A tireless woman, passionate about art, culture and education, and always committed to her community, Verica Esc ez Mart ez received the 2022 Ohtli Award presented by the government of Mexico through the Institute of Mexicans Abroad "IME" and the Consulate General of Mexico in San Francisco.
And Verónica, Mexican by birth and who has lived in the Bay Area for more than thirty years, has become a reference not only for migrants of Hispanic origin, but in general for the entire community of Redwood City, California. Especially since May 17, 2009, when she founded the community, cultural, educational and sports center Cultural Center House.
It was the General Council of Music in San Francisco, Remedios G ez Arnau, who gave the recognition to the community manager: