Members in the News

Lisa Martinez DeVinney, RHBA treasurer, received the Inspirational Leadership Award at the Latinas Unidas Reconocimiento Awards Luncheon on November 18th. Lisa is an active member of Latinas Unidas as well as other groups in the community. … [Read more...] about RHBA Treasurer Receives Award

RHBA member Arline Santiago, and our 2018 Hispanic Business Person of the Year, has been named among the finalists for the prestigious ATHENA Award. Arline is Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Director of Legal at ESL Federal Credit Union. The winner will be announced at a dinner on January 23, 2020. Congratulations! … [Read more...] about Arline Santiago Named ATHENA Finalist

RHBA member, Alfred Burgos, of Burgos Income Tax, was featured on WHEC during the 50th Anniversary of the Puerto Rican Festival in Rochester NY. Burgos has attended the festival every year for the last fifty years!  From its small and humble beginnings, the Puerto Rican Festival has always been about celebrating Puerto Rican culture, music, and unity within the community. … [Read more...] about RHBA member and the Puerto Rican Festival

RHBA Orlando Rivera, co-chair of the events committee, is running for the 26th district of the Monroe County Legislature. The district covers part of the city of Rochester, Gates and Greece. Mr. Rivera, a native of Rochester, attended Bishop Kearney High School and SUNY Postdam. He is very active in the community and is a successful real state agent. … [Read more...] about RHBA Member Running for County Legislature

Dr. Jorge L. Díaz-Herrera, was honored on June 22nd at the official Presidential portrait ceremony unveiling his likeness at Keuka College. As the 19th president of Keuka College, Dr. Díaz-Herrera was the first Hispanic to serve in that capacity. He led the college from 2011 to 2018. RHBA members may remember Dr. Díaz-Herrera as our keynote speaker during our Gala lunch in … [Read more...] about Dr. Jorge Diaz Herrera Recently Honored