The Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation was founded in 1999 and is recognized as a 501(c) 3 non profit organization by the Internal Revenue Service. Please click here for the IRS Designation letter.
The Vision of the THCF: The Hispanic Community is at the forefront of Southern Arizona’s economic development.
The mission of the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation is to foster higher level education and development for Southern Arizona emerging Hispanic leaders.
The Foundation is governed by its Board of Directors in partnership with the Board of Directors for the Chamber.
Board of Directors:
Bob Canchola - McDonalds - CHAIRMAN
Bob Janus - Cox Communications - TREASURER
Kristyn Meza- Strongpoint Public Relations
Marco Gardner - Texas Instruments
Cindy Ramirez, Caliber
Dr Raji Rhys - University of Arizona
Ramon Martinez - El Charro Restaurants
Nick Pierson - Northwestern Mutual
Ana Nasser - University of Arizona
Dr Alex Kajstura - Pima Community College
Nico Cuevas - Past Scholarship Recipient
David Martinez - Allegra Printing and Mailing
Ex-Officio: Lea Marquez Peterson - President/CEO, Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
About the Tucson Hispanic Chamber Foundation
The Foundation hosts the following events once a year:- The Jose Canchola Golf Fiesta sponsored by Cox held in May
- El Sabor de Tucson - Latino Food Festival and Art Sales held in the Fall
- BizFest - Latino Youth Entrepreneurship Program
- Annual Scholarship Luncheon held in June