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BGC x OPA: Diversity on the Hill
March 9, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
“Diversity on the Hill” took place March 9, 2021.
A recording of the event is at this link.
The panel featured professionals who spoke about their work and experience with furthering diversity, inclusion and representation in Congress. Students asked about initiatives to diversify government and opportunities that may be available to them. Some of our presenters included UF alumni who spoke about their experience at UF and their own professional development in DC.
- Our speakers included:
Jeyben Castro – United States House of Representatives Office of Diversity & Inclusion Deputy Director - Dennis Gonzalez – Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Director of Leadership Programs
- Herline Mathieu – Vice President, Congressional Black Associates (CBA)
- Jose Miranda – Senior Government Relations Associate for ACCT, UF Alum, former HSA president, AHA Board member
- Anthony Reyes – UF Alum, Congressional Asian Pacific American Staff Association (CAPASA)
- Maria Robayo – Congressional Hispanic Staff Association (CHSA) Programming Director