HSC Staff

Octavio A. Hinojosa Mier is an accomplished non-profit executive who is also recognized for his vision and leadership in promoting the U.S. Hispanic community as a strategic partner for both domestic and international stakeholders. Recently, he served as the Chief Operations Officer (COO) for the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SAHCC), the first chamber of commerce in San Antonio, and the first Hispanic chamber in America to be accredited by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

 

Prior to his appointment to the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber in January, 2011, Octavio served as the inaugural Executive Director of the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI), a non-profit and non-partisan organization dedicated to promoting the positive advancement of the diverse US Hispanic community in the public, private, and non-profit sectors, as well as in the international community.

 

Octavio holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Latin American Studies from the University of Kansas and a Master of Public Administration degree from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University, the nation’s top public affairs school. Bilingual in English and Spanish, he is also conversant in French and Portuguese.

 

He has a proven track-record in organization management, program development and fundraising. Over seven years of Federal Government experience with the U.S. Department of State and U.S. House of Representatives. A strong team leader with positive outlook on challenges, excellent reputation for confidentiality, personal integrity and work ethic. Effective decision-making and communication skills. Active non-profit board member of various local and national organizations.