Hector and Gloria López Foundation

The HGLF team extends a warm welcome to Hon Lam, our new Career Development and Alumni Officer! As the CDAO, Hon will work with universities to support López Scholars' career needs while also building the López Scholar alumni network. Hon brings with him an array of experience, including extensive operational experience from Austin’s most prominent events at @SXSW and a successful tenure as a Senior Career Consultant at Texas McCombs MBA, where he was instrumental in guiding MBA students to secure roles at top Fortune 50 companies.    Hon’s deep passion for career development and community service is evident in his recognition of the Texas McCombs Inclusion Award, the Robert Murff Excellence Award, and the Bernard and Audre Rapoport Service Scholarship. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin and a master’s from Miami University in Ohio.   We’re thrilled to have you on the team, Hon, and couldn't be more excited for our López Scholars as you help build what's next!

HGLF is pleased to announce that Lucy Mendez Polston has been promoted to Chief Program Officer. In this role, she will continue building López Scholars to its full vision, at the helm of university partnerships, as well as leadership development and career and alumni engagement. Lucy has been with HGLF for over two years and has excelled in bringing to life the foundation’s mission and championing López Scholars’ success. Both Lucy and Amy Knop-Narbutis will report directly to HGLF President and CEO, Sergio Rodriguez.  Additionally, Hon Lam will be joining the team as HGLF’s Career Development and Alumni Officer. Hon joins HGLF from The University of Texas at Austin where he served as a senior career and talent development advisor. He will aid in the ongoing building of the López Scholars programming and cultivating career development opportunities for Scholars through graduation and beyond, including our alumni network. Furthermore, Nikki Graham Spector will be retiring from HGLF senior leadership post as Philanthropic Director to focus on her personal family commitments. Nikki has been with HGLF for over three years and has been instrumental in building a strong foundation for our organization, from which our work will continue to grow. As such, she will remain connected to HGLF’s work in a consulting capacity. We know that change brings new opportunities, and are excited for what the future holds. Join us in congratulating Lucy, welcoming Hon, and sending our warm wishes to Nikki as they all take this next step. 

We at HGLF would like to share a special thanks to the Donors of Color Network for having our President and CEO, Sergio Rodriguez, speak at the Connect + Reflect conference! Sergio shared the Hector and Gloria López Foundation mission and participated in the "Generations of Generosity" panel. Congratulations on a successful gathering, and thank you for providing philanthropists of color a platform to connect, learn, and better the future of giving together.

We are thrilled to share that HGLF COO/CFO, Verónica Rosas Fernández, attended advanced investment training at The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania!  This course advances Hector and Gloria's legacy of savvy investing and supports HGLF's focus on expertly managing investments with a balanced approach to risk and prudence for long-term growth. HGLF supports personal development and is grateful for Veronica’s commitment to ongoing learning and effectively stewarding our assets to fulfill our mission and goals. 

That's a wrap of the #2024LópezScholarsLeadershipSummit! We want to extend our deepest gratitude to our panelists and moderators, who made this year’s Summit a resounding success. Your time, wisdom and guidance have not only enlightened our scholars but have left a lasting mark and inspiration within them. Congratulations and thank you to our #LópezScholars; we are so honored to be a part of your journey as #LatinoLeaders. #HGLF

Our López Scholars took the stage with HGLF President and CEO, Sergio Rodriguez, to reflect on their values, leadership styles, and major takeaways from the 2024 López Scholars Leadership Summit. #2024LópezScholarsLeadershipSummit #LópezScholars #HGLF  #HectorandGloriaLópezFoundation #LatinoLeaders

Today’s Panel: Paving Your Way as a First-Gen Professional. 🌟 Thank you all for sharing your personal journeys and practical tips on how our #LópezScholars can navigate both the professional and entrepreneurial worlds with confidence. Panelists: Victor Guardiola Carla Molina Monica Marquez Moderator: A.J. Rodriguez #2024LópezScholarsLeadershipSummit #LópezScholars #HGLF  #HectorandGloriaLópezFoundation #LatinoLeaders

Today's workshops were all about equipping our #LópezScholars with the tools they need to achieve lasting prosperity, from securing internships to building wealth for the long term. Every session is a step towards growth and success. #2024LópezScholarsLeadershipSummit #LópezScholars #HGLF #HectorandGloriaLópezFoundation #LatinoLeaders

HGLF CEO & President, Sergio Rodriguez, sat down with Cristela Alonzo, who offered powerful advice to our Texas young leaders: "If you are yourself, you will always be leaders.” Thank you for joining us and for sharing your journey, Cristela! #2024LópezScholarsLeadershipSummit #LópezScholars #HGLF  #HectorandGloriaLópezFoundation #LatinoLeaders

Thank you to Alejandra Campoverdi, National Best-Selling Author of FIRST GEN, for sitting down with our scholars for Cafecito y Consejos on the lawn and sharing your incredible stories in between the resume bullet points. Being the first and only is a beautiful path and the wisdom you shared is invaluable.✨ #2024LópezScholarsLeadershipSummit #LópezScholars #HGLF  #HectorandGloriaLópezFoundation #LatinoLeaders