Recognitions
- Ethics in Action Award - Ethical Society of St. Louis
- Hope Award - Hispanic Leaders Group
- Minority Business Leader Award - STL Business Journal
- Norman A. Stack Community Service Award - JCRC
Education - biography
Education
- BA in Broadcast Communications with honors, Loyola University New Orleans
- Completed courses in communication theory at Saint Louis University
- Graduate of Leadership St. Louis program
Professional Career Summary
Founded and operated two media production companies, then was founding director of three highly successful nonprofits: Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro St. Louis; Casa de Salud; and Delmar Divine.
In every case, Jorge's organizations thrived and succeeded at all levels, be it customer satisfaction, fundraising, program creation, or mission impact. His expertise and effectiveness have been documented in media like the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the St. Louis Business Journal, and KMOX.
Selected as an Eisenhower Fellow in 2015. Studied healthcare and immigration in Germany and Mexico. Leveraged that endeavor into the creation of a mental health clinic for immigrants and refugees that today encompasses 26 partner agencies treating 5,000 patients annually.