Board of Directors

Maria Hinojosa

President of Futuro Unidad Hinojosa, Founder of Futuro Media, Anchor & Executive Producer of Latino USA

Maria Hinojosa is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, author, professor, and the founder of Futuro Media Group. A trailblazer in journalism, she has spent nearly 40 years carving out space in traditionally exclusive newsrooms, amplifying marginalized voices, and shedding light on overlooked stories to offer a more complex and accurate portrait of American society.

Since becoming the first Latina hired at NPR in 1985, Hinojosa has continuously pushed the boundaries of mainstream media, challenging dominant narratives and ensuring that diverse experiences and social injustices are reported with depth and authenticity. Her fearless storytelling has given voice to communities often ignored, redefining the American narrative through independent, multimedia journalism.

As the anchor and executive producer of Latino USA, the Peabody Award-winning radio program distributed by PRX, and co-host of In The Thick, Futuro Media’s acclaimed political podcast, Hinojosa has brought critical conversations about culture and politics to millions. Her work continues to challenge perspectives and elevate voices that have long been silenced. In 2022, she earned the Pulitzer Prize in audio reporting for Suave, a groundbreaking podcast from Futuro Studios and PRX. She is also a regular contributor on MSNBC, offering insightful commentary on pressing national and global issues.

Hinojosa’s career spans major networks, including PBS, CBS, WNBC, CNN, and NPR, where she reported on communities and issues often overlooked by mainstream media. She anchored the Emmy Award-winning talk show Maria Hinojosa: One-on-One on WGBH and, in 2011, became the first Latina to anchor a PBS FRONTLINE report, Lost in Detention, an investigation into immigrant detention centers that sparked national conversation and attention on Capitol Hill.

Her groundbreaking work has earned her numerous prestigious honors, including the Pulitzer Prize, four Emmy Awards, two Robert F. Kennedy Awards, the Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award, the Ruben Salazar Lifetime Achievement Award, the John Chancellor Award, the Nieman Foundation I.F. Stone Medal for Journalistic Independence, and the Studs Terkel Community Media Award. In 2024, she was honored with the W.M. Kiplinger Distinguished Contributions to Journalism Award from the National Press Foundation. She has also been recognized by People En Español as one of the 25 most powerful Latina women and was honored with her own day in October by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio.

A dedicated mentor and educator, Hinojosa has helped shape the next generation of journalists through her role as the Distinguished Journalist in Residence at Barnard College, her alma mater, where she has taught since 2019. Her impact has also been recognized with seven honorary degrees, celebrating her contributions to journalism and media. She is the author of four books, including Crews: Gang Members Talk to Maria Hinojosa, Raising Raul, and the critically acclaimed Once I Was You: A Memoir of Love and Hate in a Torn America, as well as its young readers’ edition, Once I Was You: Finding My Voice and Passing the Mic.

Deepa Donde

Board Chair and Secretary, Writer, Independent Producer, AUSTIN, TX

Deepa Donde is an independent film, television, and radio producer based in Austin, Texas. Her work has appeared on the following outlets: NPR, Huffington Post, PBS, BBC, CBS and NBC. In addition to her work with the Futuro Media Group, Deepa also serves on the board of The Austin Film Festival. She has in the past served on the advisory boards of Fusebox: Contemporary Multi-Disciplinary Art Festival, Youth Radio (NPR’s premier provider for youth-orientated content), Girls Impact The World Film Festival, as well as on the board of Ballet Austin.

Deepa received her Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honors in Medieval History from Brown University. She is close to completing her first independent narrative feature film, PERIPHERY, and is developing a documentary feature.

Theresa Barron-McKeagney

Board Vice Chair, Associate Dean, College of Public Affairs and Community Service at the University of Nebraska

Dr. Barron-McKeagney’ areas of teaching at the university are human behavior and the social Environment; diversity (Latinos, American Indians, minority elderly); social welfare policy; institutional oppression; administration; and social welfare planning. Her scholarship interests include qualitative research and diverse populations, specifically Latinos. She has authored several articles in the area of mentoring with diverse populations. She received her Ph.D. in Community and Human Resources from Teacher’s College at The University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1993; her M.S.W. from the School of Social Work at The University of Nebraska Omaha in 1986; and her B.S.W. from the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa in 1981.

In addition to serving on the Futuro Media board she serves on many others in Nebraska and Iowa, including, The Nebraska Families Collaborative, The Iowa West Foundation (Executive Committee-Secretary/Treasurer), Alegent Creighton Health Foundation, and the Douglas County Re-entry Council. Married to Don McKeagney, Theresa loves to watch college football and basketball and playing with two grandsons, Eli and Xavier.

Phillip Schreiber

Partner, Holland & Knight

Based in Chicago, Phillip is experienced in employment discrimination and wage and hour class and collective action litigation before federal and state administrative agencies and federal and state courts. He is also experienced in issues relating to drug and alcohol testing, the WARN Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, military leave, wrongful discharge, employee handbooks, employment contracts, covenants not to compete, separation agreements, unemployment compensation benefits claims and various other employment related matters. He also has expertise in traditional labor matters, including union elections, contract arbitration and proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board.

During his legal career, Phil has litigated a variety of complex commercial litigation matters. He also has gained significant experience counseling clients on a wide range of issues involving contract disputes and fraud claims.

