GM Diversity Initiatives Recognized by USHLI

(3BL Media / theCSRfeed) Detroit, MI – February 27, 2012 – The U.S. Hispanic Leadership Institute, one of the most powerful nationally and internationally recognized Latino organizations in the country, will present the “Corporate Visionary Award” to Alma Guajardo-Crossley, Director of Diversity Initiatives for General Motors, tonight during the Corporate and Community Leadership Awards Dinner at the 30th National Conference of the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute being held in Chicago.

  "We are pleased to present this award to General Motors for its dedication to diversity and inclusion and for its long history of commitment to investing time, energy and resources towards education and the advancement of the Latinos," said Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr., President of USHLI. “For years, Alma has championed and expanded GM’s impressive agenda of support for the Hispanic community”.   The award is presented to those who have achieved success as corporate leaders and whose work influences progress and positively impacts Latinos.   “It is an honor to be recognized by USHLI,” said Guajardo-Crossley. “At GM we know that Latinos are critical to our success. We are proud to partner with USHLI in the effort to provide leadership empowerment opportunities to Hispanic youth,” she added.   At the National Conference, General Motors announced a partnership with USHLI, the largest cross-generational Hispanic conference in the nation, attracting high school and college students, young and mid-career professionals, and senior citizens. The partnership includes a GM vehicle donation consisting of a 2012 Buick Verano, the luxury brand’s newest sedan, to help raise funds for the institute. The general public will be invited to participate in a raffle for an opportunity to win the car.     About General Motors General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM, TSX: GMM) and its partners produce vehicles in 30 countries, and the company has leadership positions in the world's largest and fastest-growing automotive markets.  GM’s brands include Chevrolet and Cadillac, as well as Baojun, Buick, GMC, Holden, Isuzu, Jiefang, Opel, Vauxhall and Wuling. More information on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety, security and information services, can be found at http://www.gm.com.   About USHLI USHLI is a Chicago-based national nonprofit, nonpartisan, tax-exempt organization that promotes education, civic participation, and leadership development for Latinos and other similarly disenfranchised groups. USHLI is a member of the Board of Directors of HACR, the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility, and NHLA, the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda.   About the 2012 National Conference The USHLI National Conference is the largest cross-generational Hispanic conference in the nation, attracting high school and college students, young and mid-career professionals, senior citizens, and public officials representing all levels of government.   This year’s theme titled: 30 Yrs. of Excellence: Redefining Leadership and Transforming Our Nation celebrates the organization’s success leading the growth and development of Latino youth for the past 30 years.