Governor's Advisory Council for Hispanic & Latino Affairs - December 2024

Invitation to the Governor's Advisory Council for Hispanic Latino Affairs

Dear Esteemed Leaders and Community Members,

We are excited to extend to you an invitation to the upcoming advisory council meeting, where we will come together to discuss vital matters and shape the future of our community.
Governor´´'s Advisory Council on Hispanic and Latino Affairs
Date: Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024
Time: 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: Durham Armory, 212 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701

RSVP AND ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS:

• RSVPs for this meeting are required to ensure that we can accommodate all attendees effectively.
• To avoid any inconvenience, we encourage you to arrive early. This will not only secure your participation but also allow us to commence the meeting promptly at 12:00 PM.

Parking: Guest parking is available on the street or at the Durham Centre Parking Garage located at 300 W. Morgan Street, Durham, NC.

AGENDA - Simultaneous Interpretation will be provided

11:30 AM - Check in

12:00 PM to 2:30 PM - Council Meeting

2:30 PM - Public Comments

We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Invitación al Consejo Asesor del Gobernador para Asuntos Hispanos y Latinos

Estimados líderes y miembros de la comunidad,

Nos complace extenderles una invitación para la próxima reunión del consejo asesor, donde nos reuniremos para discutir temas importantes y dar forma al futuro de nuestra comunidad.
Consejo Asesor del Gobernador para Asuntos Hispanos y Latinos
Date: Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024
Time: 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: Durham Armory, 212 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701

CONFIRMACIÓN Y INSTRUCCIONES DE LLEGADA:

Es necesario confirmar su asistencia a esta reunión para garantizar que podamos acomodar a todos los participantes de manera efectiva.

Para evitar inconvenientes, les animamos a llegar temprano. Esto no solo asegurará su participación, sino que también nos permitirá comenzar puntualmente a las 12:00 PM.

Estacionamiento: El estacionamiento para los invitados está disponible en la calle o en el Durham Centre Parking Garage, ubicado en 300 W. Morgan Street, Durham, NC.

AGENDA

Interpretación simultánea estará disponible.

11:30 AM - Registro

12:00 PM a 2:30 PM - Reunión del Consejo

2:30 PM - Comentarios del público

¡Esperamos contar con su valiosa participación!

Miembros del Consejo Asesor del Governador para Asuntos Latinos e Hispanos/Members of the Governor's Advisory Council for Hispanic and Latino Affairs *(GACHLA):

COMMITTEES 

Governor´s Advisory Council on Hispanic and Latino Affairs 
Chair Ricky Hurtado / Vice Chair Jodie Stanley 

Office of Governor Roy Cooper Deputy Director DEI Cristina España 

Language Access
Voting - Council Members

• Chair: Erik Valera
• Vice Chair: Marimer Rodriguez McKenzie
• Member at-large: Bruno Hinojosa Ruiz
• Member at-large: Javier Correa-Vega
• Member at-large: Jodie Stanley

Ex-Officio Members:

• Carolina Jiménez Fonseca (DAC)
• Evin Grant (DOA)
• Cristina España (Governor’s Office)

Advisors:

• Staff Members:
• Jorge Malo (DNCR)
• Javier Carlos (DOR)

Youth Advisors:

• Jadah Smith

Community Advisors:

• Yesenia Cuello
• Griselda Alonzo
• Susan Clifford

Education (K-12, Higher Ed, and Continuing Education)
Voting - Council Members

• Chair: Elaine Utin
• Vice Chair: Pablo Friedmann
• Member at-large: Prudencio Martinez
• Member at-large: Dr. JuanEz Ramirez
• Member at-large: Yesenia Pedro Vicente
• Member at-large: Maria Mayorga

Ex-Officio Members:

• Tracy Burns (DNCR)
• Maggie Woods (DIT)
• Alex Granados (DPI)

Advisors:

• Staff Members:
• Dayson Pasion (Governor’s Office)
• Jason Diem (DNCR)

Community Advisors:

• Andrea Freile

Economic Opportunity
Voting - Council Members

• Chair: Federico Rios
• Vice Chair: Ricky Hurtado
• Member at-large: Daniel Valdez
• Member at-large: Lizette Watko
• Member at-large: Vicky Garcia
• Member at-large: Saira Estrada
• Member at-large: Javiera Caballero

Ex-Officio Members:

• Mary Elizabeth Wilson (Commerce)
• Jill Kramer (DOL)
• Kristin Siemek (OSHR)

Advisors:

• Staff Members:
• Catherine Rivera (Commerce)
• Morelva A. Campbell (Commerce)

Wellbeing
Voting - Council Members

• Chair: Lariza Garzon
• Vice Chair: Norma Marti
• Member at-large: Dr. Luis Alvarez
• Member at-large: Eliazar Posada
• Member at-large: Juvencio Rocha

Ex-Officio Members:

• Francisco Guzmán (DHHS)
• Carmina Hason (Agriculture)
• Cherryl Benedetto (DOR)

Advisors:

• Staff Members:
• Carolina Siliceo Perez (DHHS)

Community Advisors:

• Dr. Gabriela Placencia
• Sharon Muñoz
• Jessica Aguilar

Policy and Legislative (Including Public Safety and Disaster Recovery)
Voting - Council Members

• Chair: Iliana Santillan
• Vice Chair: Stefania Arteaga
• Member at-large: Yahel Flores
• Member at-large: William Vasquez
• Member at-large: Ricardo Bello Ball

Ex-Officio Members:

• Sherry Hunter (DPS)
• Tunya Smith (DOT)
• Mercedes Restucha (Attorney General)
• Justin Duncan (DAC)

Advisors:

• Staff Members:
• Irene Diaz (DOT)
• Jorgelia Nino (DOT)
• Luz Sanabria (Governor’s Office)

Community Advisors:

• Elena Faddout Nader
• Judge Lou Olivera

Email for more information/para más información: [email protected]

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