Hugo W. Merida:

 Mr. Merida has an unparalleled record of leadership and achievement with a deep commitment to business and community Service. He has been the President and CEO of Los Angeles Metropolitan Hispanic Chambers of Commerce sing 2000. His track Record and accomplishments meet the high standards that are required to serve as a California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce Vice-Chair for the Southern Region. Mr. Merida graduated from
Guatemala Commercial Science School as a Public Accountant and attended California State University majoring in Business Administration. He has been a practicing accountant, by trade for more than thirty years. He has played a key role in promoting foreign trade in addition to sponsoring investment projects between California and Latin America. These accomplishments paved the way for the signing of Mutual Cooperation Agreement between the Federation of Central
American Chambers of Commerce (FECAMCO) on the year 2000. He was a former President and
Founder of the Guatemala California Chamber of Commerce.
 

Board of Director Secretary General & Health Committee Chair 

Mrs. Maria Luisa Vela:

Mrs Vela has been working since 1977 in real estate management and investment. She has worked with various non-profit organizations like the El Rosario Community Center, Center del Pueblo and Hispanic Center for Computer Literacy Action, etc, teaching English/Spanish, Computer Classes, Youth at Risk programs, Cultural and Children events and support services. She has also assisted in organizing and supporting several trade shows, business round table meetings, conferences and commercial mission for the Central American community in California and Central American Region. She is presently the Executive Secretary of Central American Relief Foundation, Central American Chambers of Commerce, California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce and Alameda Merchants Alliance. She attended West L.A. Business and Real Estate College and Lamlaw Real Estate School for her real estate license.