PHOENIX (Aug. 8, 2022) – Valle del Sol, a non-profit organization delivering culturally competent integrated healthcare and diverse leadership development, is pleased to announce the eight honorees for the 31st annual Profiles of Success Hispanic Leadership Awards Celebration. The event will take place Friday, Sept. 9, at the Phoenix Convention Center. 

Profiles of Success is Valle del Sol's annual fundraising event to benefit healthcare, human services, and leadership development programs for the community. The event, sponsored by SRP, brings together leaders, advocates, and community servants who strengthen our communities and state. This year, eight Latino leaders will be recognized for serving our community. After being nominated by fellow peers, each of the honorees is reviewed based on their sustained service, commitment, challenges, motivation, creativity, leadership, and betterment of the community, representing the values of Valle del Sol.

"We are thrilled to once again celebrate Latino leaders who help make a difference for our communities and for the patients served by Valle del Sol,” said Carmen Heredia, Valle del Sol’s CEO. “The honorees have been dedicated to making positive change in their lines of work to ensure that Arizonans can have the opportunity to thrive and lead healthy lives.” 

More information about the event, including sponsorship opportunities and ticket purchases, can be found at profiles.valledelsol.com.

The 2022 Profiles of Success Honorees are as follows:

• Edward Aguirre, Manuel Ortega Young Leader Award
• Sarah González, Raúl Yzaguirre Community Leadership Award
• Gloria Martinez-Granados, Espíritu y Cultura Award
• Ricardo Correa, MD, Misión de Salud Award
• Jeanine Bashir, Orgullo Award
• Maria Valenzuela, Rosa Carrillo Torres Humanitarian Award
• Loui Olivas, Hall of Fame Award
• Equality Health, Corazón Award