gustavo Peñaranda- Native of La Paz, Bolivia. Mr.Peñaranda has over 20 years of experience in the development and marketing of sales organizations in the insurance industry, his previous organization was highly recognized by some of the largest insurance companies in the United States. He is the Vice-President and Board Member of Hispanic Connections, Inc.  

Cheryl Sorokin, JD.- Native of Indiana, U.S. Cheryl began her professional career in 1966 as a Spanish teacher at the University of Indiana. She then pursued a legal career with Bank of America following graduation from Northwestern University Law School in 1977.She currently manages real estate investments in California and Hawaii and is a Board Member of Hispanic Connections, Inc. 

Manuel Gaetán, Ph.D.- Native of Puerto Rico. Dr. Gaetán is a consultant with specialized experience in publishing, international trade and marketing. He is President and CEO of MGR Enterprises, Chairman of the University of South Carolina's International Business Advisory Council, former Chairman of Columbia's World Affair Council and Advisor to the Board of Hispanic Connections, Inc. 

Lariza Y. Miranda-Native of Panama. She graduated from Meredith College with a major in Psychology. Lariza has extensive experience teaching E.S.L. and Spanish at different levels. She has participated in national and international seminars in the areas of education, interpretation and translation. She is the Educational and Consulting Director with Hispanic Connections, Inc.

Nelida R. Tucker "Nelly"- Native of San Diego, California. She was raised in Tijuana, Mexico. She is the Office Administrator of the Company. She began her career working in the medical and legal fields. She has over five years experience in office administration.

Angel Campusano Michel -Native of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He has more than 20 years experience in the fields of Health, Social and Human Services. In the last 4 years he has been working with the Hispanic communities in Florida, New York and the Carolinas. Mr. Campusano speaks Spanish, English and French, he is also proficient in Creole (a dialect from Haiti) and at present he is a Senior Interpreter with Hispanic Connections, Inc.

 

Silvia Monge- Native of Argentina has been raised in Argentina and the United States. Silvia began her career in American Red Cross obtaining the American Association of Tissue Banking Specialist certification, as well as HIV-Instructor certification in both, English and Spanish. Silvia continued her education and graduated with a Masters of Science in Business from the Southern Wesleyan University in Columbia . She teaches Spanish in Middle School, holds a Real Estate License and is the Spanish as a Second Language Coordinator and interpreter for Hispanic Connections.

 

Andrés Federico Peñaranda- Native of Maine, U.S.A. He has five years experience in International Currency Trading. He is currently working with Hispanic Connections, Inc. as the Regional Marketing Director in charge of sales and distribution in the Upstate area of South Carolina. 

Alejandro Peñaranda Arpan- Native of Washington, D.C. He is starting his career in Marketing and Advertising. He is the Assistant Manager  of sales and distribution.