Professor Jose E. López comes from a proud Puerto Rican heritage. He believes strongly in social justice and social action. Lopez currently serves as the Executive Director of the Puerto Rican Cultural Center and his work there includes overseeing a Day Care Center, an AIDS program, the Cultural Center itself as well as working with a High School. Lopez has taught many community leaders such as Congressman Luis V. Gutiérrez, Senator Miguel del Valle, Representatives Berrios and Soto and Alderman Billy Ocasio.