Andres Tobar was one of three extraordinary people presented with the 2023 William T. Newman Spirit of Community. Individually and collectively, these recipients represent the passion, commitment, and community advocacy that define the Award and the absolute best vision of what Arlington can be.
In addition to serving as Executive Director of Shirlington Education and Employment Center for nearly 20 years, his community leadership has included many years as president of the Kiwanis Club of South Arlington, board member for the Arlington Food Assistance Center, co-chair of the African-American/Hispanic Coalition, state director of the Virginia League of United Latin American Citizens (including two years as national Vice President), and as co-chair of the Immigrant Educational Rights Coalition.
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