The Hispanic Professional Women’s Association is a non-profit organization established 17 years ago in the Tampa area to enhance the image of professional Hispanic women and to promote educational activities for Hispanic women that will foster professional growth and promote the value of higher education. In keeping with this purpose, we provide scholarships and mentoring to young Hispanic women who demonstrate academic excellence, have financial need, and wish to pursue a college education.

HPWA is governed by a Board of Directors

Elected Officers for 2008-2009

PRESIDENT - Marcia Pita, Ph.D.

PRESIDENT-ELECT - Maria Pierre

VICE - PRESIDENT - Paola Shaffee

SECRETARY - Cristina Abreu

ASSISTANT SECRETARY - Lydisabel Ruiz

TREASURER - Maria Steijlen

ASSISTANT TREASURER - Maura Velasco

MEMBERS AT LARGE

Ivette Mayo               Lydisabel Ruiz

Lladnar Miranda        Angelette Aviles

          Lorena Villaviciencio        Catarina de Hoyos-Gilbert

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT -  Lisa Costas, Ph.D.

HONORARY CHAIRPERSONS

Margarita Gonzalez         Matilda Martinez Garcia