Area Director, U.S. market, for the Ontario Government and non-paid pioneer in Canada's hispanic community. Inductee of 'Canadian Who is Who', which for 100+ years has recognized the most notable Canadians. Sample of community achievements, still operational, follows: 2024: Advisor to GSA Ventures, Canada's first Hispanic/Latin VC. 2012, 2020, 2023: Led the 1st and subsequent Hispanic delegations to meet Canada’s Prime Minister, Senators, Federal Ministers, Ambassadors 2018: Co-founded Hola OPS (hispanics in Ontario Government) 2015-16: Raised $230,000 in scholarships for students at ILAC and TMU/Ryerson 2014-2015: Secured business and $90,000 discounts on each home ownership with Toronto 2015 Pan American Games 2010+: Co-led official declaration of October as hispanic month with City of Toronto and Province of Ontario - its now Federal and in other jurisdictions. 2010+: Co-advocated Stats Canada for first and second "Profile of Hispanic community in Canada", today demonstrating the presence of 1.2+ M. 2009: Co-founded Hispanotech, Canada’s first association for hispanics in technology 2007: Founded “10 most influential Hispanic Canadians” national program (160 awardees to date from 7 provinces and 16 countries of origin). 2006: Founded the Canadian Hispanic Business Alliance 2001: Founded the Canadian Colombian Professional Association, Canada’s 1st professional association from any Spanish-speaking country. "I came to Canada with no English, no money and only a high school diploma so I cleaned floors for 3+ years. Then I decided to pursue my dreams and I promised God to help my community when I could”. Mauricio positions Hispanics as Canada's Creative Class, advises immigrants and supports community groups. He developed the community’ first professional and business associations and national programs. A Fellow at York University, he's been profiled by the Globe and Mail, National Post, Toronto Star, CBC and Hispanic media in Canada and overseas. He has contributed to three York University books, and the business best seller "Why Mexicans Dont Drink Molson". Area Director, U.S. market, for the Ontario Government and non-paid pioneer in Canada's hispanic community. Inductee of 'Canadian Who is Who', which for 100+ years has recognized the most notable Canadians. Sample of community achievements, still operational, follows: 2024: Advisor to GSA Ventures, Canada's first Hispanic/Latin VC. 2012, 2020, 2023: Led the 1st and subsequent Hispanic delegations to meet Canada’s Prime Minister, Senators, Federal Ministers, Ambassadors 2018: Co-founded Hola OPS (hispanics in Ontario Government) 2015-16: Raised $230,000 in scholarships for students at ILAC and TMU/Ryerson 2014-2015: Secured business and $90,000 discounts on each home ownership with Toronto 2015 Pan American Games 2010+: Co-led official declaration of October as hispanic month with City of Toronto and Province of Ontario - its now Federal and in other jurisdictions. 2010+: Co-advocated Stats Canada for first and second "Profile of Hispanic community in Canada", today demonstrating the presence of 1.2+ M. 2009: Co-founded Hispanotech, Canada’s first association for hispanics in technology 2007: Founded “10 most influential Hispanic Canadians” national program (160 awardees to date from 7 provinces and 16 countries of origin). 2006: Founded the Canadian Hispanic Business Alliance 2001: Founded the Canadian Colombian Professional Association, Canada’s 1st professional association from any Spanish-speaking country. "I came to Canada with no English, no money and only a high school diploma so I cleaned floors for 3+ years. Then I decided to pursue my dreams and I promised God to help my community when I could”. Mauricio positions Hispanics as Canada's Creative Class, advises immigrants and supports community groups. He developed the community’ first professional and business associations and national programs. A Fellow at York University, he's been profiled by the Globe and Mail, National Post, Toronto Star, CBC and Hispanic media in Canada and overseas. He has contributed to three York University books, and the business best seller "Why Mexicans Dont Drink Molson".

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