December Acts of Kindness – Mari Del Carmen Aponte ‘70

This month, we have chosen Mari Del Carmen Aponte ’70 as our December Act of Kindness. Ambassador Aponte, recipient of the William J. Clothier II Memorial Award at the Pan-American Association of Philadelphia luncheon held on October 25th, 2017, graciously agreed to become a mentor for Blue White Scholar Loren Paz. Mari Aponte is the former Acting Assistant Secretary of State for the Western Hemisphere and the U.S. Ambassador to El Salvador during the Obama Administration. Ambassador Aponte practices law in Washington, DC and Puerto Rico, and has previously served as Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration National Office in Washington, DC. She earned her B.A. in Political Science from Rosemont College, a Masters of Arts in Theater from Villanova University, and a J.D. from Temple University.

The Pan American Association of Philadelphia traces its roots to 1940, when a handful of academic, military, and social individuals saw a need for greater collaboration between the nations of the Western Hemisphere, and decided to form an organization dedicated to that purpose. Since its inception, the Association has been continuously involved in promoting cultural, educational and economic activities to increase understanding and cooperation among the peoples of the Americas.

The Association is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to advancing Pan-Americanism in the Greater Philadelphia region. Today, this region is home to more than 500,000 residents who trace their roots to Latin America, making the need for greater cultural understanding expressed by the Association’s founders even more relevant. The Pan American Association is the oldest civic organization focusing on Latin-American issues in the Delaware Valley.

The Pan American Association of Philadelphia established the William J. Clothier II Memorial Award in 2003, to recognize individuals who have distinguished themselves in their careers, and who have made significant contributions to the Hispanic community. This great distinction commemorates the courage, drive, and entrepreneurial spirit of Association founding member Bill Clothier, and celebrates the life and accomplishments of this very special member of the “Greatest Generation”. Throughout his life, Bill Clothier exemplified the best traits of the new world Americas: stellar achievements, the competitive drive of risk takers, and a bold and gallant spirit.

Ambassador Aponte, who has deep and longstanding ties to Philadelphia, is a truly worthy recipient and has been honored with the 2017 William J. Clothier II Memorial Award.

This month, we have chosen Mari Del Carmen Aponte ’70 as our December Act of Kindness. Ambassador Aponte, recipient of the William J. Clothier II Memorial Award at the Pan-American Association of Philadelphia luncheon held on October 25th, 2017, graciously agreed to become a mentor for Blue White Scholar Loren Paz. Mari Aponte is the former Acting Assistant Secretary of State for the Western Hemisphere and the U.S. Ambassador to El Salvador during the Obama Administration. Ambassador Aponte practices law in Washington, DC and Puerto Rico, and has previously served as Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration National Office in Washington, DC. She earned her B.A. in Political Science from Rosemont College, a Masters of Arts in Theater from Villanova University, and a J.D. from Temple University.

The Pan American Association of Philadelphia traces its roots to 1940, when a handful of academic, military, and social individuals saw a need for greater collaboration between the nations of the Western Hemisphere, and decided to form an organization dedicated to that purpose. Since its inception, the Association has been continuously involved in promoting cultural, educational and economic activities to increase understanding and cooperation among the peoples of the Americas.

The Association is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to advancing Pan-Americanism in the Greater Philadelphia region. Today, this region is home to more than 500,000 residents who trace their roots to Latin America, making the need for greater cultural understanding expressed by the Association’s founders even more relevant. The Pan American Association is the oldest civic organization focusing on Latin-American issues in the Delaware Valley.

The Pan American Association of Philadelphia established the William J. Clothier II Memorial Award in 2003, to recognize individuals who have distinguished themselves in their careers, and who have made significant contributions to the Hispanic community. This great distinction commemorates the courage, drive, and entrepreneurial spirit of Association founding member Bill Clothier, and celebrates the life and accomplishments of this very special member of the “Greatest Generation”. Throughout his life, Bill Clothier exemplified the best traits of the new world Americas: stellar achievements, the competitive drive of risk takers, and a bold and gallant spirit.

Ambassador Aponte, who has deep and longstanding ties to Philadelphia, is a truly worthy recipient and has been honored with the 2017 William J. Clothier II Memorial Award.