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Baltimore City Hispanic Commission
Board Information
| Name | Baltimore City Hispanic Commission |
| Function | The Baltimore City Hispanic Commission was established by a City Council ordinance in 2007 to serve as a liaison between Baltimore’s Hispanic community and Baltimore City government entities. The Commission researches and monitors issues and policies affecting Baltimore’s Hispanic/Latino population, and recommends legislative and policy solutions to the Mayor, the City Council, City agencies and other organizations. Finally, the Hispanic Commission promotes awareness of Hispanic/Latino culture to Baltimore’s citizens, officials, and business leaders. |
| Composition | Baltimore City Hispanic Commission |
| City Council Approval | Yes |
| Legal Authority | Baltimore City Code Article 1 § 52-1 |
| Liaison/Executive Director Name | Catalina Rodriguez Lima |
| Liaison/Executive Director Phone | 410-396-8056 |
| Liaison/Executive Director Email | hispanic.commission@baltimorecity.gov |
Membership
| Position | Member Name | Term Started | Term Expires | Appointed By |
| Member | Giuliana Valencia-Banks | July 26, 2023 | December 1, 2024 | Mayor |
| Vice Chair | Marly Cardona | July 26, 2023 | December 1, 2024 | Mayor |
| Member | Luis Cardona | July 26, 2023 | December 1, 2024 | Mayor |
| Member | Faviola Donato Galindo | July 26, 2023 | December 1, 2024 | Mayor |
| Member | Luis A. Espinoza | July 26, 2023 | December 1, 2024 | Mayor |
| Chair | Flor Giusti | July 26, 2023 | December 1, 2024 | Mayor |
| Treasurer | Kevin Moreno | July 26, 2023 | December 1, 2024 | Mayor |
| Member | Daniella Prieshoff | July 26, 2023 | December 1, 2024 | Mayor |
| Member | David Rosario | July 7, 2023 | December 1, 2024 | Mayor |
| Secretary | Desiree “Desi” Velazquez | July 26, 2023 | December 1, 2024 | Mayor |
| Member | Whitney Visker | July 26, 2023 | December 1, 2024 | Mayor |
| Member | Lydia Walther-Rodriguez | July 26, 2023 | December 1, 2024 | Mayor |
| Member | VACANT | N/A | N/A | Director of DPW |
| Member | VACANT | N/A | N/A | Executive Director of Housing Authority of Baltimore City |
| Member | VACANT | N/A | N/A | CEO of BCPCS |
| Member | VACANT | N/A | N/A | Health Commissioner |
| Member | Councilwoman Odette Ramos | NA | NA | Council President |
| Member | Catalina Rodriguez | NA | NA | Mayor |