Lisa has lived in Rochester, NY since 1998, but was raised in Southern California and Northern Virginia. Prior to moving to Rochester, she worked in Washington D.C. at the American Red Cross’ National Headquarters, as well as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, where she was involved in educating the Hispanic community regarding important health issues. As … [Read more...] about Members Highlights: Lisa Martinez DeVinney
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Members Highlights: J. Roberto Burgos
J. Roberto Burgos, President of Burgos Properties LLC, has established his company in the heart of the Hispanic community on Clinton Avenue North. He decided to make his first business investment in the same area of the City of Rochester that his family landed more than 60 years ago. He has always believed once successful, we all need to give back in order to affect a better … [Read more...] about Members Highlights: J. Roberto Burgos
Members Highlights: Jaira Santiago
Jaira N. Santiago is a 38 year old Hispanic native from Rochester NY, and the mother of two beautiful children. She graduated from East High School and attended classes at Monroe Community College. Santiago is the owner and creator of Beads and Bangles by Jaira located at 733 East Main Street Rochester NY. "We make custom handcrafted beaded jewelry combining silver and … [Read more...] about Members Highlights: Jaira Santiago
Members Highlights: Jane Sutter
Jane E. Sutter recently launched Sutter Communications, which provides a variety of services, including writing, editing, public relations, and social media. Jane’s book, “Sutter’s Sodas Satisfy: A Memoir of 90 Years of Sutter Drug Co.,” will be published in April 2015. Jane has more than 30 years of experience in publishing newspapers, magazines and web sites. She spent 13 … [Read more...] about Members Highlights: Jane Sutter
Members Highlights: Julio Vazquez
When Julio Vázquez graduated from Franklin High School, he was incorrectly classified as a slow learner, having moved to the United States from Puerto Rico at age 13. Later, he received a master's degree in education, became a Rochester city school teacher, a not-for-profit executive and Commissioner of the Department of Community Development for the City of Rochester. But as a … [Read more...] about Members Highlights: Julio Vazquez
