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National Hispanic Heritage Month: Employee Spotlights from the Research, Education, and Economics Mission Area

National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15, is a time to celebrate the rich history, traditions and cultural diversity of the Hispanic and Latino/a community. As this recognition month comes to a close, USDA’s Research, Education, and Economics (REE) mission area is spotlighting the stories of several brilliant Hispanic colleagues who contribute so much to the Department each and every day.
Megan Guilfoyle, Public Affairs Specialist, Research, Education, and Economics Mission Area Posted in Equity Research and Science
Oct 13, 2023
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USDA Celebrates First Anniversary of the Historic White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health

One year after the historic White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health held on September 28, 2022, the USDA Food and Nutrition Service continues accelerating progress on the conference’s goals to end hunger, improve healthy eating and physical activity, and reduce diet-related diseases and disparities.

Stacy Dean, Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services Posted in Equity Food and Nutrition Nutrition Security
Sep 28, 2023
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Planning for Equity: A Puerto Rican Community Planner's Journey to USDA's Equity Commission

From September 15 through October 15, we acknowledge Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating equity champions in the Hispanic agricultural community. One of these champions is David Josué Carrasquillo-Medrano, a member of USDA Equity Commission’s Rural Community Economic Development (RCED) Subcommittee. As Executive Director of ¡Planifiquemos! in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Carrasquillo-Medrano has spent years advancing equity and building community infrastructure in Puerto Rico. He has devoted his career to ensuring that underrepresented communities receive equal access to resources and opportunities.
Cecilia Hernandez, Designated Federal Officer, USDA Equity Commission Posted in Equity USDA Results
Sep 27, 2023
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In His Own Words: E. Kika De La Garza Science Fellow Alok Arun

Since 1998, E. Kika De La Garza Fellowships have recognized highly accomplished staff and faculty at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and Hispanic-Serving School Districts. Participants meet directly with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) agencies to learn about opportunities are available for their respective institutions and their students. Science Fellows, like Associate Professor of Biotechnology Alok Arun from the Inter American University of Puerto Rico Barranquitas campus, also collaborate with leading USDA scientists and a USDA Research Center. Professor Arun shares his experience with the Fellowship Program.

Mariela Castaneda, Public Affairs Specialist, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement and Alok Arun, Associate Professor, Inter American University of Puerto Rico Posted in Equity Initiatives
Sep 26, 2023
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Meet Cristal Castillo, a 2023 USDA HEP/CAMP Intern

Meet Cristal Castillo, a native of Pingree, Idaho who attends Idaho State University majoring in marketing. Cristal is one of eight students selected for an internship with USDA’s 2023 High School Equivalency Program (HEP)/College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP).

Marquita Bady, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement Posted in Equity Initiatives
Sep 15, 2023
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