Unless you have been under a rock, it is evident, we are experiencing significant change.  I spoke with a member this week who felt like every day is “Groundhog Day”.  They wake up hoping today will be a return to normal, only repeat another day in a time of pandemic.  I listened to a person who felt events are being over-blown and they refuse to allow it to take over their lives.  Lastly, I listened and helped someone who was looking for support and assistance, to keep moving forward.  We are all experiencing moments of one these realities, or possibly all.   

Karla Morales, Chairwoman
Director, Office of Multicultural Advancement
Division of Equity, Inclusion & Title IX
THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

Ericka Aguilar, Vice-Chair
Sales Manager, AZ Lotus Corporation​

Oscar Diaz, Treasurer
Vice President of Business Development, CBIZ 

Open, Secretary
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Board Members

Libby Francisco 
Chief Operations Officer, Desert Diamond Casinos and Entertainment

Manuel Davila
Owner, ARS Inc. 

Hector Estrella, Jr.
Community Banking District Manager, Wells Fargo

Justin Castillo
Attorney at Law, Brie Law 

Jerry Bustamante
Manager, Community Relations, Hudbay Minerals

Alexandria Hernandez
Human Resources, Raytheon Missile Systems 

Andrew Deschapelles
President and General Sales Manager, Telemundo AZ 

Victoria Rubio
Human Resources Director, Comcast 

Jennifer Herrera, PhD
Founder, Superintendent, Tucson International Academy 

Anthony Villari, CPA, CFE
Co-Founder, Essentage 

Ernesto Carrizoza
Principal Creative Director, ​Movement Marketing Agency

Alma Gallardo
Executive Director, The Arizona Bilingual Newspaper
& Global Multimedia, LLC


THCC Foundation Board of Directors
RJ Saavedra
Executive Director, Reachout Women's Center

In Wednesday's press conference Governor Ducey stated, “if you remember one thing from today’s press conference, COVID-19 is widespread in the state of Arizona and Arizonan’s must act responsibly to protect one another”.  

The Tucson Hispanic Chamber received a call on Thursday 6/18/20.  It was from Bret McIntosh, the General Manager of the LOWES store at 1800 W. Valencia Rd.  Bret had 4000 masks he wanted to donate by the end of day.  Bret wanted to help small businesses in the community.  We were happy to put him in touch with as many  businesses as possible.  In 24 hours Bret personally distributed 4000+ masks to small businesses in the community!  Thank you Bret for your efforts to promote public health!  
 
Bret at Tacos Apson.

 
TUCSON, Ariz. — The effects of the news media's digital revolution can be seen clearly in news outlets that serve Latino communities.

Immigration has given those outlets increasingly transnational audiences of readers and viewers seeking information from both their new home countries and their countries of origin. As outlets have moved online, it has made it easier for readers to access, from just about anywhere, news from a specific city, country or region.