The Latino Donor Collaborative Appoints Pancho Gonzalez, CEO of Lopez Dorada Foods, to its Board of Directors
20 Mayo 2024 - 4:31PM
Business Wire
The Latino Donor Collaborative (LDC)—an independently funded
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and think tank dedicated to
reframing and advancing the accurate perception, portrayal, and
understanding of the crucial contributions that U.S. Latinos make
to American Society—proudly announces the appointment of Francisco
"Pancho" Gonzalez, Chief Executive Officer of Lopez Dorada Foods,
to its esteemed Board of Directors.
With a distinguished career spanning more than three decades in
the restaurant industry and a deep commitment to community
engagement, Gonzalez brings invaluable expertise and leadership to
the LDC. His outstanding achievements have also been recognized
with accolades such as the prestigious "Golden Arch Award" and the
"Outstanding Plan Execution Award" among others during his long
career as a franchisee and officer with McDonald's Corporation
internationally and in the US.
"We are honored to welcome Pancho Gonzalez to our Board of
Directors," said Ana Valdez, CEO of the LDC. "Pancho's trailblazing
leadership and passionate advocacy will be an invaluable asset for
the Latino Donor Collaborative. His voice will amplify our vital
mission in powerful new ways."
"As a co-founder of the Latino Donor Collaborative, I've been
privileged to witness the incredible impact of this organization in
promoting a fact-based understanding of the Latino community.
Pancho Gonzalez embodies the values and vision that drive our
work," added Sol Trujillo, Chairman and Co-Founder of the LDC.
"I'm thrilled to join the LDC board. As a Latino business
leader, I've seen firsthand the immense economic contributions of
the Hispanic community. I'm excited to join the LDC Board of
Directors to continue shining a light on the impact of Latinos in
America," said Pancho Gonzalez.
About the Latino Donor Collaborative
Founded in 2010, the LDC aims to provide reputable data to help
create a fact-based understanding of Latinos in the United States
and to promote an accurate narrative about U.S. Latinos grounded in
facts rather than myths, preconceived notions, or stereotypes. It
has produced more than 29 original research reports in partnership
with some of the most prestigious academic institutions and think
tanks, including Stanford University, Columbia University,
Accenture, and Wells Fargo. These reports demonstrate the
significant economic impact of U.S. Latinos across all industries
and at all levels.
The Latino Donor Collaborative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization. We are self-funded, non-partisan, and founded by an
accomplished group of national Latino leaders who generously donate
their time to foster friendly, high-level dialogue with the goal of
identifying the best ways to grow revenue and market share by
targeting and serving Latino audiences.
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