Gladys served the Organization of American States (OAS) for several years in the Department of Financial Services.

Charito served the Organization of American States (OAS) for 30 years (1987-2017), in the Department of Economic and Social affairs, in the Art Museum of the Americas and the last three years, before her retirement, in the Fellowships Unit of the Department of Human Development, Education and Employment.

Rene worked for the Organization of American States (OAS) for 27 years (1970 -1997) as Accountant in the

Vouchers and Payables Division of the Department of Financial Services.

Ambassador Zelaya-Coronado was Assistant Secretary General of the OAS General Secretariat (1975-1980), Secretary for Education, Science, and Culture, and the first Secretary of the OAS Administrative Tribunal.

He joined the OAS in 1970 and worked until his retirement in May 1982.

After his retirement, he actively participated in AROAS events until his move to Tennessee. He was president of AROAS during the period 2007-2008.

Julio served the Organization of American States (OAS) for 27 years (1970-1997.)

George joined the OAS in 1967 and retired in 1998. He was President of the Staff Association and the OAS Staff Federal Credit Union. After his retirement from the OAS, George participated in many events of the Association of

Retirees of the OAS (AROAS) and collaborated as its Vice President during the period 2002-2003.

Linda joined the Organization of American States (OAS) in 1970 and began a long and significant career with the Inter-American Commission of Women (CIM).

As Executive Secretary of CIM from 1986 to 1996, she was instrumental in developing the Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment and Eradication of Violence against Women, known as the Convention of Belém do Pará (1994.) The Convention of Belém do Pará was the first legally binding treatyin the world to focus on eliminating gender-based violence, and to proclaim that“Women’s rights are human rights.”

Linda Poole was a leader of the OAS Staff Association, serving as President for five terms of office. She was one of the principal complainants in the successful class action suit brought by OAS staff on the salary issue (OAS Administrative

Tribunal Judgment 37 of 1978.)

Baron served the Organization of American States (OAS) for 30 years (1977-2007).

Ernst Thomas served the Organization of American States (OAS) for 28 years 1958-1986.