About Us

INSTITUTO DE CULTURA HISPANICA DE CORPUS CHRISTI

Our Mission & Goals

The Instituto de Cultura Hispánica de Corpus Christi is a cultural organization created by citizens of South Texas in 1976 who have a common interest in the enhancement and promotion of Spanish culture.

  • Preserve, promote, and share the culture, language, and history of the Hispanic community represented in Corpus Christi.
  • Build relationships based on knowledge and understanding of different cultures.
  • Promote the spiritual values which are the foundation of the Hispanic culture.
  • Accentuate the positive contributions of Hispanics in the United States.
  • Work cooperatively with other Hispanic and non-Hispanic organizations who are non-partisan to achieve its cultural and educational goals.
  • Network with state and local organizations, especially educational institutions, in presenting and celebrating Hispanic heritage activities.
  • Support additional goals as proposed by the Board of Directors and approved by the General Assembly.

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Board of Directors

The goals of the Instituto de Cultura Hispanica de Corpus Christi are to preserve, promote, and share the language, history, and culture of the Hispanic American Community and to build friendships based on knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the different cultures.

Judge Joe Benavides

President Elect

Melina Gosa

Secretary

Richard Alegria

Treasurer

Rob Leon

Public Relations

G.G. Nunez

VP of Educational Programs

Margarita E. Velasquez

VP of Development

Dr. José Baca

Building Director

Carlos Vela

Parliamentarian

Domingo Florez

Membership