WASHINGTON, June 21, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) Foundation, Wells Fargo, and the University of Notre Dame have selected Asusena Reséndiz, President and CEO of the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (FWHCC), as the USHCC 2014 Master of Nonprofit Administration (MNA) Fellow - making her the first Latina to be selected for the institution's highly acclaimed program.
Asusena will represent the FWHCC and work to obtain her Master's degree in nonprofit administration through the prestigious University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business.
"The USHCC is proud to have its very own Asusena Reséndiz make history as the first Latina accepted into this prestigious program. Asusena now joins the ranks of her colleague Mark Madrid, President and CEO of the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and an upcoming graduate of the MNA Fellowship program," said USHCC President & CEO Javier Palomarez. "Asusena and Mark are a living testament to the notion that no matter how successful we become, we are never done learning. Through the MNA Fellowship, Asusena will have the flexibility to lead her local chamber while further cultivating her seasoned leadership skills. Our association is proud to play a role in her personal and professional development, and looks forward to celebrating her future success."
The Mendoza College of Business is the only nationally-ranked business school to offer a graduate business degree designed to accommodating established nonprofit leaders seeking advanced, accredited business leadership and managerial skills. The program empowers nonprofit trailblazers to successfully impact their organizations as well as their communities.
"Among the Foundation's chief goals is to equip our leaders with the tools necessary to reach their full potential as professionals, especially through educational opportunities like this one," said USHCC Foundation Chairman Nina Vaca. "Asusena is a proven leader, and this selection to such a prestigious university will only enhance her already impressive skill set and have a direct impact on the hundreds of businesses and professionals she works with daily. The Foundation exists for this reason and will continue to look to provide more opportunities to its members in order to further enrich our communities."
FWHCC Chairman and President of Texas Health Harris Methodist Southwest Fort Worth, Joseph De Leon, stated, "The FWHCC Board of Directors is proud to have our President and CEO represent our organization, and our city, in this highly-regarded program. We recognize this designation as an opportunity to support Asusena as she continues to develop her skills – thus, continuing in the advancement of our Chamber."
To learn more about the program, contact USHCC Foundation Director Eliza Hernandez at ehernandez@ushcc.com.
About the USHCC Foundation
The USHCC Foundation is the philanthropic and educational arm of the USHCC. The mission of the USHCC Foundation is to enrich experiences of current and future leaders in the world of business through life-long learning and support. The Foundation's initiatives awaken and nurture the entrepreneurial spirit, support business growth, strengthen local chambers and foster leaders. Visit www.ushccfoundation.org.
About the USHCC
Founded in 1979, the USHCC actively promotes the economic growth and development of our nation's entrepreneurs. The USHCC advocates on behalf of nearly 3.2 million Hispanic-owned businesses, that together contribute in excess of $468 billion to the American economy, each year. As the leading organization of its kind, the USHCC serves as an umbrella to more than 200 local chambers and business associations across the nation, and partners with more than 220 major corporations.
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