The Hispanic Achievement of the Year was presented to Leslie Orrantia, director of community relations at UW-Madison.
“This recognition is an honor. While I’m being recognized, we all know that it takes a village,” Orrantia said. “I have so much thanks and gratitude for my family for their unwavering support and encouragement. Education has been a profound part of my experience and has afforded me a snowballing opportunity. My family really grounded me – they gave me my history and they gave me my purpose and my aspiration.”