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UNF’s Dr. Raquel Benitez Rojas selected as finalist for TLN’s 10 Most Influential Hispanic Canadians

08-09-2026UNF staff

TLN’s national recognition program celebrates leadership, achievement, and impact within Canada’s Hispanic community.

University of Niagara Falls Canada (UNF) is pleased to congratulate Dr. Raquel Benitez Rojas for being selected as a finalist for TLN’s 10 Most Influential Canadians! This prestigious list is a national recognition program that celebrates leadership, achievement, and impact within Canada’s Hispanic community. Launched in 2007, the awards honour trailblazers who are shaping the country’s future and inspiring the next generation.

Dr. Raquel Benitez Rojas currently serves as Associate Dean of the Master of Arts in Digital Media and Global Communications at UNF and is the Chair of the Canadian Centre for AI Acceleration. Widely regarded as one of the most respected international specialists in AI, immersive technologies, and virtual environments, her work bridges academia, industry, and public policy.

The winners will be announced Oct. 22 at The Top 10 Gala, bringing together nominees, past winners, community leaders and guests for an evening celebrating Hispanic achievement across Canada.

Public voting is open now and runs until Sept. 30. UNF network, friends, family, and community can lend your support to Dr. Raquel Benitez Rojas by voting at the TLN Media Group website.

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UNF’s Dr. Raquel Benitez Rojas selected as finalist for TLN’s 10 Most Influential Hispanic Canadians