Dr. Robert J Renteria
Chairman, From the Barrio Foundation
Civic Leader/International Award-Winning Latino Author
I am using my life experiences, business expertise, and leadership skills to help address conditions that lead to violence, delinquency, drugs, and gangs while promoting education, personal pride, accomplishment, and self-esteem. The books, From the Barrio to the Board Room, with the curriculum From the Barrio to the Classroom, Graphic novel, Mi Barrio, and the Activity coloring book Little Barrio are demonstrating that dreams can be realized through education, determination, perseverance, and hard work. I endeavor to inspire and motivate others so they accept ownership of their education and acquire the social values to realize repeated success throughout their lives and contribute as effective mentors to others.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS AN AUTHOR
2024 Dr. Renteria receives the endorsement and full support of the World Boxing Council (WBC)
2023 Dr. Robert Renteria received The Ambassador for Peace award from the United Peace Federation and the Interreligious Federation for World Peace.
2020 Dr. Renteria was given the Hero of the World award by the WBC-World Boxing Council.
2019 Robert Renteria received an Honorary Doctorate Degree for his outstanding leadership in academics, social projects, and contributions to the improvement of humanity.
2018 Mr. Renteria created a 3D animation character “Kid Barrio” to address conflict resolution.
2017 Robert Renteria was appointed by the WBC – World Boxing Council as a Youth Ambassador representing kids (boys & girls) in 171 countries.
2016 Robert’s book “From the Barrio to the Board Room” was turned into a Chicago-based play performed and produced by inner-city youth and funded by ASM.
2015 Mr. Renteria was selected as one of Chicago’s Who’s Who Hispanic Leaders.
2014 Robert Renteria was featured as Chicago’s Very Own WGN 9.
2013 Mr. Renteria was the first Latino in the world to ever receive two National Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards for his work as a civil rights leader and a Latino voice in educational reform.
2012 Mr. Renteria’s graphic novel “Mi Barrio” was voted the best comic book in Latin America, Spain, and the United States of America for addressing youth issues.
2011 Robert Renteria was again the first Latino in the world to ever receive an International Outstanding Humanitarian Award for promoting global peace and education.
2010 Mr. Renteria was voted Chicago’s Latino Business Professional of the Year by over 45,000 Chicago Latino business professionals.
We are proud to say that Robert’s books “From the Barrio to the Board Room, Mi Barrio and Little Barrio” are being taught in classrooms across America and over 25 other countries worldwide!
“Don’t let where you came from dictate who you are, but let it be part of who you become.” – Robert Renteria, cover, From the Barrio to the Board Room
Website: www.fromthebarrio.com
Google: Robert Renteria to learn more
Speaking engagements call: 312-933-5619 - (TEDxSpeaker)
The school and faith-based curriculums are Donated FREE (at no cost) to all Middle Schools, High Schools, After-school programs, Colleges, Universities, Social Services, Youth Prisons, Jails, Prisons, Domestic Violence Agencies, Churches, Corporations, and ALL Youth Based Organizations.
“Information on the Barrio Books and Program”
The Books “From the Barrio to the Board Room, Mi Barrio and Little Barrio” are teaching tools. These are relevant, inspiring, and exciting books. Both the school-based and faith-based curricula are used as a comprehensive bilingual nongeneric book series and program that resonates with the youth and adults promoting student achievement, helping our teens and at-risk youth with their critical thinking skills, and bridging the educational gap.
The Barrio books teach our kids and adults that education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world. These books also teach our kids that the ultimate weapon is not a loaded gun but an educated mind. That gang-banging and violence is not a lifestyle but a death style, that bright futures are built on a strong education, and that equal education means equal pay and is a great equalizer for any race.
The results and impact of these books and programs are nothing less than incredible, a miracle in real time, a solution that is serving as a cure to the disease of gangs and violence that has infected our cities and countries around the world. These tools are being used by kids and adults of all ages, races, religions, and economic backgrounds. A universal message of hope and dreams showing others that there is always a way to overcome seemingly impossible obstacles. The Barrio books and program is said to be by several high-level educators, that Barrio could be a solution and responsible for helping to change the landscape for our youth across America and all around the world.
The goal for Mr. Robert Renteria is to exchange the books for all the guns, knives, drugs, needles, booze, and even cigarettes. To teach our kids and adults that the real secrets to success are hard work, determination, and of course education.
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To get your FREE copy of the school-based and faith-based curricula sent to you electronically, please simply e-mail: Robert@fromthebarrio.net
Barrio Books & Program
The school and faith-inspired curriculum are Donated FREE (at no cost) to all Middle Schools, High Schools, After School Programs, Colleges, Universities, Social Services, Youth Prisons, Jails, Prisons, Domestic Violence Agencies, Churches, Corporations, and ALL Youth Based Organizations.
Robert’s books “From the Barrio to the Board Room, Mi Barrio and Little Barrio” are being taught in classrooms across America and in 25 other countries around the world!
“Don’t let where you came from dictate who you are, but let it be part of who you become.” – Robert Renteria, cover, From the Barrio to the Board Room
Website: www.fromthebarrio.com
Google: Robert Renteria to learn more
Speaking engagements call: 312-933-5619
To get your FREE copy sent to you electronically, e-mail: Robert@fromthebarrio.net