Our Mission
The Honorary Committee brings together Latino leaders in healthcare, business, and community advocacy to address cancer disparities affecting Latino men.
Strategic Guidance
Providing strategic direction to maximize impact and reach within Latino communities nationwide.
Network Expansion
Leveraging professional networks to connect TLCI with key stakeholders and decision-makers.
Community Advocacy
Amplifying our message through trusted voices in healthcare, business, and community leadership.
Research Support
Supporting evidence-based initiatives that drive real change in Latino men's health outcomes.
Our Distinguished Latino Men's Honorary Health Committee
Together, they represent decades of leadership in healthcare, business innovation, and community advocacy.
Dr. Eric Small
Professor of Medicine, UCSF & President, ASCO
Professor of Medicine, UCSF, San Francisco, CA, and President, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). A global leader in prostate cancer research who understands our community—he was raised in Mexico and brings both scientific expertise and cultural insight to Latino men's health.
Orlando Padilla
President, CEO & Founder, Padilla NetWorks, LLC
President, CEO, and Founder of Padilla NetWorks, LLC., Las Cruces, NM. He leads a consulting firm specializing in global public policy and strategic management for Fortune 500 clients.
Rafael Vaquerano
President & CEO, Gardner Health Services
President and CEO, Gardner Health Services, a Federally Qualified Health Center in San Jose, CA. He leads the organization in providing primary care, behavioral health, and ancillary services to underserved communities across Santa Clara and San Mateo counties, drawing on nearly 20 years of healthcare experience.
Frank Carbajal, MA
Founder, Silicon Valley Latino Leadership Summit
Founder of Silicon Valley Latino Leadership Summit (SVLLS) at Es Tiempo, LLC., San Jose, CA. He is also the co-author of "Building the Latino Future: Success Stories for the Next Generation," working to empower and develop leaders within the Latino community.
The Impact of Leadership
When respected leaders from diverse sectors unite around Latino men’s health, the results can be transformational. Their involvement validates the urgency of our mission and opens doors to resources, partnerships, and policy changes that can save lives.
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Distinguished
Leaders
50+
Years Combined Experience
1000s
Lives Touched
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Potential Impact
