Board Members

Ana Hernandez 

MEXICO

PRESIDENT

   Prof. Engineer with APEGs, Masters in Software Eng., Bachelors in Electronic Systems Eng.

• Senior Tech. System Eng. Manager at SaskTel Int.

• Distinction Woman as Community Champion 2023 - YMCA

• Founder of Mariachi Latino Band

• Volunteer for Canada Learning Code

• Volunteer for IT Hackathon at Open Door Society

• Volunteer for Embracing Differences

• Fights for women's rights

• Speaks Spanish, English and French 

Claudia Quintero

COLOMBIA

TREASURER

HR professional with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration

• Claudia Quintero a Colombian woman, wife, mother,  and working for Equitable Bank as Payroll and Benefits Advisor. 

• She and her family of 5 moved to Canada in 2008 and made SK their home since. 

• She is known for building strong relationships with people and creating a harmonious path wherever she goes! 

Eva Pereyra

MEXICO

SECRETARY

Law Bachelors & Certified on Infant Education

• Passionate to work with children in early stages to stimulate and develop their intellectual, physical and emotional growth and ensure their security.

• In charge of writing the legal contracts for the association.

• Speaks English and Spanish

Romina Aurich

BRAZIL

ARTISTIC & STAGE MANAGER

Arts Bachelors & Stage Management

• She is from São Paulo, Brazil.

• She worked in the industry of the traditional circus including Cirque du Soleil!

• She took classic ballet at the theater Amazonas en Manaus.

• She studied Stage Management (On Stage Lab)

• She worked in the theater play “Alice in Wonderland” acting and as a backstage manager.

• She worked on corporative events as artist and stage manager all around Brazil.

• She was a backstage manager for the rock band “Iron Maiden”.

• She worked for the Cirque du Soleil in Asia, South America, and North America as an artists and coach.

• She speaks Portuguese, English and Spanish.

Pamela Concha

CHILE

 INTERIOR DESIGN MANAGER

• Bachelor Degree in Social Studies.

• Artists 

• Self taught and creative 

• Teacher 

• Defends women's rights and is proud to be Latina!

Karla Vidal

MEXICO

VOLUNTEERS MANAGER

• Degree in Physiotherapy.

• Took multiple courses related to education in health sciences and volunteered in the basic emergencies brigades at the University. 

• Volunteer at Latin Roots Summer Camp.

• Volunteered at City Kidz

• Volunteer and foster for Bright Eyes Dog Rescue

• Speaks English and Spanish.

Cristy Guichardo

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

FLOOR MANAGER

• Technical Degree in Fashion Design and Production.

• Bachelor Degree in Industrial Arts, major in Fashion Design and Production.

• Manager of Production in the franchise "Stich it" in Regina Sk.

• She loves all kinds of art. Painting, music, dance, and so on.

• She loves to help others and is a very kind and sociable person.

• Cristy speaks English and Spanish.

Luis Alapizco

MEXICO

• Economics studies at the ITESM.

• Manager at Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC).

• Volunteered as Financial Chief of the Latinos en Regina Association.

• Proud father and husband.

Christian Echeverria

CHILE

 SOUND MANAGER 

BBA Bachelor in Business Administration Degree.

Arriving in Canada in 2006, I quickly became an integral part of the Canadian Chilean Association in Regina. Over the years, I've contributed actively, from folk groups to organizing Mosaic for the past 12 years.

As a Spanish language teacher in the last decade, I've had the joy of connecting with kids and adults fostering an appreciation to our language at the Spanish school Salvador Allende.

For the past 13 years, I've been the host of "Rincón Latino" at CJTR, bringing music, news, and community support to Latinos since 2008.

Recently, I've explored new cultural expressions. A member of the Mariachi Latino Band, I perform and manage audio, and as DJ Pana, I bring our favorite tunes to Latin parties. 

Alain Maubert

MEXICO

 SECURITY MANAGER 

University of Regina Regina, SK

Ph.D. Candidate. Computer Science

Tsinghua University Beijing, China

M.Sc. Computer Science and Technology

Universidad del Valle de Mexico. Lomas Verdes, Mexico

B. Eng. Telecommunications & Electronics Engineering

Alexandre Kirst

BRAZIL

 KITCHEN MANAGER 

Experienced Chef.

When I was 3 years old, my favorite game was messing with pots and mixing raw foods. My mother said I would be a cook.

Cooking became a passion and a hobby that was good for me.

When I arrived in Canada, cooking became work. Cooking is an act of love. Serving good food is an act of giving.

Today I have already built a story as a cook in Canada. I worked at Roots Kitchen and bar, at Revera Renaissance, at Qu'appelle Home Care, always trying to put the love of cooking into the flavor of recipes. 

Francisco Brown

COLOMBIA

 BAR MANAGER 

Experienced Bar Tender.

The most important for Francisco is his daughters.

He likes the idea of the Latino Community being united.

Since he was little, he believes in helping others which he demonstrates by volunteering anywhere he can.

