GLORIA RODRIGUEZ
Cosmetology at New Laredo Hwy, San Antonio, TX

Political Organization

Dr. Gloria Rodriguez will bring her extensive knowledge, proven leadership, years of experience, compassion and tenacity to address the issues affecting District 7. Gloria is a lifetime educator, an advocate for children, families and community development. She is the Founder and was the past President and CEO of AVANCE for 32 years. AVANCE was recognized in the New York Times, ABC World News Tonight, the White House and included in Three First Ladies books because of its proven outcomes in changing the lives of children and families and for improving high-risk communities. Gloria is a doer, a problem solver, and is known to get things done. She is confident she can do it. She did it before-- and is now asking for your support to do it again with your vote on May 14

1.“Gloria G. Rodriguez Collection of Her Work” – Eugene Barker Texas History Center, Austin, Texas- 1989-present 2.El Orgullo Award – Univision, 2009 3.The National Council of Teachers of English- Literacy Award, 2008 4.CPS Energy Awards, An Educator With Amazing Energy, 2007 5.Lifetime Achievement Award- on Ethical Leadership –National Hispanic Leadership Institute – November, 2006 6.Hispanic Business Magazine – 100 Most Influential Hispanic Leaders, 1988, 1997, 2004, 2005 7.Hispanic Heritage Award in Education – presented at the Kennedy Center, September 10, 2004 8.Hispanic Magazine – Family Award -1997, 2000, 2005 9.Inducted in to San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Leadership Hall of Fame, 2000 10.“25 Most Influential Working Mothers”-- WorkingMother Magazine, 1998 11.Parent’s Magazine – Social Action Award, 1994 12.Inducted into the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame, 1993 13.“Attitude Award” for changing public attitudes about family support –Lifetime Television, 1990

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