Congratulations to Lua Project’s Estela Diaz Knott, Scholars Latino Initiative director of development Christopher Clymer Kurtz, and 11 others for being named Persona de Poder 2026 honorees by Radio Poder 1380! They will be recognized at a reception at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture in Richmond on October 10.
Diaz Knott is no stranger to SLI, as Lua Project’s fifth SLI appearance will be this November at Celebración de SLI’s Million Dollar Año, which will highlight the accomplishments of SLI scholars and help lay the foundation for increased support for students in coming years.
Clymer Kurtz has led fundraising efforts to support SLI’s college access programming and scholarships since 2019. This year SLI passed the $1 million mark in total SLI financial aid awarded to students since its incorporation.
Among prior Persona de Poder nominees are SLI board member Amelia Castañeda, former board member Cecilia Barbosa, program director Ester Orellana, former advisory council member Lyons Sanchezconcha, and many others who are friends and supporters of SLI.
