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Granholm makes appointments to the Commission on Spanish Speaking Affairs

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Governor Jennifer M. Granholm announced last week the following appointments to the Commission on Spanish Speaking Affairs:

Ana M. Gabriel of Troy, vice president of communications and public affairs for Comcast’s Midwest division.  Ms. Gabriel was appointed to represent the general public for a term expiring December 10, 2008.  She succeeds Nelida Bravo whose term has expired.

Alicia Villarreal of St. Clair Shores, president and CEO of Latino Family Services in Detroit.  Ms. Villarreal is appointed to represent the general public for a term expiring December 10, 2008.  She succeeds Ricardo Verdoni whose term has expired.

 Alicia Villarreal

Jeorge Fierro of Hamilton, director of academic advising for Western Michigan University.  Mr. Fierro is reappointed to represent the general public for a term expiring December 10, 2008.

Benjamin Daniel Inquilla of Plainwell, managing attorney with Farmworker Legal Services.  Mr. Inquilla is reappointed to represent the general public for a term expiring December 10, 2008.

The Commission on Spanish Speaking Affairs was created by Public Act 164 of 1975 to develop policies and plans to serve the needs of Michigan’s Spanish-speaking residents.  The commission consists of 15 members from around the state who are of Latino descent and/or Spanish speaking.

Benjamin Daniel Inquilla	Ana M. Gabriel	Jeorge Fierro

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