In a smooth transition at the California Community Foundation, former L.A. city administrative officer and now Weingart Foundation head Miguel Santana will replace Antonia Hernández, who announced her retirement in March.
Antonia Hernandez had already passed the California State Bar when she was asked in 1975 to show her proficiency in English in order to complete her naturalization as a United States citizen.The two leaders’ paths have intertwined for decades. Santana entered public affairs as a community liaison at the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund, the organization Hernández led for nearly 20 years before moving to the foundation.
As city administrative officer, Santana collaborated with CCF and other nonprofits in developing the city’s Homelessness Initiative that led to theMore recently, Hernández and Santana formed ties between their organizations. They created the L.A. Justice Fund, which has granted $7.4 million to provide legal representation to individuals and families facing deportation proceedings.
“CCF and Weingart are two sides of the same coin when it comes to a number of issues,” Santana said in an interview. “Ensuring that our immigrants receive equitable services and resources is one of them.”has served as a public, charitable organization for Los Angeles County since 1915. It defines its mission as leading positive systemic change that strengthens Los Angeles communities.
Under Santana, Weingart has moved toward aligning its $850-million investment portfolio with its grant-making philosophy focused on human services, housing, health, education and community power building.
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