Hispanic Professional Action Committee

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Accomplishments

History and Accomplishments

HPAC is a non-profit, non-partisan, Tucson, Arizona-based organization. Promoting Hispanic success since 1979. For 28 years, HPAC has advocated for and developed opportunities for Hispanics including:

Influential in the hiring of the first Latino University of Arizona President
Members serve on many local and state boards and commissions
Have sponsored and co-sponsored political forums
Continuously advocate with and for issues of concern to other Hispanic organizations
Initiated forming the Tucson Hispanic Coalition
Provided financial support to various civic causes
Host educational and advocacy sessions with speakers and principals on key issues
Publicly recognize organizations and individuals that make positive contributions to our community state and nation

Mission, Vision and Values

HPAC leads and supports activities that enhance the well-being, opportunities and culture of Hispanics.

HPAC values community, culture, education, partnership, leadership, equality and advocacy.
We are change agents, improving the social and economic conditions of the Hispanic community.

HPAC affects change by studying, monitoring and proposing solutions to issues that impact Hispanics at the local, regional, national and international levels.

HPAC develop Hispanic leadership and promotes Hispanic representation on elected and through training, and promoting Hispanic representation on elected and appointed boards, and commissions.

HPAC Strategic Themes

Leadership Development

HPAC helps develop leaders who will gain appointments, political office and key leadership positions including task forces and committees. HPAC provides opportunities for networking and partnerships.

Social Change

HPAC works within governance structures through Hispanic representation on key Boards, Committees, and Commissions. HPAC advocates for social change and public policy by focusing on accountability of elected and appointed officials who serve the community. HPAC works closely with elected officials, educators and administrators in both the K-12 and higher education systems to help develop educational and employment enhancement opportunities.