Cultura y noticias hispanas del Valle del Hudson
According to the Voto Latino platform, every 30 seconds a Latino person turns 18 in the United States. Most experts estimate that 16.6 million Latinos voted in 2020, or 30.9% more than in the 2016 presidential election. NALEO, the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials, expects more than 17.5 million Latino voters (11%) to cast ballots nationwide in November. And that's when Latinos eligible to vote exceed 36.2 million according to Pew Research Center statistics. Why the discrepancy between those who could vote and those who are actually expected to vote? Has everyone registered to exercise their right to vote?
In terms of representation, according to NALEO there are over 7,000 Latino elected officials nationwide, of which 6 are senators and 47 are congressional representatives. In the Hudson Valley we have several of those elected officials, as well as people working in other areas of local politics, such as unions and campaigns. On Thursday, October 17 at 6 p.m., at the Kingston City Council Chambers, 420 Broadway, several of these Latinos will participate in a panel discussion to talk about their vocation, the advantages, disadvantages and responsibilities of being considered Latino in local politics. There will also be time to answer questions from the audience. Presented by La Voz Magazine and Kingston Ward 4 Councilwoman Jeanne Edwards, with the support of Radio Kingston, and moderated by yours truly, Mariel Fiori, here's who the panelists will be.
Sandra Cuellar Oxford is the Co-Chair and Secretary of the Working Families Party of New York, and Political and Community Organizer for the NYS Nurses Association. She currently resides in Hurleyville in Sullivan County. She was appointed to several government boards and has volunteered on numerous non-profit boards dedicated to health care, legal representation of the indigent, youth services and immigrant advocacy for three decades. She is enthusiastic about helping new progressive and grassroots leaders take their rightful place in electoral politics, Sandy values her role with WFP.
Ruben Estrada is the Founder and Chairman of the National Republican Latino Coalition of New York State. He is a highly experienced and recognized community and government relations leader with a 30-year career in community and government relations, public affairs, marketing, sales, advertising, Hispanic media and broadcasting. He was recognized by the New York State Assembly and Senate by legislative resolution for his contributions to the advancement of minority communities, including special initiatives focused on the Hispanic/Latino community. His efforts have led to the creation of the NYS Office of Minority Health and the Puerto Rican Hispanic Business Development Center within the NYS Urban Development Corporation.
Juan Figueroa is the Sheriff of Ulster County. The son of Puerto Rican parents, he grew up in the Bronx before the family moved to Plattekill, Ulster County. As a Chief Warrant Officer in the Marine Corps, he had responsibilities in aviation logistics support, budgeting, training, deployment and overseas base installations. In 1988, he joined the New York State Police. During his 25-year tenure with the State Police, he assumed key leadership roles, from Police Academy Instructor and Field Training Officer, to Investigator for the Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Figueroa believes in enforcing the law while working with the community and applying proactive, innovative and sensible approaches to the county's most pressing problems, such as the opioid epidemic.
Kevindaryán Luján is an Orange County Legislator, a first-generation Colombian-American and resident of the City of Newburgh. He began his career in politics as a deputy field organizer for Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney in 2014 and has since worked on numerous local, state and federal campaigns throughout the Hudson Valley. He was elected to the Orange County Legislature, representing Newburgh's 4th legislative district in 2017. He is the first Latino elected to represent his district.
Eddie Monroy is the Deputy Campaign Manager and Field Director: Michelle Hinchey for New York. The son of Honduran immigrants, Monroy is an experienced political and business strategist with a proven track record of working in the management consulting industry, non-profit organizations and political campaigns. With an MBA focused on Business Administration and Management, General from SUNY New Paltz, he is a former Executive Director of the Next Gen Chamber of Commerce and past President of the Westchester Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Genesis Ramos is an Orange County Legislator, first generation Latina and proud daughter of Honduran immigrants. She has extensive experience working with local non-profits in the Hudson Valley region, particularly in the City of Newburgh, where she was the founding Executive Director of the Desmond Center for Community Engagement and Wellness at Mount Saint Mary College. Currently, Genesis is a special advisor to the vice president of programs at PolicyLink, a national public policy and research think tank focused on equity for all in the United States.
