About PAS Global

Dear Friends, Business and Professional Associates,  
I hope this letter finds you in good health and with ambitious spirits. The history of our native El Salvador is marked by numerous revolutions and subsequent triumphs that led to the earning of our independence from Spain in 1821. History has documented that Salvadorans are recognized as hard working, resilient and brave individuals. To this day we carry that tradition and we have our predecessors to thank for that. Through their efforts and examples, applicable qualities such as courage, civic pride, strength, and a solid work ethic were exhibited to be inherited by future generations.  
In addition to our common ancestry, we share the determination and unfailing passion to succeed in our respective businesses and interests. As Professionals, we direct our time, energy, patience and intellect to reach our prescribed goals. Which ever role you compete in, success is a common thread that connects us all. Our plan of action is to prosper.  
With that being said, allow me to take the time to introduce to you as well as share with you some information about outstanding and successful Salvadorans that operate and our a welcomed benefit our community.  
I will begin by introducing Marta. I had the pleasure of meeting Marta at a CAFTA briefing at the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce. Marta is an accomplished individual with impressive credentials that include a Bachelor’s degree from Loyola Mary Mount University (Magna Cum Laude) and a Juris Doctor degree with honors from USC Law School. Marta is currently a partner at the prominent Law Firm of Jeffer, Mangels, Butler and Marmaro, LLP (JMBM).  
Santiago Siliezar is an exemplification of an entrepreneur. He allowed his instincts and his risk taking spirit to go against persistent advice to locate his business in the Pico-Union district rather than an area in the west side of Los Angeles. He could have chosen to offer his services in an area that was familiar to him, but instead he invested in a high rent location and opened the doors to his business to clientele that would yield higher profits. His decision paid enormous dividends. He now operates a successful business in Brentwood, CA and services elite decision makers in the entertainment business and high powered executives.  
Another note-worthy person I’d like to introduce to you is Renato Cartagena who came this country with a dream and a vision. Today, he is the Principal Engineer at Disneyland and co-founder of the theme park engineering program at Cal State Long Beach, the only such program in the nation. He is also the CEO of Espino Beach Resort that will be built in Bahia de Jiquilisco in El Salvador.  
The afore-mentioned individuals are a minuscule sample of successful Salvadoran-Americans. Accomplished Salvadoran-Americans reside through out the world. We are an accomplished group of people that hold prestigious positions such as Engineers, Doctors, Scientists, Attorneys, and influential Politicians in this great nation. We our owners of our own struggles, historic events and accomplishments. We are a nation within ourselves.  
The primary objective of this letter is to introduce you to the idea of establishing a global network of Salvadorans that will be recognized as the Professional Association de Salvadoreňos. 
This organization will serve a multitude of purposes. Its central intention is to advance the status and improve and sustain the overall quality of life for Salvadorans around the globe. We will search for innovative ideas and create a plan of action to achieve our goals. The areas of focus will include, but will not be limited to, education, employment, business, politics, and socio-economic conditions . 
I am inviting successful individuals such yourself to construct such an organization. It will take a group of motivated, determined, educated, and accomplished Salvadorans to formulate a blueprint and architect the foundation of this organization. I welcome your input and thoughts in engineering an organization whose sole purpose will be to improve the quality of life for Salvadorans Americans.  

Saludos,  
Hugo A. Hernandez PAS | Global 
Nace La Esperanza...Viene el Cambio 
3334 E. Coast Hwy, Suite 203 
Corona Del Mar, CA USA 92625-2328
email:pas.global08@gmail.com web:pasglobal.blogspot.com

Thursday, August 7, 2008

Ana Cubas - CAL & Princeton - A Salvadoran American

Ana E. Cubas is the Deputy Director of the Youth Policy Institute (YPI). YPI is a non-profit organization that serves low income students and families by providing technology training, workforce training, and after-school programs in the communities of Pico-Union/Westlake, East Los Angeles, and the Northeast San Fernando Valley. YPI also operates the Bert CoronaCharter Middle School in Pacoima, and has received grants for a Pico Union CharterMiddle School and a BertCorona Charter High School.Ana holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology with highest honors from U.C. Berkeley, and a Masters’ Degree in Public Affairs and Urban and Regional Planning fromPrinceton University.

Ana has extensive experience working in the public policy, education, and non-profit sectors. She worked for former LAUSD School Board President José Huizar for three years as his Director of Policy and Legislation. In this position, she helped the Board President establish his policy and political agenda, advised him on budget issues, and all policy and legislative matters before the Board of Education. Ana also worked in Los Angeles City Hall, first for the Chief Legislative Analyst’s Office as a Legislative Analyst, and then for Council President Alex Padilla as a Legislative Deputy.Ana began her public policy career working in Washington,D.C. for the U.S. Department of Education, and then for the California Legislative Analyst’s Office in Sacramento.

Active in the Los Angelescommunity, Ana E. Cubas has been appointed by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa to serve on the Los Angeles City Information Technology Commission. Ana is also a former member of the Human Relations Commission. She is the Vice President of the Salvadoran American Leadership and Educational Fund (SALEF) Board of Directors and of El Rescate. She also participated in the Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) Leadership Institute 2000, and the CORO Southern California Neighborhood Leadership Program 2003. She is a previous Executive Committee member of the Los Angeles County Young Democrats (1999-2000), and continues on as an active member. Ana also appeared on television for two years as a political commentator in the LA Chatroom, a public affairs show on the KJLA TV station. Ana was born in El Salvador and came to Los Angeles when she was ten years old. She is the first in her family to attend college. Ana resides in theSolano Canyon community ofLos Angeles.
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