This award seeks to identify a University of Virginia staff member, alum, or faculty member whose work has contributed significantly to the Hispanic and Latino/e community.
Claudia Quintero (Col ’11)
Claudia is a distinguished alumna of the University of Virginia (UVA), where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in 2011. During her time at UVA, Claudia was honored with the Bolívar Network Book Scholarship in 2010, recognizing her contributions and achievements within the Hispanic and Latinx community. Following her graduation, she remained deeply engaged with the UVA community, dedicating her efforts to the Bolívar Network, an organization committed to fostering connections among Hispanic and Latino/e alumni and students. She served as Board Chair of the Bolívar Network from 2019-2024, a period marked by significant growth and enhanced scholarship opportunities for alumni and students. Her unwavering commitment to education, leadership, and community service continues to inspire and effect positive change within the UVA community and beyond.