Charles Sano

West Sacramento, CA, USA

Education: Associate of Science in Business Management, Santa Barbara Community College; Bachelor of Arts in Social Science, CA State University, Stanislaus, CA.

Occupation: Former Junior Accountant, Computer Marketing and Sales, Management, Retail. Retired.

Community Service: Former President of Puerto Rican Social Association, Los Angeles; Director of Little League Baseball, Los Angeles; Editor of Roots Campus Newspaper, Santa Barbara Community College, Peer Counselor for Minority Students; Teacher's aide, Turlock School District; Volunteer for Social Services. Served in U.S. Air Forces, Jet Electrician, Crew Chief, F86 Korean Veteran, Honorable Discharge.

Activities: BMI, song Writer-1961 BMI, Music Publisher, Poet-writer

Parents: Mother, Ester Maria Basquez, Born Mayaquez, Puerto Rico. Father, John, Born San Juan Puerto Rico.

Charles Sano’s Children: Daughters: Lois Ann Sano, Maria Elena Sano; Son: Michael John Sano

Personal Statement: "Every Puerto Rican’s work is a portrait of himself ."

Awards: Editor’s Choice Award 1998