Andrea Vera

MEXICO

 STAGE MANAGER ASSISTANT

I was born in Mexico City, Mexico, I have stage experience in Musical Theatre, lyrical and contemporary dance and a passion for aerial hoop with two years of professional training.

I worked in the cruise tourist industry with companies like Carnival Cruises and Princess Cruises in Ensenada, Mexico where I worked in collaboration with Wineries and Tequileries and learnt about their history.

I came to Canada a year ago and I’m currently studying Journalism at the University of Regina and I’m volunteering with the Latin pavilion for a consecutive second year.

Isabelle Ellenne

CANADA

 STAGE MANAGER ASSISTANT

While not Latino, Izzy became involved by making friends in the small local circus arts community. They love volunteering and had a blast at the 2023 Latino pavilion. They are excited for 2024 to be even better! 

Santos García

EL SALVADOR

LATINO AMBASSADOR 2024

In 1989, landed in Canada with his wife Lucia and two children Jaime and Glenda.

Santos took English classes which allowed him to join the Workers Compensation Board, and later on at the Cooperators.

Santos founded his own company called International Travel, Tourism and Trade Liaison Inc. as a tour operator and travel agency.

 In 1992, Santos was one of the founders of an organization of Salvadorans to preserve their customs and traditions.

In 1993, Santos was one of the founders of the first Salvadoran Spanish School Inc. The main objective of this organization was to preserve the Spanish language in children of people from Latin America and Spain.

The organization expanded incredibly to the point where people that were not Latinos were interested in learning the language. To this day, Lucia and Santos continue to work on this beautiful project of teaching Spanish to anyone who needs it or desires to learn the language.

 From 1995 – 2000, Santos served as a director on the MLAR Board of Directors.

 From 2000 – 2005, Santo served as a treasurer on the SOHL Board of Directors.

 From 2005 – 2010 approximately, Santos taught Spanish classes in public and separate schools in the MLAR project called Mini Language.

  In 1994, Santos, along with a group of people of various nationalities, founded the organization called Forum of “Racialized” Canadians in which he served as Treasurer of the Board of Directors.

Lucia A García

EL SALVADOR

LATINO AMBASSADOR 2024

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

In 1990, worked at the Regina Public Library as an accountant assistant.

 In 1992, Lucia was one of the founders of an organization of Salvadorans to preserve their customs and traditions.

Board of director’s member as the representative of education and culture.

 In 1993, Lucia was one of the founders of the first Salvadoran Spanish School Inc. The main objective of this organization was to preserve the Spanish language in children of people from Latin America and Spain.

The organization expanded incredibly to the point where people that were not Latinos were interested in learning the language. To this day, Lucia and Santos continue to work on this beautiful project of teaching Spanish to anyone who needs it or desires to learn the language.

 In 2005, Lucia was treasurer for the Multilingual Association of Regina (MLAR).

In 2015, Lucia was nominated as “Distinguished Woman 2015”, and she won! What a Latino Pride!

 In the month of April, Lucia and Santos are celebrating thirty-one years of having founded the Salvadoran Spanish School Inc.

Antonio Alapizco

MEXICO

YOUTH LATINO AMBASSADOR

Antonio Alapizco – Proud Mexican, French and Canadian – 16 years old

- Exceeding student at Miller High School with a GPA of 99.46

- Speaks Spanish, French and English.

- Member of the Student Representative Council.

- Member of the Musical Theater yearbook and One Acts.

- Got the “Gold” Marauder Award”. An award given to students with a vast number of extracurricular activities.

- Air Cadet at the Royal Canadian Air Cadet League.

- Received an “Effective Speaking Award” in a zone competition through RCACS.

- Latino Pavilion Youth Ambassador.

- Math, Science and French tutor.

- Good hearted boy and he is always trying to help whomever he can.

- Antonio wants to study Biomedical Engineering.

- His favourite food is all his abuela’s food.

Regina Multicultural Council Miller Comprehensive High School 

Isabela Garbin D.

BRAZIL

YOUTH LATINO AMBASSADOR

Isabela was born in Porto Alegre, a city in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

- She is the first Brazilian to be an ambassador for the Latino Pavilion ever. She brings unification with the Brazilian community!

- She is currently in her last year of high school in Regina. She loves photography and she wants to study a Filming/Cinema career.

- She loves her Brazilian roots, and she is already preparing her Brazilian outfit for the medal ceremony! Stay tuned.

- She speaks Portuguese, and English

- She is a singer. She sings both in Portuguese and English

- She loves sports. She plays Handball.

- She has outstanding communications skills that will be needed to represent our Latino Pavilion on tv, radio, and in person.

- She loves helping others and being an icon for Brazilian culture. She has volunteered for the Latino Pavilion 2023, the Souls Harbour Mission and she helped serving food to homeless people.

- She is proud of her Brazilian background as she loves how Brazilian people make everyone feel welcome and as family.

- Her favourite meal is Feijoada.

- She is proud of representing her country in the Latino Pavilion 2024