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All Our Sponsors!
Individual Sponsors
  • Frank Coronado
  • Jose Mireles
  • Andrew Lebron
  • Martin Dugan
  • Jay Peters
  • Jeff Van Natter
  • Odalis Miedema
  • Coert Vanderhill

 

LAUP's 2010 Hispanic Youth Leadership Conference took place February 16, 2010 at Hope College in Holland, Michigan.
 

In 2010, approximately 300 students gathered from several area schools, including: Holland Public Schools, West Ottawa Public Schools, Black River Schools, Zeeland Public Schools, Fennville Middle School, Hamilton High School, South Haven (L.C. Mohr) High School, and the Ottawa County Juvenile Justice system.

LAUP's Hispanic Youth Leadership Conference challenged students to fulfill their potential as individuals who can reach high goals and become persons who give back to their community in positive ways.

Each year the Hispanic Youth Leadership Conference includes workshops tailored to address the unique challenges of Hispanic students. 2010’s year's workshops were:

  • Career Exploration – Students meet with representatives of various careers
  • ”What I Wish I Had Known in High School” – to help 8th grade students plan better for High School
  • “Show Me the Money!” - How Will I Pay for College?
  • “What Kind of Leader are You?” – Everyone can be a Leader!
  • “Proud to be You!” – Taking Pride in Your Culture and Identity
  • Creating a Vision for Your Successful Future

Students also meet with recruiters from colleges and universities as well as local youth organizations

Each year, LAUP recruits students through local schools. If you have an interest in coordination participation from students at your school contact Roberto Jara at LAUP (616) 594-7108.
Guest Speakers
 
Andrea Juarez
Andrea Juarez is a writer and motivational speaker. She earned a Masters degree in Behavior Analysis from Western Michigan University in 2006. She spends her time working to empower youth, young women and the Latino community. Ms. Juarez has an outstanding record of leadership and community service that ranges from founding a graduate student organization to helping establish New Latino Visions, a non-profit organization that empowers Latino youth in Kalamazoo. Most recently she graduated from the National Hispana Leadership Institute in Washington, D.C. and is writing her second book.
 
Marcelo Aranda

Marcelo Aranda was born and raised in the city of Leon in the State of Guanajuato, Mexico.  He lived in Mexico until he immigrated to the United States at age 28.  Marcelo was educated in Mexico, where he graduated from a Catholic high school and then attended law school.  He graduated with honors from both schools with a 3.9 GPA. 

After graduating from law school he became a Municipal Magistrate in his hometown. During his time as a Magistrate he met his wife, a U.S. citizen, who was in a study abroad program in Mexico.  After two years of working as a Magistrate, he decided to begin practicing law with his father.  Marcelo practiced civil, business, criminal and immigration law.

In 2006 Marcelo and his wife decided to move to the United States.  His first job in the United States was as a server at a Red Lobster restaurant.  He also enrolled in Grand Valley State University’s Criminal Justice program and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Arts and a 3.9 GPA. 

Marcelo Aranda has been proudly working for the Kent County Sheriff’s Department as a Cadet for almost two years and has thoroughly enjoyed the experience.  He is currently attending the Grand Rapids Community College Police Academy.  He will become a United States Citizen in April of 2010 and his ultimate career goal is to become a Law Enforcement Officer so he can serve his community, the State of Michigan, and most importantly, his adopted country, the United States of America!
 
 



PDF Documents

** The scholarship application and supplementary material must be postmarked by Monday, March 15, 2010. Directions are clearly outlined on the application. Applications will be accepted from students attending schools in Holland and Zeeland, Michigan.











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