NC Governor's Advisory Council on Latino Affairs
Governor's Advisory Council on Latino Affairs
History of the Council
The Governor's Advisory Council on Latino Affairs was reestablished through Governor Stein's Executive Order 27 to advise the Governor on matters affecting the Latino population in North Carolina. The council will support state efforts to enhance cooperation and understanding, promote opportunities, identify challenges, and recommend solutions.
About the Council
The Advisory Council consist of 30 members appointed by the Governor. The Council has the following functions and duties:
- Advise the Governor on matters affecting the Latino population in North Carolina.
- Support state efforts to enhance cooperation and understanding, promote opportunities, identify challenges, and recommend solutions.
- Serve as a forum for the discussion of issues and opportunities concerning the Latino community and support efforts aimed at improving cross-cultural relations and statewide engagement.
- Gather community input through public engagement efforts, such as listening sessions and outreach initiatives, to ensure that its recommendations reflect the needs and interests of Latino residents.
- Utilize relevant data and research to inform its priorities and assess the impact of state policies, programs, and services on the Latino population.
Want to Serve? Find Your Fit!
Members of the public interested in joining one of the over 300 North Carolina boards and commissions can apply for Governor appointment online. If interested in joining a DOA board or commission, you can also reach out to jordan.etters@doa.nc.gov for more information and to be considered when there are open positions.
Council Members
| Name | Professional Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Andrea Freile (co-chair) | Commuincations and Engagement Coordinator, Wayne County Public Schools Founder, Viva Cultura Consulting |
| Cristina España | Senior Outreach Advisor, Office of the Governor |
| Dr. Carlos Rish | Medical Director, Centro Medico Latino |
| Dr. Christian Walter | Principal, Sylvia Mendez Newcomers School |
| Dr. Javier Gonzalez | CEO, East Coast Migrant Head Start Program |
| Eliazar Posada | Executive Director, Equality NC Member, Carrboro City Council |
| Elizabeth Herrera | Casa Azul de Wilson |
| Frederico Rios | Member, Welcoming America Board |
| Esteban Guzmán | Director, Wayne Community College Small Business Center |
| Illiana Santillán | Founder, Brava NC |
| Jacquelinne Murillo | Immigration Attorney, Nuevo Comienzo |
| Javier Correa-Vega | Winston-Salem community leader |
| Javiera Caballero | Member, Durham City Council |
| Johnny Guadalupe-Shaver | Medicaid Caseworker, Pender County |
| Juvencio Rocha-Peralta Jr. | Founder and Executive Director, AMEXCAN |
| Kiara Aranda | Director of Leadership Advancement, LatinxED |
| Kurma Murrain | Community Program Coordinator, Mint Museum |
| Lariza Garzón | Director of NC and MidSouth Operations, Hispanic Federation |
| Lister Delgado | Managing Partner and Co-Founder, Idea Fund Partners |
| Maria Mayorga | Civic Engagement Manager, Blueprint NC |
| Marimer Rodriguez McKenzie | Consultant, New Hanover County Language Access Initiative |
| Mary Jones | Director of Client Care Engagement, El Futuro |
| Pilar Rocha-Goldberg | President & CEO, El Centro Hispano |
| Prudencio Martinez-Mengel | Director of Multilingual Programs, Lenoir Community College |
| Ricardo Bello Ball | Executive Director, Unidxs WNC Chair, Smoky Mountain Long Term Recovery Group |
| Saira Estrada | Language Access & Immigrant Integration Coordinator, City of Charlotte |
| Stefania Arteaga | Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director, Carolina Migrant Network |
| Vicky Garcia | President & CEO, Latino Community Credit Union |
| Yesenia Cuello | Co-Founder and Executive Director, NC FIELD |
| Zurilma Anuel | Director, Women's Business Center |