Our readers have spoken and their choice for the 2012 Santa Ana Woman of the Year is the inimitable Alicia Rojas, the President of the United Artists of Santa Ana, an “organization committed to nurturing the growth and preservation of the Arts in Santa Ana by empowering the local arts community through initiatives focusing on economic partnerships, professional development and networking.” Congratulations Ms. Rojas!
Ms. Rojas was also very actively involved with Santa Ana Occupy in 2012 and she helped stop the sale of the historic Santora Arts Building to Santa Ana Council Member David Benavides’ church, Newsong of Irvine.
Here are the vote results for the 2012 Woman of the Year:
Who is the 2012 Santa Ana Woman of the Year?
Total votes: 247
- Cecilia Iglesias, SAUSD Trustee (27 votes, 10%)
- Angelica Amezcua, Council Member/Teacher (17 votes, 6%)
- Claudia Alvarez, RSCCD Trustee (23 votes, 9%)
- Alicia Rojas, United Artists of Santa Ana (48 votes, 19%)
- Sandra Pocha-Pena, United Artists of Santa Ana (41 votes, 16%)
- Michele Martinez, Councilwoman (13 votes, 5%)
- Karina Onofre, Council Candidate (18 votes, 7%)
- Carolina Sarmiento, El Centro Cultural de México (25 votes, 10%)
- America Bracho, Latino Health Access (13 votes, 5%)
- Debbie McEwen, French Park/Santa Ana Coalition for Better Government (19 votes, 7%)
- Janet Nguyen, O.C. Supervisor/First District (19 votes, 7%)
- Audrey Noji, SAUSD Trustee (8 votes, 3%)
- Nelida Yanez, RSCCD Trustee (4 votes, 1%)
- Loretta Sanchez, U.S. Representative (29 votes, 11%)
- Thelma Meléndez de Santa Ana, Ph.D., SAUSD Superintendent (15 votes, 6%)
- Erlinda J. Martinez, Ed.D. President, Santa Ana College (8 votes, 3%)
- Evangeline Gawronski, Com Link/Catholic Charities (4 votes, 1%)
- Jill Arthur, City of Santa Ana (3 votes, 1%)
- Béa Tomaselli Tiritilli. OC Green Party/PSNA (3 votes, 1%)
- Delilah Snell, Patchwork Festival/Road Less Traveled (21 votes, 8%)
- Vicky Baxter, Downtown Inc. (9 votes, 3%)
- Susan Mercer, SAEA/Teacher (8 votes, 3%)
