The Canadian Hispanic Bar Association (CHBA) held its Annual General Meeting on June 17, 2025, during which several members were elected to the Board of Directors.
We are pleased to announce the CHBA's newly elected Board of Directors for 2025-26:
Victoria Romero – President
Lilia Kvorka– Vice-President & Mentorship Director
Fabian Suárez-Amaya – Secretary
Luis A. Hernandez – Membership Director
Alanis Ortiz Espinoza – Communications Director
Aurie M. Escobar Ramsey – Treasurer
Any Obando Ospina - Events Director
Elias Jimenez Gonzalez – Director at Large (British Columbia)
James Dawson - Director at Large (Quebec)
Stefanie Stamm Carrasco - Director at Large (Alberta)
Leslie Quintanilla - Policy & Programs Director
On June 17, 2024, we successfully convened our Annual General Meeting (AGM) in a hybrid format! Our outgoing President, Wanessa Oliveira delivered opening remarks.
The Treasurer, Aurie Escobar Ramsey presented the Treasurer's Report, followed by an engaging Open Forum where all Members had the opportunity to contribute ideas, comments, and questions to the Board.
In addition, we conducted elections independently (special shout-out to Luis Hernandez).
Thank you to all the candidates who ran in this year's election!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated and voted at this year's AGM. Your involvement is invaluable, and we eagerly anticipate the year ahead with many exciting plans in store!