AHAA At a Glance

Founded in 1996, the Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies (AHAA) is the national organization of Hispanic-owned and-managed firms united to promote the growth and strength of the Hispanic marketing and advertising industry to the private and public sectors. AHAA is raising awareness of the value of the Hispanic market's many opportunities while enhancing the professionalism of the industry.

AHAA agencies lead the industry with collective capitalized billings exceeding $5 billion - more than 90 percent of the entire U.S. Hispanic advertising industry. Only AHAA agencies have the blend of cultural understanding, market knowledge, proven experience and professional resources that make them uniquely qualified to communicate with Hispanic consumers. These capabilities and skills offer the potential for Hispanic market success that's available nowhere else.

AHAA is governed by a national board of directors comprised of executives from member agencies of all sizes across the country. Each region - East, Central and West - is represented on the board. Leadership is elected annually by member agency executives in those regions.

Headquarters

8400 Westpark Drive, Second Floor
McLean, Va. 22102
703-610-9014
703-610-0227 (fax)
info@ahaa.org

2008-09 Board of Directors

José López-Varela, Chair
Jackie Bird, Immediate PastChair
Gisella Girard, Chair- Elect
Jessica Pantanini, Vice Chair
Carl Kravetz, Treasurer
Patricia Gaitán, Secretary
Daisy Expósito-Ulla
Carlos García
Daniel Marrero
Dan Nance
Ingrid Otero Smart
Matías Perel
Joe Zubizarreta
Hector Orcí, Member Emeritus (ex-officio)
Horacio Gavilán, Executive Director

For press inquiries, please contact Elinor Kinnier, 703-610-0204, ekinnier@cmgresults.com