LISTA and ADE partnership will work to facilitate digital advocacy, digital literacy,
job creation and economic development in regards to digital empowerment initiatives
Today, Latinos in Information Science and Technology Association (LISTA), the nation’s leading organization of Latino technology professionals and the Alliance for Digital Equality (ADE), a nonprofit organization that provides broadband solutions and broadband related services to underserved and un-served communities, are excited to announce a partnership to facilitate digital empowerment initiatives.
The strategic alliance of ADE and LISTA combines the collective skills, knowledge and experience of two diverse technology-based organizations, enabling them to work together to facilitate digital advocacy, digital literacy, job creation and economic development in regards to digital empowerment initiatives. In particular, the MSI Wireless Technology Act, the Workforce Investment Act, the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA), among others.
“We are forming this partnership right now because this is a pivotal time in the race to close the digital divide. Access to affordable high-speed Internet and broadband technology is a stepping stone to the opportunities of economic prosperity,” said Julius H. Hollis, Chairman of ADE. “As we focus on turning our economy around, we must make sure that those Americans currently in un-served and underserved communities are not left behind and further marginalized in this economy.”
“Both LISTA and ADE have worked hard individually to provide and enhance digital empowerment opportunities for communities of color, now as LISTA joins ADE’s Board of Directors we will combine our unique strengths and expand our reach,” said Jose Marquez, President and CEO of Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association. “This will strengthen our ability to make a difference. I am very excited to work with the ADE leadership team to further these important goals.”
Together, ADE and LISTA will pursue initiatives in order to increase Latino and African American employment opportunities within American based information sciences, telecommunication, and technology industries. The partners will target project opportunities that make technology applications available to communities of color for educational purposes, for job training and development, and to enable fuller participation in the learning, civic engagement and cultural opportunities afforded jointly or separately by ADE-LISTA utilizing online technologies.
“As part of the LISTA/ADE Partnership, we will conduct a series of surveys of African Americans and Latinos in the tech sector to measure which tech companies are leading the way in corporate responsibility relative to their Latino and African American inclusion in higher management within their company. While Latinos have made strides there are areas in the tech industry we still have little to no representation, boards, upper management and key decision making positions are still scarce at some of the most successful tech companies, we can’t ignore Latinos in high tech anymore, it is just bad business,” said Marquez.
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About Latinos in Information Science and Technology Association (LISTA) (www.a-lista.org)
Latinos in Information Science and Technology Association (LISTA) promotes the utilization of the technology sectors for the empowerment of the Latino community. We are an organization that is committed to bringing various elements of Technology under one central hub to facilitate our partners, members and the community with the leverage and education they need to succeed in a highly advanced technologically driven society. LISTA Mission is to educate, motivate and encourage the use of technology in the Latino community and empowering them to bridge the digital divide.
About The Alliance for Digital Equality
The Alliance for Digital Equality (ADE), headquartered in Atlanta, GA, is a national, non-profit consumer advocacy organization that serves to facilitate and ensure equal access to technology in underserved and un-served communities. The Alliance also serves as a bridge between policymakers and minority individuals in order to help the public understand how legislative and regulatory policies regarding new technologies can impact and empower their daily lives. For more information on The Alliance for Digital Equality, please visit www.alliancefordigitalequality.org
Atlanta, Ga. – Jose Marquez, president and CEO of the Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association (LISTA) was awarded The Phoenix Award by Atlanta’s Mayor Kasim Reed at the kickoff of LISTA’s Tech- Latino Leadership Luncheon 9th Year Anniversary Awards Gala at the Laudermilk Center on April 28th 2010.The Phoenix Award, is Atlanta’s highest mayoral honor.
“Jose Marquez and the work of Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association has done in the short history it has in Georgia is to be commended,” Mayor Reed remarked. They have shown commitment to our community. Bringing a fresh energy, of humility and collaboration to our state.”
The LISTA Tech- Latino leadership Luncheon drew over 250 attendees including many state and local government officials, gubernatorial candidates as well as prominent business and community leaders. Hosted by Rick Sanchez of CNN and Lourdes Diaz Senior Director of Sodexo, both provided remarks about the importance of the Hispanic in the state of Georgia and the key role we play as small business employers, particularly during difficult economic times.
“It is was truly heartwarming how Georgia has accepted LISTA into its arms. I am inspired by the people we honored at this luncheon and to receive this award from the Mayor made all the more special,” said Marquez. It was an honor to recognized Johns Creek City Council and Founder Ivan Figueroa, State Representative Tony Sellier, Gwinnett County Alliance Executive Director Leticia Pastrana, and Monica Maldonado, President Interprint Communications with the Campeones de Nuestra Comunidad award. “Through these latino leaders I have seen first-hand, dedication, commitment and sacrifice for the Latino community, I am honored to be part of such a group, who are providing Georgia with leadership to small businesses and our community as a whole.”
“LISTA also would like to thank for the support of our partners Coca Cola, Macy’s Foundation, Best Buy, Microtech, State Farm, Sodexo, Display America, Sodexo, and Comcast who help us do the work we do without you this would not be possible,” added Mariano Maluf, President LISTA Georgia Tech Council.
