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Board of Directors
Executive Board
Anita Quiñonez Gabrielian
President
Board of DirectorsJasmine Venegas Goulet
Vice President, Scholarship Committee
Board of DirectorsLadonna Romans Larrea
Vice President, Events and Mixers
Board of DirectorsLeyla Anderson
Secretary
Board of DirectorsMiryam E. O. Finkelberg
Treasurer
Board of Directors
Past President, 2015-2017Mercy Velazquez
Board of Directors
Past President
Advisory Board ChairBoard of Directors
Christine Benitez
Board of DirectorsDr. Bill Estrada Gallimore
Board of DirectorsJ. Guillermo Garcia
Scholarship Committee
Board of DirectorsSylvia Garciga
Board of DirectorsMark MacCarley
Board of Directors
Veteran OutreachAnalily Park
Board of DirectorsJennie Quinonez-Skinner
Immediate Past-President
Board of DirectorsLt. Tigran Topadzhikyan
Board of Directors
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Scholarship Breakfast
We are pleased to invite you to the Annual Glendale Latino Association Scholarship Awards Breakfast hosted by Glendale Latino Association. This event celebrates the academic excellence and achievements of local high school and college students within the Latino community.
The event will occur on 6/14/2023 at 8:00 AM at Glen Arden Club. The program includes a buffet breakfast, guest speakers, and an awards ceremony to honor the scholarship recipients. We would be honored if you would join us in recognizing these outstanding students' hard work and dedication. You can print the invite too, Scholarship Awards Breakfast Invite.
As a guest at this event, you will have the opportunity to meet the students, their families, and community leaders. Learning more about Latino communities and their contributions to society is a great networking opportunity.
We offer several Sponsorship Levels to choose from, including:
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Gold Sponsorship: For a donation of $500, you will receive recognition at the event, including logo placement, as well as a prominent listing in our program. Gold sponsorship also includes six tickets.
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Silver Sponsorship: For a donation of $300, you will receive recognition at the event, including logo placement, as well as a listing in our program. Silver sponsorship also includes four tickets.
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Bronze Sponsorship: For a donation of $150, you will receive recognition at the event, including logo placement, as well as a listing in our program. Silver sponsorship also includes two tickets.
Are you looking to positively impact students' lives and help them achieve their academic dreams? Then consider becoming a Partner in Giving at our upcoming event. As a Partner in Giving, you can have a scholarship named after you, your company, or your organization. This is a great way to showcase your commitment to education and community involvement while positively impacting students' lives.
Individual tickets are $50.00, or you can select the option to be a sponsor for a student’s family member and donate $50.00.
Join us in empowering the next generation of leaders by becoming a Partner in Giving today by sponsoring a scholarship at one of the following levels:
- Ph.D. Partner in Giving | $2,500
- Masters Partner in Giving | $2,000
- Bachelors Partner in Giving | $1,000
We encourage you to RSVP as soon as possible, as seating is limited.
We appreciate your support in celebrating the academic achievements of our local Latino students. Thank you for considering our invitation, and we hope to see you at the event.
If you have any questions, email ([email protected]) or call/text (818) 660-5487.
Thank you for being so supportive.
2023 Glendale Latino Association Board of Directors
Executive Board
Anita Quiñonez Gabrielian, President
Jasmine Venegas Goulet, Vice President, Scholarship Committee
Ladonna Romans Larrea, Vice President, Events and Mixers
Leyla Anderson, Secretary
Miryam E. O. Finkelberg, Treasurer
Past President, 2015-2017
Mercy Velazquez, Advisory Board Chair
Past President
Board of Directors
Principal Christine Benitez
Dr. Bill Estrada Gallimore
J. Guillermo Garcia
Sylvia Garciga
Mark MacCarley
Analily Park
Jennie Quinonez-Skinner
Past President 2020-2022
Lt. Tigran TopadzhikyanWHENJune 14, 2023 at 8:00amWHERE
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Menu
All of our guests will have a choice of delicious food vendors. You will receive a ticket for food at the event, and just pick your craving! For anyone with food restrictions, please complete this Dietary Restrictions Form so we can help make sure we have an option for you at the celebration:
1. Panitas Catering
Meal includes: tacos, quesadilla, and a burrito2. Nona Rosa Pizza
Meal includes: wood fire pizza buffet with saladBeverages
- Water, sparkling water, and agua frescas are included with tickets.
- Wine and beer are for purchase at the event.
Dessert
A selection of favorites from Porto's.
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Jennie Quiñonez-Skinner
Membership Chair,
GLA Board of Directors
California State University, Northridge
Jennie Quiñónez-Skinner is passionate about civic engagement and developing diverse leadership. She has over 15 years of experience as a Librarian at California State University, Northridge. Connecting people and resources is how she brings her academic librarian skills from the stacks and into the community. Jennie is the current president of Glendale Latino Association, a board member for the newly formed Glendale Library, Arts, and Culture Trust, a board member for the Glendale Character and Ethics Project, and a member of the Measure GC Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee. She is a member and co-founder of the community organizing committee for the annual Glendale Dia de los Muertos Celebration. Jennie is a Southern California native who was born in Long Beach and grew up in San Clemente. She studied at the University of California, San Diego for her undergraduate degree (Bachelor of Arts in Ethnic Studies), and at the University of California, Los Angeles for her graduate degree (Master of Library and Information Studies). She left the beach life for the foothills of Glendale, which she has called home for over 15 years.
She comes from a multi-cultural family. Her mom was born and raised in Pasadena. Her father’s family is from the East Coast. Her parents met at Pasadena City College. She is a 4th generation Mexican-American and grateful that her mom, Linda, is now a Glendale neighbor. Her father, who is an Army Veteran, now lives in Japan with his wife, Yoko. Jennie is a proud tía of two little ones, who reside in Northern California with her brother and his wife. Her family has taught her to appreciate different cultures and make space at the table for everyone.