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Hilen Cruz Hinojosa

Salt River Project

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PERSONAL INFO

Class

Class 33

First Name

Hilen

Last Name

Cruz Hinojosa

Occupation

Public Affairs

COMPANY INFO

Company Name

Salt River Project

Title

Manager of Strategic Engagement

Company Website

www.srpnet.com

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City

Chandler

State

Arizona

County

Maricopa County

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Hilen is a collaborative individual who welcomes challenge, treasures diversity, and understands the importance of assertive communication. An individual with strong sense of discipline and respect. Bilingual and bicultural.

Hilen holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Sonora in Hermosillo, México; an MBA from the University of Phoenix; Leadership Certifications from the Hispanic Leadership Institute and the Chandler Leadership Foundation in Arizona, and an Energy Innovation and Emerging Technologies Certificate from Stanford University.

Hilen has held roles in multiple areas within the Electric Utility Industry in Arizona since 2004, including Underground Distribution Design, Overhead Transmission Engineering, Engineering Standards, Customer Program Innovation, Lighting Management, and Public Affairs. In her current role, she works closely with CEO’s of Chambers of Commerce and Business Organizations across Arizona, as well as with SRP’s Customer Utility Panel, and facilitates internal and external education on industry-related policy and initiatives.

She is a member of the Energy Committee of the Arizona-Mexico Commission on behalf of SRP since 2011, currently serving as co-chair by assignment of the Governor of Arizona. Hilen also serves as one of the Directors at the Chandler Chamber of Commerce Board since 2020. Recently, Hilen joined the Board of Directors of Global Ties Arizona. She is the Author of a book titled ¡Ponte las Pilas, México! published in 2011. She was named one of the 40 Hispanics Leaders Under 40 by Valle del Sol and Univision Arizona in 2014.

Hilen is the proud mother of Ximena and Bruno, and she is an avid traveler, hiker, and photographer.

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