Hector has a long history of community involvement and social activism in Clark County, Washington and beyond. He is the founder of Community Roots Collaborative, founded and directs Stone Soup Community Meal, has received the Ryan Woods Community Award, is a Past President of the Southwest Washington League of United Latin American Citizens Council 47013 (SW WA LULAC), and is a 16-year member of the Vancouver Farmers’ Market and past board director there. Hector is particularly inspired by the diverse programs offered by MSHI, especially those designed to engage and educate school students.