Fernando "Fernie" Quiroz has been recognized as one of the "Most Influential Hispanic Award Honorees" for Leadership and Community Involvement.  He has been a strong role model for our community and has dedicated himself in making a true difference.  Born into a migrant farm working family he became the first in his family to earn a college degree from the University of Arizona.  Early in his career Mr. Quiroz began to work on sganize citizenship forums and classes for farm working families. 

He is currently the Executive Director of Arizona California Humanitarian Coalition, a Non-Profit Organization dedicated in providing services to all immigrants.  For Mr. Quiroz, the American Dream is a vibrant idea, a reality worth the sacrifice that he takes great pride in helping them achieve.  He has become an active leader and sits on numerous boards throughout Arizona ranging from issues on affordable housing, education, health care and farm workers rights.