Diversity coordinator hired: Rey Hernandez will start in his new position on Monday.
Posted on Sunday, November 2, 2008
BENTONVILLE — A major advocate of Arkansas and national minority learners and initiatives has been named diversity coordinator at Northwest Arkansas Community College, President Dr. Becky Paneitz announced in a news release.
Rey Hernandez will coordinate diversity initiatives on campus, serve as the college’s diversity representative to regional chambers of commerce and other groups, and will direct the NWACC Amigos program.
Hernandez will work within the Office of the President and reports directly to the Executive Dean for Strategic Initiatives and Board Relations, Paneitz said. He begins work in his new capacity Monday.
Hernandez comes to the position from the NWACC Adult Education Program, where he served as ESL Examiner for the past 14 months.
Hernandez is a 19-year resident of northwest Arkansas who moved here after his retirement from the U. S. Marine Corps. He has served as the chairman for the Multicultural Forum of Rogers, was a founding member of the Human Resources Preservation League of Springdale, and served on the board of several local nonprofit organization to include the National Conference of Christians and Jews.
He currently serves as the Deputy State Director for Arkansas the League of United Latin American Citizens.
A self-described a Latino, veteran, rancher, grandparent and student, Hernandez brings many perspectives to the position, Paneitz said.
He holds an Associate Degree in Art and will earn his Bachelor of Science in Education degree from the University of Arkansas in May 2009.
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