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29th Annual DATOS: The State of Arizona’s Hispanic Market Keynote Speakers

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Dr. Judith (Judy) Robles is a dedicated professional with more than 15 years of experience at Arizona State University in a variety of roles across multiple campuses. A proud first-generation college graduate, she now serves as Associate Director in Sun Devil Athletics, where she walks alongside student-athletes and their families to support them throughout their experience. Judy speaks to schools, organizations, and events, sharing her story of faith, resilience, and perseverance. Her message draws from her experience as the mother of Anthony Robles, ASU NCAA Wrestling Champion, Hall of Famer, and motivational speaker, whose inspiring life is featured in the 2024 American biographical sports drama film about her son. She is also the author of the upcoming book Raising Unstoppable, which reflects on her path of raising a child with one leg while raising four other children, offering encouragement and hope to families. In addition, she is collaborating with Anthony on a children’s book about his wrestling story to inspire early readers. Beyond her professional and speaking roles, Judy is a mother of five, all of whom are college graduates, including four proud Sun Devils, and she is a nana to eleven. Rooted in her faith and devoted to her family, she continues to inspire and uplift others through her words and example.
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Dr. Mark Hugo Lopez is Director of Race and Ethnicity Research at Pew Research Center, where he leads planning of the Center’s research agenda focused on chronicling the diverse, ever-changing racial and ethnic landscape of the United States. He is an expert on issues of racial and ethnic identity, Latino politics and culture, the U.S. Hispanic and Asian American populations, global and domestic immigration, and the U.S. demographic landscape. Lopez was previously the Center’s director of Global Migration and Demography, and of Hispanic research.

Lopez is the co-editor of “Adjusting to a World in Motion: Trends in Global Migration and Migration Policy.” He is a co-author of “The Future of the First Amendment” and has contributed chapters to several books about voting and young Latinos.

Prior to joining Pew Research Center, Lopez served as a research assistant professor at the University of Maryland’s School of Public Policy and as research director of the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE).

Lopez received his doctorate in economics from Princeton University. He is an author of reports about the Hispanic electorate, Hispanic identity and immigration. Lopez frequently appears in national and international media in both Spanish and English.

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