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ALPFA Hosts a Successful 2010 Annual Convention in Orlando, FL.

Los Angeles, CA – ALPFA, the premier business organization for expanding opportunities for Latino leadership in the
global market, held a successful 2010 Annual Convention in Lake Buena Vista, Florida at Disney’s Coronado Springs
Resort from July 31-August 4. Lead sponsor of the event was Walt Disney World Resorts. Over 2,000 professionals and
students attended the convention. ALPFA also reached a new milestone during this year’s convention. ALPFA increased
its membership to more than 15,000 members.

The four-day event included professional and student workshops, a Microsoft Excel Series presented by renowned
mathematician Dr. Wayne Winston, networking receptions, student scholarships totaling over $120,000, a full day
dedicated to ALPFA’s women’s initiative program (Women of ALPFA), and as part of ALPFA’s ongoing commitment to the
community, the organization included a community service component to this year’s annual convention. Gently worn
business attire was collected throughout the convention and donated to Dress For Success and Goodwill. Over seven
racks of professional clothing were collected.

The convention concluded with a daylong Career Fair that had over 90 participating Fortune 500 companies and an
Awards Gala emceed by rocket scientist turned comedian, Shayla Rivera.

ALPFA National Award honorees acknowledged during the gala:

Executive of the Year – Steve Whaley, Walmart

Lifetime Achievement – Juan Roberto Job, New York Life
Woman of ALPFA – Marcel Quiroga, Capital Formation Group
Outstanding Service to ALPFA – Brigette Bustos, Deloitte
Most Promising Business Professional – Erica Marquez, Goldman Sachs
Student of the Year – Christopher Houseman, Florida International University

Convention Winners include:

National Raffle Grand Prize Winner of a 2011 Mercedes-Benz – John J. Lopez, Government Accountability Office
Deloitte Latina of the Year Scholarship Recipient ($10,000) – Karen Vergara Jarrin, University of Central Florida
Microsoft Innovation Awards Winner ($10,000) – Karin Avellaneda
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ALPFA’s Got Talent! Salsa Competition 1 Place Winner ($2,000) – Alitza Araize and Alexander Almonte

Featured speakers included:

Anthony J. Connelly – Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, U.S.
Edith A. Hunt – Chief Operating Officer, Human Capital Management, Goldman Sachs
Javier Maynulet – CFO, Telemundo
Ron Jardin – Chief Financial Officer, W.W. Grainger
Frank Alvarez, President & CEO, Hispanic Scholarship Fund
John Zamora – Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP
Billie Williamson, Americas Inclusiveness Officer, Ernst & Young
Rodolfo “Rudy” Pittaluga, Jr. - Principal, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP, Florida/Puerto Rico

ALPFA will hold next year’s Annual Convention in Anaheim, Calif. August 6-10 and registration is now open.

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ABOUT ALPFA
In 1972, ALPFA became the first national Latino professional association in the United States. Since then ALPFA, a non-profit organization has provided
unique and valuable programs, services, and benefits to its members and corporate partners. Currently there are 39 chapters and over 15,000 members.

VISION: ALPFA is the premier business organization for expanding opportunities for Latino leadership in the global market.

MISSION: ALPFA creates opportunities, adds value, and builds relationships for its members, the community and its business partners while expanding
Latino leadership in the global workforce. For more information visit: www.alpfa.org