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This year’s theme “Dare to Dream” holds much significance for first-generation Latino students whose dreams have been threatened by the COVID-19 crisis. This pandemic has highlighted the critical urgency of our mission as its impact on health, employment, and economic security has been most severe for Latino and Black communities and those without a college education. Through it all, Latino U Scholars continue to persevere and courageously pursue their dreams.

Let's stand together through challenging times and commit to making a difference in the lives of others.
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Honorees
Founder’s Award

Corporate Partner

Univision New York
Accepted by: Roberto Yañez
Community Advocate

Event Chairs & Committee
Event Chairs
Benefit Committee
Wendy Aglietti
Carlos & Lisa Almodovar
Mark Ellman & Nancy Lieberman
Carrie Kaplan
Lydia Kris
Rafael & Martha Palomino
Clara & Antonio Roman
Debbie & David Shiffman
Dalia Valdes
Linda Press Wolfe
Linda Zeltner
Dare to Dream
When Scholars join us in junior year of high school and say, “I’m going to become the first person in my family to graduate from college,” that’s a daring dream. At LUCA, we dare to dream of a world where educational equity and opportunity are accessible to all.
How do you dare to dream? Share your dream – for yourself, for our Scholars, or for the world.
Share Your Most Daring Dream
Event Sponsors
Dream Sponsor

Star Sponsors
Camille Cunningham & Edward Levin
Shawn Edwards & Paulina Ribadeneyra
LUCA Board of Directors - Executive Committee
Lisa Bell, Al Gutierrez, Jane Matluck, Stephen Moroney
Ossining Union Free School District
Univision New York
Strive Sponsors
JLL
PepsiCo
S&P Global
Sculptor Capital Management
Matthew & Maureen Searles
Aspire Sponsors
Building and Land Technology
Carlos & Lisa Almodovar
Attentive
Events to Remember
HealthCare Royalty Partners
Hispanic Federation
Open Door Family Medical Centers
Dalia Valdes
Listing as of 10/27/2020
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About LUCA
Founded in 2012, Latino U College Access (LUCA) is a nonprofit organization that transforms lives by making college dreams a reality for students who are the first in their families to attend college. LUCA guides first-gen students through individualized coaching and culturally relevant programming as they navigate higher education to successfully enroll in schools that meet their financial and academic needs, enabling them to graduate on time and career ready.
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COVID-19 has negatively impacted the lives of millions around the world but especially and disproportionately the Latino community. For our young scholars, the toll has been significant. They are scared and worried about the sustainability and health of their families; many are doubting if their college dreams will become a reality. Our families are hard-working, humble, and facing many challenges in terms of their ongoing employment, health, and security. LUCA remains committed to supporting our students and families through these uncertain times, because together we know that we are stronger. We see them, hear them, and believe in them. They are not alone, and LUCA strives to be a beacon of light during these dark times.
Despite the multifaceted challenges LUCA faced this year, our small but mighty team transformed all our programming to be delivered virtually; as a result, we are proud to report that our mission and services continued without any interruption this year.
Our Focus Areas




Board of Directors
Lisa M. Bell
Treasurer
US Bank
Patricia Bogoya-Bravo
PepsiCo
Shirley Acevedo Buontempo
Latino U College Access, Founder & CEO
Shawn Edwards
Bloomberg LP
Al Gutierrez
Chairman
Jones Lang LaSalle Inc.
Christine Louvet
Louvet Consulting
Laura Martinez
Morgan Stanley
Jane Matluck
Secretary
Community Volunteer
Stephen Moroney
Vice Chairman
TD Bank
Aldo J. Polak
Cisneros Group
Clara Román
Houlihan Lawrence
Matthew Searles
Merritt Healthcare Holdings, LLC
Scott Silverstein
Yolo Candy
Rodrigo Trelles Zabala
UBS O’Connor
Dalia Valdés
Julia B Fee Sotheby’s