Apple has announced that Monica Lozano, President and CEO, College Futures Foundation, has been elected to Apple's board of directors. She brings with her a broad range of leadership experience in the public and private sectors, as well as a long and storied track record as a champion for equity, opportunity, and representation.

Prior to joining College Futures Foundation, Lozano spent 30 years as editor and publisher of La Opinión, the largest Spanish-language newspaper in the US, bringing to light the issues like infant mortality, AIDS, etc. She went on to become Chairperson and CEO of La Opinión's parent company, ImpreMedia.

Lozano continues to serve on the boards of Target Corporation and Bank of america Corporation.

“Monica has been a true leader and trailblazer in business, media, and an ever-widening circle of philanthropic efforts to realise a more equitable future — in our schools and in the lives of all people,” said Tim Cook, CEO, Apple.

“Her values and breadth of experience will help Apple continue to grow, innovate, and be a force for good in the lives of our teams, customers and communities,” he added

Expressing her happiness, Lozano said, “I've always admired Apple's commitment to the notion that technology, at its best, should empower all people to improve their lives and build a better world. I look forward to working with Tim, Art and the other board members to help Apple carry those values forward and build on a rich and productive history.”