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Andrew Melendez today (above) and as a 40 Under Forty winner in 2015 .
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Andrew Melendez
Founder, Latino Economic Development Corp.
“How has the candidate been able to inspire others through his or her
work?”
That’s a question that was added to the nomi- nation form for the Alumni Achievement Award
a few years back, with the goal of gaining some additional insight into why a certain candidate
is worthy of the prestigious award — beyond the positions and titles on a résumé or a list of contri- butions when it comes to community involvement.
And in many cases, that question has provided some keen insight into not just what someone does for a living, but the impact of what they do.
Such is the case with Andrew Melendez, founder of the Latino Economic Development Corp. and a driving force in helping aspiring busi- ness owners get a venture off the ground or to the next level.
“He serves as an inspiration by demonstrating that, with access to the right resources and sup-
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“He serves as an inspiration by demonstrating that, with access to the right resources and support, individuals from any background can achieve prosperity and success.”
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