Dr. Antonia Pantoja
What was Dr. Pantojas first job in America?
She worked on an assembly line that produced radios for submarines.
What is ASPIRA’S logo?
The pitirre
Who is the founder of our organization?
Dr. Antonia Pantoja
hat does CYC stand for?
City Youth Conference
What Year did Dr. Pantoja Come to America?
1944
What year was ASPIRA established?
1961
Who is the current CEO of ASPIRA of New York?
Carmen Diaz Malvido
What are the colors of ASPIRA?
Blue
White
What year did Pantoja win the presidential medal of freedom?
1996
What month did Middle school CYC occur last year?
June
How many middle schools have ASPIRA programs?
12 middle schools
Why did Dr. Pantoja create ASPIRA?
To improve the education in latino communities.
What is the ASPIRA mission statement?
“To foster the social advancement of the Puerto Rican/Latino community by supporting its youth in the pursuit of educational excellence through leadership development activities and programs that emphasize commitment to the community and pride in the Puerto Rican/Latino culture.”
What is the ASPIRA tagline?
An investment in latino youth
How many states and territories have ASPIRA programs in them?
8 states and one territory
9 total
Who did Dr. Pantoja take to court and why?
Pantoja took the city of New York and the board of education to court in 1972
What is the Pitirre and why is it the logo of ASPIRA?
"Our logo, the Pitirre is a small tropical bird found in Puerto Rico is known for its agility, rapid flight and for its ability to outsmart, tire and defeat much larger birds. The symbol of the pitirre reinforces ASPIRA’s belief that even the smallest and seemingly powerless can take control of their lives and cause change.”
What are the three forms of social media that ASPIRA has?
List the states and territories that have ASPIRA programs in them,
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Florida
Delaware
Puerto Rico
Massachusetts
Illinois
Pennsylvania