Janet Murguía is giving the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs Commencement keynote address. The ceremony begins at 9 a.m. in Royce Hall.
Janet Murguía Speaking At UCLA
Murguía Giving UCLA Luskin School Of Public Affairs Commencement Keynote Address
Janet Murguía, president and CEO of the nation’s largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, is giving the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs Commencement keynote address on June 14. The ceremony begins at 9 a.m. in Royce Hall.
Murguía has led UnidosUS since 2005 and has always worked to amplify the Latino voices on issues like education, health care, immigration, civil rights and the economy.
“Janet Murguía is an inspiration as a woman, a Latina, and a thoughtful and passionate advocate for social justice,” Luskin School Dean Gary Segura said. “In this very difficult time for the Latino population, I am excited to hear her share her insights and determination — developed and refined over decades of advocacy — with our graduating class.”
During her tenure at the National Council of La Raza organization, Murguía has sought to strengthen the work of UnidosUS and enhance its record of impact as a vital American institution
Murguía earned bachelor’s degrees in journalism and Spanish, and a juris doctorate, from the University of Kansas. She has honorary degrees from Cal State Dominguez Hills, Wake Forest University and Williams College.
In 2001, Murguía served as executive vice chancellor for University of Kansas, overseeing internal and external relations with the public. She is credited with coordinating the university’s strategic planning and marketing efforts at KU’s four campuses.
Throughout her career, she has been featured in various magazines and newspapers for her work and leadership including Hispanic Business Magazine’s “100 Top Latinas,” “100 Most Influential Hispanics” lists, Washingtonian magazine’s “100 Most Powerful Women in Washington,” the NonProfit Times’ list of top 50 leaders of “Power and Influence,” People En Español’s “100 Most Influential Hispanics,” Newsweek’s third annual women and leadership issue, Poder magazine’s “The Poderosos 100,” Latino Leaders magazine’s “101 Top Leaders of the Hispanic Community” and Hispanic magazine’s “Powerful Latinos.”
Read more at https://luskin.ucla.edu/national-civil-rights-leader-named-2019-commencement-speaker/
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