Lucy Torres is a Puerto Rican community leader whose life has been defined by service, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to uplifting others. Born and raised in Comerío, Puerto Rico, Lucy is the daughter of Amparo Rodríguez and Luis Bonilla. She … Read More »
Honorable Frank G. Jackson served as the 56th Mayor of the City of Cleveland. He served four full terms from 2006 to 2022 making him the longest-serving mayor in Cleveland history. Mayor Jackson grew up in Cleveland’s Central and Kinsman neighborhoods. … Read More »
David Gilbert serves as president and CEO of Greater Cleveland Sports Commission (GCSC), an organization dedicated to making Greater Cleveland the nation’s foremost destination for amateur sporting events and activities, and Destination Cleveland, the region’s destination marketing and management organization. He … Read More »
Veronica Isabel Dahlberg was born in Canton, Ohio. She is the daughter of Mexican and Hungarian immigrants who arrived in Cleveland over 60 years ago. Her father was a Hungarian refugee who met her mother in Mexico. She remembers her … Read More »
Valarie J. McCall Valarie J. McCall learned to meet leadership demands at an early age. Her first job at a McDonald’s restaurant – and a commute completely reliant on public transportation – began to open her eyes to the injustices … Read More »
Victor A. Ruiz Victor A. Ruiz was born in Puerto Rico and came to Cleveland, Ohio at the age of five with his mother and brother. He is a courageous leader and advocate with a body of work that spans over … Read More »
José C. Feliciano José C. Feliciano was born in Yauco, Puerto Rico and was reared on the near west side of Cleveland. He has been a Partner in the Litigation Group in the Cleveland office of the national law firm … Read More »
Luis Martinez Luis Martinez was born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico and moved with his family from Puerto Rico to Lorain, Ohio when he was 3 years old. He graduated from Lorain Admiral King High School in 1966. He served with … Read More »
Honorable José A. Villanueva Judge Villanueva was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico. Judge José A.Villanueva has served in the General Division of the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas since 1988. His election marked the first time a member of … Read More »