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Dr. Robert J Renteria

Chairman, From the Barrio Foundation

Civic Leader/International Award-Winning Latino Author

I am using my life experiences, business expertise, and leadership skills to help address conditions that lead to violence, delinquency, drugs, and gangs while promoting education, personal pride, accomplishment, and self-esteem. The books, From the Barrio to the Board Room, with the curriculum From the Barrio to the Classroom, Graphic novel, Mi Barrio, and the Activity coloring book Little Barrio are demonstrating that dreams can be realized through education, determination, perseverance, and hard work. I endeavor to inspire and motivate others so they accept ownership of their education and acquire the social values to realize repeated success throughout their lives and contribute as effective mentors to others.


ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS AN AUTHOR

  • 2023 Dr. Robert Renteria received The Ambassador for Peace award from the United Peace Federation and the Interreligious Federation for World Peace

  • 2020 Dr. Renteria was proudly appointed the Hero of the World by the WBC-World Boxing Council.

  • 2019 Robert Renteria received an International Honorary Doctorate Degree for his outstanding leadership in academics, social projects, and contributions to the improvement of humanity.

  • 2018 the 3D Kid Barrio animation teaser was created to reach younger kids by promoting anti-bullying.

  • 2017 Robert Renteria was appointed by the WBC – World Boxing Council as a  Youth Ambassador representing kids (boys & girls) in 171 countries.

  • 2017 Mr. Renteria was honored with The Maestro Award for Community Service on a National Level by Latino Leaders Magazine.

  • 2016 Robert’s book “From the Barrio to the Board Room” was turned into a Chicago-based play performed and produced by inner-city youth and funded by ASM.

  • 2015 Mr. Renteria was selected as one of Chicago’s Who’s Who Hispanic Leaders.

  • 2014 Robert Renteria was featured as Chicago’s Very Own WGN 9.

  • 2013 Mr. Renteria was the first Latino in the world to ever receive two National Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards for his work as a civil rights leader and a Latino voice in educational reform.

  • 2012 Mr. Renteria’s graphic novel “Mi Barrio” was voted the best comic book in Latin America, Spain, and the United States of America for addressing youth issues.

  • 2011 Robert Renteria was again the first Latino in the world to ever receive an International Outstanding Humanitarian Award for promoting global peace and education.

  • 2010 Mr. Renteria was voted Chicago’s Latino Business Professional of the Year by over 45,000 Chicago Latino business professionals.


 
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Barrio Books & Program

The school and faith-inspired curriculum are Donated FREE (at no cost) to all Middle Schools, High Schools, After School Programs, Colleges, Universities, Social Services, Youth Prisons, Jails, Prisons, Domestic Violence Agencies, Churches, Corporations, and ALL Youth Based Organizations.

Robert’s books “From the Barrio to the Board Room, Mi Barrio and Little Barrio” are being taught in classrooms across America and in 25 other countries around the world!

“Don’t let where you came from dictate who you are, but let it be part of who you become.” – Robert Renteria, cover, From the Barrio to the Board Room

Website: www.fromthebarrio.com

Google: Robert Renteria to learn more

Speaking engagements call:  312-933-5619

To get your FREE copy sent to you electronically, e-mail: Robert@fromthebarrio.com