The Hispanic College Fund today elected Lockheed Martin Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Dr. Ray O Johnson, to its board of directors. Dr. Johnson offers an array of experience to the board and he will assist in guiding the Hispanic College Fund toward continued success.

As Lockheed Martin's CTO, Dr. Johnson provides corporate leadership in the strategic areas of technology and engineering, and provides direction and oversight to more than 70,000 engineers and scientists working on more than 4,000 programs. Dr. Johnson also leads the Corporation's Advanced Concepts Organization and the Center for Innovation, a world-class laboratory for collaborative experimentation and analysis involving Lockheed Martin, its customers and industry partners.

"We are excited about the new insights Dr. Johnson will bring as a new addition to our board of directors," said Walter Nagel, board chair of the Hispanic College Fund board of directors. "Dr. Johnson brings a wealth of experience in science, technology, engineering, and math; industries that are in high-need for our students and important to the entire nation."

Recognizing the critical need to build the technical workforce of the future, Lockheed Martin is a leader in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. This year, the Corporation has set a goal to reach nearly three million students with standards-based STEM curriculum.

Lockheed Martin has also been a devoted sponsor of Hispanic College Fund programs since 1999. The Corporation has consistently contributed funds for scholarships and programs and employee volunteers who genuinely express a firm belief in the success of the students.

"A diverse, educated workforce is fundamental to national security and economic strength," said Dr. Johnson. "Lockheed Martin is committed to supporting the talent, skills and expertise of the next generation of innovators, many of whom may one day join Lockheed Martin. The Hispanic College Fund is an exceptional partner in advancing these ambitious education goals."

The board of directors works closely with the chief executive officer in guiding the Hispanic College Fund's direction and growth. The board is an integral part of the Hispanic College Fund, and it is devoted to the mission of developing the next generation of Hispanic professionals.

About the Hispanic College Fund

Founded in 1993, the Hispanic College Fund is a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C., with a mission to develop the next generation of Hispanic professionals. For 17 years, the Hispanic College Fund has provided educational, scholarship, and mentoring programs to students throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, establishing a career pipeline of talented and career-driven Hispanics.

The Hispanic College Fund annually awards millions of dollars, impacting thousands of students through high school to college to career. HCF has been recognized by USA Today as one of the nation's top 25 charities and has twice received Charity Navigator's top four-star rating for fiscal responsibility. In 2010, the College Board recognized HCF for program innovation.

About Lockheed Martin

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 136,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation's 2009 sales from continuing operations were $44.5 billion.

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SOURCE: The Hispanic College Fund