Jose Antonio Tijerino

Jose Antonio Tijerino is the president and CEO of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF), a national nonprofit recognized for its impact on education, workforce, social impact, and culture by entities such as The White House and the US Congress. Under his leadership, HHF has gained acclaim for its creativity and agility. Tijerino is also the executive producer of the Hispanic Heritage Awards at the Kennedy Center. He previously held executive roles at Fannie Mae Foundation, Nike, and Burson Marsteller. Tijerino, an honored Nicaraguan immigrant, co-founded multiple initiatives including the Hispanic Leaders Alliance with the NFL. He is a LinkedIn Influencer and holds a BS from the University of Maryland’s School of Journalism.