Fello is proud to announce that Jose Ochoa, Vice President of Finance, has been named a 2025 Maryland’s Hispanic Leadership Award recipient by The Daily Record. A new awards program, Maryland’s Hispanic Leadership Awards, honors the growing and powerful force of Hispanic leaders in Maryland’s economy, recognizing outstanding leaders across Maryland for their professional accomplishments, community involvement, and commitment to mentoring.

Jose was selected for his exceptional contributions to Fello’s mission and work in the community. Since joining Fello in April 2024, Jose has played a pivotal role in guiding the organization through a year of extraordinary growth and change. A dynamic and accomplished financial strategist, he navigates the complexities of funding streams, resources, and budgets to maintain a strong financial position while driving innovation and growth. Jose’s steady, solutions-focused leadership style has helped ensure stable growth while embracing strategic opportunities to expand services for people with disabilities statewide.

“Jose brings a global perspective to every room he is in, ensuring that we are always seeing our work in the context of what other organizations, nonprofits, and countries around the world are experiencing and offering,” said Jonathon Rondeau, President & CEO at Fello. “His passion and personal connection to disability services drive him to ensure that Fello remains innovative, person-centered, and ready to grow with the people we support across Maryland.”

Jose will be recognized at the Awards Celebration on September 24, 2025, at Gertrude’s Restaurant at the Baltimore Museum of Art.