Sara Garibay takes a vision and makes it a reality through hard work, persistence, and dedication. She was immersed in the arts and in fundraising as a child in Guadalajara. Her parents were magnificent hosts of artists and politicians, holding large parties where they raised funds for projects such as the construction of the University Autonoma of Guadalajara. Their most enthusiastic collaborators and friends on this project were Agustín Lara and his wife who spent long periods of time at Sara’s house. Agustín loved Spain and engrained that love in her through his songs and piano compositions. Her father loved opera and gave Sara an appreciation for the art form from a very young age. After studying Journalism at the University Autonoma of Guadalajara, Sara emigrated to the United States and within 2 years developed the news department for KSMS in Salinas, California. As News Director, she was instrumental in making the newscast first per capita in U.S. Spanish-language newscasts. This experience took her to Miami as a producer and reporter for Sabado Gigante were she guided the growth and popularity of the program with Hispanic audiences throughout the United States. This success led to a position as Programming Director for KWHY in Los Angeles. In a short period of time, she led this small Spanish independent station to compete with such giants as Univisión and Telemundo. Although Sara’s professional career gave her a lot of satisfaction, her work as a volunteer has given her much more. Starting at the tender age of 10, she organized a tutoring program in her church for low-income children in a local farm community. Mexico’s Secretary of Public Education recognized these efforts. Her passion to help those less fortunate can be seen with her work at the Union Rescue Mission in Los Angeles by helping homeless people, alcoholics, and drug addicts. She was also a pioneer at The Blessed Sacrament Church in Hollywood, where she organized a fundraising carnival with performances by popular artists. This carnival continues to grow each year. Zarzuela USA is grateful for Sara’s enthusiasm and dedication to fostering the renaissance of Zarzuela in the United States