Re-Launch photos

CHispPA is delighted with the success of the re-launch event as there were numerous community leaders, community partners and returning members as well as former CHispPA/PMAA mentees in attendance. Gustavo De La Torre, Human Relations Officer from event host Santa Clara Valley Water District welcomes those in attendance.

Alex Ontiveros, CHispPA Chairman, addressing the audience and providing some details on the history of the organization.

The CHispPA Board of Directors is also delighted with Univision's news coverage on the re-launch event.



Antonio Chavez, former PMAA President provides further insight on the CHispPA history as it relates to its predecesor organization the Personnel Management Association of Aztlan.

Michael Canul, CEO of De Computis and Joe Velasco VP of Marketing and Business Development at Discount Tax deliver event sponsor remarks. Michael is also the CHispPA VP of Finance and Joe is one CHispPA's Members at Large.

Joe as he also address the audience and expresses his enthusiasm to be involved in with CHispPA.

12th International Latino Film Festival

Alex with four time Grammy nominee and Afro-Latin musician exrtaordinaire, John Santos at the 12th International Latino Film Festival after party. Alex and Selena in the house representing CHispPA.

John was also a 2008 Most Influential Latino of Silicon Valley Honoree recognized during the 2008 Red Carpet Gala.


Alex with Fesitval Director and 2008 Most Influential Latino of Silicon Valley Honoree, Sylvia Perel.

"Under the Same Moon" screening and post movie discussion

CHispPA would like to thank Eva Blanco and Santa Clara University for inviting us to collaborate with them on Thursday night's "Under the Same Moon" screening and post movie interview with writer and executive producer Ligiah Villalobos. We truly enjoyed our participation on this project!


Alex would also like to thank the CHispPA Board members who helped put this project together as well as all of the CHispPA members and friends that came out to support this event.


It was truly a pleasure and an honor to have interview Ms. Villalobos as she was incredibly open, insightful, passionate and inspiring with all of her answers.


Eva Blanco, Assistance Dean, Undergraduate Admissions - Santa Clara University, presented Ms. Villalobos with a certificate of recognition.


Lastly, the entire audience at the screening loved the movie and was able to see why it has been such a well-received film and why it has received such critical acclaim.

CHispPA is very excited about our collaborative efforts in co-presenting tonight's "Under the Same Moon" movie screening and post movie discussion with the film's writer and executive producer Ligiah Villalobos.

We also look forward to reconnecting to many of our members at this event!

In Community Spirit,

Alex Ontiveros

CHispPA Revival

I am delighted to be reviving the California Hispanic Professional Associaiton with an incredible team of dedicated, talented and visionary individuals!

The new leadership team will consist of the following key players:

Alex Ontiveros - Chairman
Blanca Gomez - VP of Marketing
Yacanex Posadas - VP of Membership
Anita Garcia - VP of Special Events
Michael Canul - VP of Finance
Marisela Rubio - VP of Special Programs
Leah Solorio-Fimbrez - VP of Corporate Relations
Cynthia Sanchez - VP of Administration
Tim Rios - VP of Technology
Peter Sanchez - VP of Community Relations
Joe Velasco - Member at Large

(as of Nov. 14, 2008)

The search for our Advisory Board begins!