NHLA Presidential Appointments Project 

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On May 26, 2009, in the East Room of the White House, President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden officially welcomed then-Judge Sonia Sotomayor as the nominee to become the next Justice of the Supreme Court -- making her the first Latina to serve on the highest court in the nation. Click the photo to view more White House photos of Justice Sotomayor's confirmation journey. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

BACKGROUND - Nominations and Appointment Process Background

The National Hispanic Leadership Agenda is leading a community-wide effort to identify strong candidates to serve the President of the United States.

NHLA’s Presidential Appointments Project serves as the talent bank for Latino professionals seeking appointed positions in the next presidential administration. If you’ve ever considered working for the federal government, now is the time to apply for an appointment to the Obama Administration and help to bring about positive change for our country.

While Barack Obama lays out the agenda to move the country forward, his staff plays a key role in actually undertaking the hard work of implementation. Appointed officials have the power to set or influence the policies of the many federal departments and administrative agencies that make up the executive branch of government.

NHLA's Project will ensure that qualified, committed and talented members of the Latino community have the support they need to pursue important appointed positions. NACOPRW supports the NHLA Presidential Appointments Project.

Ambassador Aponte had the Support of the National Conference of Puerto Rican Women, Inc. and the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda.  Countless local and national Latino organizations around the country, including the Hispanic Congressional Caucus, the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda and NACOPRW worked tirelessly over the past several months to get Ms. Mari Carmen Aponte confirmed as Ambassador of El Salvador. President Obama supported her and the White House staff worked diligently to secure every vote possible. Secretary Clinton personally called Senators to advocate for Ms. Aponte’s nomination. Also NACOPRW commends Senator Menendez for supporting Ms. Aponte from the start and for his noteworthy leadership on this issue.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said the following: “… Ambassador Aponte was an exemplary nominee of whom all Americans can feel proud, and I am glad she has been given the opportunity to continue to serve her nation as an excellent ambassador...” During her recess appointment, Ambassador Aponte was an outspoken advocate for American values and democracy and a staunch supporter of U.S. private enterprise. She reached an agreement with the Salvadorian government to open a new, jointly-funded electronic monitoring center to fight transnational crime.

Born in Puerto Rico, Mrs. Aponte went to school on the United States mainland but never severed her roots to Puerto Rico. She obtained a B.A. in Political Science from Rosemont College and went on to earn her Juris Doctor at Temple University. She is known for her legal experience and accomplishments in the private, public and non-for-profit sector and for dedicating countless hours to advocating on behalf of those in need.

A Message from National President

As NACOPRW's National President, I am looking forward to working with our members and friends from across the country to plan our 39th Annual Leadership Training Conference to be held November 9-11, 2012 in Chicago. The National Conference is a time to come together, refine our skills and renew our energies as NACOPRW leaders. We will strengthen our alliances and continue to form partnerships with such groups as the National Women's History Museum, Aspira, Vision 2020, and the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda in order to collaborate and promote our mission.

Please take a few moments to visit each chapter's website and learn about their involvement in their communities and their cities. We look forward to your participation in our annual conference and ask that you save the dates and visit our website as we provide you with ongoing updates. Join me and our members in Chicago this year.

Sincerely,

Vilma Colom

National President, NACOPRW

Como Presidenta Nacional de NACOPRW, pienso trabajar con todos nuestros miembros y amigos alrededor del pais, para que nuestra Conferencia annual sea un exito. Esta sera nuestra Conferencia Nacional numero 39 y se llevara a cabo en Chicago, del 9 al 11 de noviembre, 2012. Esta Conferencia Nacional es una oportunidad para fortalezer nuestras destrezas como lideres y miembros de NACOPRW y renovar nuestras energies. Tambien continuaremos colaborando con otras organizaciones como el Museo Nacional de Historia de las Mujer, Aspira, Vision 2020 y la Agenda Nacional de Liderazgo Hispano y de esta manera adelantar nuestra mision. Por favor, visiten a la pagina electronica de cada capitulo y enterese de las actividades que se llevan a cabo en las distintas comunidades y ciudades en este pais. Esperamos con anticipacion la participacion de todos ustedes en nuestra Conferencia annual. Por favor reserven las fechas, y continuen visitando nuestra pagina electronica a medida que actualizamos nuestra informacion.

Cordialmente les invito a que se unan a nosotros en Chicago

Sinceramente

Vilma Colom

Presidenta Nacional, NACOPRW

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