Governor’s Commission on Hispanic Affairs
Applying for an Ethnic Commission Seat LINK
GOCI’s Administrative Director
Dr. Aitza M. Haddad Nuñez
aitza.haddadnunez@maryland.gov
Commission Members
Chair:
Dr. Ernesto Chanona (Mexico, Baltimore City)
Vice Chair:
Gabriela Argoti-Fernandez (Ecuador, Montgomery County)
Members:
Diana Acosta (El Salvador, Prince George’s County)
Alicia Altamirano (Costa Rica, Howard County)
Lorena DePombo (Colombia, Montgomery County)
Veronica Estrada (El Salvador, Montgomery County)
Victoria Gomez Lorenzo (Mexico, Talbot County)
Lena Hernandez (Mexico, Prince George’s County)
Stephanie Landaverde (U.S., Howard County)
Yuliana Macey (Peru, Anne Arundel County)
Gabriel Moreno, Esq. (Mexico, Howard County)
Dinorah Olmos (Mexico, Baltimore County)
Dr. Maria Ramos Olazagasti (Puerto Rico, Montgomery County)
Jennifer Rios (Prince George’s County)
Nitzalis Rivera (Puerto Rico, Washington County)
Ana Salmeron (El Salvador, Montgomery County)
Katie Simbala (Honduras, Baltimore City)
Javier Toro (Puerto Rico, Carroll County)
2024 Public Commission Meetings
Governor’s Commission on Hispanic Affairs ( Held on Tuesdays via Zoom from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.)
February 1, 2024 (THURSDAY) – SPS-I Meeting Agenda Video Minutes
April 4, 2024 (THURSDAY) – SPS-II Meeting Agenda Video Minutes
June 18, 2024 Agenda Video Minutes
September 17, 2024 Agenda Video Minutes
November 19, 2024 Agenda Registration Link Video Minutes
December 10, 2024 Agenda Registration Link Video Minutes
“Empowering Voices: Assessing Community Needs and Engagement Across Maryland’s Diverse Communities.” – Participate in our research study! Maryland is home to vibrant and diverse communities, including African American, Asian Pacific American, Caribbean, Hispanic, Middle Eastern American, South Asian American, Native American, Faith-Based communities, Immigrant Affairs, and LGBTQIA+ populations. This study aims to comprehensively assess the needs, priorities, and engagement preferences of each community. Your input is crucial to shaping future policies and initiatives that reflect the voices and concerns of Maryland’s diverse populations. Your participation involves completing a voluntary and confidential survey that includes both quantitative and qualitative questions
- Survey Link: https://forms.gle/y9gwzL35nXe6mgecA
- Survey Deadline: December 31, 2024, midnight
2024 Events & Programs
September 15, 2024 – October 15, 2024 – Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Hispanic Heritage Month Events
2023 GOCI News
2023 Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at Howard Community College VIDEO
2023 Public Commission Meetings
Governor’s Commission on Hispanic Affairs ( Held on Wednesdays via Zoom from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.)
March 8, 2023 Agenda Minutes Video
June 7, 2023 Agenda Minutes Video
August 9, 2023 POSTPONED
October 18, 2023 POSTPONED
2023 Events & Programs
Centro De Apoyo Familiar (CAF) – Volunteers Needed (Current) Flyer
September 15, 2023 – October 15, 2023 – Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Hispanic Heritage Month Events FLYERS
October 11, 2023 – GOCI Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Flyer
Commission Documents
Executive Order
2018 Annual Report
2013 Annual Report
2012 Annual Report
