The work of Ambassador of El Salvador to the US continues to celebrate diversity & youth education

WASHINGTON - Feb. 14, 2019 - PRLog -- Dr. Clayton Lawrence, President and CEO of LEAP LLC, was honored to attend a private reception, hosted by Dr. Canjura de Centeno, on February 13 at the Embassy of El Salvador, in celebration of the Latino Student Fund 25^thanniversary. He joined Maria Fernanda Borja, President and CEO of Latino Student Fund, with whom he has collaborated on initiatives that benefit minority youth in Washington, D.C., and the surrounding areas.

Dr. Canjura de Centeno's appointment in Washington, D.C., followed a medical career managing health institutions in El Salvador. She holds a master's degree in public health, which she received from José Simeón Cañas Central American University, and a medical degree, earned at the University of El Salvador. She went on to work in foreign ministry and completed two prior assignments as ambassador in both Guatemala and Russia, among other roles. It is her commitment to the higher education of Latinos that most strikes a chord with fellow physician, Dr. Lawrence.

"Dr. Canjura de Centeno is making great things happen for the Latino population both here in Washington, D.C., and abroad and it is a privilege to attend an event that honors the commitment to introducing opportunities for those who otherwise may fall through the cracks," Dr. Lawrence said. "The Latino Student Fund mission – to provide opportunities for a strong academic foundation to underserved PreK through 12^th-grade students of Hispanic descent – blends well with our own mission at LEAP Foundation DC to bridge the gap between hope and achievement for minority and disadvantaged youth."

According to the LSF website, the organization offers academic support for at-risk students, alleviating barriers to higher education among first generation youth. In addition, the nonprofit's programming empowers Latino families to serve as strong advocates for their children.

For LEAP Foundation DC, the goal is simple: Address unmet social and health needs of the people of the District of Columbia. By providing educational and training opportunities, LEAP's programs advocate for the health and wellness of community members, deliver services to individuals and families in need, support location organizations in their efforts to improve their community and provide a stage for those who are overlooked and disregarded.

"It is clear that our organizations strive to create a healthy, vibrant community and a future that is full of opportunity and success for individuals that we recognize as incredibly deserving human beings," Dr. Lawrence said. "LEAP is not only making this happen at a local level, but on national and global levels, as well. Most recently, we have offered support to Mentor Me India and Kids Run Miami, both programs that align perfectly with our dedication to the health, wellness and education of our youth."

ABOUT LEAP LLC

Driven by a mentality of servant leadership, Lawrence Executive Alliance of Professionals (LEAP), LLC, has been providing superior quality healthcare for active duty, veteran and civilian patients since 2007. Dr. Clayton Lawrence, a decorated and respected veteran of the United States Army, saw the need for a company that would operate with a new philosophy to bring forth excellence in the healthcare industry. Staffing medical facilities across the country with physicians, health educators, medical examiners and more, LEAP has been recognized with several awards of excellence and is certified by the Small Business Administration. Winning the Washington Business Journal Minority Business Leader Award for 2014 was just the beginning of much-deserved recognition for positive changes in the District of Columbia and across the nation. Dr. Lawrence and LEAP, LLC, were selected as the 2015 Washington, D.C., Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Person of the Year. In 2016, Dr. Lawrence was honored when he was entered into The Congressional Record for his work in business and civic leadership throughout the greater Washington, D.C., region and abroad. Later that year, he received a White House Letter of Commendation from President Barack Obama for his work with LEAP, LLC.  LEAP, LLC's nonprofit partner organization, LEAP Foundation DC, has been building bridges between hope and achievement in the District of Columbia and the surrounding communities since 2009. The group works to address the unmet social and health needs of the area's people and, among other accolades, was recognized in 2014 with the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit Award. For more information, visit https://www.leap4staffing.com or https://www.leapfoundationdc.org.