The Tampa Hispanic Bar Foundation is the charitable arm of the Tampa Hispanic Bar Association and its mission is to promote and support projects,  programs, and other initiatives for the advancement of Hispanic law students and lawyers;  diversity and professionalism within the legal community; and encourage legal access  and assistance to the underserved Hispanic community.

2025-2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OFFICERS

Andres N. Oliveros

Andres N. Oliveros

Co-Chair

Jenay E. Lurato

Jenay E. Iurato

Co-Chair

Bart R. Valdes

Bart R. Valdes

Treasurer

Victoria Cruz-Garcia

Victoria Cruz-Garcia

Secretary

DIRECTORS

The Honorable Miriam V. Valkenburg

The Honorable

Miriam V. Valkenburg

Director

John Schifino

John Schifino

Director

Luis Martinez-Monfort

Luis Martinez-Monfort

Director

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Amy Ruiz

Director

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Councilman Luis Viera

Director

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Luis A. Cabassa

Director

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Lourdes Bernal-Dixon

Director

Amy Ruiz

Amy Ruiz

Director

Councilman Luis Viera

Councilman Luis Viera

Director

Luis A. Cabassa

Luis A. Cabassa

Director

Lourdes Bernal-Dixon President Bernal-Dixon Law, P.A

Lourdes Bernal-Dixon

Director

FundadorES

IN PROFOUND APPRECIATION, WE RECOGNIZE OUR FUNDADORES – THE VISIONARIES WHOSE FORESIGHT LAID OUR FOUNDATION

Luis A. “Tony” Cabassa
Victoria Cruz-Garcia
Kevin and Jenay Iurato

Andres and Leah Oliveros

Carmen Sordo-Gordon
Laura Turbe-Capaz

BECOME A FOUNDING MEMBER – A LIMITED TIME OPPORTUNITY

Help us write the next chapter of our legacy. Join the Founding Circle today and forever cement your place in our history. As a Fundador or Fundadora, your multi-year commitment isn’t just a donation; it’s the vital endowment that builds the foundation for Hispanic legal excellence for generations. Join now to ensure your name is permanently honored alongside the Fundadores referenced above who started it all, and across all future platforms and materials, to be celebrated in every chapter of our future. Please email aoliveros@oliveroslaw.com and jenay@iuratolawfirm.com for more information.