Luis Quiros

Born of Puerto Rican blood, raised on the streets of Harlem, Luis Quiros has striven throughout his life--as a scholar, activist, community organizer, social commentator, educator and upcoming author--against the marginalization of himself and others. Remarkably, those who know him well will note that "Q," as he is affectionately known, balances very well the responsibilities of all those roles while never compromising his values in the pursuit of justice and self-righteousness. He has never forgotten his humble roots, has never strayed from those who are struggling and at risk; ever remaining a friend and tireless advocate for every person's right to his own dignity, humanity and hope for the future.

Education and the right of every person to have access to it was instinctively something Luis Quiros pursued from a very early age. What his childhood and the "street smarts" he gathered taught him was that a partnership with scholarship had to be formed in order to achieve one's goals; that scholarship builds the foundation for the realization of any dream but the design comes from within yourself, your values and your experiences.