Jose Antonio Tijerino

Advisor | Hispanic Heritage Foundation

“When we’re open to sharing ideas and perspectives as well as data, everyone benefits.”

Jose Antonio Tijerino is President and CEO of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, a national nonprofit focused on education, workforce, social impact, and culture. Under Jose Antonio, HHF has been honored by the White House, Congress, Fortune 500 companies, other nonprofits, and the Government of Mexico. He is also Executive Producer of the Hispanic Heritage Awards at the Kennedy Center. Prior, he was an executive at Fannie Mae Foundation, Nike, Burson Marsteller, and Cohn & Wolfe. Jose Antonio co-founded the Code as a Second Language initiative and the Latinos on Fast Track Institute, among others. As host of the Fritanga podcast, he presents Latino culture and perspectives, with guests ranging from celebrities to policymakers to opinion leaders. A Salinas Fellow at the Aspen Institute, Jose Antonio earned a BS in journalism from the University of Maryland and a PhD of humane letters from The Chicago School.