Latino GLBT History’s new board members
Historical and cultural organization names new board members to existing leadership team.
The Latino GLBT History Project (LHP), the nonprofit organization focused on collecting, preserving and educating the public about the history, culture, heritage, arts and social contributions of LGBT Latinos in the D.C. metropolitan area, on Feb. 24 named several new members of its board of directors and steering committee.
The three new members of the nine-member board of directors, who each serve two-year terms, are: Eric Perez, a worker for The DC Center who coordinates its Center Military and Center Latino programs and an Army combat veteran; David Pazmiño, a civil rights advocate for immigrant, LGBTQ and people with disabilities communities; and Cristela Solario Ruiz, of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, a former member of the planning committee for “Mujeres en el Movimiento,” LHP’s Women’s History Month celebration.
The new members of LHP’s steering committee, which also consists of the archives and women’s steering committees, are Eddie Ayala, Eric Hernandez, Diego Sanchez, Eric Palladini, Ranald Woodman, Miriam Perez, Tamira Ramirez and Angie Ruiz.
“I am excited to expand the history, education, and cultural projects with our past and new board members,” LHP Program Coordinator Jesus Chavez said in a statement. “The board along with the steering committees will make a great team to ensure that the Latino LGBTQ identity, leadership, and culture will be well represented in metropolitan Washington, D.C. community.”
Support Metro Weekly’s Journalism
These are challenging times for news organizations. And yet it’s crucial we stay active and provide vital resources and information to both our local readers and the world. So won’t you please take a moment and consider supporting Metro Weekly with a membership? For as little as $5 a month, you can help ensure Metro Weekly magazine and MetroWeekly.com remain free, viable resources as we provide the best, most diverse, culturally-resonant LGBTQ coverage in both the D.C. region and around the world. Memberships come with exclusive perks and discounts, your own personal digital delivery of each week’s magazine (and an archive), access to our Member's Lounge when it launches this fall, and exclusive members-only items like Metro Weekly Membership Mugs and Tote Bags! Check out all our membership levels here and please join us today!