We look forward to seeing you.
Mariel Fiori
Managing Editor COPYRIGHT 2024
La Voz, Cultura y noticias hispanas del Valle de Hudson
In terms of representation, according to NALEO there are over 7,000 Latino elected officials nationwide, of which 6 are senators and 47 are congressional representatives. In the Hudson Valley we have several of those elected officials, as well as people working in other areas of local politics, such as unions and campaigns. On Thursday, October 17 at 6 p.m., at the Kingston City Council Chambers, 420 Broadway, several of these Latinos will participate in a panel discussion to talk about their vocation, the advantages, disadvantages and responsibilities of being considered Latino in local politics. There will also be time to answer questions from the audience. Presented by La Voz Magazine and Kingston Ward 4 Councilwoman Jeanne Edwards, with the support of Radio Kingston, and moderated by yours truly, Mariel Fiori, here's who the panelists will be.
Sandra Cuellar Oxford is the Co-Chair and Secretary of the Working Families Party of New York, and Political and Community Organizer for the NYS Nurses Association. She currently resides in Hurleyville in Sullivan County. She was appointed to several government boards and has volunteered on numerous non-profit boards dedicated to health care, legal representation of the indigent, youth services and immigrant advocacy for three decades. She is enthusiastic about helping new progressive and grassroots leaders take their rightful place in electoral politics, Sandy values her role with WFP.
Ruben Estrada is the Founder and Chairman of the National Republican Latino Coalition of New York State. He is a highly experienced and recognized community and government relations leader with a 30-year career in community and government relations, public affairs, marketing, sales, advertising, Hispanic media and broadcasting. He was recognized by the New York State Assembly and Senate by legislative resolution for his contributions to the advancement of minority communities, including special initiatives focused on the Hispanic/Latino community. His efforts have led to the creation of the NYS Office of Minority Health and the Puerto Rican Hispanic Business Development Center within the NYS Urban Development Corporation.
Juan Figueroa is the Sheriff of Ulster County. The son of Puerto Rican parents, he grew up in the Bronx before the family moved to Plattekill, Ulster County. As a Chief Warrant Officer in the Marine Corps, he had responsibilities in aviation logistics support, budgeting, training, deployment and overseas base installations. In 1988, he joined the New York State Police. During his 25-year tenure with the State Police, he assumed key leadership roles, from Police Academy Instructor and Field Training Officer, to Investigator for the Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Figueroa believes in enforcing the law while working with the community and applying proactive, innovative and sensible approaches to the county's most pressing problems, such as the opioid epidemic.
Kevindaryán Luján is an Orange County Legislator, a first-generation Colombian-American and resident of the City of Newburgh. He began his career in politics as a deputy field organizer for Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney in 2014 and has since worked on numerous local, state and federal campaigns throughout the Hudson Valley. He was elected to the Orange County Legislature, representing Newburgh's 4th legislative district in 2017. He is the first Latino elected to represent his district.
Eddie Monroy is the Deputy Campaign Manager and Field Director: Michelle Hinchey for New York. The son of Honduran immigrants, Monroy is an experienced political and business strategist with a proven track record of working in the management consulting industry, non-profit organizations and political campaigns. With an MBA focused on Business Administration and Management, General from SUNY New Paltz, he is a former Executive Director of the Next Gen Chamber of Commerce and past President of the Westchester Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Genesis Ramos is an Orange County Legislator, first generation Latina and proud daughter of Honduran immigrants. She has extensive experience working with local non-profits in the Hudson Valley region, particularly in the City of Newburgh, where she was the founding Executive Director of the Desmond Center for Community Engagement and Wellness at Mount Saint Mary College. Currently, Genesis is a special advisor to the vice president of programs at PolicyLink, a national public policy and research think tank focused on equity for all in the United States.
We look forward to seeing you.
Mariel Fiori
Managing Editor COPYRIGHT 2024
La Voz, Cultura y noticias hispanas del Valle de Hudson
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