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OXNARD — Two university professors, a college and career counselor, an attorney, a coordinator of a college-readiness program, a gifted high school student, a successful high school and a police sergeant will be recognized when El Concilio Family Services presents its 25th annual Latino Leadership Awards at a gala on Saturday, May 31 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center.
“The Honorees, each in their own unique way have gone beyond and contributed in a great way to make life better for Latinos and for citizens in the county,” said Yvonne Gutierrez, executive director of the Oxnard-based organization. “El Concilio is honored to recognize and to bring the exemplary work of these leaders to the attention of all.”
Awards will go to Frank P. Barajas, a professor at California State University Channel Islands; Edlyn Vallejo Peña, assistant professor at California Lutheran University; Susan Carrasco, a college and career counselor; attorney Frankie Villasenor Guzman; Thomas D. McCollum, an AVID coordinator at Hueneme High School; Jorge Ochoa, a senior student at Oxnard High School; Vanessa Prado, a graduate of Hueneme High School; and Alejandro Rangel Jr., a sergeant with the Oxnard Police Department.
El Concilio is a nonprofit community service organization whose primary mission is to provide services to the under-served Latino community. The majority of its clients come from the agricultural industry. Since its establishment in 1975, El Concilio has grown to serve on average more than 22,000 clients per year. El Concilio has programs in youth leadership and development, family education and literacy and client assistance.
The 25th annual Latino Leadership Awards will begin with a reception at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 31 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard. Tickets are $200 each or $1,600 for a table of eight (8).
For more information on El Concilio’s programs and services or reservations for the awards gala, visit www.elconciliofs.org or call 805-486-9777.