Phil has appeared as a panelist on Chicago Tonight, a local television news program. He also has made numerous presentations to the Chicago Chapter of SHRM on a wide variety of employment law issues.

Jonathan García

Chief of Staff, The Partnership for Los Angeles Schools

Jonathan García is a strategic leader dedicated to transforming educational outcomes in some of Los Angeles’ most underserved communities. As Chief of Staff at The Partnership for Los Angeles Schools, he spearheads initiatives that address systemic inequities, empower educators, and uplift students across twenty public schools in Boyle Heights, South LA, and Watts, transforming these schools into beacons of possibility through meaningful investments, driving measurable improvements in student achievement.

Jonathan brings over a decade of experience in the public and nonprofit sectors, where he has consistently delivered results. At Portland Public Schools, he was instrumental in executing a multi-year strategic plan that impacted 43,000 students while managing a $2.1 billion annual budget. His work in communication, government relations, and community engagement has helped align district initiatives with students’ needs and the community’s expectations.

Recognized for his ability to secure and steward resources, Jonathan co-founded two nonprofits that raised over $50 million for educational initiatives, earning him a spot on Forbes’ “30 Under 30 in Education” list. His approach to leadership is grounded in collaboration, strategic foresight, and a deep commitment to equity.

Jonathan holds degrees in Philosophy and Sociology, an MA in Management from Azusa Pacific University, and a Chief of Staff Executive Certification from Oxford University’s Saïd Business School. He serves on the boards of Get Schooled and Futuro Media Group and is the past Board Chair of the Portland Trail Blazers Foundation.

Maria Teresa Rojas

Management Consultant

Maria Teresa Rojas is a senior executive with extensive experience building institutions, developing programs, and implementing grantmaking strategies. She specializes in startup programs. Among them, founding and directing the Open Society Foundations’ International Migration Initiative, creating a funder collaborative in Central America and Mexico, and building a television network for the City of New York. She recently concluded her long career with the Open Society Foundations. She is working now as a management consultant and serving as associate director of the Herstory Writers Network, where she leads strategic planning and the carceral justice programs. She also serves on the Proteus Fund Board of Directors.

In her earlier career, Maria Teresa worked as a journalist, filmmaker, radio correspondent, and television producer. She currently serves on the board of Ayiti Demen|Haiti Tomorrow. Previously, she served on several boards, including Hispanics in Philanthropy, New York Women’s Foundation, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees, and the Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law at the University of New South Wales. Maria Teresa was born in Bogota, Colombia. She has traveled extensively on all seven continents and considers New York City and New Jersey my home.

Brenda Camacho

Board Treasurer | Chief Financial and Operations Officer, Center for Disaster Philanthropy

Brenda Camacho is a seasoned executive with over two decades of experience and has been a stalwart leader in the non-profit sector.

With a diverse background spanning various facets of organizational management, including operations, finance, accounting, HR, and IT,

Brenda has left a mark on every institution she has been part of. Her inclusive leadership approach has helped steer organizations toward achieving their missions, amplifying their impact, and driving positive change.

As a DEI leader, she has contributed significantly to shaping organizational diversity and inclusion policies and strategies, advocating for equity in all facets of operations, and championing equitable hiring practices.

She has been awarded nonprofit CFO honors by the Washington Business Journal and DCA Live.

Brenda holds a Master’s of Accounting from the HW Huizenga Business School of Nova Southeastern University and lives in Leesburg, VA.

Yolette García

Higher Education/Journalism

Yolette García joined SMU’s Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development in 2008 as Assistant Dean for External Affairs and Outreach, where she developed strategies for communications and promotion. In 2020, she became Assistant Dean for Diversity, Inclusion, and Communication. She recently retired from her position. Yolette is a veteran public broadcasting journalist and previously served as manager for KERA television and radio, the North Texas public broadcasting stations. She was the co-recipient of a 1994 Emmy for KERA’s national documentary, After Goodbye, an AIDS Story and she served the public broadcasting organization in various capacities for 25 years. She was honored by the Press Club of Dallas in 2017 with the North Texas Legend Award for a distinguished career. She received her B.A. in Art History at Wellesley College in 1977 and graduated Summa Cum Laude from SMU with an M.A. in Art History in 1983.

 

Bill Ong Hing

Professor of Law and Migration Studies

Bill Ong Hing is a Professor of Law and Migration Studies at the University of San Francisco, and Professor of Law and Asian American Studies Emeritus, at U.C. Davis. He founded the Immigrant Legal Resource Center in San Francisco 1979 and helps to direct the USF Immigration & Deportation Defense Clinic. Professor Hing teaches Immigration Law & Policy, Introduction to Migration Studies, and Rebellious Lawyering. Throughout his career, Professor Hing has pursued social justice by combining community work, litigation, and scholarship. His books include Humanizing Immigration: How to Transform Our Racist and Unjust System (2023), American Presidents, Deportations, and Human Rights Violations (2019), Immigration Law and Social Justice (2018); Ethical Borders—NAFTA, Globalization and Mexican Migration (2010); Deporting Our Souls—Values, Morality, and Immigration Policy (2006), Defining America Through Immigration Policy (2004), and Making and Remaking Asian America Through Immigration Policy (1993). He was co-counsel in the U.S. Supreme Court asylum precedent-setting case INS v. Cardoza-Fonseca (1987) and also represented the State Bar of California before the California Supreme Court in In re Sergio Garcia (2014) involving bar membership for undocumented law graduates.