FWCED has a talented group of hard workers that all share in the mission and vision of this organization. Please view their names and bios below to learn more about this talented group.
Keith is the founding executive and responsible for the operation, administration and financial management of the organization. Under his direction the organization has grown from one to eight employees that coordinate four programs. Keith is recognized both locally and nationally as a leader in community and economic development. He is currently a Board member of the National Congress of Community Economic Development based in Washington , D.C. and of Collaborative Regional Initiative's Innovative Culture Committee. Keith's accomplishments were recently recognized as recipient of the Greenling Institute's- 2009 "Big HeartAward" and for the Fresno Chapter NAACP-2005 "Image Award" for economic development. Keith's community activities include the African American Historical and Cultural Museum of the San Joaquin Valley, as President; and the Fresno Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Fresno, as Vice President. He has been tapped locally as the Community Co-Chair for the City of Fresno 's All-American City bids as well as part of Mayor Alan Autry's advisory committee.
Candice A.C. Hill Executive Assistant candice@fwced.org
Candice A.C. Hill was born and raised, attended school, works and does business in West Fresno.
She received her certificate as a paralegal at MCed Career College and has worked at various law offices as a legal assistant.
She has served her community in the areas of business growth and economic development as the Event Planner for the SJV Black Chamber of Commerce.
She brings community service experience with her to FWCED, but most importantly a passion to give back to community organizations such as FWCED, that have invested in her success.
Javier Hernandez Project Manager javierh@fwced.org
Mr. Javier Hernandez was born in Fresno and raised in Parlier, CA. After graduating from high school, Mr. Hernandez moved to Keene, CA and did an internship with the United Farm Workers of America. There he received knowledge in business, computer programming and social programs serving under Cesar Chavez and the UFW Movement until 1989.
In 1989, Mr. Hernandez moved to Fresno and began working with the National Farm Worker's Service Center, Inc. A non profit organization started by Robert F. Kennedy and Cesar Chavez to help low income families with social and economic issues.
He started as a property supervisor managing affordable housing and worked his way to Vice President of Operations for the Housing Fund until 1999.
In 1999, he joined another Real Estate Development firm that focused on affordable housing using Tax Credits, Bonds and other funds used to build quality, affordable apartments around the state of California.
He was raised by farm worker parents that were very involved with social and economic issues around their city. Being raised poor, working through barriers and eventually achieving many business successes, Mr. Hernandez promotes a strong ethic for using standard business practices and applies them to help low income families achieve their own wellness and success through housing and economic development.
Candice A.C. Hill
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