Hector H. Lopez

Why El Paso for America theme?

Its not only the name of Hector’s hometown of El Paso, but can also be translated as the BIG Step for America. The big step, the new big thought, new big strategies, and new leaders will emerge from communities like El Paso. Communities not traditionally thought to be beacons of thought and direction for the country, but now emerging as such. These communities have in an essential raw material in spades, the American Dream.

This show focuses on that very topic, the discussion of achieving new thought, new strategies, and new leadership in our communities. We talk about this with guests and callers from all over the Americas, the country, the state, and the very town of El Paso & those just like it giving the radio listener a chance to engage in the discussion with the individuals around the table

Hector H. Lopez, Radio Show Host

Hector H. Lopez, MA is a Texas native of the US border city of El Paso. Throughout his academic and professional career he has been strongly committed to service and community development by working with organizations dedicated to those very endeavors.

Passionate about community development, public policy and education, Hector has distinguished public service in these fields. As Industry Development Advisor and International Trade Liaison for the City of El Paso, he advised and represented the economic development interests of this US border city domestically as well as internationally. As a Public Policy Assistant for Generations United in Washington DC, he contributed to work in intergenerational policy for youth, family, and elders. As part of the international business faculty at Cathedral High School in El Paso, Texas Hector worked directly with students in education.

In July of 2004, Hector was named as the Northeast US Director of the National Hispanic Institute (NHI) whose northeast US operations are headquartered at Villanova University. Shortly thereafter he was named to be the institute’s Associate Vice President for Government, Community, and Public Relations, where he now works with academic systems and institutions, community leaders, and educational organizations throughout the country to carry out the institute’s mission and work.

A graduate of the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University in Washington DC, he holds a degree in International Politics with concentrations in International Law, Ethics and Organizations; a Certificate in Latin American Studies; and an additional field of focus in International Business Diplomacy. Additionally, he holds a Masters degree in Strategic Communication with a focus in Organizations, Business, and Politics from Villanova University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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