放大! 前100名拉丁x领袖

祝贺 夫人. Aliali (Silverio '97) Belkus, Central Catholic's Dean of Diversity, Equity, & 包容, who was recently recognized for championing the Latino community and for her service and leadership by 放大LatinX 在 首届ALX100大奖.

颁奖典礼, which took place at Boston Public Library on 9月tember 14, 2023, honored exceptional Latinx leaders across Massachusetts who have demonstrated outstanding excellence and made significant contributions in their respective fields and communities.

关于ALX100大奖

The ALX100 Awards recognize exceptional Latinx leaders across Massachusetts who have demonstrated outstanding excellence and made significant contributions in their respective fields and communities. From unsung heroes to civic leaders to business trailblazers, we celebrate 100 of the brightest Latinx changemakers from across the commonwealth.

"It feels wonderful to have the work that I’ve done in our community recognized,”太太说。. Belkus. "I’ve had the privilege of education and I want to be a conduit for others to have access to that same privilege and opportunity."

“Having so many positive role models has allowed me to advocate for my community, and I want to share that with my students and work to advocate for their families so they can support their students through the journey. It’s not work, because I truly enjoy helping people."

In addition to her important duties as Dean of Diversity, Equity & 中天主教会的包容. Belkus serves as the moderator for SCOPE, (学生能让人大开眼界), a club that focuses on the celebration of diversity and multiculturalism. 

"I strongly believe in Central Catholic's mission of making Jesus known and loved and educating the whole person for college and for life, with particular care for the least favored and those in need,”太太说。. Belkus.

"The diversity of Central’s student body, 我们老师的奉献精神, and the commitment of the administration, creates a positive school culture that instills lasting values in young people. CCHS积极地影响了我的生活, and I always encourage our students to bring their authentic selves to school every day."

夫人. Belkus makes time to support many community organizations throughout the City of 劳伦斯. She also has a wide community connection, collaborating with various organizations including Merrimack College, where she has collaborated to bring the Be the CAUSE Diversity and Leadership Training to CCHS students, 教师, 和工作人员.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in communication and media studies from Sacred Heart University, 英语硕士学位, an ESL Certification from UMASS Boston, and she is currently pursuing a CAGS in Educational Leadership and Management from Fitchburg State University.

“The Central Catholic community is particularly proud of 夫人. Belkus!” Mr. 克里斯托弗·F. 沙利文81届，CCHS主席. "Her work continues to enrich the lives of young people, and she is a role model for our students, 我们员工的资源, and a loving daily reminder that our young people can and will make our world a better place. 夫人. Belkus is very deserving of this special honor, and I am proud to call her my colleague and my friend."

夫人. Belkus is also part of a strong Raider legacy with her husband 杰森·贝尔库斯97年她的哥哥 埃文·西尔维里奥，98年和她的儿子 杰森D. Belkus的23. 她的母亲, 夫人. 茱莉亚Silverio, is a former member of the Central Catholic Board of Directors.

 

关于放大LatinX

放大LatinX是一家501c3非营利组织, non-partisan collaborative convener that is advancing a new era of Latinx prosperity by expanding Latinx leadership across sectors, galvanizing legislative and public support, and championing continual economic mobility. 

关于ALX100大奖 - Honoring 100 Local Latinx Leaders

我们的放大器是领导者, 冒险者, 安静的干扰, and outspoken advocates from all industry sectors, who inspire us each day to uplift our Latinx community. Their stories encompass a highly diverse group of incredible people with distinct histories, 职业, 文化, 语言, 传统, 和身份.

From unsung heroes to professional athletes to business leaders — 放大LatinX is honoring and convening 100 of the brightest Latinx leaders from across the commonwealth.

 

另一个被识别的突袭者

夫人. Aliali (Silverio '97) Belkus wasn't the only Raider who received an inaugural ALX100 Award from 放大LatinX.

祝贺 夫人. 伊希斯J. Ortiz-Belton 05, a Vice President at Eastern Bank and the President of the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) Boston.

夫人. Ortiz-Belton is also a recipient of a 中央天主教高中 Champagnat Award 感谢她的成就! 她被授予 St. Lisieux校友奖Théresè in 2022.