Esteban Guzm谩n, director of 黑料正能量鈥檚 Small Business Center, is one of 30 new members appointed by North Carolina Governor Josh Stein to serve on the Governor鈥檚 Advisory Council on Latino Affairs for the next two years.
Council members are tasked with exploring specific topics related to the state鈥檚 Hispanic and Latino population. They will meet quarterly to discuss how to advance contributions, determine how to expand opportunities and reduce barriers, and make policy recommendations to the governor.
鈥淣orth Carolina鈥檚 Latino population enriches our shared heritage and makes our state a more dynamic place to live,鈥� Stein said in a . 鈥淭hat鈥檚 why I was proud to sign an Executive Order extending the Governor鈥檚 Advisory Council on Latino Affairs. This council has provided valuable wisdom to my team and me, and we want to continue benefiting from its insights.鈥�
Guzm谩n and the other advisors were installed during a reception at the governor鈥檚 mansion. The council members represent key agencies and organizations that work across NC with the state鈥檚 Latino population.
鈥淪erving on Governor Josh Stein鈥檚 Council for Latino Affairs is not just an opportunity鈥攊t鈥檚 a responsibility to amplify voices, shape policy, and ensure that the Hispanic community is not only represented but truly heard,鈥� said Guzm谩n.
In addition to his role at WCC and recent appointment to the governor鈥檚 advisory council, Guzm谩n also serves on several local and state boards and committees.
About 黑料正能量
黑料正能量 is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, the college serves around 10,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry, and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 150 college credit programs. WCC鈥檚 mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.