Houston’s next generation of media storytellers will be at the HAHMP Scholarship Gala.
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Join a night of celebration, impact, and meet the changemakers in our local media industry.
The 2026 Sylvan Rodriguez Scholarship Gala
40th Anniversary
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 8PM
VIP Individual $300 ($250 Early Bird)
Individual $250 ($200 Early Bird)
Early Bird member discount, $50 off
Runs until June 30
HAHMP's March Monthly Member's Meeting @ Up and Above Media Studios!
A huge thank you to Up and Above Media Studios for hosting our latest HAHMP Member’s Meeting!
Members had a fantastic time touring their state-of-the-art facilities and seeing firsthand where new media happens. From high-end production suites to workspaces, it’s clear why they are a leader in our media landscape.
Visit them at: 7151 Office City Dr Suite 142, Houston, TX 77087
Looking for a professional space for your next project? Check them out!
MASQUERADE
a black and white affair
MOONLIGHT
in the
FRIDAY OCTOBER 3RD, 2025
6:30 PM
THE BALLROOM AT BAYOU PLACE
EVENT GALLERY
WHO WAS SYLVAN RODRIGUEZ?
Sylvan Rodriguez (1948–2000) was a beloved television journalist and anchor in Houston, best known for his work at KHOU Channel 11.
Over a 23-year broadcasting career, he became a trusted local figure and a pioneer for Latinos in media.
His legacy lives on through the Sylvan Rodriguez Foundation Scholarship, Sylvan Rodriguez Public Park, and Houston ISD’s Sylvan Rodriguez Elementary School, both honoring his contributions to journalism and the community.
Remembered for his professionalism and warmth, Rodriguez left a lasting mark on Houston’s media landscape. HAHMP honors his trajectory and example by celebrating his name throughout our Annual Gala.
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President
Mayra Moreno
Mayra Moreno has been an anchor for ABC13 Eyewitness News since joining the station in October 2015.
Mayra was born in Guanajuato, Mexico, and raised in Houston, Texas where she attended the University of Houston and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a double major in Journalism and Spanish.
Vice President
Jackie Gil
Jackie Gil is a Houston communications strategist with nearly 20 years in journalism, crisis response, and brand strategy.
She is the State Director of Communications at AARP Texas and previously led major public messaging efforts in Houston. A champion of Latino storytelling, she works to strengthen Houston’s Hispanic media community.
Fundraiser Chair
Viri Maldonado
Viri Maldonado is the founder of Social Click PR. The agency represents clients like Ford Latino, Correa Family Foundation, Grupo de Teatro Indigo, and many others.
Viri is a graduate from the University of Houston. For fun, Viri enjoys traveling and discovering new cuisines.
Membership Chair
Samara Perez
Samara Perez serves as the assistant director of Lemonade Day Houston. She hosts MLS NEXT Pro broadcasts and is a soccer sideline reporter for TUDN Houston 93.3 FM.
Samara earned her B.A. in Journalism with a concentration in Broadcasting and a Spanish minor from Texas Southern University in May 2020.
Secretary
Johanna Sanchez
Johanna is a Sales Assistant at Urban One. Previously, she was the TV Traffic Coordinator at Estrella Media.
After graduating from UHD, she worked at Audacy, where she served as a Producer for Sports Radio 610 and had the privilege of being the Producer for Mega 101’s Houston Texans games.
Treasurer
Frank Morales
Frank has served as treasurer of HAHMP since 2007, helping the organization record all financial needs and requirements as a non-profit.
Currently he is the senior finance director for Telemundo Houston and Telemundo McAllen.
Social Media Chair
Trey Serna
Trey is an experienced media professional working in strategic communications and media relations at HISD.
He previously anchored the morning news for the ABC affiliate in South Texas and holds a BA in Journalism from the University of Texas–Pan American.
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Scholarship Chair
Alyssa Gabrielle Rodriguez
Alyssa, a Houstonian and former HAHMP scholarship recipient, joins HAHMP as the 2026 Scholarship Chair. After 12 years in Los Angeles, she built an on‑camera career with guest roles on 17+ network shows, national commercials, and extensive dubbing work. Now back in Houston, she continues acting, teaches teens and adults, mentors at SXSW, and serves on multiple arts and nonprofit committees.
A Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University of Houston in Broadcast Journalism and minored International Marketing, she hosted UH’s Intuition and interned at ABC13.
