Former Head of Latin Affairs for The Coca-Cola Company Joins LCF Georgia Leadership

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Thursday, March 22nd, 2018

The Latino Community Fund, announces the appointment of Rudy Beserra to its board of directors, effective March 15, 2018.

Rudy Beserra, LCF Georgia’s newest Board Member, recently retired from his position as Vice President of Latin Affairs at The Coca-Cola Company. As a nationally recognized community and business leader, Beserra was instrumental in the founding and development of several national Hispanic organizations including the Hispanic Heritage Foundation and Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute. During his career, Beserra focused on building collaboration between communities and industries.

“Rudy is an accomplished and proven leader, highly respected across the country. He has been advocating for our community since his early days in the Reagan administration. We welcome him to the Board and look forward to working together to strengthen the services and impact of Latino non-profits in the state and Southeast region” shared Aida Perez-Flamm, Chair of the Board.

Beserra joins other prominent leaders on the board of LCF Georgia.

2018 LCF Georgia Board of Directors

Aida Perez-Flamm, Aida & Company - Chair

Lillian Rodriguez-Lopez, CC1 Companies - Vice Chair

Omar Esposito, Stackfolio - Treasurer

Maria Vinces Peck, Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs - Secretary

Eddy Elguezabal, Univision 34 Atlanta

Henry A. Kelly, Former Georgia Power Executive

Ana Maria Martinez, Georgia Latino Law Foundation

Advisory Board

Maria Soledad Azuri, The Foundation Center

Daniela Demaria, Fifth Third Bank

Mark Newman, Troutman Sanders

Samuel Zamarripa, Intent Solutions