About Latino in Information Sciences and Technology Association (LISTA)
LISTA ( www.a-lista.org) promotes the utilization of the technology sectors for the empowerment of the Latino community. We are an organization that is committed to bringing various elements of Technology under one central hub to facilitate our partners, members and the community with the leverage and education they need to succeed in a highly advanced technologically driven society. LISTA Mission is to educate, motivate and encourage the use of technology in the Latino community and empowering them to bridge the digital divide. Our Mission is simple to educate motivate and encourage the use of technology in the Latino community for our empowerment.
Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association Atlanta Tech Council Announce their 2010 “Campeones de Nuestra Comunidad”Awards
Awards Recognize Individuals in the Georgia Community Who Go Above and Beyond their Call of Duty.
Atlanta, Ga. April 7, 2010, Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association’s LISTA Atlanta Tech Council today announced the winners of its 2nd Annual Tech-Latino Leadership Luncheon and “Campeones de Nuestra Comunidad” Awards, which recognizes the unsung hero of the Latino community in Atlanta. Recipients will be honored at an awards ceremony at the Loudermilk Center in downtown Atlanta on Wednesday April 28th, 2010 at 11:00 am. This will also kick off LISTA 2010 Season.
The LISTA Tech-Latino Leadership Luncheon will be hosted by CNN’S Rick Sanchez with welcoming remarks by Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and Congressman Hank Johnson. Special invited guest speaker, Lourdes Diaz, Sr. Director Diversity Relationsat Sodexo. The event is sponsored by Aetna, Coca Cola, Comcast, CNN, Macy’s Foundation, MicroTech, Sodexo, Telemundo Atlanta, Real Atlanta and Mundo Hispanico.
The LISTA Campeones de Nuestra Comunidad Awards acknowledge people who have given time and resources to make LISTA grow in the State of Georgia and who are unsung heroes of our community. Winners were selected by LISTA’s local Board of Directors in an online vote. Selection of these awardees was based on individual contributions made to the Latino community in 2009.
Humanitarian/Businessperson of the Year Award – Monica Maldonado President of Interprint Communications.
Government Beacon Award – State Representative Tony Sellier
Chair’s Award – Johns Creek City Council and Founder Ivan Figueroa.
Humanitarian Award - Leticia Pastrana- Gwinnett Village Community Alliance, Executive Director
The LISTA Campeones de Nuestra Comunidad” Awards acknowledges non profit, community activists and elected officials that have given time and resources to make LISTA grow in the State of Georgia and who are the unsung heros of our community.
“Thanks to our partnership with Aetna, Coca Cola, Macy’s Foundation, Comcast and Sodexo LISTA will be able to realized the 2nd Annual Tech-Latino Leadership Luncheon Series in Atlanta and Campeones de Nuestra Comunidad awards”, said Mariano Maluf, President, LISTA’ Georgia Technology Council. “It is through the commitment of corporation like these, that LISTA’s Techno Centro in Norcross, Ga. is able to continue their mission to educate, motivate and empower the Latino community with technology and showcase the best of the Latino community in Georgia. I can think of no better way to kick off LISTA 2010 season.
It is people like our awardees who represents the very best that Georgia and America has to offer. They are the manifestation of dedication, integrity and intellect” said Jose A Marquez-Leon, National President and CEO of Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association. “It is precisely with the achievements of these winners in mind that our commitment to the Latino community of Georgia and the Techno Centro remains as strong as ever” stressed Marquez-Leon. “They are role models in the best possible sense of the word for our next generation of leaders.”
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About Latino in Information Sciences and Technology Association (LISTA)
LISTA ( www.a-lista.org and www.technocentro.org) promotes the utilization of the technology sectors for the empowerment of the Latino community. We are an organization that is committed to bringing various elements of Technology under one central hub to facilitate our partners, members and the community with the leverage and education they need to succeed in a highly advanced technologically driven society. LISTA Mission is to educate, motivate and encourage the use of technology in the Latino community and empowering them to bridge the digital divide.
LISTA Developing America’s 21st Century Information Sciences and Technology Workforce.
LISTA Humanitarian Trip To Project Dream, Dominican Republic. (Video)
LISTA, it’s board of directors and sponsors continue to support our efforts of technology for all in Dominican Republic and once again this year will be holding our 4th Annual Humanitarian Mission Trip to Project Dream, We would like to make this opportunity available for all our friends across our network to attend this life changing event.
If you would like to attend, please email info@a-lista.org and be part of this movement.
For more information or to sponsor please visit www.dogoodindr.org
Below is the latest video from our partners at Project Dream. Please Watch.
Today, Latinos in Information Science and Technology Association (LISTA), the nation’s leading organization of Latino technology professionals and the Alliance for Digital Equality (ADE), a nonprofit organization that provides broadband solutions and broadband related services to underserved and un-served communities, are excited to announce a partnership to facilitate digital empowerment initiatives.
