Human rights activist Enrique Morones wil be honored by the University of San Diego on April 27
Morones is the founder and president of Border Angels, whose volunteers work to save the lives of individuals crossing the mountains and deserts along the U.S.-Mexico border. At hundreds of rescue stations, the group provides food, water and clothing to help those facing the extreme heat and cold in those areas.
Morones, who earned a master’s degree in executive leadership from USD in 2002, will receive the Bishop Charles Francis Buddy Award for Contributions to Humanitarian Causes.
“Enrique is a ‘changemaker’ who has used the knowledge and leadership skills he acquired at USD to save lives and help make the world a better place,” said USD President Mary Lyons. “He exemplifies USD’s mission of excellence and service and we are very proud to honor him.”
Morones was also the first person to create and direct a Latino marketing department in major league sports as the vice president of Latino marketing for the San Diego Padres between 1995 and 2001. He also served as president of the San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce from 1996 to 1998. In 2009 he became the first U.S.-born man to receive Mexico’s National Human Rights Award.
The 18th Annual Alumni Honors celebration on April 27 will recognize nine outstanding University of San Diego alumni for career achievement, contributions to humanitarian causes, extraordinary athletic success and exemplary service to USD. The cocktail-attire event begins at 6 p.m. with the awards ceremony in the Joan B. Kroc Institute of Peace & Justice, followed by a gourmet soiree and live music under the stars. Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased at www.sandiego.edu/alumnihonors or by calling (619) 260-7889
