Honoring the Life and Legacy of Alfredo B. Calderon-Santini, Executive Director of ASPIRA Inc. of Pennsylvania, for his lifelong commitment to advancing quality education for every child in the City of Philadelphia.

Honoring the Life and Legacy of Alfredo B. Calderon-Santini, Executive Director of ASPIRA Inc. of Pennsylvania, for his lifelong commitment to advancing quality education for every child in the City of Philadelphia. WHEREAS, Alfredo, a beloved native of Bayamón, Puerto Rico, and a cherished Philadelphian, called North Philadelphia his home for several decades. A proud graduate of Saint Joseph's University. He dedicated his life to serving others and ensuring that every child in our City had access to quality learning; and WHEREAS, His call to service began in the United States Army and later led him to ASPIRA Inc. of Pennsylvania. At ASPIRA, Inc., Alfredo transformed a small non-profit into one of our community’s largest educational and community enrichment hubs focused on providing Latino students and children from underserved neighborhoods with quality education; and WHEREAS, For the past two decades, Alfredo's innovative leadership at ASPIRA, Inc. has brought about a tremendous transformation in the lives of thousands of families in Hunting Park, Olney, and Kensington. His unwavering commitment to the community has made our neighborhood a better place to live and has inspired many to follow in his footsteps; and WHEREAS, Alfredo had a vision when he expanded ASPIRA, Inc.: to provide the highest quality education to every child, regardless of cultural background or zip code. He recognized the need for Black and Brown students to have equal access to educational opportuniti…