User:Carloscruzfornewark/sandbox

Carlos Cruz is native from the Dominican Republic, born on May 19th, 1970 in the city of San Cristobal. He has two children, Carlos Jose and Marilen. He obtained the degree of Electrical Engineer (1995) As many other immigrants, He moved to USA and became a citizen, He has resided in the city of Newark ever since He came to the US. He has always been an active member in the community, involved and groups such as; Conference of Dominican Affairs " CODA", Quisqueyanos Unidos, Merchants and Professional Newark Association; Mr. Cruz has been characterized as a strong fighter for the development and advancement of the Latino Community in the City of Newark.

ACHIEVEMENTS On July 1rst, 2009 He founded the nonprofit community “Association for development and promotion of the Hispanic Community", Where English classes, computer classes as well as preparation for the citizenship exam are being offered to the community with no cost.

Hispanic Fellowship Dinner 2010 (Manor, Belleville NJ) Seminars for Non-profit organizations 2011 (Rutgers University, NEWARK NJ) Unification Dinner of the Newark Dominican Community 2012 (Hispanic Restaurant, NEWARK NJ) On 2012 He was elected as fifteen districts Democratic Delegate to the 2012 Democratic National Convention, to work in the Re-election of President Barack Obama as a candidate of the Democratic Party. He also worked for Cory Booker in 2006-2010 as well as 2010-2014, as a challenges and poll worker.

He is also a writer in local newspapers always carrying uplifting message and He has also participated in the organization of various events in the community of Newark.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

- Goodwill Ambassador 2012 (Duarte Institute of Newark).

- Worthy of the Statue of Juan Pablo Duarte Patricio 2012 (Duarte Institute of Newark).

- Oustanding Services 2009 (Dominican Parade and Festival of Essex).

- Special Guest 2009, 2010 (Dominican Parade and Festival of Essex).

- Community Leader 2011 and 2012 ((Dominican Parade and Festival of Essex).

- Dominican Meritorious Award 2013 (Quisqueya International). www.carloscruzfornewark.com[1]