Who We Are

Mission

To empower and enable Hispanic professionals to achieve their full educational, economic, and social potential.

vISION

To be the leading catalyst for Hispanic professional achievement.

Prospanica’s programs and services are open to students and professionals of every race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Vivid Description

Hispanics will share in the affluence of the United States in proportion to their share of the population, as they attain higher education and leadership positions in record numbers. The entire country will be more equitable and just as a result of greater participation from the Hispanic community.

Meet Our CEO

Thomas Savino is Prospanica’s CEO and a respected executive in the Hispanic community with an impressive history of advocating for business education. As an expert consultant specializing in performance measurement analysis, knowledge management, and organizational structure, he has collaborated with corporations and national boards throughout the country.

During his time as research analyst and internal consultant for McKinsey & Company, he specialized in the development of global initiatives, later joining TMS Consulting as managing director and also serving on the former National Society of Hispanic MBA’s national board. Thomas has consulted with some of the largest companies in corporate America, including Fortune 100 companies, and his expertise is sought out for keynote speeches, magazine articles, and seminars.

Formerly a 30-year resident of the Bronx, Thomas now lives in Ridgefield, Connecticut with his wife Maria and sons Oliver and Pierce, and continues to advocate for higher level education and professional development for Hispanics.

Meet Our Board

Erika
Cramer

Chair

Jim
Huerta

Vice Chair

Dr. Laura
Quiros

Director

Kirk
Santos

Director

Joe
Zubi

Director

Jimmy
Ortiz

Director

Dr. Damyn
Kelly

Director

Bill
Schwartz

Board Advisor

Elyse
Estrada

Board Advisor

Meet Our Team

Thomas
Savino

Chief Executive Officer

Amanda
Tovar

Chief Operating Officer

Esther
Gonzalez

VP, Programs & Academic Partnerships

Brandie
Steadham

Director of Events & Logistics

Robert M.
Tovar

Director of Academic Alliance and Student Engagement

Lorena
Campa

Associate Director of Programs and Membership