Governor Tom Corbett has appointed community leaders to represent the best interest of Pennsylvania’s Latino/ Hispanic community as members of the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs (GACLA)

Governor Corbett has named Ofelia Cardesa (GACLA) Commissioner for Lackawanna County .  The swearing in ceremony was performed by Judge Juan Sanchez in Chester Courthouse on Friday August 3rd.

Carmen E. Adames, Philadelphia County
Ignacio Beato, Luzerne County
Ofelia Cardesa, Lackawanna County
Dalinda Carrero-Papi, Delaware County
Sonny Concepcion, Erie County
Raul Coronado, Monroe County
Nelson A. Diaz, Lehigh County
Carolina Cabrera DiGiorgio, Chester County
George Fernandez, Cumberland County
Fidelia Friedman, Monroe County
Oscar Rosario Fuentes, Philadelphia County
Daniel Alonso Garcia, Allegheny County
Esmeralda Ybarra Hetrick, Dauphin County
Angel Jirau, Luzerne County
Rose Kury, Lebanon County
Edward Lanza, Dauphin County
Ramon Melecio, Berks County
Gladys Mendieta-White, Bucks County
Wanda Mercado-Arroyo, Lehigh County
Jose A. Molina, Lehigh County
Hector Richard Ortiz, Dauphin County
Eltgad S. Roces, Schuylkill County (Chair)
Luis Antonio Rodriguez, Lancaster County
Ana Sainz de La Peña, Lehigh County

“GACLA is committed to developing and supporting educational,
economic and civic opportunities for Latinos/Hispanics. Latinos/Hispanics are the fastest growing community in Pennsylvania, it is important for
residents to know they have a voice in GACLA,” said Maria Montero, GACLA executive director.