The search is over, El Centro hires a new coordinator

After more than a year-long search for a permanent coordinator, El Centro has hired Brenda Perez. She is expected to start by mid-Oct. 

Perez is coming from Centro del Pueblo (CdP), an organization that focuses on immigrants and the Latine community to promote awareness of their rights and create a safe space in Humboldt. 

“I am excited to build meaningful connections with students, create a supportive and inclusive environment, and develop programs that celebrate and uplift Latinx culture and identity on campus,” Perez said. 

She has collaborated with El Centro in the past and applied to be the permanent coordinator because she wants to bring her passion to campus and inspire Latine students. 

Student and staff at El Centro on campus, Jesse Beacham Grijalva Prieto is looking forward to working with Perez because they know each other from Centro del Pueblo. Beacham Grijalva Prieto describes Perez as a “go-getter” and believes that a lot more work will get done once Brenda starts her position as the new coordinator. 

Perez will continue to work at CdP, as both programs have an interest in uplifting the Latine community in Humboldt. Perez is currently working on planning events for Hispanic Heritage month.

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